General
Illinois Players Light it Up at the World Open
Along with picnics, parades, and fireworks, the fourth of July weekend is also known for World Open, one of the premier chess events held every year…
Youth News
Chicago Mayor Visits Warren Scholars
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a surprise visit to the Warren Junior Scholar activity tent at the Taste of Chicago on Saturday, June 25, 2011. The newly-elected…
Announcements
ICA Bringing 20,000 Illinois Games to Your Browser
Thanks to the work of ICA President Tom Sprandel, ICA has just posted a database of 10,004 games. The update coming soon will have almost 20,000…
Youth News
Youth Committee Sends Expanded Chicago Proposal to New Leaders
The Youth Committee has significantly expanded its proposal to upgrade the chess program in Chicago’s public schools and delivered the proposal to the city’s new leadership…
Announcements
ICA Memberships from CCA’s Chicago Open
We have received the names of people who paid ICA dues at the CCA’s Chicago Open. It will take us a little while to process them,…
General
Three Crucial Games from Eric Rosen’s National High School Title Run
To me, the striking thing about the following three games is the maturity of Eric Rosen’s play and the universality of his style. He can play…
General
Sicilian Defense: The Most Useful Trap You’ve Never Seen
NM Fred Rhine shows how a centralized setup can be a problem in a variation of the Sicilian Defense in this YouTube video. Or, visit ICA’s…
Youth News
Illinois Congratulates Its National High School and Elementary Champions!
Two major scholastic championships have just completed, and Illinois scholastic players took home national championship trophies, from first grade to high school, at both individual and…
Announcements
Calling FIDE Titled Illinois Players
To all FIDE titled masters (GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM) who list Illinois as their state of residence: The ICA would like to sponsor you…
Youth News
Free Coach and TD Listings Now Available
ICA frequently receives inquiries from chess players, parents and clubs looking for coaches, and from coaches looking for teaching opportunities. We also receive inquiries from persons…