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Robson Shines at 23rd NACA Event Scoring 2nd GM Norm
Ray Robson scored his second GM Norm at the recently completed 23rd NACA Event. He scored 7/9 5 wins and 4 draws going undefeated and taking…
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NACA 23rd Invitational Under Way
The 23rd edition of the NACA Invitational Chess Tournament is under way at the Holiday Inn in Skokie. Young Superstar player IM Ray Robson is leading…
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Illinois Players Bring Home US Open Bacon
As a group, Illinois players who participated in the recent U.S. Open tournament performed returned home not only with higher ratings but also with fatter wallets,…
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Midway CC 2nd Tournament a Success.
The Midway Chess Club is a young club but we are growing fast. Last month was our first tournament and while it was a little bumpy…
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NACA’s 23rd NA FIDE Invitational draws strong lineup
NACA has announced an incredible lineup of titled players who are confirmed to play in this weekend’s tournament. The 9SS G/90 + 30 add on format…
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GM Gurevich Ties for First at US Open
GM Gurevich tied for First place at the US Open scoring 7.5/9 He also earns a place at the 2010 US Championships. He won 6 games…
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Rosen defeats GM Fedorowicz, earns NM
In Round 9 at the US Open Eric Rosen playing Black demolished GM Fedorowicz in just 16 moves and wins his National Master title. See Eric’s…
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US Open 2009–Round 7 Rosen and Wilber
As the 2009 US Open winds down in it’s final days, I noticed two outstanding performances by IL players. First Expert Eric Rosen, after drawing with…
Youth News
Reflections from the National Denker
While Trevor Magness was busy representing Illinois at the National Denker High School Tournament of Champions, his parents Phil and Cheryl Magness kept a lovely journal…
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US Open 2009–Rosen draws GM Kraai
Playing with the Black pieces Expert (soon to be Master no doubt) Eric Rosen drew in seventy-one moves against GM Jesse Kraai who out rated Eric…