Youth News
IL Top 100 Women + Girls (February 2022)
A few new faces on this month’s list. Welcome & congratulations to 10-year-old Nysa Ranjan (687) and 17-year-old Isabela Maiewski (1009), who made the national Top…
Youth News
IL Top 100 Women + Girls (January 2022)
US Rank Player (US Chess ID) December ’21 Cutoff Age 7 and Under 40 Bothe, Devaanshi (17073438)…
Youth News
IL Top 100 Girls (November 2021)
Happy Thanksgiving! This past month saw quite a few leaps and bounds amongst some of our talented young chess queens from Illinois. Congratulations to all 45…
General
STEVE SZPISJAK FIFTH AT 40 PLAYER 2021 IRWIN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF SENIOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Master Steve Szpisjak [pronounced SPEE-zak] (2234) represented Illinois in the July 31 – August 3 Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions in Cherry Hill, NJ. …
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USCF Over-The-Board Play Returns With Caveman Chess!
Caveman OTB April 3×3 April 17, 2021 Ramada Plaza Chicago North Shore, 1090 South Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090.3SS, G/50+10 Sections based on published rating: The goal is…
Announcements
ICA Education Stipend
For the 2nd year in a row, the Illinois Chess Association will be offering an annual education stipend for high school graduates in the amount of $500.…
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Chess Vets Prez Mike Lenox Heads West
Written By: Rachel Schechter Graphics: Megan Chen Good Luck, Mike Lenox Texas’ gain is Illinois’ loss. After serving Illinois Chess for twelve extraordinary…
Youth News
Brave Illinois Knights Play Over-the-Board Chess in Meadowbrook Park
Written By: Rachel SchechterGraphics: Megan Chen Unflinching and undaunted, these future kings and queens were among the first—if not the first—Illinois chess warriors returning…