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Call for Delegates to 2026 U.S. Open in Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Illinois Chess Association is calling chess enthusiasts to serve as Illinois delegates to US Chess’ annual business meetings at the 2026 U.S. Open, which will take…
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ICA Elections – Nomination Period for 2025 Is Now Open!
The ICA is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the five General Board members of the Board of Directors. New Board members will take…
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Dan Wilson replaces Josh Flores as Secretary
Illinois Chess Association accepts resignation of Josh Flores as secretary. Josh contacted me to inform me he was busy on Wednesdays during our meetings. Josh will…
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Josh Flores replaces Patrick Cohen as secretary and Dan Wilson accepts general board position
There have been a couple of board changes. Patrick Cohen contacted me a couple of weeks ago to let me know he was going to resign…
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ICA Editor and Staff Writer Message
ICA Editor and Staff Writer – receive any emails sent to editor@il-chess.org My name is Jacob Plotnick and I am the new editor for ICA…
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Jacob Plotnick accepts Position as ICA Editor and Staff Reporter
Jacob has graciously accepted the position as our editor and a new position as a staff reporter. Jacob is currently a sophomore at the Illinois…
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ICA at the Illinois Open
The Illinois Chess Association will have representation at the upcoming Illinois Open over Labor Day in Northbrook, IL. We plan to have a board member there…
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Patrick Cohen succeeds Sean Hennessy as ICA Secretary
The Illinois Chess Association would like to welcome Patrick Cohen as our new Secretary. Patrick has been a part of the Illinois Chess Association board for…
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XXXIII Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023
The Illinois Chess Association is excited to inform the chess players of Illinois about the Pan-American Youth Chess Festival which will be held here in Chicago,…
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Call for Nominations: Natalie W. Broughton Lifetime Achievement in Chess Award
The Illinois Chess Association is inviting nominations for the 2023 Natalie W. Broughton Lifetime Achievement in Chess Award. This award is presented periodically to a…