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Susan Polgar Foundation Donation
The undisputed first lady of chess, GM Susan Polgar, is once again “advancing women across the board.” This time she has generously donated funds to the…
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Local Organizer Plans Easter Weekend Big Money Event
Chessplayers in Illinois should be happy to note that there is a “big money” tournament over Easter weekend: The Midwest Holiday Class, March 30-April 1. 7-SS…
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In memoriam: James Robert Michalak (1941 – 2017)
by NM Len Weber The Illinois chess scene has lost another longtime favorite. In December, we lost James “Jimbo” Michalak, after a long health battle. This…
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Illinois Chess Vets Christmas and Awards Party
The Illinois Chess Vets NFP (ICV) Christmas and Awards party was held on December 17, 2017 at the 2 Volcanoes Seafood Boil Buffet in Chicago. There…
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Illinois Chess Vets Christmas and Awards Party
The Illinois Chess Vets NFP (ICV) Christmas and Awards party was held on December 17, 2017 at the 2 Volcanoes Seafood Boil Buffet in Chicago. There…
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Gordon Boomstra, Anthony Yang win at Rated Beginners’ Open #13
Rated Beginners’ Open #13 drew 22 players to UIC’s Student Center East on December 9th. Gordon Boomstra won the Under 1200 Section, scoring a perfect 5-0…
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Velikanov & Paitrick win Plus-Score 15; Elijah Platnick sweeps U1800
The Milwaukee duo of FM Alexander Velikanov (2413) and Derek Paitrick (2092) scored 3½-½ to earn $120 each at the Chicago Chess Center’s Plus-Score 15, held…
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Roselle Library’s inaugural chess meeting and event
My son and I went to the Roselle library on Thursday, December 7, 2017, for their inaugural meeting. David Sye, who operates the club, supplied sets…
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Dr. Steven Tennant, 1948 – 2017
Dr. Steven Tennant, international correspondence chess master, national master, life master, and former Illinois state champion, passed away last week at the age of 69.…
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Casual and Competitive Chess at the Roselle Public Library!
Starting this winter, the Roselle Public Library District will be hosting chess events on most Thursdays. Non-library patrons are welcome! Roselle Public Library is located…