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Stevenson High Schoolers Teach Their Successors
After teaching chess classes in the local Chinese school for almost two years, Alex Bian, captain of the Stevenson High School Chess Team, realized demand…
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Glenwood Chess Club Seeks Volunteer Tutors
The Glenwood Chess Club is seeking two or three chess tutors for immediate positions in the School District 144 after-school chess programs. All schools are located in…
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2017 Illinois Open Hits FIDE October Ratings
Those asking organizers when the Illinois Open will be rated by FIDE now have their answer! http://ratings.fide.com/tournament_report.phtml?event16=166462&t= is the magic link providing the complete roster of…
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Election Season Begins For At-Large Board Members To ICA
The multi-month election cycle regarding the five at-large ICA board members has kicked off. Nominations should be sent to secretary@il-chess.org including a statement of interest and…
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ICA Hosts Organizer Workshop With Tim Just (and Friends)
In conjuction with the 2017 Illinois Open held at the Crowne Plaza in Northbrook, the Illinois Chess Association hosted an underpublized “organizer’s workshop” with a…
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GMs Georgiev and Mitkov Split $2400 at 2017 IL Open
With a gentleman’s draw in the final round, GM Vladimir Georgiev and GM Nikola Mitkov became co-champions of the 2017 Illinois Open, both with 5.5/6…
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FM Sam Schmakel, WIM Viktorija Ni Enter ’17 Illinois Open; Mid-Level Entry Fee Remains Available for $10,000 Event; Author Tim Just to Present Free Organizer Workshop
With three GM’s already signed up, FM Sam Schmakel and Women’s International Master Viktorija Ni have thrown their hats into the ring for the 2017…
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Nearly 70 Play in Inaugural CCI 2017 Chicago Cup
On the 19th and 20th of August 2017 history was made in Chicago, The history I am referring to is the first annual “Chicago Cup”…
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Chicago Chess Initiative Hosts 2017 Chicago Cup
Chicago Chess Initiative (CCI) is hosting the two-day Chicago Cup tournament this weekend in the south loop of Chicago. The event is offering a $2,500…
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ICA Membership Coordinator Carl Dolson Thankful For Rapid Off-Duty Policeman’s Medical Attention; ICA Is Grateful Too!
Chess teaches us about the coordination of pieces and the need to respond to threats quickly. Former ICA President, Treasurer and current Membership Coordinator Carl…