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2016 Illinois Senior
Open Section # Name ID Rtng Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Tot Prize 1 FM Aung Thant Zin 14089913 2261 W23 W10 W3…
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South Suburban Chess Wars XVIII
On November 20, 2016, the Glenwood Chess Club hosted Chess Wars XVIII. Although the ICA was holding the Illinois Class Championships 44 miles away, we had…
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Registrations Over 150 for Sunday’s Illinois Class
Robust competition is promised in seven sections as the 2016 Illinois Class convenes Sunday November 20. Once again, the event is being held at the…
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ICA Website Maliciously Attacked, Service Restored
Good news, bad news. Service has now been largely restored on this website thanks to the valiant efforts of webmaster Bill Buklis along with those…
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Registrations Surpass 100 for ’16 IL Class Nov. 20
If you would like a full-day of quality chess against compatible but not overwhelming opponents, there is no doubt that the 2016 Illinois Class would…
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Save $200-plus, Early Registration Deadlines Approach: Sevan Memorial 11/11, IL Class 11/13, Sevan Scholastic 11/22
According to the National Retail Foundation, the average Black Friday shopper in 2015 spent $300. Imagine in how much better shape your pocketbook (or wallet)…
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2016 IL Senior Open: Zin and Condron Co-Champions
The weekend of October 29 and 30 was about more than Halloween celebrations and presidential election home stretches. In Illinois, it meant the third year…
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2016 Illinois All-Grade Results
Individual Standings: Kindergarten • 1st Grade • 2nd Grade • 3rd Grade • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • 6th Grade • 7th Grade • 8th…
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Computer Chess Profiled In Wake Of Deep Blue Anniversary
As a former reporter and anchor in the NPR system, I’ve always liked National Public Radio (heard in Chicago on WBEZ, 91.5 FM, and around…
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Zekaj and Gratz Co-Champions at Northern IL Fall Classic
The Fox Valley Chess Club hosted its first tournament since its rename (from Aurora Naperville Chess Club) and a pair of experts achieved top honors…