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Patel, Chen and Lal Win Sections at Kumbaya 85
With two wins and a draw, Aryoman Patel won the top section of the 85th Kumbaya conducted November 15 in Skokie. Six competed in the section.…
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George Li Tops Evanston November Tri-Level
With three wins and a draw, top-rated George Li won the 18-entrant Gold Section at the November 14 Evanston Tri-Level. George’s lone blemish was a fourth…
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“Old Timer” Perfect at Glenwood Chess Wars VII
On November 7, 17 chess warriors converged at the Blakey Center in Glenwood to do battle. When the dust had cleared, “Old Timer” George David —…
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Illinois Chess Community Loses Cindy Berry
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, the world lost a wonderful person and our chess community lost a remarkable supporter of our sport. Cynthia (Cindy) Berry, beloved…
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FM Aung Zin Wins 2015 Illinois Senior Open
With a fifth-round victory over Fred Allsbrook, FIDE Master Aung Zin has claimed the Illinois Senior Champion title at the 2015 Illinois Senior Open. Crosstables have…
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Chicago-native Emory Tate Passes Away at CA Tournament
International Master Emory Tate, Jr. has passed away at the age of 56. Tate was born on Chicago’s westside but grew up in northern Indiana where…
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Harrisons Prevail at Chess Wars VI
On October 18, the Glenwood Chess Club hosted Chess Wars VI. Unfortunately, a website error relating to registration information, seemed to seriously impede on our number of entrants!…
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Morton Chess Instructor Saves 16 Children From Attacker
76-year old chess instructor James Vernon is recovering from surgery after a Columbus Day knife attack at the Morton Public Library. Vernon, a Caterpillar retiree, was…
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Columbus Day Weekend Discovers Midwest Class
Four Grandmasters have thrown their hats into the ring along with more than 50 others in the Premier Section of the 24th Annual Midwest Class. The…