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24th Chicago Open Kicks Off Today
The 24th Chicago Open promises to have something for everyone over the course of five days. The jewel of the Continental Chess Association’s midwest circuit begins…
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Winick Perfect at South Suburban II, Eclipses 1900
Jon Winick swept all four of his opponents to claim the South Suburban Tournament April 26. Winick, prevailed over Douglas Middleton in the final game, surpassing…
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Eric Rosen Maps Path to IM Status
For the benefit of USCF readers, Illinois’ Eric Rosen outlined his roadmap to becoming an International Master. Rosen achieved his third and final IM norm at…
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Are You Smarter Than THIS 5th Grader? Daniel Zhang Wins Benito Juarez Spring Open at Lozano Library
Fifth Grader Daniel Zhang is on quite a roll lately, going 5-0 at the Greater Chicago Championships in February and 6-1 at the ICA’s K-8 Championships…
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Illinois-Iowa Scholastic & All-Ages: April 11
Go west, young man! And females! And older players too! Rivermont Collegiate, a K-12 college prep school in Bettendorf, Iowa, is teaming up with the Illowa…
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Illinois Juniors Hit ISU’s Bone Center for K-8 Championships
It’s all systems go for the 2015 K-8 Championships March 7 and 8 at the Bone Center on the campus of Illinois State University. Registrations are…
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Chess Without Borders Hosting Charity Event
Today is the last day to enjoy the lowest rate for the Chess Without Borders’Grove Avenue School charity event, but registration continues. CWB is holding a…
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Strong Field, Large Turnout at Evanston Chess Club January Tournament
Three masters and five experts showed up for the Gold section of the Evanston Chess Club tournament on January 17, which led to some hard-fought draws…
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Mateusz and Bennett: Co-Champions at 3rd DuPage CCC
The 3rd Annual DuPage County Chess Championship, hosted by Elite Chess, was held at Benedictine University on Sunday, December 28th. And for the third year in…