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Illinois’ neighbors to the west will be hosting a diverse chess weekend August 15-17 with something for everyone. The Iowa State Chess Association, an affiliate of…
Bill Feldman · July 25, 2014
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The Land of Lincoln was well-represented in the Continental Chess Association’s World Open, completed July 6 in Arlington, Virginia. Over 1100 players competed in the nine-round event. Crosstables…
Bill Feldman · July 13, 2014
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Over-the-board chess competition is alive and well in Chicago’s south suburbs. The Glenwood Chess Club recently completed a 10-week tournament — and another six-week event is…
Herbert Ferguson · June 28, 2014
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Nothing says “first day of summer” better than a pair of competitive northern Illinois tournaments with sizeable fields. Both events attracted nearly 100 competitors. In the…
Bill Feldman · June 22, 2014
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The Bloomington-Normal Twin City Chess Club (TCCC) held their 2014 Championship May 31 – June 1. Under the coordination and kindness of Chris Morgan this event…
Scott Daniels · June 2, 2014
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The 2013-14 season of the Chicago Industrial Chess League concluded on May 10, 2014 at Fermilab. The competition by the CICL’s top eight teams in its…
Brian Smith · May 15, 2014
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The Chicago Blackhawks are not the only clan from Illinois invading St. Louis these days. A slew of Illinois entrants participated in the recent Bill Wright…
Bill Feldman · April 23, 2014
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Expert David Franklin won all four rounds in Chess IQ’s April Game/60 event held April 19. 36 competed in the Open section with junior Ricky Wang…
Bill Feldman · April 20, 2014
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Midwest scholastic players — and teams — are gearing up for the 2014 Ice Harbor Scholastic Open to be held May 17 and 18. Competitors from Minnesota,…
Jim Hodina · April 15, 2014
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Although relocated from downtown Chicago, the 2014 National All-Girls Championship returns to Illinois this week. The six round, six section event convenes Friday, April 11 at…
Bill Feldman · April 7, 2014
