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Wallach wins Highland Park, Liang takes second
NM Ken Wallach, the perennial winner of Highland Park tournaments had no trouble in his games against his opponents in the last installment, which took place…
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Illinois GM Plays for US Championship
GM Yury Shulman of Barrington, IL played in the US Closed Championship. The field was divided into two sections. The top two players in each section…
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Scott Silverman Memorial Tournament
On Saturday, April 23 Sevan Muradian organised the Scott Silverman Memorial tournament at his club in Skokie. The format of the tournament was 4 rounds G60…
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Chess in Philly
Over the course of April 20th – 24th Philly hosted a large chess event. The Open section was 9 rounds over 5 days and the other…
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Mike Zacate to Receive USCF Award
The USCF executive board has selected Illinois native Mike Zacate to receive the USCF Outstanding Career Achievement award. Zacate has been active at all levels of…
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Downers Grove Club Tournament Draws Strong Field
Downers Grove Chess Club hosted its 7th tournament this past Saturday April 9th. 40 players turned out for the occasion including 6 masters! The winner was…
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Former local chess prodigy says chess skills helped him succeed in business
Former teenage chess prodigy IM Josh Manion was well known among Chicago area chess players during the height of his chess playing days in the early…
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IM Young Ties for First at Missouri Open
Chicago-based International Master (IM) Angelo Young and seven-time Illinois State Champion made another milestone when he finished in a tie for first to seventh places in…
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Santarius Wins Blitz, Angelo Young Wins State Title
NM Erik Santarius won the ICA Blitz Championship with an excellent 9-1 score against very tough competition. As Erik is a Wisconsin resident, the second-place finisher,…
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Simul with IM Florin Felecan
On January 15, 10 brave souls came out to face International Master Florin Felecan in a simultaneous exhibition at the North Shore Chess Center. Gracious as…