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FIDE officials to visit Chicago
On May 17-20, 2023, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the International Chess Federation FIDE will co-host the first international Chess for Freedom conference (Chess…
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Chicago Chess Conference
The conference brings together Chicago area private high schools, primarily Catholic schools. The purpose of the conference is to promote chess in Chicago area high…
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In Memoriam: Jerry Neugarten
Jerry Neugarten passed away peacefully at home on Monday. His wife Betsy was at his side. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make a…
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In Memoriam: Garrett Scott
Garrett Scott, well known member of the Illinois chess community, passed away this week. Garrett was a founding member of the Twin Cities Chess Club (also…
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Chess Camp at St. Ignatius College Prep, July 11-15
Chess Camp, Grades 5-9, July 10-July 14, 12:30 – 2:30 P.M. Type: activity Gender: coed Grade: entering 5-9 Join the award-winning Saint Ignatius Chess Coach Hector Hernandez during…
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Galesburg Gambit Chess Club
The Galesburg Gambit Chess Club meets on Wednesday nights at 6 pm. We meet in Henderson, Illinois, at the town hall building. Located at 215 S…
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Strong Field at Inaugural Champaign Chess Championship at University of Illinois
On April 10th, the Illini Chess Club hosted the first Champaign Chess Classic. Mihir Bafna was the Chief TD and Organizer of the first-time event,…
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400-plus Players Bring the In-Person Illinois K-8 Championships Back to Life
March 11-13 saw the return of the Illinois K-8 Chess Championships, this time in Schaumburg. Organized by Chess Weekend, Inc. working in partnership with the Illinois…
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Betty Zacate (Jan. 13, 1944 – Feb. 3, 2022)
Betty Ellen Burns (78) was born and raised in Rockford, IL. After graduating from Rockford West H.S. (’62), she attended Northern Illinois University on a…
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Guide to a Successful Chess Club
Thanks to the hard work of the US Chess Clubs Committee and Executive Board liaison Ryan Velez, US Chess is pleased to announce the updated Guide…