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RIP Albert Chow (1964 – 2021)
The Chicago chess community mourns the loss of FM Albert Chow, who passed away on October 30, 2021. The visitation will be held on November…
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Chicago Chess
Chicago Chess was founded on Aug 21, 2006 and has continuously grown through the years. As of Oct 1, 2021, the group has over 2600…
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Justus Williams wins 2021 Illinois Open – Jack Heller and Kevin Velazquez named state co-champions
Article written by James Hodina and edited by Bill Buklis Justus Williams dominates at Illinois Open. Jack Heller and Kevin Velazquez named Illinois State Co-Champions. Justus…
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STEVE SZPISJAK FIFTH AT 40 PLAYER 2021 IRWIN NATIONAL TOURNAMENT OF SENIOR STATE CHAMPIONS
Master Steve Szpisjak [pronounced SPEE-zak] (2234) represented Illinois in the July 31 – August 3 Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions in Cherry Hill, NJ. …
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Local Teen Earns $12,000 Scholarship Playing Chess, SAT Perfect Score
Daniel Zhang, a Junior at Whitney Young Magnet High School, earned a $12,000 college scholarship at the recently held MVP tournament. He is co-captain of…
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Cook County Jail Chess Team Places Second in International Chess Tournament
COOK COUNTY, IL – Seven individuals in custody at the Cook County Jail competed this morning in an online international chess tournament against individuals in…
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NAYCC Announcement
With the relaxing restrictions and Chicago’s goal of reopening by July 4, the organizers of the 2021 North American Youth Chess Championship (NAYCC) are excited…
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USCF Over-The-Board Play Returns With Caveman Chess!
Caveman OTB April 3×3 April 17, 2021 Ramada Plaza Chicago North Shore, 1090 South Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, IL 60090.3SS, G/50+10 Sections based on published rating: The goal is…
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Chicago and Ghana Form Online Academic Chess League
The Chicago Chess Foundation (CCF) and two partner organizations in Accra, Ghana have launched the Ghana-Chicago Chess Exchange, an online chess league uniting elementary and…
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Welcome to ICA Spring Tournament
Illinois Chess Association is starting out Spring with our On-Line Welcome to ICA Spring tournament PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY MARCH 21. Illinois Chess Association’s…