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Warren Junior Scholars

Warren Junior Scholars

Dates set for Illinois Youth Invitationals

The dates have been set for the Illinois Youth Invitationals. All three events – Denker, Barber and Girls – will be held on Saturday May 14…

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Qualifications & Requirements

The ICA Rising Stars program year runs from July 1 in the selection year to June 30 of the following year. To be chosen as in the ICA’s Rising…

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Key Events for 2017-2018

Key Chess Events August 2017 to July 2018 This is a list of some key chess events. This is not meant to imply that participants should…

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2014 Warren Scholars Class Announced

The 2014 Class of Warren Junior Chess Scholars has been announced with 48 qualifiers, 32 in Grades K-8, 16 in High School. Six are female, nine…

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Warren Junior Scholars

Warren Junior Chess Scholars 2012

Congratulations to the Class of 2012 Warren Junior Chess Scholars! Warren Scholars are selected based on attainment of minimum USCF ratings and national rankings and, for…

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2011 ICA Warren Scholars Announced

Congratulations to 43 talented youth chess players across the state who were named as ICA 2011 Warren Junior Chess Scholars. The group of players includes 36…

Jonathan Tan

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Jonathan Tan

Age: 9 Hometown:  Mundelein School:   Lincoln Elementary School, Mundelein How I learned:In 2008, my mom taught me basic rules including how to move and capture the…

Ian Gilchrist

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Ian Gilchrist

Age: 11 Hometown:  Marion      School:  Washington Elementary School, 5th grade How I learned:My dad taught me when I was 2 years old.    What I…

Michael Auger (Photo by Betsy Dynako)

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Michael Auger

Age:  17
 Hometown:  Chicago School: Senior, Whitney M. Young High School How I learned:At a family reunion, my 6-year-old cousin and aunt taught me to play.…

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2011 Denker Qualifier Information

The llinois Denker High School Qualifier is  an invitational tournament for the state’s top high school players sponsored by the ICA Warren Junior Scholar program.  The…