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RIP John Porter
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- Written by Eva Harrison Eva Harrison
- Created: 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
We are sad to announce that John Porter, Executive Director of the Chicago Chess Initiative (CCI) and one of the major promoters of chess in Chicago, died of a heart attack on 5/19/2020. He was only 58. Many knew him from the Chicago Cup tournaments that he ran in the South Loop. This is a great loss for the Chicago chess community. Rest in peace, JP!
There will be a visitation at Leak and Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619, on Monday, June 8, 6-8 pm.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF CHESS LEGEND JOHN PORTER
These words of inspiration and honor are attributed to our brother beloved John Porter, who made his transition to be with the MOST High God. Porter, as we called him, was the epitome of what love, high character, Integrity and friendship represents. In the wake of racial tension across American borders, Porter’s life was lived as an example of how people should live and interact with one another.
In Memoriam: Mariano Acosta
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- Written by Scott Allbrook Scott Allbrook
- Created: 08 March 2020 08 March 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mariano A. Acosta (Glendale Heights, Illinois), who passed away on December 13, 2019, leaving behind a devoted family and many friends in the chess community.
A long time Chicago master, Mariano was known as a tactical player who was always ready to play fighting chess. He was also very active in the Chicago Industrial Chess League, playing for the St. Charles Chess Club.
His last published rating was 2200 after playing in the 2019 US Amateur Team - North held at the Regency Hyatt on Golf Road in Schaumburg.
Chess To Grow #1
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- Written by Stephen Plotnick Stephen Plotnick
- Created: 02 March 2020 02 March 2020
I would like to first thank Dr. Siva for trusting ChessForThePeople to organize his JoinToGrow chess club events. He has been very responsive and helpful and can’t find a much nicer person. I also want to thank my son Jacob, for not only doing his hired responsibility to be floor TD but doing all backroom WinTD process.
The 37th Annual Tim Just Winter Open
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- Written by Bill Buklis Bill Buklis
- Created: 05 February 2020 05 February 2020
The 37th Annual Tim Just Winter Open was held during the first weekend in January 2020. The competition was fierce as 179 players competed in this year’s event. View the complete final standings at https://www.kingregistration.com/results/winteropen20. Here are two interesting puzzles taken directly from games played in the tournament. Answers to the puzzles can be found at the end of the article.
2020 Winter Team Scholastic Chess Tournament
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- Written by Luis Peralta Luis Peralta
- Created: 30 January 2020 30 January 2020
Winter Scholastic Team Chess Tournament 2020
By Luis Peralta
Winter Scholastic Chess Tournament 2020
Last Saturday January 25th 16 school teams from nine different schools met at WIU in Moline in this chess event. Students from Western Illinois University, Pleasant Valley High School, Black Hawk College, QC Christian, Moline High School, United Township High School, Wilson Junior High, Colona Junior High, and Seton Catholic School participated at Western Illinois University during the first scholastic event of the year. Wilson Junior High got the first place in the Elementary/Middle School category; while Moline Maroon got also the first place in the High School/College category.