North Shore Chess Center in Skokie begins second year By MIKE ISAACS September 1, 2011 3:46PM Sevan Muradian has the bug, and he doesn’t expect a cure for it anytime soon. The chess bug is what inspired Muradian to...
This year, we’re going for blood
Opening Day: Chicago Blaze launch chess season in Skokie By MIKE ISAACS September 1, 2011 3:46PM If this had been opening day at Wrigley Field or U.S. Cellular Field, the home team would have been credited with a shellacking,...
Introducing the 2011 Chicago Blaze Team!
Introducing the 2011 Chicago Blaze Team! Hello everyone! 3 years ago many people came together to form the Chicago Blaze. We were kindly supported by the local chess community and each season we challenged ourselves to do better, eventually...
Chicago Blaze Fundraiser – Train with 2 Grandmasters!
Chicago Blaze Fundraiser – Train with 2 Grandmasters! 4-hour training session with GM Dmitry Gurevich and GM Mesgen Amanov Saturday July 9th 11:30am – 3:30pm Hosted at the North Shore Chess Center 100% of proceeds to benefit the Chicago...
Chicago Blaze will join the actions next season
Big League Chess Comes to Chicago USCL picks Windy City for expansion It’s a great day for Chicago. IM Greg Shahade, commissioner of the United States Chess League (USCL), has announced today on the league’s Web site that the...