Sevan Muradian Memorial (November 25-27, 2016) Sevan Muradian Memorial November 25-27, 2016 $12,500 Based on 220 paid entries 3 sections, 2 playing schedules, Mixed doubles prizes, Blitz side event, & FIDE rated Tournament is a benefit for Muradian family Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E Golf Rd, Schuamburg, IL 60173 $95 early mail-in […]
Whitney Young Chess Team Wins Fourth State Title In Six Years
Whitney Young Chess Team Wins Fourth State Title In Six Years February 25, 2016 1:36 PM By Bernie Tafoya CHICAGO (CBS) — At some schools, being on the chess club might make you a frequent target for ridicule, but at one of Chicago’s top high schools, the chess team got top billing at a school pep rally […]
Bloomington Open 2014
Bloomington Open Announcing the details for the 2nd Annual Bloomington Open!Dates: November 7-9 or 8-9, 2014 Site: Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suits MSP Airport/Mall of America, Three Appletree Square, Bloomington MN **Note different site from last year** Hotel Rate: $94 per night, single-quad.Prize fund: $12,000 based on 200 playersEntry fee: $89 by October 1st, $99 […]
Benet Academy takes 2nd place at IHSA Chess State Championship
Benet Academy took runner up at the IHSA Chess Team State Championship. Read the full release below. The Benet Academy Chess Team captured second place at the 40th annual IHSA Chess Team State Championship held in Peoria, Illinois on Feb. 14 to 15. This is one of the largest team chess tournaments in the country […]
Pep rally for state champs Whitney Young
School rallies behind championship chess teamWhitney Young Magnet High School holds pep rally for state champion chess teamFebruary 21, 2014By: Becky Vevea Orange and navy blue balloons arch beneath one of the basketball hoops in Whitney Young’s gymnasium. The school’s band—wearing Orange t-shirts—is seated at the opposite end of the court. But the pending celebration […]
Whitney Young HS wins IHSA Championship again
Illinois Chess Championship for Whitney Young Helped by ‘Senior Master’By Darryl Holliday on February 17, 2014 8:44am CHICAGO — This weekend saw Sam Schmakel’s last chess series as a high school student, but leading Whitney Young High School to a first place win at Saturday’s state tournament isn’t a bad way to go out. Hours […]
1,500 young players to compete in Peoria
Peoria Hosts Annual IHSA Chess Tournament 02/14/2014 12:28 PM PEORIA – More than 1,500 students are playing for the state chess champion title in Peoria. The 40th annual tournament has been held at the Civic Center for over a decade. The students make up 139 teams, making it the largest tournament in history. IHSA Director […]
SPWO with over $100K in chess prizes (including iPad Mini) and scholarships
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls www.polgarworldopen.com November 2 – 3, 2013 Special 3 hour Camp – November 1, 2013 Crowne Plaza Hotel – Northbrook, IL (near Chicago) Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes (including iPad Mini) and Scholarships to Webster University (Home of the #1 ranked College Chess Division 1 team in the […]
SPWO with over $100K in chess prizes (including iPad Mini) and scholarships
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls www.polgarworldopen.com November 2 – 3, 2013 Special 3 hour Camp – November 1, 2013 Crowne Plaza Hotel – Northbrook, IL (near Chicago) Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes (including iPad Mini) and Scholarships to Webster University (Home of the #1 ranked College Chess Division 1 team in the […]
SPWO with over $100K in chess prizes (including iPad Mini) and scholarships
Susan Polgar World Open for Boys and Girls www.polgarworldopen.com November 2 – 3, 2013 Special 3 hour Camp – November 1, 2013 Crowne Plaza Hotel – Northbrook, IL (near Chicago) Over $100,000 in Chess Prizes (including iPad Mini) and Scholarships to Webster University (Home of the #1 ranked College Chess Division 1 team in the […]