Skokie chess wizard leads Illini to the big dance — againBy: Mike Isaacs January 10, 2014 2:04 p.m. When it came to chess in Skokie, the continuing accomplishments of Eric Rosen was a story that kept on giving. He was only 9 years old when he went up against the No. 1 chess player in […]
The fighting Illini fly high
Top of the morning, Jan. 5, 2014Sun, 01/05/2014 – 7:00am | Jim Rossow Something to get you going today, courtesy executive editor Jim Rossow. Scooch over, Flyin’ Illini, there’s another Final Four team from campus that deserves a pat on the back. The University of Illinois’ chess team is headed to the President’s Cup — […]
The Warriors of U of Illinois
L to R: Rosen, Auger, Indusekar, Luo 13th seed University of Illinois – A (2227.0) Eric S Rosen (2379) 1.0 Michael W Auger (2233) 1.0 Xin Luo (2202) 1.0 Akshay Indusekar (2094) 1.0 After losing to Webster University B team in the 2nd round, the U of I team scored 4 straight victories to make […]
IM norm for Rosen, IM title for Bartell
Tom Bartell and Eric Rosen tied for 1st at the NA Masters in Skokie with 6.5 / 9. Both earned IM norms. This is Eric’s 2nd norm and Tom’s final norm. Congratulations to both! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Big congrats to UTD, UMBC, and especially Illinois
I would like to congratulate UTD and UMBC for making the Final Four again. Their consistent drive for excellence is admirable.But the biggest congratulations goes to Eric Rosen and his teammates for qualifying for the Final Four, ahead of other big name chess schools. Rosen, Eric – 2394 – 3.5 IL 12853959 – Board 1 ————————————– […]
Young champ competes at 2012 U.S. Junior
Young champ competes at 2012 U.S. Junior Chess ChampionshipsSaturday, July 07, 2012 July 7, 2012 (CHICAGO) — Chess requires patience, concentration, brain power and strategy. One young player from Skokie will use those skills to try and win the national title in the 2012 U.S. Junior Chess Championships, one of the most prestigious chess events […]
Special honor for Niles North’s champion chess team
Skokie honors Niles North’s champion chess teamBy MIKE ISAACSMay 8, 2012 10:46AM When it comes to Niles North High School’s heralded chess team, the Skokie Village Board made the final move. Mayor George Van Dusen proclaimed Monday Niles North Chess Team Day in a tribute to the group that in February won the Illinois High […]