That casual encounter set in motion a journey that would span decades and state lines: from reviving a local club in Texas to becoming a driving force behind Illinois’s growing scholastic …

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Dec 16, 2025 · That casual encounter set in motion a journey that would span decades and state lines: from reviving a local club in Texas to becoming a driving force behind Illinois’s growing …

Feb 1, 2025 · State Tournament Sectionals: Saturday, February 1, 2025 State Finals: Friday-Saturday, February 14-15, 2025 Site: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL Lodging: Peoria CVB …

Aug 28, 2025 · View the chess tournament information for the 2025 Illinois Open State Championship. Check this page for the section information, time control, playing schedule, and …

Open tournaments are open to adult chess players. Some are also open to younger players, have rating restrictions or are invitational events. All tournaments are USCF-rated, unless otherwise …

The Illinois Chess Association is the official USCF affiliate for Illinois. Each year the ICA organizes major tournaments like the Illinois Open and the Illinois Class Championships and helps bring …

We are just three days away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria. HUNDREDS of …

Oct 27, 2025 · Road to the Illinois State Championship Online Scholastic Tournaments 1-9-26 - 1-11-26 42nd Annual Tim Just Winter Open Schaumburg Open Tournaments 1-10-26 2026 …

The National HS (K-12) Championship is in Illinois this season! Click here for info!