The ICA now maintains an on-line database of Affiliates. This page is driven by PHP and MySQL. It reflects changes as quickly as we log them.
Affiliate with the ICA. Help support the Illinois chess coummunity. We offer a free six month, trial period to Illinois clubs and organizations. We'll put you on our Affiliates List and give you "Author" access to our web page. As an author, you can run an introductory article and post your tournament results. Contact for information.
| Affiliate Name | Information | Expiration | USCF Data |
| Continental Chess Association Corporate Member |
PO Box 249 Salisbury Mills, NY 12577-0249 http://www.chesstour.com/ Welcome to Continental Chess! We have organized tournaments from coast to coast since the 1960s, open to players of all ages, from Grandmasters to beginners. Most include sections in which less experienced players play only each other. We are not a membership organization, but are affiliated with the US Chess Federation . Our events award USCF ratings and require USCF membership, available through us. We presently plan events in California, Connecticut, DC, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. For tournaments in other states, see uschess.org. If you're not ready to enter, please visit any of our tournaments; there is no fee for spectators. |
2012-06-30 | A5002630 |
| North American Chess Association Corporate Member |
North American Chess Association 4957 Oakton Street | Suite 113 | Skokie, IL 60077 www.nachess.org | sevan@nachess.org | 888.80.CHESS Contact: Sevan A. Muradian, Founder | International Arbiter and International Organizer Organizing local, national, and international tournaments for amateurs and masters since 2005. Creator of eNotate www.nachess.org/enotate, a USCF approved electronic scoresheet. |
2012-03-31 | A6021470 |
| All Ages Chess Enrichment | Joe Splinter, President 1944 St. Clair Lane Hanover Park, IL 60133 630-965-2744 jcschess@comcast.net Provides chess instruction to enrich enjoyment and skill of the royal game, socially and competitively. Services are personally customized to individuals and groups, including schools, clubs, businesses, and retirement communities. Contact Joe Splinter (USCF Rating 2113), President and Instructor at the above. |
2013-01-31 | --- |
| Aurora and Naperville Chess Club | Tuesday evenings. Social time, approx 5:30 - 7 pm upstairs in club area. (food/drink available from club kitchen). Chess/official meet time, 7 pm - ? Everyone is invited. Contact Darin Link affiliate492@il-chess.org http://aurora-naperville-chess-club.blogspot.com/ |
2012-06-30 | --- |
| BNASC | Scholastic Chess in the Bloomington and Normal Illinois area bnasc.org |
2012-12-31 | H6031853 |
| Cave Man Chess | FM Kevin Bachler provides lectures, individual instruction and more. cavemanchess.com kbachler@cavemanchess.com Tel: 847-698-9365 FAX: 847-318-9288 |
2012-05-31 | A6012000 |
| CheckMates Chess Academy | www.CheckMatesUSA.com 6142 Washington Court Morton Grove, IL 60053 224-619-6506 George.Krasnopolskiy@gmail.com CheckMates Chess Academy specializes in teaching kids life skills through the game of chess. Our goals in teaching chess to kids is to emphasize skills such as concentration, thinking ahead, considering consequences, and many of the other beneficial skills that kids learn and practice in the game of chess. Our students then learn how to apply these skills in their everyday lives: whether is be at school, in the favorite activities (sports or games), or in the personal lives. CheckMates Chess Academy also innovates the field of chess education. We teach classes at: -Schools (Elementary, Middle, and High Schools) -Public, Private, Charter, Montessori, Waldorf, and Religious -Park Districts & Community Centers -Libraries -Hospitals We also have created specialized curriculums for students with: -ADD & ADHD -Visually Impaired -Behavior Disordered -Hearing Impaired |
2012-02-29 | --- |
| Chess Ed | Alice Holt 847-775-9906 aholt729@earthlink.net http://www.chess-ed.com Dedicated to providing quality chess enrichment school programs, events, and Kumbaya Scholastic Tournaments. |
2013-07-31 | A6027051 |
| Chess For Life, LLC | Created in 2003. Our goal is to organize and direct chess tournaments creating a competetive and enjoyable experience for chess players of all ages and abilities. You're never to young or old to play chess. From beginners to masters, from children to seniors, anyone can play Chess For Life. ChessForLife.com |
2012-07-31 | A6020523 |
| Chess Wizards | The Mission of Chess Wizards is to improve our students abilities to focus and think ahead in various aspects of life. While introducing students to the Magical World of Chess, Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts such as the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. http://chesswizards.com/ |
2012-04-30 | --- |
| Chicago Chess Center, Inc. | Chicago Chess Center, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. Tournaments, instruction, open play. Contact us at: info@chichess.org |
2013-01-31 | A6037696 |
| DeKalb Chess Club | Monday 3:00pm-5:30pm (or so) First Congregational Church 615 N. 1st Street DeKalb IL Contact Bill: DeKalbChess@gmail.com An easy hour's drive due west from the Chicago loop, chess players will find a small band of kindred spirits pushing wood. We offer free open game play, host USCF-rated tournaments and travel together to other events in Northern Illinois. Club membership is not required at casual play and we welcome all skill-levels and ages. We even allow folks affiliated with NIU and Kishwaukee College to play. For rated events, please check the Illinois Chess Association Open Tournament Schedule or our website at: www.DeKalbChess.com |
2012-01-31 | A6034627 |
| Downers Grove Chess Club | Wednesdays 6:30pm to 10:30pm Faiview Village 200 Village Dr Downers Grove, IL 60516 Brian Smith 630-983-9316 brs483@att.net http://sites.google.com/site/downersgrovechess/ |
2013-07-31 | A6027024 |
| Dynamic Chess, Inc | Contact: Paul Kash paulkash@dynamicchessinc.com 773-512-2811 Dynamic chess was created to bring more scholastic chess to the Chicagoland area and surrounding areas through after-school programs, tournaments, camps, and other events. To bring instruction or an event to you, please contact Paul Kash. We host a cost-friendly scholastic tournament every month at Whitney Young Magnet High School. To register, please visit our website. http://dynamicchessinc.com/ |
2012-03-31 | A6035072 |
| Elite Chess | Jeff DiOrio 630-988-2064 elitechess@gmail.com http://www.elitechess.net/ Elite Chess is a company that strives to improve the community by exposing kids to the great game of chess. We highlight how chess improves decision making, critical thinking, and builds self-esteem. We hold summer camps, tournaments, seminars, and provide private instruction for young chess players in the western suburbs. To find out more, visit us at http://www.elitechess.net/ |
2012-08-31 | --- |
| Evanston Chess | Tuesdays 6:30pm to 9:00pm Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave Evanston, IL60202 Maret Thorpe enter@evanstonchess.org Evanston Chess is a relaxed, low cost chess club for adults (high school and older). Beginners welcome. Membership is free. Serious chess in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Sets provided, bring clocks. We run USCF-rated tournaments six times a year evanstonchess.org |
2012-11-30 | A6027684 |
| Glenwood Chess Club | Glenwood Chess Club 1 Rebecca Street Glenwood IL 60425 Meets Tuesdays and most Thursdays from 4:30PM to 8PM. Casual play, and USCF rated events. Contact: Ken Windmon, President 312-925-9447 KennethWindmon@gmail.com |
2013-04-30 | A6036912 |
| Highland Park Chess | Leo Vilker 847-401-5800 lv63ev@yahoo.com |
2012-05-31 | A6032443 |
| Illinois Chess Teachers | 2012-03-31 | --- | |
| Illinois College Chess Club | 2012-05-30 | 6023915 | |
| International Educational and Cultural Services, Inc | Willowbrook, Illinois Contact: Mikhail Korenman 785-906-0402 intecsus@yahoo.com http://www.intecsus.org/ |
2012-03-31 | A6033823 |
| Joliet Junior College Chess Club | Meets Thursday 7:00 PM to 10 PM Main Campus Room J0006, Bldg J 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, Illinois Contact Dennis Doyle ddoyle@jjc.edu 815-280-2738 http://www.jjc.edu/ Club Membership Not Required, Casual Play, USCF Rated Events, Blitz Events, Lectures Offered, Private Lessons Offered, Simuls Offered, Under Age 18 Welcome, Beginners Welcome, Handicap Accessible. |
2012-02-29 | G6016976 |
| Kings and Queens Chess Club | Lana Pritzker, Program Administrator 2379 Castilian Circle Northbrook, IL 60062 847-414-3730 lana@kqchessclub.com kqchessclub.com Kings & Queens Chess Club program is build to ensure rapid skill improvement. Our students are well known at the city, state, national and international levels. Lead Coaches: Tamara Golovey, Leonid Bondar, Mila Finkelshtein |
2012-02-29 | --- |
| New Lenox/Windy City | 213 South Anderson Road New Lenox, IL 60451-1944 |
2037-03-03 | --- |
| St Charles Chess Club | Thursdays 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Baker Community House 101 S 2nd (Rt 31) St Charles, IL 60174 Jeff Wiewel 847-818-8913 jwiewel@ntnusa.com St Charles Chess Club |
2013-01-31 | A6002200 |
| St. Scholastica School | 7720 Janes Ave Woodridge, IL 60517 Phone: (630) 985-2515 Rich Petraitis, Chess Club Coordinator Mark DeLira, Athletic Director Meeting Times: Mondays from 2:30 PM to 3:45 PM |
2012-11-30 | H6037015 |
| Youth Chess Foundation of Chicago | Youth Chess Foundation of Chicago 4621 N. Magnolia #3N Chicago, IL 60640 contact: Michael Cardinale accounting@apartmentpeople.com The Youth Chess Foundation of Chicago (YCFC) is a non-profit, volunteer-staffed, organization that promotes the growth of scholastic chess in Chicago through the staging and sponsorship of free tournaments for grades K-8 throughout the school year. |
2013-01-31 | --- |
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