Club News
Velikanov & Paitrick win Plus-Score 15; Elijah Platnick sweeps U1800
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- Written by Cindy Whited Cindy Whited
The Milwaukee duo of FM Alexander Velikanov (2413) and Derek Paitrick (2092) scored 3½-½ to earn $120 each at the Chicago Chess Center's Plus-Score 15, held December 9th at the University of Illinois's Student Center East. IN the final round, Velikanov was pressing against IM Angelo Young (2314) for the full point, which would have earned him $240 for a perfect 4-0 score. Young defended comfotrtably; he, Adam Chambers (1979), and Bill Smythe (1860) tied for third: each won $60. Tom Bareket and Natalie Wisniowski each won $30 for scoring +1.Notable rating performances were turned in by Bill Smythe , who picked up 60 points in a mere four games at the age of 74-ish. and Wisnowski, who was playing for a share of first in the final round. My personal hero of the day was Anastasiia Radiushyna, who had not played since she was an 11-year-old First Category Player in Ukraine! She did not win any games, but finished with a more than respectable 1719 performance rating.
Roselle Library’s inaugural chess meeting and event
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- Written by Cindy Whited Cindy Whited
My son and I went to the Roselle library on Thursday, December 7, 2017, for their inaugural meeting. David Sye, who operates the club, supplied sets and a few clocks. He even played a simul against two scholastic kids that were finished early. He is a very nice young man. They are going to have a one round rated game every two-weeks and a meeting on the alternate weeks. This first meeting date was a rated game. Over 10 people showed up and six played rated games while the rest played non-rated games. It was fun for all.
I just moved over to Metro VP for ICA, from being secretary, and plan on visiting several clubs. I encourage anyone who wants to support a new club in the northwest suburban area to come and join the fun. As Metro VP, anyone who wants me to visit their club, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Steve Plotnick, Metro VP
Casual and Competitive Chess at the Roselle Public Library!
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- Written by Patrick Cohen Patrick Cohen
Starting this winter, the Roselle Public Library District will be hosting chess events on most Thursdays. Non-library patrons are welcome!
Roselle Public Library is located on 40 South Park Street in Roselle. Roselle is a Northwest Suburb of Chicago located in Cook and DuPage counties, near IL Route 390, I-290, and I-355.
Stop by between 6:45pm-8:30pm for casual chess in the Library Atrium near the Adult Services section. Chess sets will be provided at the Library Card desk. Below is the current schedule for Casual Chess Meetups:
December 14th, 28th
January 11th, 25th
Indiana's Parnham Wins Springfield National Chess Day Tournament Dedicated to Former SCC President Donelly
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- Written by David Long David Long
The Springfield Chess Club celebrated National Chess Day on October 14 with a tournament at Douglas United Methodist Church.
13 players participated. Bernard Parham, of Lafayette, Ind., swept the tournament with a perfect score of 4-0 to take first place.
Thomas Knoedler and Evan Gresen, both of Springfield, each scored 3-1 to share second place.
Stevenson High Schoolers Teach Their Successors
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- Written by Sharon Wang Sharon Wang
After teaching chess classes in the local Chinese school for almost two years, Alex Bian, captain of the Stevenson High School Chess Team, realized demand exceeded the space.
And so in early 2016 was born King’s Knights Chess Club, founded by Bian and his Stevenson teammates.
King’s Knights runs annual spring, summer, and fall sessions, each consisting of eight to ten weekly Sunday night meetings that culminate in an awards ceremony, pizza party, and special challenges against the coaches.
The club is run entirely by the volunteer high school players with a little help from parent volunteers. A small session fee paid by members covers space costs, snacks and awards.