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Chess at the Chicago Ridge Mall
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- Written by Bill Whited Bill Whited
- Created: 02 June 2019 02 June 2019
Chicago Ridge Mall “Chess at the Mall V” Chess Simultaneous Exhibition Results
Scott Escalera “bounced” from each player, 7 in total, in a “u” shaped table formation. His opponents can think about their move until he comes back to them. Scott then takes approximately 3 seconds per his chess move after theirs, then he moves on. He wins 5. Draws 1 and has 1 loss. This would be amazing for almost anybody, but he is just a kindergartener!
Ok, he isn’t just a kindergartener. He is the Illinois State K1 Champion and the 3rd place kindergartener at the scholastic chess national tournament this year. This was Scott’s first chess simultaneous exhibition or “simul” for short and both Illinois Chess Vets and Chicago Ridge Mall are proud Scott made is simul exhibition debut at this month’s chess event. Scott will be invited back this summer to conduct another event.
Chess at the Promenade Mall
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- Written by Bill Whited Bill Whited
- Created: 02 June 2019 02 June 2019
Chess at The Promenade Bolingbrook 2019
When: Saturday June 8th, 11am - 3pm
Cost: Free
Main Event:Simultaneous Exhibition with World-renowned chess Grandmaster Boris Avrukh (peak rating 2668).
Chicago Loses Youth Organizer Mike Cardinale, 54
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
- Created: 19 March 2019 19 March 2019
Long-time Chicago youth chess organizer and former Illinois Chess Association (ICA) Metro Vice President Michael Cardinale has passed away after a valiant fight against recurring brain tumors.
Visitation will be Monday, March 25 from 4pm - 8pm at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, March 26 at 11am at St. Ita Catholic Church, 5500 N. Broadway.
Mr. Cardinale passed away peacefully Saturday, at home with his wife, Autumn Mather, family and beloved canine companion, Flavia. Mike had recently turned 54.
As an ICA officer, Mike had resurrected the Illinois Chess Tour and served as its commissioner for several years, promoting geographic connection within the Illinois chess community.
ICA Executive Board Election Results
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- Written by Patrick Cohen Patrick Cohen
- Created: 03 January 2019 03 January 2019
The most recent ICA election cycle has concluded and effective January 1st, the following Executive Board members have taken office: Patrick Cohen, President; Stephen Plotnick, Metro VP; Rachel Schechter, Downstate VP; and Patrice Connelly, Secretary. Their scheduled term is through 12/31/2020. The position of Treasurer went unfilled and remains vacant.
Continuing in office as Board Members At Large, through 12/31/19, are Eva Harrison, Megan Chen, Michael Lenox, Murrel Rhodes, and Garrett Scott.
Foundation’s Summary of Chess Research Finds Results “Overwhelmingly Positive”
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- Written by ICA Board ICA Board
- Created: 30 July 2018 30 July 2018
In a new review of the research on chess, the Chicago Chess Foundation finds the evidence overwhelming that chess provides significant benefits to kids.
The review is in five parts: 1) a Table with study results found to be of statistical significance; 2) a list of the major studies and collections of studies along with quotes from their summaries; 3) results from a survey of teachers about what they consider to be the benefits of chess; 4) a short list of recommended articles from mainstream media, including some CCF favorites on the capacity of chess to build resiliency and grit; and 5) an explanation of “why chess works” from the nation’s best-known chess researcher.