Announcements
ICA Online Membership Purchases Currently Unavailable
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- Written by Eva Harrison Eva Harrison
- Created: 04 June 2022 04 June 2022
Due to technical issues with parts of the ICA website, it is currently not possible to purchase or renew a membership online. The ICA deeply regrets this inconvenience and is working to fix the problem. As a courtesy, memberships expiring in May and June 2022 for both individual and affiliates have been extended through the end of July 2022.
Please note that ICA memberships can still be purchased via mail by sending a check to: Illinois Chess Association, P. O. Box 534, Heyworth, IL 61745-0534.
If you have any further questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
General Membership Meeting at the Chicago Open
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- Written by Joshua Flores Joshua Flores
- Created: 09 May 2022 09 May 2022
The ICA and You!
On Friday, May 27th at 8 pm, the ICA Board will be hosting a meeting at the Chicago Open for all Illinois players. It doesn’t matter if you are a current or former ICA member, or thinking of joining, please attend.
There will be an opportunity to find out where the ICA is currently and some of our future plans.
You could volunteer to be part of bringing new exciting programs and events. The ICA needs people with a few hours of time, effort/work, and/or resources available who are willing to help bring things together.
You can also offer your thoughts and ideas for consideration.
Hope to see you there.
Meet Hector Hernandez, Pillar of Chicago's Chess Community
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- Written by Eva Harrison Eva Harrison
- Created: 23 February 2022 23 February 2022
Last month, the Mexican American Historical Archives (MAHA), which is part of the weekly electronic newsletter Illinois Latino Voice, published an in-depth article on Hector Hernandez, former ICA President, winner of the 2000 Billy Colias Excellence in Teaching Award, and recipient of the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award. Hector is a well-known figure in the Latino community of Chicago and has been instrumental in advancing chess on Chicago’s lower west side for several decades. In addition to his personal chess accomplishments—Hector is a Candidate Master, who achieved his highest rating of 2167 in 1993—he has touched many lives as a talented chess instructor, scholastic coach, and chess club founder.
ICA Election Cycle Underway for 2021 - Call for Nominations
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- Written by ICA Board ICA Board
- Created: 13 October 2021 13 October 2021
The ICA is calling for nominations of the five General Members to the Board of Directors.
The Constitution of the Illinois Chess Association states:
Article V: Board of Directors
Section 2. Number, Tenure, and Qualifications. The Board of Directors shall consist of ten members. The Board of Directors must include the Executive Board. Those individuals on the Board of Directors who are not on the Executive Board shall be termed General Members of the Board of Directors. At least two General Members of the Board of Directors shall reside in Cook County or the Collar Counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will), and at least two shall reside outside those counties. Election of General Members of the Board of Directors shall occur in odd numbered years. Each Director shall hold office until his successor shall have been selected and qualified. Directors shall be residents of Illinois and members of the ICA. The number of Directors may be decreased to not fewer than three by amendment of this article or any bylaw.
The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the ICA. For specific information about the responsibilities of General Members, please contact Darren Erickson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Call for Delegates to 2021 U.S. Open in New Jersey
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- Written by Eva Harrison Eva Harrison
- Created: 03 February 2021 03 February 2021
The Illinois Chess Association is calling chess enthusiasts to serve as Illinois delegates to US Chess' annual business meetings at the 2021 U.S. Open, which will take place July 31-August 8 in Cherry Hill:
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(888) 233-9527
Hotel Rate: $119
The number of delegates Illinois is authorized to send to New Jersey this summer is expected to be five, along with several alternates. Delegates will represent Illinois as voting members of US Chess and will discuss updates to the US Chess rulebook and other matters of importance in the governance of US Chess.