U.S. CHESS CLUBS & LEAGUES

Updated: March 2008  

ILLINOIS STATE
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«The Illinois midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Lake Michigan and Indiana ; Kentucky, across the Ohio R. ; Missouri and Iowa, across the Mississippi R. ; and Wisconsin»

«Map of Illinois State»

Map of Illinois


«Informations about Illinois State»

«French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, in 1673, were the first Europeans of record to visit the region. In 1699 French settlers established the first permanent settlement at Cahokia, near present-day East St. Louis. Great Britain obtained the region at the end of the French and Indian Wars in 1763»
Admitted: Dec. 3, 1818
Capital: Springfield
Largest city: Chicago
Population: 2,842,518 (as of 2005)
Nickname: Prairie State
State Bird: cardinal

«State Flag of Illinois»

State Flag of Illinois (detail)



A - Illinois Chess Clubs


1. «Illowa Chess Club»
«We're dedicated to promoting chess and it's benefits throughout the Quad City Area and welcome into our clubs anyone who wants to open their mind to all the wonderful things chess has to offer».
2. «University of Illinois»
«The Illini Chess Club provides both a competitive and friendly environment for chess players once a week at the Illini Union. Many of our members are USCF members and played for their former high school teams. Our club has attracted a variety of players from grade school to very experienced, beginners to grand masters»
3. «USC Chess Club»
«During the school year, we meet every Wednesday evening from 8pm to 10:00pm (show up anytime -- late arrival is OK) - We're now meeting every Wednesday... stop by and say hello, and/or bring a friend! Join us for informal instruction, play at all levels, and a friendly atmosphere»
4. «Saint Francis High School»
«It's a club that is open to anyone at St. Francis who is interested in playing, or learning to play, chess in a relaxed setting. If you don't already know how to play, someone will teach you»
5. «Downers Grove Chess Club»
«The Downers Grove Chess Club provides friendly and fun chess action. We meet at a quiet, and easy-to-get-to facility with free parking. People of all levels of chess experience are welcome. DGCC is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation and of the Illinois Chess Association»
6. «The Ray School Chess Club»
«The Ray School Chess Club serves the students of William H. Ray Elementary School, a fine public school in the Hyde Park section of Chicago’s South Side. The club is run entirely by parent and teacher volunteers»

«Ray School chess coaches preparing next week's lessons»

      Ray School chess coaches
      preparing next week's lessons


7. «Lakeview Chess Club»
«Our mission is simple. We want you to play chess and have fun in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere of friendly folks and neighbors. Who knows? You might discover a new friendship that lasts a lifetime»

«Join Us»

lakeview Chess Club
           'Join Us'



B - Leagues and Associations


1. «The Illinois Chess Association»
«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 National tournaments to Illinois»
2. «Chess League of Illinois!»
«An affiliate of United States Chess Federation (USCF) Chess League of Illinois™ combines educational and social activities. Members come to play, to learn, to teach, and to get together with old friends and make new ones»

«The Road 66, on Adams Street, Chicago»

The Road 66,Illinois, USA



C - Other interesting Addresses


1. «Illinois Chess Club Listings»
«This is a free email, turn based, correspondence chess site»
2. «Renaissance Knights»
«A nonprofit organization working with children to create the desire to succeed both in school and in life»
3. «The Touch Move Chess Center»
«The Touch Move Chess Center will strive to revitalize the chess club scene in Chicago through club tournaments, scholastic and adult training sessions, hosting small international chess tournaments (physical and Internet based), and providing a quality environment for chess socialization through friendly play»

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