Chess in the Rock River Valley
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Upcoming Tournaments and Events
  • Whiz Kids! Advanced Chess @ RVC-Bell School  4/14-5/26 (see flyer)
  • Rockford Chess Challenge - Spring 2012  @ the Millineum Center - May 12th (click here for details)
  • Whiz Kids! Introduction to Chess @ RVC-Bell School  5/12-5/26 (see flyer)
  • Rockford Adult Open @ Ken-Rock Community Center  7/14 (details)
  • Rockford Adult Open 2 @ Ken-Rock Community Center  9/15 (details)
  • Rockford Chess Challenge - Summer 2012 - No host! (click here for hosting info)
  • Rockford Chess Challenge - Fall 2012  @ Washington (watch for details)
Other tournament calendars:     Illinois - Wisconsin - USCF - ICCA - Freeport - Dekalb - McHenry Cty - more...
News

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  • Congrats to winners of the Rockford Chess Challenge - Spring 2012 (press release) New
  • The Rockford Chess Association will now meet at Aunt Mary's on State every Wednesday from 5-8 PM. Players of all skill levels and ages welcome!
  • "Rockford Chess Association" now on Facebook (click here!)
  • Results for the North Boone 15th Annual Elementary Invitational Chess Tournament on 3/17 - click here
  • Congratulations to local area winners of the Illinois State K-8 Chess Championship at the Clock Tower Resort on 3/2-3/4
    • Teams
      • RESA - 13th place (6-8)
      • Washington Academy - 11th place (K-1), 10th place (2-3), 8th place (4-5), 3rd place (6-8)
    • Individuals
      • Elijah Patterson (Christian Life) - Best Unrated (4-5), 5th place (Puzzle contest)
      • Alec Nolan (Harlem) - Best Unrated (6-8)
      • Vincent Do (Washington) - 5th place (4-5), 2nd place (Blitz), 2nd place (Puzzle contest)
      • Stephen Do (Washington) - 8th place (6-8)
      • Logan Rodgers (RESA) + Jonathan Hrack (Highland Park) - 4th place (Bughouse)
      • Chase Rambo + Matthew Rufenacht (RESA) - 7th place (Bughouse)
      • Grant Germano + Kirkland Shun (Washington) - 8th place (Bughouse)
 
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