Adam PorthApr 91 minICA Board takes a position and sends aid to UkraineWe usually stay out of politics but it is clear that the invasion of Ukraine is not a political decision, but one of violence against...
Adam PorthJul 2, 20211 minICA Receives Matching Grant!Greetings! e have a matching grant! If we can raise up to $2000, we have an anonymous donor willing to match what we raise! Help us...
Adam PorthDec 7, 20201 minMonthly Meeting SynopsisWe have had two thankful and positive emails regarding online tournaments that we have been hosting online at chess.com. Two folks via...
Adam PorthNov 9, 20201 minThe Queen's GambitFor those needing some bingy-viewing, check out The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. This show was featured in this past month's Chess Life.
Adam PorthDec 9, 20182 minICA Board $$$ DecisionsThe Idaho Chess Association Board of Directors has discussed fee reductions for tournaments and also changing membership requirements for...
Adam PorthSep 4, 20181 minNew Calendar AddedFYI and to avoid any confusion, we have added two calendars to the Clearinghouse. One will feature all Idaho events and club meeting...
Michael PresuttiAug 22, 20184 minMy Accidental Trip to the USCF National Senior Invitational Tournament Who Says there is no luck in Photo by Adam Porth On June 9, 2018 the Idaho State Chess Association held a Senior Open Chess Tournament at Boise State University to...
Adam PorthAug 19, 20182 minJeff Roland nominated for Chess Journalist of YearPhoto by Adam Porth: 2014 - 2017 Best Magazine/Newsletter Awards. From December 2012 to June 2018, Jeffrey Roland of Boise, Idaho has...
Adam PorthJan 20, 20181 minNorthwest Chess Membership IncreaseNorthwest Chess is instigating the first fee increase in nearly 15 years! This should have occurred many years ago but will begin in...
Adam PorthDec 7, 20172 minBelated ArticleJacob Nathan contemplates what to do with his winnings. The Norman Friedman Memorial Tournament is an annual event held during National...
Adam PorthAug 29, 20171 minParents and Coaches Meeting ResultsI would like to thank Julie Nahlen, John Nahlen, David Baumann, George Lundy, Michael Henderson, Alise Pemsler, and Dianxiang Xu for...
Adam PorthJun 28, 20171 minTell Your Chess Story: A Game for LifeWe believe that everyone has a story, and that everyone who plays chess has a chess story. Tell yours to express yourself, share with US...
Adam PorthJun 21, 20176 minGM Timur Comes to Iowa...I mean Idaho!It isn’t the first time that people have confused Idaho with Iowa, but it would be the first time that Iowa State Chess Association would...
Adam PorthApr 9, 20171 minTravels with DylanDylan Porth, 2nd place State Scholastic Champion is representing Idaho at the Kasparov All Girls' Championships this weekend. Wish her...
Adam PorthApr 9, 20171 minGuess Who's Coming . . .Coming to Idaho in May The Blindfold Chess King! GM Timur Gareyev contact the ICA to get involved #Grandmasters #education #Simul
Adam PorthApr 7, 20171 minOtto's SimulOtto Olson is one of the BCSD stars of the chess club. In preparation for Supernationals, Otto performed a simul at the Blaine County...
Adam PorthApr 1, 20171 minUS ChampionshipsThe 2017 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course
Adam PorthMar 27, 20171 minChess meets 60 minutesIf you were watching 60 minutes tonight, 60 minutes featured a rural Alabama chess program. Check it out!
Adam PorthMar 3, 20171 minExpanding Idaho ChessThis past week, Alise Pemsler, Adam Porth, and Dylan Porth met with Representative Julie VanOrden to discuss scholastic chess and create a...