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    ICA Board takes a position and sends aid to Ukraine
    Adam Porth
    • Apr 9
    • 1 min

    ICA Board takes a position and sends aid to Ukraine

    We usually stay out of politics but it is clear that the invasion of Ukraine is not a political decision, but one of violence against...
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    ICA Receives Matching Grant!
    Adam Porth
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    ICA 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...
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    Monthly Meeting Synopsis
    Adam Porth
    • Dec 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Monthly Meeting Synopsis

    We have had two thankful and positive emails regarding online tournaments that we have been hosting online at chess.com. Two folks via...
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    The Queen's Gambit
    Adam Porth
    • Nov 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    The Queen's Gambit

    For those needing some bingy-viewing, check out The Queen's Gambit on Netflix. This show was featured in this past month's Chess Life.
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    ICA Board $$$ Decisions
    Adam Porth
    • Dec 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    ICA Board $$$ Decisions

    The Idaho Chess Association Board of Directors has discussed fee reductions for tournaments and also changing membership requirements for...
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    New Calendar Added
    Adam Porth
    • Sep 4, 2018
    • 1 min

    New Calendar Added

    FYI and to avoid any confusion, we have added two calendars to the Clearinghouse. One will feature all Idaho events and club meeting...
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    My Accidental Trip to the USCF National Senior Invitational Tournament
Who Says there is no luck in
    Michael Presutti
    • Aug 22, 2018
    • 4 min

    My 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...
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    Jeff Roland nominated for Chess Journalist of Year
    Adam Porth
    • Aug 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Jeff Roland nominated for Chess Journalist of Year

    Photo by Adam Porth: 2014 - 2017 Best Magazine/Newsletter Awards. From December 2012 to June 2018, Jeffrey Roland of Boise, Idaho has...
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    Northwest Chess Membership Increase
    Adam Porth
    • Jan 20, 2018
    • 1 min

    Northwest Chess Membership Increase

    Northwest Chess is instigating the first fee increase in nearly 15 years! This should have occurred many years ago but will begin in...
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    Belated Article
    Adam Porth
    • Dec 7, 2017
    • 2 min

    Belated Article

    Jacob Nathan contemplates what to do with his winnings. The Norman Friedman Memorial Tournament is an annual event held during National...
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    Parents and Coaches Meeting Results
    Adam Porth
    • Aug 29, 2017
    • 1 min

    Parents and Coaches Meeting Results

    I would like to thank Julie Nahlen, John Nahlen, David Baumann, George Lundy, Michael Henderson, Alise Pemsler, and Dianxiang Xu for...
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    Tell Your Chess Story: A Game for Life
    Adam Porth
    • Jun 28, 2017
    • 1 min

    Tell Your Chess Story: A Game for Life

    We believe that everyone has a story, and that everyone who plays chess has a chess story. Tell yours to express yourself, share with US...
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    GM Timur Comes to Iowa...I mean Idaho!
    Adam Porth
    • Jun 21, 2017
    • 6 min

    GM 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...
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    Travels with Dylan
    Adam Porth
    • Apr 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    Travels with Dylan

    Dylan Porth, 2nd place State Scholastic Champion is representing Idaho at the Kasparov All Girls' Championships this weekend. Wish her...
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    Guess Who's Coming . . .
    Adam Porth
    • Apr 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    Guess Who's Coming . . .

    Coming to Idaho in May The Blindfold Chess King! GM Timur Gareyev ​ contact the ICA to get involved #Grandmasters #education #Simul
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    Otto's Simul
    Adam Porth
    • Apr 7, 2017
    • 1 min

    Otto's Simul

    Otto Olson is one of the BCSD stars of the chess club. In preparation for Supernationals, Otto performed a simul at the Blaine County...
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    US Championships
    Adam Porth
    • Apr 1, 2017
    • 1 min

    US Championships

    The 2017 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course
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    Chess meets 60 minutes
    Adam Porth
    • Mar 27, 2017
    • 1 min

    Chess meets 60 minutes

    If you were watching 60 minutes tonight, 60 minutes featured a rural Alabama chess program. Check it out!
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    Expanding Idaho Chess
    Adam Porth
    • Mar 3, 2017
    • 1 min

    Expanding Idaho Chess

    This past week, Alise Pemsler, Adam Porth, and Dylan Porth met with Representative Julie VanOrden to discuss scholastic chess and create a...
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    ICA Partnership!
    Adam Porth
    • Feb 9, 2017
    • 1 min

    ICA Partnership!

    chess microbase, chess database.
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