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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We have had two thankful and positive emails regarding online tournaments that we have been hosting online at chess.com. Two folks via...

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.

The Idaho Chess Association Board of Directors has discussed fee reductions for tournaments and also changing membership requirements for...

FYI and to avoid any confusion, we have added two calendars to the Clearinghouse. One will feature all Idaho events and club meeting...

Photo by Adam Porth On June 9, 2018 the Idaho State Chess Association held a Senior Open Chess Tournament at Boise State University to...

Photo by Adam Porth: 2014 - 2017 Best Magazine/Newsletter Awards. From December 2012 to June 2018, Jeffrey Roland of Boise, Idaho has...

Northwest Chess is instigating the first fee increase in nearly 15 years! This should have occurred many years ago but will begin in...

Jacob Nathan contemplates what to do with his winnings. The Norman Friedman Memorial Tournament is an annual event held during National...

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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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...

Dylan Porth, 2nd place State Scholastic Champion is representing Idaho at the Kasparov All Girls' Championships this weekend. Wish her...

Coming to Idaho in May The Blindfold Chess King! GM Timur Gareyev ​ contact the ICA to get involved #Grandmasters #education #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...

The 2017 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course

If you were watching 60 minutes tonight, 60 minutes featured a rural Alabama chess program. Check it out!

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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