source: Russel Ramsey's chess column in the Philadelphia Sunday Item, December 20, 1908. It was a snowy, blustery Christmas Eve, and the...

There has been a change to the regional qualifier in the North Region: March 5 is the new date. Thanks. (click here to downloard pdf of...

Twenty five players dropped in at the Holiday Inn Express in Twin Falls, Idaho on November13th, 2021 to honor America's Veterans and play...

Congratulations to Co-champions, Neal Bonrud and Andrew Beeksma! Idaho's 70th Idaho champs! Round 4 Pairings Wall Chart Round 3 Round 2...

Four players from the Spokane Chess Club and three from northern Idaho traveled to Missoula over the weekend of November 6 to play in the...

October 23 brought blitz chess to northern Idaho in the Rathdrum Rush which was a free tournament offered by the Idaho Chess Association...

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Here is a great guide to starting a chess club: Guide to a Successful Chess Club Contact us for help or assistance at...

Caleb Kircher wins The Summer Split with a perfect score! He's still got it! photo: Jeff Price

By Jeffrey Roland The Idaho Closed State Championship tournament was held in Garden City, Idaho over the Labor Day weekend, September...

The Chess Journalists of America awarded our website "Best State Chapter Website" for 2021 ahead of all other US Chess State Affiliates! ...

by Larry Parsons, 19-time Idaho State Champion September 2021 Hi Idaho chess history fans! Here are my recollections and listings of top...

photos by Jeff Price and Adam Porth

Last year there were no nominees for the Idaho Chess Hall of Fame and this year we have the pleasure of honoring Alise Byer Pemsler of...

The first ICA West over-the-board tournament commenced on July 17 and 22 players from the West Region competed in four rounds G/30; d5...

In 2019, Michael Cambareri of Coeur d' Alene (2032) won the first North Idaho Championship and he defended his title against 14...

First our club hours: Wed-Fri: 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. we have lessons and pickup games. Every Sat and Sun USCF/FIDE rated...