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Brooklyn Castle Panel Discussion at US Chess!
If you are a new club or just starting out, watch Brooklyn Castle on your favorite media. It is very useful and informative. May 21,...
Adam Porth
May 2, 20231 min read
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ICA is target of crime!
This past year has attracted trolls of our chess organization. We earned a matching grant this summer from a fundraiser. In September...
Adam Porth
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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Adam Porth
Dec 12, 20220 min read
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ICA announces Phone App
We are hoping to make registration easier and more available using a new app called My Chess Tournament. If you like to use your phone...
Adam Porth
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Apr 9, 20221 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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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.
Adam Porth
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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ICA Board $$$ Decisions
The Idaho Chess Association Board of Directors has discussed fee reductions for tournaments and also changing membership requirements for...
Adam Porth
Dec 9, 20182 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Sep 4, 20181 min read
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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...
Michael Presutti
Aug 22, 20184 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Aug 19, 20182 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Jan 20, 20181 min read
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Belated Article
Jacob Nathan contemplates what to do with his winnings. The Norman Friedman Memorial Tournament is an annual event held during National...
Adam Porth
Dec 7, 20172 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Aug 29, 20171 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Jun 28, 20171 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Jun 21, 20176 min read
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Travels with Dylan
Dylan Porth, 2nd place State Scholastic Champion is representing Idaho at the Kasparov All Girls' Championships this weekend. Wish her...
Adam Porth
Apr 9, 20171 min read
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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
Adam Porth
Apr 9, 20171 min read
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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...
Adam Porth
Apr 7, 20171 min read
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