Category Archives: chicago blaze
Pasalic Earns Third IM Norm
Congratulations to Chicago FM Mehmed Pasalic, who has just earned his third norm for the International Master title during the 11th North American FIDE Invitational, at the Touch Move Chess Center in Chicago.
“Last night after a…
Dateline: Skokie
Adam Strunk (left) of the Chicago Blaze with tournament organizer Sevan Muradian …
Blaze Logo Unveiled
In one of the first steps toward making the Chicago Blaze a full part of the U.S. Chess League, Commissioner Greg Shahade today unveiled the team’s new logo on the league’s Web site. I think it’s gorgeous. The…
More Top Players Join Blaze
The Chicago Blaze got good news last week when two more of Illinois’ top players agreed to join the team. Grandmaster Yury Shulman and International Master Jan Van De Mortel will be members of the Blaze when it represents…
Big League Chess Comes to Chicago
USCL picks Windy City for expansion
It’s a great day for Chicago. IM Greg Shahade, commissioner of the United States Chess League (USCL), has announced today on the league’s Web site that the Chicago Blaze will be one of…
