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Pummeled by the Pugilists
Knockouts squeak past Blaze 2.5-1.5
Photos: Andi Rosen
In another close contest against a league leader that looked like it could end in a draw, the Blaze ultimately came up short Wednesday night, losing 2.5-1.5 to the New…
Season Kicks Off with Scholastic Fundraiser, Season Opener
The Chicago Blaze, Illinois’s very own chess team, is about to begin its second season in the U.S. Chess League. Our first game of 2009 takes place tonight, and I would like to invite all chess fans in Chicago…
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Dateline: Skokie
Adam Strunk (left) of the Chicago Blaze with tournament organizer Sevan Muradian The Holiday Inn in Skokie was the center of local chess action this weekend, combing tournaments for the Illinois Girls’ State Championship, the Susan Polgar
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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…
