The Chicago chapter of the BFOC is alive and well. I met with several brothers while in Chicago this trip. It was good to see some of the old faces that started me on my way in chess. I have an interview with BFOC founder John T. Porter that ... Read More

The Chicago Open has come and gone. This year the chess tournament was held in Wheeling Illinois, approximately an hour outside of Chicago. The facility was nice and well lit. There was a modest amount of participation. Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net ... Read More

This week I spent a little time with some 8th graders at Alfred Kohn. This group has only recently been exposed to chess. They were anxious to show what they had learned to someone from out of state. Below are just a sampling of photos of this ... Read More

I have been in Chicago for the last several weeks. My dad has been in the hospital. During my downtime I have been exploring various Chess spots around the city. One spot that has been particularly busy is the Borders in Hyde Park. I have seen ... Read More

There hasn't been enough said about this event or any of the series. This tournament is held in Chicago, Illinois and is an invitational tournament for those seeking FIDE ratings and IM norms. This year IM Emory Tate has been invited and is leading the field. Please see ... Read More