(I was asked by Dhrooti Vyas and Ben Munson, both longtime supporters of Iowa Chess, to forward this message to Iowa chess players. It looks to be a great opportunity to promote chess and I hope you will help me in supporting Dhrooti and Ben's efforts -- Hank Anzis)

Dear chess players,
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Joe Knapp of Omaha, NE won the Open Section and Matt Jacobs of Cameron, MO won the Reserve Section while Frank Li of Ames, IA won the Under 1200 Section. Matt’s bother Joseph scored 4 points out of 5 in the Under 1200 Section. The Jacobs brothers scored 8 points out of nine! The event was spo... [More]
 

Please go to this link to review a map of Drake Campus. The Drake Chess Festival will be in the Olmsted building. See No. 53. FREE PARKING. Parking is No. 54. Go to map: http://www.drake.edu/about/campusmap-bw-8x11.pdf... [More]
 

Tim Crouse, Ron Nurmi and I made a trip to Omaha to play in a four round tournament directed by Ben Ryan on December 5th 2009. Tim went 4-0 to win the event beating Joseph Knapp (1947) in the final round. As usual Tim was under five minutes in each game providing exciting chess for the audience ... [More]
 

The 2009 Des Moines Fall Classic was held at the Botanical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, November 14th. Andy Applebaum and Dan Vasto each scored 3.5 points to tie for 1st place in the Open section which had 18 entries. Tim McEntee scored 3 points. This section had an average rating of 1... [More]
 

  Top seed Matt Anzis successfully repeated as Iowa High School Champion over a field of 13 players January 23rd at the Salvation Army in Marshalltown. Anzis, a Marshalltown junior, defeated Iowa Girls champion Bethany Carson in round 3 and Marshalltown sophomore Jaleb Jay in the final round. 4th pl... [More]
 

The Iowa State Chess Association is working on the 2009-2010 Scholastic Chess Championship Calendar. While some dates and host locations are being firmed up, the IASCA is still looking for additional organizations to host some tournaments. November 7, 2009: Arrangements for the Iowa Indi... [More]
 

Prairie Summer Chess Camp Prairie Middle School August 6 & 7, 2009 Open to all players incoming Grades 3-9 Instructed by the Wisconsin Chess Academy National Masters ALEX BETANELI & ERIK SANTARIUS www.wichessacademy.com Special breakouts sessions based on age & skill level. Early drop of... [More]
 

5 SwissSystem Game/25 in 3 unrated sections: Elementary (K-4), Middle School (K-8) and High School (K-12). Rated section may be available if interest and turnout warrant it.

Quads for Adults: G/45 time control in rated and/or unrated play, 4 rounds.

Entry Fee: $5.... [More]