On a beautiful evening on February 26, the "I Love Chess" series drew to a thrilling close at NIC. Our chess community's spirit was palpable, with ten players engaging in a sophisticated battle of wits and strategies. Special thanks go to Michael deTar, whose volunteer and computer wizardry greatly facilitated the event's success. His contributions prove invaluable, and we look forward to harnessing his skills in upcoming gatherings. The spotlight shines bright on Shinjoo Kim, who emerged victorious atop the standings, amassing a commendable 2.5 points. Congratulations, Shinjoo, for securing the Newcomer of the Month title with exceptional prowess! The series saw 18 participants throughout February, each bringing their unique flair and zeal to the chessboard. We're excited to announce a fresh twist in our chess meetups. Dubbed "March in Like a Lion," our next series will honor regular attendees with priority seeding for the subsequent week's match-...

Owen and Ryan Square Off in the Final Round Amid the intellectual hubbub of a Saturday morning, something remarkable happened in the quaint town of Rathdrum, ID. The ICA Regional Scholastic Qualifier took over Lakeland Middle School, setting the stage for young brilliance to shine. As the clocks ticked and pages of strategy weighed upon the minds of 16 eager contestants, the atmosphere was rife with anticipation. The CDA Chess Club was at the heart of this gathering, a beacon of dedication and tactical prowess. The hushed whispers of strategy and the soft clinks of chess pieces were the symphony of the day. Among the competitors, a name echoed with pride: Ryan Bell, a chess maven and alum of the CDA Chess Club. With a stellar record, Ryan bested his contenders across all five matches, securing a particularly striking victory against the formidable Owen Karlinsey - the club's fourth-ranked titan. Ryan's sister Lucy, exuding the same finesse in the game, joined the challenge alo...

Hear ye, hear ye, denizens of the chessboard realm! Let it be known across the land of diagonals and files that the recent online tournament on Lichess.org has concluded with majestic triumphs amidst valiant battles. As pawns marched and kings retreated into the shadows, a new legend emerged from the fray. Join us in a round of applause for the formidable Lindsay "Lindsaydadsie" who, for the second time in succession, conquered match after match to claim the sovereign spot atop the tournament. True to a chess monarch's spirit, Lindsay once more proved that strategy, patience, and bold moves are the keys to royalty. Let us also raise our banners for Aiden "horray", the runner-up whose tactical acumen secured 2 victories, including a critical triumph over Steve "twotacky1". With cunning and skill, Steve secured a spot at the podium with his 2 wins as well, etching his name amongst the chess tacticians of the evening. A huzzah to newcomer Fisher "kin...