ICA Background
The Illinois Chess Association is the official USCF affiliate for Illinois. Each year the ICA organizes major tournaments like the Illinois Open and the Illinois Class Championships and helps bring National tournaments to Illinois.

ICA Membership
Membership is open to any person or organization upon payment of annual dues. Members receive the award winning Illinois Chess Bulletin six times per year. The Illinois Chess Association is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Illinois Chess Association are tax-deductible.