Idaho Chess Network

Building a strong, fair, and fun chess community in
Idaho.

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The ICN hosts Chess events throught the state of Idaho including Tournaments, Chess Camps, Clubs and Lessons.

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Chess Clubs are often the heart and soul of the chess community and the ICN Supports many accross the state.

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The ICN believes that Chess is much more than a game, it is an Education tool as well. Chess can cultivate essential developmental skills.

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Our Core Belief The Idaho Chess Network (ICN) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and growing chess community across the entire state.

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Bringing Chess to all of Idaho

Upcoming ICF Events

Idaho Open

Riverside Hotel

Sat, June 27, 2026 09:00 AM

Location: Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd., Boise.

** NOTE: THIS IS A TWO DAY EVENT *

Times: check-in: 9-9:30 am

Round Times: Saturday 10 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Sunday 10 am, 2:00 pm

Format: 5SS G/90;d5

US Chess Rated

Open section and U1400

Registration:: $60 per player Pre-registration, $50 for ICA , $40 for Scholastic —— $60 for any onsite registrations.

ICA & US Chess Required. Other state affiliates accepted.

Over 65 years old Idaho Residents, IMs, FMs, GM free.

Read Policies for ICA events before registering.

Prizes: 1st place plaque, 1st-3rd place $300, $200, $100 & U1400 1st-3rd place $100, $75, $50.

Other: Chess sets and clocks provided. No Insufficient Losing Chances rule.

TD: TBD

Byes: Maximum 1-half point bye in any round, must commit before round 2 is paired.

Ties: Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opposition, Mod. Med.

Thank you for supporting the Idaho Chess Association.

By entering the tournament, permission is given to the organizers to use photos for publicity and news on the World Wide Web, newspapers, and literature. And you are assuming all the risks associated with over-the-board tournaments.

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Summer Classic

TBD

Sat, July 18, 2026 09:00 AM

Format: 4SS G/45; d5
US Chess Membership Required
Open

Registration: $30 early registration through July 05, 2026 & $40 after July 05, 2026
US Chess required.
Idaho Res. over 65 years old 50% off
IMs, GMs free.

Prizes: 1st-3rd place $150, $100, $75.00

Questions: events@idahochess.net

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Hall of Fame

TBD

Sat, August 22, 2026 08:30 AM

Format: 4SS G/45; d5
US Chess Membership Required
Open

Registration: $30 early registration through Aug 09, 2026 & $40 after August 09, 2026
US Chess required.
Idaho Res. over 65 years old 50% off
IMs, GMs free.

Prizes: 1st-3rd place $150, $100, $75.00

Questions: events@idahochess.net

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Bringing Chess to all of Idaho

Upcoming ICF Events

Location: Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd., Boise.

** NOTE: THIS IS A TWO DAY EVENT *

Times: check-in: 9-9:30 am

Round Times: Saturday 10 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Sunday 10 am, 2:00 pm

Format: 5SS G/90;d5

US Chess Rated

Open section and U1400

Registration:: $60 per player Pre-registration, $50 for ICA , $40 for Scholastic —— $60 for any onsite registrations.

ICA & US Chess Required. Other state affiliates accepted.

Over 65 years old Idaho Residents, IMs, FMs, GM free.

Read Policies for ICA events before registering.

Prizes: 1st place plaque, 1st-3rd place $300, $200, $100 & U1400 1st-3rd place $100, $75, $50.

Other: Chess sets and clocks provided. No Insufficient Losing Chances rule.

TD: TBD

Byes: Maximum 1-half point bye in any round, must commit before round 2 is paired.

Ties: Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opposition, Mod. Med.

Thank you for supporting the Idaho Chess Association.

By entering the tournament, permission is given to the organizers to use photos for publicity and news on the World Wide Web, newspapers, and literature. And you are assuming all the risks associated with over-the-board tournaments.