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]
 

   We just closed out the 2007-2008 IASCA Scholastic season with the Iowa Scholastic Team Championships and Youth Trophy Tournament at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids. Congratulations to our team champions: Ames High School,... [More]
 

  We had a great turnout of 134 players and 17 parents & friends for the Elementary Teams Championship on February 9th at Jordan Creek Elementary in West Des Moines. I was completely overwhelmed by... [More]
 

  I hope everyone is staying warm in the winter weather. I am gearing up for what looks like a big turnout at the February 9th Iowa Elementary and Primary Team Championships at Jordan Creek Elementary in W... [More]