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This page is for all the events and results of the Kaneland High School Chess Team.

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Kaneland High School Chess 2026:

Jack Nevenhoven, Hunter Johnston, Gio Manugas, Alex Davis, Zeke Howard, Luke Pawlak, Aaron Petersen, Sean Luqueño-Rodriguez, Bianca Rodts, Michael Glick, Delaney Jug, Zach Howard, Jason (JJ) Powell, Paxton McKanna.

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Could not be prouder of these Chess warriors…

They battled their way to 3 hard-fought victories at the State Finals, one more than last year and 15 places higher!

We’ll miss you Seniors. Thank you for your dedication and hard work to lift this team higher.

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Knights get it done in round 6. We’re all even up at 3-3! Rolling in to round 7, fighting for a 4th win and a top half finish!

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Round 5 is a winner for Kaneland! Taking that momentum into round 6 against Chicago Brooks.

Jack Nevenhoven and Luke Pawlak currently with 3 wins. Freshman Gio Manugas remains undefeated!

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Round 5 at the IHSA State Finals! Looking to get back on the winning side!

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Round 4 against Belleville West. Here we go! Let’s get win number 2

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Tough loss round 2 to New Trier. On to round 3 and the Trojans of Downers Grove North.

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Round 2 vs. New Trier. Here we go!

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Knights win round 1 at the IHSA state finals! 62-6.

Round 2 at 1 p.m. Opponents TBD

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More pictures for real…

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More pictures!

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Here we go! Round 1 at the 2026 IHSA State Finals! Kaneland will take on Morgan Park Academy.

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Kaneland Knights are going to the State Finals for Chess!

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The IHSA Sectionals are under way! Go Kaneland Knights!

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The Kaneland Knights start the last round against Peoria (Notre Dame). Let’s finish strong!

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The Knights have won their second match at the IHSA State Finals, Kaneland looks to finish strong in the last round!

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Round 5 is underway at the IHSA State Chess finals. Kaneland vs. Bloom Township!

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Kaneland looking to finish strong on day 1 of the Illinois State Chess Championships! Round 4 against Nikes Northridge Prep

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After a tough loss to Hinsdale South in round 2, Kaneland takes on Thornton in round 3 at the IHSA Finals.

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Round 2 vs. Hinsdale South is underway!