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Jamaica
Chess in Jamaica recovering from Melissa
Jamaica, an island of almost three million, was devastated by Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that reached sustained winds of 185mph (and gusts over 250 mph). The hurricane created storm surges of up to 12 feet, flooding many parts of the tourist haven. Forming as an “extratropical cyclone” in…
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HBCU Chess
FAMU-FSU Tallahassee chess clash… a first!
Florida A&M (FAMU) and Florida State (FSU) share the capital city of Tallahassee and have proud traditions, including football. While there is a natural barrier of the railroad tracks, the campuses are literally walking distance from each other. The two campuses share many things, including an engineering program, but lately…
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Drum Majors
Hardaway gracing the cover of Chess Life!
Brewington Hardaway stands majestically on the cover of the current Chess Life magazine in a vintage black and white photo. Aptly written by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, the story titled “A Long Time Coming” is in reference to his long pursuit of the GM title, but also the 25-year gap it…
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Media Stories
Jay Williams on Finance and Chess
Jay Williams was an All-American and “National Player of the Year” at Duke University and was a first-round draft pick for the Chicago Bulls. He graduated in three years with dual degrees in sociology and business, and his work ethic was a hallmark of his college career. His #22 is…
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Opinion/Editorials
Daniel Naroditsky and the Chess World’s Failure on Bullying
Daniel Naroditsky was a popular chess streamer and influencer who mixed humour with his skillful play and engaging commentary. Naroditsky, who would’ve turned 30 on November 9th, was found dead in his home days after his final stream. He appeared extremely distraught and reflective of the bullying he suffered at…
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Drum Majors
Canty wins ChessBoxing world title!
James Canty III is now a World Champion! Readers may have wondered if they missed something. Yet, it is true. Canty won the 7th United Chess Boxing heavyweight world title in Loznica, Serbia. While he is a much stronger chess player than a boxer, the Detroit native knows a thing…
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Drum Majors
Emory Tate Masterclass… 10-year tribute!
Emory Tate is obviously one of the most significant figures when it comes to content at The Chess Drum. In the nearly 25 years of the site’s existence, Tate’s initial exposure appeared on these pages, as few media outlets wrote stories about this mercurial and fascinating personality. Emory Tate, Jr.…
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Media Stories
Derrick Rose Chesstival Freestyle rousing success!
Three years ago, former NBA star Derrick Rose had an idea to host a chess tournament featuring NBA players in Las Vegas. He billed it as a “Chesstival” with a high-stakes prize fund. The idea drew similarities to Maurice Ashley’s Millionaire franchise, which had a first prize of $100,000. Video…
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Drum Majors
Brewington Hardaway receives Samford Fellow!
Brewington Hardaway was one of nine recipients of the Samford Fellowship, awarded to players of tremendous promise. Most of the players are well-known in scholastic circles, having earned All-American honors. Hardaway, who earned his Grandmaster title early this year, is the first African-American to receive the Samford award. Photo from…
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Drum Majors
Cadet Champ Tani Adewumi strong at World Open
Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi finished a strong performance at the 2025 World Open after winning the Cadet Championship a couple of weeks earlier. It was his second consecutive title, only months after finishing the rating requirements for the IM title. So far, 2025 has been a great year. FM Tanitoluwa “Tani”…
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