Daaim Shabazz

  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 20, 2015
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    Oatlhotse wins Millionaire Satellite in S. Africa!

    The Millionaire Chess Satellite tournament had thrills and spills as the tournament crown and spoils went to blitz tiebreaks after a three-way tie in nine rounds of play. IM Johannes Mabusela of South Africa had led through most of the tournament scoring six wins in a row before taking a…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 19, 2015
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    Latest Vibe with Adisa Banjoko (HHCF)

    The Chess Drum caught up with Adisa Banjoko of the Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) to discuss his new projects, the challenges, the successes and the organization’s sprawling new space for classes. The HHCF is on the move once again and has been progressive in trying to establish an fusion…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 19, 2015
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    Hudson revives book on Amazon.com

    Eight years ago, Orrin Hudson released his instructional book, “One Move at a Time“. The book is filled with basic instruction enveloped in motivational messages throughout. He basically toted his book along on his speaking engagements. By his account, he has sold 4,000 copies. Recently, Hudson decided it was time…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 18, 2015
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    Kasparov Chess Foundation creates African analytics!

    In a continuing initiative to help the African continent improve playing standards Kasparov Chess Foundation for Africa has released statistical tables for the Africa continent. These stats include metrics such as Country Rankings, Country Statistics, Top 20 African Players and others. What is surprising is that these analytical tables had…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 18, 2015
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    IM Mabusela on 6/6 at Millionaire Tourney!

    IM Johannes Mabusela with a clean sheet. Photo by Reint Dykema. IM Johannes Mabusela is in form as he leads the Millionaire Satellite tournament on 6/6 after beating GM Kenny Solomon (South Africa) in round six. The tournament is being held in Johannesburg and is the last of the satellite…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 16, 2015
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    Millionaire Open #2 gets Caruana!

    Caruana faced Nakamura at last year’s Sinquefield. Both will compete in this year’s event as well as the Millionaire Open. Photo by uschesschamps.com. On June 26th, Fabiano Caruana was officially listed under the U.S. Chess Federation. This move comes after last year’s transfer of Wesley So of the Philippines. Along…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 16, 2015
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    Documentary on Black Chess coming August 28th

    Kirby Ashley is releasing a short film on Black chess players next month and has produced a trailer. It is basically shot within the Chicago chess scene usually taking place in private homes, coffee shops, fast food joints, barber shops, parks and beach fronts. Ashley told The Chess Drum, “I…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 11, 2015
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    2015 Millionaire Chess Satellite (Johannesburg, S. Africa)

    The field for the Tsogo Sun Millionaire Satellite has just been boosted by the inclusion of GM Kenny Solomon who confirmed his participation yesterday morning. There are now only 4 days to go to the start of the third and final Satellite event tournament and players who still wish to…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 11, 2015
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    Kobese publishes Xhosa chess book!

    IM Watu Kobese with “Masidlale Uthimba”. Photo by Mariska Morris. Chess has now been written in yet another language… the language of Xhosa. Author IM Watu Kobese has made chess available in this language again showing the game’s universality. It will aid in reaching the rural areas of South Africa.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 10, 2015
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    Drum Interviews @ ’15 World Open

    IM Odion Aikhoje gave some interesting professional insights about the marketing of chess in an informative half-hour conversation. He has a Master’s degree in sports marketing management. The 2015 World Open remains America’s marquee event… for right now. It has staying power, but of course its consistency may suggest that…

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