Daaim Shabazz

  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 11, 2015
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    Akinseye interviews ACC’s Lewis Ncube

    Akinyele Akinseye A very important interview has been conducted by Nigeria’s Akinseye Akinleye of Lewis Ncube, the President of the African Chess Confederation (ACC). It covers a wide range of topics from the new structure of the African Championships (including automatic GM titles), the African Grand Prix and expansion to…

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  • Millionaire Chess
    Daaim ShabazzFebruary 11, 2015
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    The Chess Drum turns 14!

    Dear friends and supporters, At the FIDE Congress at 2014 Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway. The scarf was presented to me by Ethiopian delegate, Ghidey Debessu. Photo by Daaim Shabazz. On February 12, 2015, The Chess Drum turns fourteen years old! It is amazing when reflecting how many stories have…

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  • Drum Majors
    Daaim ShabazzFebruary 9, 2015
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    The Drum Majors of Chess: Part One

    Chess enthusiasts and supporters, As part of Black History Month tribute in 2015, The Chess Drum will provide an overview of Black trailblazers in the history of chess. In this three-part series, we will look at the pioneers of the 19th century, the 20th-century surge in masters, and finally the…

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  • Drum Majors
    Daaim ShabazzFebruary 8, 2015
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    14-year old Emmanuel Carter makes Master!

    “What motivates me to play chess is just wanting to win and be the best!” ~Emmanuel Carter~ North Carolina is quietly becoming a hotbed of young chess talent. With a very active state organization along with a U.S. Chess League team Carolina Cobras (including Duke collegiate IM Kassa Korley) and…

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  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 7, 2015
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    Nakamura rock solid… wins 2015 Gibraltar!

    Hikaru Nakamura GM Hikaru Nakamura is riding high off of his recent win in Gibraltar, Spain. The 27-year is a bit more mellow in his demeanor, but his play is still high-octane. At the Gibraltar Masters, he bolted out of the gate with six straight wins including a creative queen…

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  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 6, 2015
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    Noah Fields is Washington’s Denker Rep!

    Candidate Master Noah Fields Photo from Georgi Orlov Academy. Noah Fields, a 9th grader from Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma, won clear first place at the WA High School Individual Championship. Noah is a long-time student of IM Georgi Orlov, and his rating has now passed 2100 for the very…

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  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 6, 2015
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    2015 U.S. Championship will be epic!

    We are only in the second month of 2015 and there is already heightened anticipation of the U.S. Championships which will begin on March 31st. What is the reason for the excitement? First, Wesley So will be competing in his first U.S. Championship and his transfer will ultimately make the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 6, 2015
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    Elliott wins 2015 Jamaican Nationals!

    FM Warren Elliott FM Warren Elliott is considered one of the “veterans” of this year’s Jamaican National Championships despite the fact that many of the veteran masters IM Jomo Pitterson, FM Shane Matthews and CM Duane Rowe were not present. Defending national champion Andrew Mellace was set to defend his…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJanuary 31, 2015
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    HHCF Book: “Chess is Jiu-Jitsu for the Mind”

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Contact: Meko Gaborski 888-588-4418 contact@hiphopchessfederation.org Hip-Hop Chess Federation Founder Releases Sampler for New Book, “Chess Is Jiu-Jitsu for the Mind” January 26th, 2015 Los Angeles, CA – The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is happy to announce its Founder, Adisa Banjoko will be releasing a new book…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJanuary 31, 2015
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    Nakamura @ Millionaire Chess #2

    The second Millionaire Chess Open (MCO) will have at least two of the world’s top ten players in the field as America’s Hikaru Nakamura and Wesley So have registered for the marquee tournament. This comes as good news as So will defend his crown from last year’s $100,000 winning. Nakamaura…

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