Daaim Shabazz

  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 28, 2015
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    Majur Juac: A “Lost Boy” who found success

    Majur Juac’s story is the kind that often go untold in chess. Many of those in the American chess circuit may be oblivious to the hundreds of wonderful life stories that can be told by chess players at any given tournament. The travesty is that we rarely get a chance…

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  • Media Stories
    Daaim ShabazzMarch 25, 2015
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    John Urschel, NFL, math, chess star?

    An interesting article on NPR profiles John Urschel who plays offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. At 6’3″ and 300 pounds, he is made for football, but his mind is no less keen for mind sports. In American football, there is a tendency to think…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 20, 2015
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    2015 Ronald Simpson Chess Challenge

    FM Ronald Simpson passed away in 2013 from cancer, but his memory is living on. Bob Ali of the Kingsmen Chess Club is holding a tribute in his honor next week in Brooklyn, New York. The tournament will be a four-round Swiss format and will run on consecutive Tuesdays beginning…

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  • Africa
    Daaim ShabazzMarch 20, 2015
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    The Drum beats in Durban, RSA!

    Daaim Shabazz with Erick Takawira in Durban, South Africa. While on a recent visit in South Africa, The Chess Drum’s Daaim Shabazz got a chance to meet with two members of the South African chess community. Bruce Tendai Mubayiwa had been in contact with Shabazz and began to tell others…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 17, 2015
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    2015 Women’s Chess Championship (Sochi, Russia)

    After having difficulties in finding a sponsor, the 2015 Women’s World Championship is underway. Back in January, FIDE had announced that the games would be held in March. However the games will not feature the current World Champion Hou Yifan who is currently playing in the Hawaii Chess Festival. She…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 16, 2015
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    Millionaire Chess deadline 3-31-15!

    Plans for Millionaire Chess Open are at full steam, but the deadline of the $1000 entry fee is fast approaching. The fee will go up to US$1250 after March 31st. Already more than 300 players have registered for the tournament that drew nearly 600 players last year. Wesley So was…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 3, 2015
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    GM Kenny Solomon honored!

    GM Kenny Solomon being feted by CHESSA and Western Cape authority.Photo by Mitchell Plains Chess. Kenny Solomon has appeared on The Chess Drum almost since its inception and it goes without saying that his talents have been known for quite some time. Having first gotten exposed to U.S. players in…

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  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 27, 2015
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    New in Chess (2015/1)

    Bobby Fischer died in January 2009 at age 64. He continues to be in discussions and the latest New in Chess has a special feature with him on the cover. However, the story is about Miguel Najdorf’s experience during the time of World War II and thereafter. This story goes…

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  • Opinion/Editorials
    Daaim ShabazzFebruary 25, 2015
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    Nakamura soaring in early 2015

    Hikaru Nakamura has started strongly in 2015. Photo by Eteri Kublashvili. Hikaru Nakamura started the year trying to rebound after a mediocre result in the London Classic and being relegated to America’s #2 position after Wesley So’s impressive showing at the Tata Steel. While there were no public comments by…

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  • Drum Majors
    Daaim ShabazzFebruary 21, 2015
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    The Drum Majors of Chess: Part Three

    Chess enthusiasts and supporters, Chess Grandmaster. That title carries a ring of prestige… an aura of honor. It is a coveted title worn by only a relative few. Unfortunately, few in the Black community have been fortunate enough to reach such chess attainment. In the first two segments of this…

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