Daaim Shabazz

  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 8, 2014
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    October 2014 FIDE Ratings

    Just when we thought Magnus Carlsen (2863, -7) was heading for 2900, Fabiano Caruana (2844, +43) went on a rampage and netted 35 points at the Sinquefield Cup. He has tacked on a few more points at the FIDE Grand Prix in Baku and is edging closer as Carlsen prepares…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 5, 2014
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    2014 Millionaire Chess Open (Las Vegas, NV)

    The time is here! The widely-anticipated inaugural Millionaire Open is only a few days away. GM Maurice Ashley and Amy Lee have invested in the future of chess by organizing what will be a historic event! A $1,000,000 chess event has never been attempted and there will only be one…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 3, 2014
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    Harlem’s Flower and Chess Man

    There are a lot of human interest stories that are not told in chess. While the world fawns over Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, there is another side of chess that is often overlooked. James “Black Knight” Taylor suggested (before he passed away) that “street chess” deserves recognition and should…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 30, 2014
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    New in Chess (2014/6)

    Very interesting issue of New in Chess. It marks the first time that I can remember China was featured on two consecutive covers. Shows the changing in the balance of power. They have certainly earned it with Hou Yifan playing at a high level and the Chinese men winning the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 30, 2014
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    Reflections of 2014 Sinquefield Cup

    Like everyone else I waited in great anticipation for the 2014 Sinquefield Cup… since the first one ended! The excitement was so high in last year’s successful inaugural event that fans were in awe of the names being bandied about. The field this year could not have been much better…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 20, 2014
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    Carlsson 3rd in 2014 Swedish Closed

    L-R: GM Erik Blomqvist (2nd), GM Daniel Semcesen (1st), GM Pontus Carlsson (3rd). Photo from pontus-carlsson.com. GM Pontus Carlsson finished 3rd in the recent Swedish Championship. He was vying for the top spot but was crippled both by a spate of draws and a crucial loss to Pia Cramling in…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 17, 2014
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    Make Chess look like a Million Bucks!

    Dear chess community, GM Maurice AshleyPhoto by millionairechess.com. The buzz of the Millionaire Chess Open (MCO) has persisted since GM Maurice Ashley and Canadian entrepreneur Amy Lee announced the idea in December and confirmed the event in early April. This tournament has at least initiated a debate about chess promotion…

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    Daaim ShabazzSeptember 13, 2014
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    FIDE’s African Problem

        Last month, the world’s marquee team tournament known as the “Chess Olympiad” ended in Tromso, Norway with record attendance of 174 nations. This included a record 34 present from Africa (excluding eight proxies). While I am not certain when the first African federation joined the World Chess Federation…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 11, 2014
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    Is Caruana the next contender?

    After his scintillating performance in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup, fans the world over marveled at Fabiano Caruana’s resourceful play, cool demeanor and humility. During his run of seven consecutive wins, there was a furor created that he was quickly gaining on Magnus Carlsen in terms of ELO rating and that…

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  • Media Stories
    Daaim ShabazzSeptember 8, 2014
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    Ashley interview on Millionaire Chess, Part 3

      “The event has really exploded on the public consciousness!” ~ GM Maurice Ashley ~   The crescendo of excitement will reach the ultimate climax on October 9th when the Millionaire Chess Open will begin. GM Maurice Ashley is ecstatic about the progress of the tournament and wants to raise…

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