• chess24.com launches Olympiad website!

    Amidst the recent launching of chess24.com, award-winning journalist Macauley Peterson told The Chess Drum about the newly-released Olympiad website. The invitation was released by FIDE recently and it appears that everything is fitting into place. While the site is still skinny on content, it will serve as a portal of…

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  • HHCF’s “Mind Over Matter” panel rocks!

    Emelio Rivera speakingduring the ‘Mind Over Matter’ panel. “Mind Over Matter” was the theme of the Hip Hop Chess Federation’s (HHCF) weekend of events which included an intriguing panel discussion. HHCF activities were held concurrent with the KO Finisher jiu jitsu tournament. RZA was the defending champions after winning his…

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  • Drum Majors

    Ashley interview on Millionaire Chess, Part 1

    The Chess Drum conducted an interview on March 2nd (via Skype) with GM Maurice Ashley concerning the Millionaire Chess Open. The tournament earned its moniker due to its $1,000,000 prize fund and is scheduled to take place in the electric atmosphere that Las Vegas offers. GM Ashley at the site…

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  • “On the Scene” with Jerald Times

    National Master Jerald Times was featured in a new segment called “On the Scene” with Sean Miller. Times answers a series of questions including how he discovered chess and his evolution as a player out of historic Harlem, New York. He touched on the fierce rivalry as a member of…

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  • The Congo to host 2015 All-Africa Games

    The 2015 All Africa Games in the Republic of the Congo In 2015, the All Africa Games will be held along the outskirts of Brazzaville, Republic of The Congo. This is an auspicious occasion for the All Africa Games because this will be its 50th anniversary. The first games were…

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  • RZA repeats as HHCF King!

    For Immediate Release PR Contact: Meek Gaborski 323-335-4497 memg@hiphopchessfederation.org RZA of Wu-Tang Clan Successfully Defends Hip-Hop Chess King Title… Suggests A Fusion Math & Music Can Help Educators Reach Youth… Hip-Hop Chess Federation Declares RZA Winner of HHCF Chess Kings Invitational Kings Battle! Los Angeles, CA 2/26/14- The Hip-Hop Chess…

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  • 2014 Gambia Open kicks off!

    Out of Gambia… the Gambia Chess Association (GCA) is hosting the Gambian Open this weekend. The tournament is being sponsored by FIDE and is expecting 40 competitors from the West African subregion. This appears to be part of a FIDE initiative to expand chess in the region, but it comes…

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  • Africa

    Chess through the eyes of Black History

    QUEEN NEFERTARI (Egypt) Each year in America, the Black community commemorates the accomplishments of many pioneers who overcame political exclusion, racial discrimination and socioeconomic hardships. In general the many historic figures are given each year during “Black History Month” and their accomplishments are reflected. The Chess Drum will take this…

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  • Africa

    Ilyumzhinov in Togo and Cameroon

    Two candidates for FIDE President have been criss-crossing the continent of Africa vying for critical votes in a continent that is often fractured and does not always vote as a bloc. Seems like a common ritual every four years when the election campaign heats up. The current FIDE President Kirsan…

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  • Malawi and Tanzania Chess in Action!

    Shortly after the Chess Federation of Malawi (CHESSAM) had announced an invitation to Tanzania for a test match, FIDE announced a K4.6m grant (US$10,000) for setting up a secretariat for the Chess-in-Schools. FIDE Vice President Lewis Ncube announced the grant to the officials of CHESSAM. Kezzie Msukwa was on hand…

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