Daaim Shabazz

  • Drum Majors
    Daaim ShabazzApril 21, 2014
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    Theophilus Thompson’s book recreated!

    Theophilus Augustus Thompson Theophilus Thompson has appeared on this website many, many times. He is a legend in the annals of chess history, not only as a pioneer in the worldwide Black community, but as one who blazed the trail in chess composition. A couple of months ago I received…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 18, 2014
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    Ivy Amoko: Ugandan Olympiad Ace

    Ivy Amoko There was a brief interview of Uganda’s Ivy Amoko who will lead her team to Tromso, Norway to compete in the Chess Olympiad. In the last Olympiad in Istanbul, Turkey, she earned the title of Woman Candidate Master (WCM) and is the reigning National Ladies Champion. Her interview…

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  • Media Stories
    Daaim ShabazzApril 17, 2014
    5 2,145

    Red Bull signs Nakamura

    Hikaru Nakamura has been signed as a sponsor by one of the most recognizable global brands, Red Bull. The energy drink company is known for its caffeine-ladened formula and has sponsored some of the most daring athletes including the skydiver Felix Baumgartner who made a 128,100-foot jump from space. While…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 17, 2014
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    New in Chess (2014/2)

    Levon Aronian is a self-described “hippie” and graces the covers of the current New in Chess. Winning the Tata Steel Chess Tournament was not exactly a surprise and the Armenian asserted his #2 status. There is a lengthy interview with Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam in which he reveals his mellow…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 15, 2014
    3 2,335

    Mutesi, ‘Queen of Katwe’ on 33-day tour!

    On Saturday, April 19, Uganda’s Junior chess champion Phiona Mutesi and her coach, Robert Katende will begin a 33 day tour of the U.S. to share her inspiring story of chess, education and faith coming together to create an amazing life transformation. Phiona Mutesi’s story is told in the book…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 12, 2014
    3 2,207

    South Africa’s “Moves for Life” moves on!

    South Africa continues to forge ahead with “Moves for Life” initiative launched in 2010. President Jacob Zuma gave the program his full backing and the program has sprouted to offer chess instruction to thousands of young boys and girls. Some of the takeaway benefits are motor skills, critical thinking, concentration…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 12, 2014
    9 2,258

    Kasparov… Jamaican Chess is “vibrant”

    Serdon Cowan, “Kasparov impressed with strides being made in local chess,” Jamaica Observer, 6 April 2014. * * * RUSSIAN chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov graced the Jamaica Chess Federation with his presence at an Amateur Chess tournament held at the AISK School in Liguanea yesterday. Kasparov, who is on a…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 9, 2014
    3 2,173

    The State of Chess in America (panel)

    On Thursday, April 10th, Sean Miller will host a seminal event aptly titled, “The State of Chess in America”. The event will be held at the historic Marshall Chess Club and feature a diverse set of chess luminaries to discuss this critical topic. The event will be streaming live on…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 7, 2014
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    Millionaire Chess… it’s a go!

    Post by Maurice Ashley. GM Maurice Ashley has quelled the suspense surrounding the Millionaire Chess Open by posting the shortest, but most authoritative announcement. After the announcement of the initial 65 players registered by March 31, there was some speculation to whether the tournament would happen. In his letter to…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 6, 2014
    2 2,136

    Be Someone 2014 Spring Break Camp!

    Orrin ‘Checkmate’ Hudson will host his annual spring chess camp on April 7 – 11, 2014 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He plans to someday reach one million youth. This event comes after receiving an honor from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Orrin Hudson given a commendation by FBI’s James…

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