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Africa
Jerry Bibuld, chess activist (1928-2013)
Jerry Bibuld in an undated photo.Photo courtesy of Jerry Bibuld (Myspace). Jerry Bibuld, FIDE International Arbiter and longtime chess advocate for the expansion of chess in the African Diaspora has died. Born in the Bronx, New York on June 9th, 1928, the 85-year old had been suffering from the effects…
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Media Stories
2013 World Chess Championship (Anand vs. Carlsen)
2013 World Chess Championship Chennai, India (November 7th-28th) Player ELO Nation Flag Player ELO Nation Flag Anand 2775 India Carlsen 2870 NOR This is the time that we have waited for. The World Chess Championship will kick off tomorrow in Chennai, India as millions will tune into what will…
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Opinion/Editorials
Michael Jordan: Lessons for Chess
Michael Jordan always sought the toughest competition. Michael Jordan is perhaps one of the world’s most recognized sports names even long after he has retired. He has been viewed as the best competitive basketball player ever to play the game. Of course arguments can be made for Wilt Chamberlain, Bill…
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Mellace wins ’13 Jamaican Open
Andrew Mellace (right) receiving winner’s trophy. National Master Andrew Mellace won the 2013 Jamaica Open Chess Championship which was held at St. George’s College on October 26-27. Mellace scored 5 points from 6 games (5/6), and suffered his only loss of the Open in the 3rd round to Alistair Walker.…
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Hip-Hop
8th Annual “Bum Rush the Boards”
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday October 29, 2013 WHAT: 8th Annual Bum Rush the Boards Chess Tournament WHERE/WHEN: Saturday November 2nd, 10am-4pm at the Columbia Heights Recreation Center (1480 Girard Street, NW) ADMISSION: $10/player CONTACT: Mike Santini, 202.667.1192, mvp@wblinc.org, Kymone Freeman, 202.413.6160, freeman@weactradio.com BUM RUSH THE BOARDS ASKS THE…
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Zambia’s Bwalya wins Airtel Chess Challenge
INTERNATIONAL Master Gillian Bwalya was on Sunday crowned winner of the second edition of the Airtel Chess Challenge. Bwalya, who amassed 4.5 points in a four-way tie in first position, was higher on tie-break. IM Gillian Bwalya In second place was Kelvin Chumfwa also with 4.5 points with 21.5 tie-break…
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Hip-Hop
“64 Squares” rap touts HHCF themes
Get ready! This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Adisa Banjoko’s Hip Hop Chess Federation has released a teaser song on the upcoming “HHCF Street Games” mixtape for the organization. The compilation will showcase a variety of hip-hop artists on a chess-themed CD designed to popularize chess and the…
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