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2012 Chess Olympiad (Istanbul, Turkey)
Chess Fans & Supporters, The time has come! The premier chess tournament is here! More than 160 federations are expected to trek across the globe to partake in this two-week festival. Many of the top players will be defending their flags and it is expected to be a competitive fight…
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Predictions for the 2012 Chess Olympiad
The 2012 Chess Olympiad hosted by the Turkish Chess Federation hopes to keep the Olympic spirit going in the aftermath of the London Games. The tournament will boast a record-breaking number of federations participating with over 160 nations registered. While most of the top guns will be present in Istanbul,…
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Botswana Olympiad “Send Off”
Greetings, Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) wishes to extend invitation to you media house for the sending off of the Senior National Team on the 23rd August 2012 at Yarona Country Lodge, time is 5pm. Please join us as we will be announcing the Men’s and Women’s team that will be…
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FIDE
Kasparov beaten up… again!
Kasparov being roughed up by Russian Police. Former World Champion Garry Kasparov was manhandled by Russian police officers during a protest of the Pussy Riot trial. Kasparov was not officially taking part in the protest, but his fame preceded him in more ways that one. He has become notorious…
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KIDS Chess Camp in Trinidad
Press Release 06/08/12 K.I.D.S. CHESS ACADEMY, TRINIDAD, West Indies Lesley-Ann Nelson, President of KIDS CHESS ACADEMY (front left) with young leaders and their proud parents. On 20th July, 2012 the chessists of KIDS CHESS ACADEMY was the first group of graduates, of the S.T.E.P. (Social Training and Empowerment Programme) –…
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Jere wins Olympiad tune-up!
Jere wins 2012 Harvey Products Open IM-elect Daniel Jere of Zambia Zambia’s national champion FM Daniel Jere bested the field of 104 players to take the 2012 Harvey Products Open. He was equal first with IM Chitumbo Mwali with 7½/9, but had superior tiebreaks. There was a sextet of players…
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Jamaica’s Olympiad hits snag
With a bit less than a month left for the Chess Olympiad, teams are gearing up for the biennial festival/competition. Each year it appears that there are varying levels of preparation, but one of the most niggling issues is that of funding. A recent story came out of Kingston, Jamaica…
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