Daaim Shabazz

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    Daaim ShabazzOctober 4, 2011
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    Ivanchuk robbed in São Paulo!

    Vassily Ivanchuk is leading the Bilbao Masters tournament with a strong performance and was in good spirits after the first half of the tournament. However, his experience in Brazil took a turn for the worse when assailants robbed them at gunpoint 20 meters from the hotel while they waited for…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 3, 2011
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    Jere wins Botswana Open

    International Master Daniel Jere won Botswana International Chess Open convincingly after scoring an impressive eight out of a possible nine rounds. The annual event which took place over the Independence Holidays attracted the strongest chess players from Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. IM-elect Daniel Jere of Zambia Jere rebounded…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 2, 2011
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    New In Chess (2011/6)

    Vladimir Kramnik graces the cover of the most recent issue of New In Chess. His win at Dortmund was his 10th, beating the field by an impressive 1.5 points. Perhaps only one other Russian has enjoyed a better 2011 campaign and that is Peter Svidler whose recent World Cup and…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 1, 2011
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    Arbiter’s Training in Jamaica

    September 30, 2011 The Jamaica Chess Federation Jamaica Chess Federation Arbiter Course This is to announce that registration for an upcoming JCF Arbiter Course is now open and continues until October 18. Persons wishing to register must be paid up members of the JCF. The registration fee is J$1,000 which…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 1, 2011
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    Wilkinson at FIDE ‘World Court’

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2011 Zachary Ramsay, The Jamaica Chess Federation Wilkinson To Sit On “World Chess Court” Attorney-at-law Ian Wilkinson, the President of the Jamaica Chess Federation, Chairman of the Magnificent Chess Foundation and the President of the Jamaican Bar Association, is scheduled to leave the island on…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 30, 2011
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    Jehron Bryant: National Master

    NM Jehron Bryant In rapid succession five young upstarts from New York have made waves in the chess scene by making National Master. Kassa Korley, Justus Williams, Josh Colas and James Black Jr. will welcome the newest African-American Master in the New York area, Jehron Bryant. Just last January Jehron…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 24, 2011
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    Homeless Chess Player wins Award!

    Jose Espinosa is a familiar face at the World Open chess tournaments every year. You will see him milling about the skittles area and usually chatting with another player. A native of Brooklyn, New York, his rich baritone voice is a complement to his usually friendly demeanor. However, there is…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 23, 2011
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    2011 Bilbao Chess Grand Slam

    The Bilbao Chess Master Final will begin on September 26th with the first round. Six of the world’s top Grandmasters with take part in a partnership event that will be divided between two venues… Brazil and Spain. The field features the 2800 trio of Magnus Carlsen, World Champion Viswanathan Anand…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 22, 2011
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    Justus Williams plays gem in USCL

    Justus Williams making his mark. Justus Williams, 13, is one of the many talented players in American chess. However, his story is well-known. What is not known (or appreciated) is that he has already shown levels of maturity that will result in his ascending to higher heights in chess. Justus…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 15, 2011
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    2011 World Cup: Finals

    2011 World CupAugust 26th-September 21st, 2011(Khanty Mansiysk, Russia) FINALS   Flag G1 G2 G3 G4 -TIEBREAKS- Pts. Grischuk 0 ½ ½ ½ 1½ Svidler 1 ½ ½ ½ 2½ THIRD PLACE   Flag G1 G2 G3 G4 -TIEBREAKS- Pts. Ivanchuk ½ 1 ½ ½ 2½ Ponomariov ½ 0 ½ ½…

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