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Drum Majors
Gwayne Lambert wins Chicago’s Tate Memorial!
Emory Tate at 2009 World Open. Photo by Michael Williams. When one thinks of chess, perhaps visions of old men in barbershops and parks may come to mind. Maybe it is the snotty-nosed, anti-social bookworm that comes to mind… or even the foul-mouthed, trash-talking chess hustler. All of these are…
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Media Stories
Orrin Hudson to host Youth Summer Initiative
DeKalb County Police partner with Motivational speaker and chess champion, Orrin Hudson to host Free Youth Summer Initiative Will use game of chess to teach critical reasoning skills to break cycle of youth crime and violence Orrin Hudson and his organization, Be Someone, have partnered with the DeKalb County Police…
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Hip-Hop
HHCF’s re-releases new book… Bambaataa nixed!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Contact: Crystal Silva contact@hiphopchessfederation.org 888-588-4418 Author Removes Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa from Book Cover and Changes Book Title Amid Abuse Allegations Controversial Rap Author Stands with Accusers Oakland, CA 6/09/16 – Three Lions Press is proud to announce that the author has chosen to take Afrika…
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Drum Majors
Triple Exclam!!! The Life and Games of Emory Tate, Chess Warrior
Dear chess community, IM Emory Tate September 26, 2015 Photo by Richard Shorman. International Master Emory Tate passed away on October 17, 2015 leaving behind a chess legacy that was unparalleled for a non-Grandmaster. His handsome collection of GM scalps, his animated postmortem sessions and his willingness to share…
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Media Stories
Postscript of the Leon Wilson case (chess coach)
Chess is experiencing quite an increase in interest, especially among the youth as major tournaments worldwide are often dotted with scholastic players. This boom has necessitated the demand for able instructors, coaches and trainers. With the demand, comes increasing contact between adults and minors. It is rare that there is…
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Media Stories
The Wilson trial begins today!
F. Leon WilsonPhoto by Frank Johnson. Starting today (June 6th) F. Leon Wilson is a defendant in a second trial where he has been charged with “gross sexual conduct.” The first trial ended in a hung jury on February 29th. Wilson is facing 20 years on three counts of gross…
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Drum Majors
Chicago to hold Emory Tate Memorial on June 25th
Emory Tate away last October, but left behind a legacy that will last for an eternity. There have been a number of memorial tournaments held in his honor and the latest will be hosted by the Lion’s Paw Chess Academy in Chicago on June 25th at the Salaam Restaurant on…
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Tournaments
Tournament @ Baltimore’s Hollins Market on 6-18-16!
Sophia Lynn of “Chess R US” is known for her stunning drawings and t-shirt designs, but she is rallying support to start a new chess club in the Baltimore area. The area has a long chess history and many legendary players have come through the area. Lynn is trying to…
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Tournaments
2016 Chicago Open (Wheeling, IL)
Chicago Open officially starts the summer circuit of tournaments on the American chess landscape. Wheeling will host the 25th edition of the tournament and it expects top players to vie for the $100,000 guaranteed prize fund. The field will feature a strong Chinese contingent including Yu Yangyi, Jianchao Zhou and…
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Caribbean
Jamaica’s Deborah Porter makes history… what’s next?
Women’s International Master (WIM) Deborah Richards-Porter was in the news lately for winning the 2.3.5 subzonal tournament held in Barbados. Players from Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela also vied for the title. She becomes the first Jamaican to win a subzonal…
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