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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 26, 2014
    2 1,992

    Lesotho launching “MiniChess” program!

    For those of you who don’t know where Lesotho is, it is nearly encapsulated in the South African land mass. It has a relatively young chess community and thus there are a few initiatives that have sprouted there. According to the organization’s website, Marisa van der Merwe developed the program,…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 16, 2014
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    Anand wins 2014 London Chess Classic!

    Viswanathan Anand won the 2014 London Classic by pipping the field in the last round. Anand’s win over Michael Adams gave him a joint tie for 1st on 7/15 points (or 3/5 conventional). His victory is by the virtue of him winning with the black pieces. Michael Adams – Viswanathan…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 16, 2014
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    “Pushing Wood” at Millionaire Chess

    Since its announcement in December 2013, the Millionaire Chess Open created a buzz in the chess world that was mixed with both optimism and cynicism. However the MCO kicked off with great fanfare on October 9th creating an excitement not seen in recent years. The tournament was a rousing success…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 14, 2014
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    Josh Colas launches GM campaign!

    FM Josh ColasSixteen-year-old Joshua Colas has been playing chess for nearly ten years and has been able to accomplish many titles along the way. According to his personal website, Josh has won six national championships and has been named to the All-American Scholastic Chess Team every year since 2009. He…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 13, 2014
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    GM Jean-Marc N’Djofang… Draughts’ African Lion

    GM Jean-Marc N’Djofang (Cameroon) Grandmaster Jean-Marc N’Djofang of Cameroon will play an unprecedented World Championship match next year against seven-time draughts champion Aleksandr Georgiev of Russia. It will be the first time an African will play a match for the title. There has been only one African to hold the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 11, 2014
    21 2,112

    2014 World Mind Games (Beijing, China)

    The fourth edition of the World Minds Sports Games in Beijing, China on December 11th-17th. This unique tournament featured five sports including bridge, go, draughts, xiangqi (Chinese chess) and international chess. Top players in each of these mind sports competed in various formats. This is the second time that chess…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 8, 2014
    6 2,035

    2014 London Chess Classic (London, England)

    Now that the Qatar Masters Open has the crown of the strongest open in history, the London Chess Classic is trying to reclaim the strongest tournament from the Sinquefield Cup. Two years ago, the London Chess Classic boasted four 2800-rated players, but last year was even stronger with Magnus Carlsen…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 7, 2014
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    New in Chess (2014/7)

    Fabiano Caruana graces the cover of the current New in Chess after his memorable win at the Sinquefield Cup. His seven consecutive wins created a worldwide buzz about where his performance fit amongst the all-time greats. His performance rating was a computeresque 3097. However, this look at Caruana (who is…

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  • Daaim ShabazzDecember 5, 2014
    16 2,105

    DC Girls Chess…Queens Rule!

    If you stop by the B-Café for a bite to eat on Saturdays around three in the afternoon, you will see a trail of young girls making their way to Chess Girls DC, a nonprofit founded by Robin Ramson to get more girls interested in the game. Her daughter Sarah,…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 27, 2014
    6 2,012

    WCC2014: Closing Ceremonies

    Magnus Carlsenstops to sign autographs.Photo by Vladimir Barsky. Viswanathan Anand and wife Aruna Anand exchanging pleasantries with former champion Anatoly Karpov. Photo by Anastasia Kharlovich. Magnus Carlsen was re-crowned as the world champion, a berth that will last until 2016. He defeated challenger Viswanathan Anand 6.5-4.5 in an exciting, albeit…

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