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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 11, 2013
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    Well-Wishes to Filipino Chess Family

    Chess Family, By now everyone has heard about powerful typhoon that swept across the Philippines just days ago. Winds reached as high as 300 kilometers per hour (190 mph) and devastated the archipelago leaving 600,000 homes destroyed or damaged. Nicknamed “Haiyun” the typhoon cut through a swath of devastation across…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 10, 2013
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    WCC2013-2: The Caro-Kann Can’t

    Carlsen surprised Anand with 1…c6. The media often uses chess as a metaphor for a looming strategic battle. It is considered a symbol for erudition and intellectual guile. Well… today’s game may use the same metaphor to describe the strategic jockeying after the second draw in the World Championship match.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 9, 2013
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    WCC2013-1: “Damp Squib” in first game

    Magnus Carlsen meditates before his first classical match begins. The highly-anticipated match has begun in what has been billed by some as the “Match of the Century”. There was a throng of photographers outside of the playing area, a press room packed with journalists and millions of fans around the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 7, 2013
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    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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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 6, 2013
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    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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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 3, 2013
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    November 2013 FIDE Ratings

    Nakamura sits on two career highs… ranking and rating. Photo by Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam. As Magnus Carlsen prepares for his World Championship showdown in a few days, he is certainly not worried about his ELO status. However, the rankings are bound to become tighter as he will most likely…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 3, 2013
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    New in Chess (2013/7)

    There has been great anticipation of the World Championship match starting in a few days in Chennai, India. Of course New in Chess will be on the scene covering the action. The new issue laid out a very useful statistical guide showing the head-to-head count between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 1, 2013
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    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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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 31, 2013
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    Match of the Century! Anand vs. Carlsen

    In a week’s time, the “Match of the Century” will take place between defending World Champion Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. This match could represent the battle of generations, but many are not so sure that it will result in the passing of the torch. Anand has an excellent chance…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 30, 2013
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    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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