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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 4, 2013
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    2013 World Chess Cup less than a week away!

    In less one week, 128 players will assemble in Tromsø, Norway for the FIDE World Chess Cup. These players have qualified through a number of methods including rating, zonal tournament and nominations. The World Cup will be held from August 10th to September 3rd in Tromsø and the knockout format…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 1, 2013
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    Quesada wins strong Southern Open

    The state of Florida has become notorious for many things lately. The killing of Trayvon Martin had polarized the entire nation for more than a year and several other incidents have brought the state to a boil. However, there are still good things happening in the “Sunshine State” specifically as…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 15, 2013
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    Kasparov’s impact on African Chess

    Uganda Chess President Vianney Luggya receiving Garry Kasparov. Photo by New Vision. Former World Champion Garry Kasparov recently embarked upon an Africa tour covering several countries. Since his retirement in 2005, Kasparov has not rested. He has been a prolific author and has been active in the political realm as…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 13, 2013
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    New in Chess (2013/4)

    Veselin Topalov’s return to form in elite chess is perhaps one of the brighter stories in the past year. After losing to Viswanathan Anand a couple of years ago, Topalov got married and seemed to drift away from the spotlight. Some opined that he had become disinterested in chess and…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 11, 2013
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    Inside look at Ghana Chess

    Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Ghana is a place that many decide to choose for their initial visit to Africa. The reasons are many, but typically Ghana has an intricate blend of qualities that make it a very lovable place… the energy and happiness of the people are perhaps the most noted.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 13, 2013
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    GM denounces Cuban “Chess Mafia”

    Peter Doggers’ Chessvibes ran a story about a row in Spain after a Ukrainian GM Viktor Moskalenko hurled accusations at a contingent of Cuban players who compete in the Spanish circuit. One of the prime targets is GM Orelvis Perez Mitjans who recently was conferred his GM title last year…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 6, 2013
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    Kasparov bolts Russia!

    Former World Champion and current opposition activist Garry Kasparov announced in an hour-long press conference that he will not return to Russia under the current Vladimir Putin’s administration. This announcement was made in Geneva, Switzerland where Kasparov was receiving a human rights award. Despite being at odds with his government,…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 31, 2013
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    BeSomeone’s Spring Fundraiser!!

    Hudson has launched a $10,000 fundraiser to reach his goal to teach one million youth. He has collected $4,300 so far. He is seeking to raise the rest by June 3rd. For those who are familiar with Orrin Hudson’s story, they can attest that from humbling beginnings he has blazed…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 29, 2013
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    New in Chess (2013/3)

    Once again Magnus Carlsen is the cover story of the latest New in Chess. Carlsen has become a regular cover story of NIC… seemingly every few issues. Perhaps he has gotten used to being the new “Cover Boy” of chess and gracing billboards doesn’t hurt his exposure either. After his…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 29, 2013
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    Amin, Wafa… 2013 African Champions!!

    WIM Shrook Wafa and GM Bassem Amin(2013 African Champions) Home to the “Hannibal of Carthage” lore, the beautiful and historic Tunisia hosted the 2013 African Individual Chess Championships. Players from nine African countries were competing for three qualifying spots for the World Cup in Tromso, Norway this November. After nine…

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