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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 23, 2013
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    2013 Tanzania Open (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

    Tanzania is one of the most scenic countries in Africa. When I traveled to Arusha, Tanzania in 2010, I was enthralled by the warmth of the people and the natural beauty of the landscape. Of course there were the wonderful safari outings that are a must-see! The fledgling chess community…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 23, 2013
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    Orrin Hudson’s 50th birthday chess event

    We’ve Got to Change the Game! Life is Chess, Not Checkers Orrin Hudson will celebrate his 50th birthday with a charity chess event. Photo courtesy of Besomeone. Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, Founder of Be Someone, Inc, the nation’s most vocal crime prevention non-profit organization for at risk youth, will be hosting…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 22, 2013
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    Adu: Nigerian chess neglected

    Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and boasts a wealth of talent within its boundaries. The country may be known for its petroleum “sweet crude” but the country is also home to the celebrated “Golden Eagle” tradition. Its football team is a threat every year in the African Cup, has…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 18, 2013
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    Reflections of 2013 U.S. Championship

    St. Louis was settled by Pierre Laclède and Auguste Chouteau and named after French king Saint Louis, this city of 318,000 is known for its baseball and the iconic Gateway Arch. It is also a place of childhood memories for me. When by parents drove from Chicago to East St.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 14, 2013
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    Kamsky, Krush… 2013 U.S. Champions!

    While Alejandro Ramirez may have been the crowd favorite, his career tournament would not end with a fitting ending. Ramirez had talled a strong 6.5/9 along with Gata Kamsky, but Kamsky won the Armageddon game convincingly to win the 2013 U.S. Championship. The first two games were hard-fought but petered…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 13, 2013
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    2013 U.S. Championships (Round #9)

    GM Maurice Ashley did an excellent job with on the spot analysis. WGM Jennifer Shahade and GM Yasser Seirawan gave star commentary and kept the broadcast interesting. What a great team the three make! Wow! What an ending. Alejandro Ramirez came through with a clutch win over Larry Christiansen putting…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 12, 2013
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    2013 U.S. Championships (Round #8)

    In the penultimate round of the 2013 U.S. Championships, excitement simmered at the prospect of clinching results by leaders Gata Kamsky and Irina Krush. The pivotal matchup of Abrahamyan-Krush was going to be the crowd-pleaser. Tatev Abrahamyan tried a bold approach against Irina Krush.Photo by Daaim Shabazz. In this Sicilian…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 11, 2013
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    2013 U.S. Championships (Round #7)

    GM Gata Kamsky was unable to overcome GM Alejandro Ramirez. The tournament is coming down to the wire with the penultimate round tomorrow. Today at the top of the field changed little, but a few other contenders inched closer. Gata Kamsky-Alejandro Ramirez had an interesting battle in which a tactical…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 10, 2013
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    2013 U.S. Championships (Round #6)

    The U.S. Championships resumed today after a well-needed rest day. Gata Kamsky and Irina Krush were leading the field coming into the round, but the field was closing fast and the pace was blistering with decisive games (60% men – 76% women). Kamsky would face his main rival in Alexander…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMay 9, 2013
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    Kamsky, Krush lead at the break

    Going into the second half of the tournament, odds-on favorites Gata Kamsky (4.5/5) and Irina Krush (5/5) lead the 2013 U.S. Championship after five rounds. While this is not particularly surprising, there are some efforts that have impressed, most notably the young talent that is on display. Kamsky actually beat…

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