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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 2, 2011
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    New In Chess (2011/6)

    Vladimir Kramnik graces the cover of the most recent issue of New In Chess. His win at Dortmund was his 10th, beating the field by an impressive 1.5 points. Perhaps only one other Russian has enjoyed a better 2011 campaign and that is Peter Svidler whose recent World Cup and…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 24, 2011
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    Homeless Chess Player wins Award!

    Jose Espinosa is a familiar face at the World Open chess tournaments every year. You will see him milling about the skittles area and usually chatting with another player. A native of Brooklyn, New York, his rich baritone voice is a complement to his usually friendly demeanor. However, there is…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 11, 2011
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    James Black honored in New York!

    Community celebrates 12 year old National Master James Black Jr.By Adia Onyango September 4, 2011. The community of Bedford Stuyvesant came together at Fulton Park to recognize the accomplishments of one of their own residents 12-year old James Black Jr. for achieving the ranking of National Master (NM) in chess.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 23, 2011
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    Politics behind World Cup snubs? (update)

    The pairings of the first round of the FIDE World Cup were released in July and after a couple of changes will commence on August 26th in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Russia will bring a delegation of 26 players. China will bring nine players, Ukraine, eight. Pressure will be on Russia to…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 21, 2011
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    New In Chess (2011/5)

    The recent cover of New in Chess shows the changing of the guard as both Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin are featured. The two are the most prominent “prodigies with Carlsen being the top-rated players and Karjakin still the record-holder of making Grandmaster (12 years, 7 months). The new issue…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 17, 2011
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    OnlineChessLessons.net … HOT!

    Websites and blogs come and go. While the winds of change render some sites passe’, other seize a niche and develop a healthy following. One such site is Online Chess Lessons (onlinechesslessons.net). The site has only been in existence since January, but has wide following and has amassed a large…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 4, 2011
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    Vanita & Dyhemia conquer adversity

    Both Vanita Young and Dyhemia Young (unrelated) have traveled the beaten path of life. Both have had tremendous challenges to face and both were raised outside of the traditional family setting. The two got to the Polgar tournament on different paths but finally crossed in Lubbock, Texas. Vanita Young (Philadelphia,…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 25, 2011
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    Lubbock welcomes Dyhemia Young

    The story of Dyhemia Young has become well-known. After surviving a turbulent lifestyle as a runaway and moving in and out of foster homes, the 15-year old may have received a turn in fortune when her mentor Adisa Banjoko encouraged her to find consolation in the game of chess. Banjoko,…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 23, 2011
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    Dyhemia Young at Polgar Invitational

    Dyhemia Young has overcome many hardships, but beams at the chance to play in the Polgar Invitational. Photo by Sheila George. With the story of Vanita Young of Philadelphia already fresh in the news, Dyhemia Young (unrelated) will be joining her at the Polgar Invitational in Lubbock, Texas. While the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 22, 2011
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    Nigeria hosts Nigel Short!

    Nigeria Chess Federation has a big vision to hold a strong international tournament… on the grandest stage. They had even enlisted the appearance of former World Champion Boris Spassky before he was felled by a debilitating stroke. Since then, they have had to postpone the event until November, but they…

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