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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 17, 2010
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    Maurice Ashley on “Big Think”

    What is Maurice Ashley doing these days? A lot of things. He’s not behind the board yet, but he was recently seen on the pages of New in Chess (2010/7). He penned an article about the World Chess Challenge, a match between Magnus Carlsen and the World. The world was…

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  • Daaim ShabazzSeptember 10, 2010
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    Magnus Carlsen vs. the World Exhibition

    Chess has been looking for an identity since the retirement of its charismatic leader in Garry Kasparov. They may have found one in the world’s top-ranked player in 19-year old Magnus Carlsen. At noon-time, G-Star will host the RAW Chess Challenge with Carlsen taking on the world with the advice…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 21, 2010
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    Jamaican Masters on CVM TV!

    There was a very nice interview done on Jamaica’s CVM at Sunrise with IM Jomo Pitterson and FM Warren Elliott. It covered a number of topics including accomplishments of Jamaicans, the perception of chess, impact of chess on the youth and prospects for the future. The interview was about eight…

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  • Daaim ShabazzAugust 6, 2010
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    New ELO Rating Formula Coming??

    Anthony Goldbloom informed The Chess Drum of a World Cup competition. This was not the World Cup of Chess, but one dealing with chess ratings. This World Cup is designed to find a new chess algorithm for rating classifications. Jeff Sonas, the organizer, has been an authoritative figure in chess…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 18, 2010
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    Chess under attack in Bay Area

    Players on San Francisco’s Market Street. Photo by cormac70 (flickr). Many major cities around the world have their chess watering holes. The U.S. is replete with these cultural icons. In New York, there is Washington Square Park; in Los Angeles, there is Venice Beach; in Chicago there is North Avenue…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 3, 2010
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    Candid Interview with Anand

    Viswanathan Anand at 2006 Olympiad. Photo © Daaim Shabazz. Of course, Viswanathan Anand is one of the most influential player in recent history. To recount all of his accomplishments would be redundant, but he represents all that is good about chess at this point. He is generous, humble, polite, alturistic…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 2, 2010
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    World Cup 2010: Chess on the Pitch

    The World Cup is approaching. It will be the most highly-anticipated chess tournament in the world. No… I’m not confused. The 32 teams going to South Africa will be pitted against each other in four groups to determine the best of the best nations in football. However, one may see…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 31, 2010
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    Smith moves Birmingham’s Chess Agenda

    Michele Wilson-Morris of Birmingham believes there is a good reason Charles Smith has been honored by the city Mayor with the “2010 Hidden Heroes Award” from the Division of Youth Services. His ability to teach the game in such a short period of time and his overall methodology is very…

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  • Daaim ShabazzFebruary 12, 2010
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    Black History: A Chess Perspective

    Dr. Carter G. Woodson Black History Month… a month that is to represent the triumph of a people over adversity and to pay hommage to their achievements. When Carter G. Woodson dubbed “Negro History Week” in 1926, his intent was bring exposure to the unique history and plight of the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJanuary 13, 2010
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    Prayers for Haiti

    On January 12th, a 7.0 magnitude rocked the city of Port au Prince, toppling buildings, twisting metal and killing what are said to be scores of people in the impoverished country of nearly 10 milllion. Images are coming in and they are horrific as reports indicate. Relief efforts are underway…

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