Tournaments

Daaim ShabazzJune 5, 2015
7 2,322

Fischer biopic, “PAWN SACRIFICE”

As I walked into a local theater to watch “Ex Machina,” a preview of a chess movie was being played. It immediately brought a smile to my face and looked very promising. As I watched the Fischer character (Tobey McGuire) in a fitful rage, I imagined that this movie would…
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Daaim ShabazzJune 4, 2015
1 2,182

Madagascar Open (August 4th-9th)

The Kasparov Chess Foundation continues to cut a huge swath of chess activity across the African continent. This activity now includes the islands off the coast of Africa. Th 2015 CHESS OPEN INTERNATIONAL DE MADAGASCAR is the latest and will take place August 4th-9th. Interested parties can contact Mr. Yves…
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Daaim ShabazzJune 4, 2015
0 2,306

GM Carlsson joins ground-breaking event!

GM Pontus Carlsson has embarked on a project of social responsibility by helping to organise “Näringslivet tillsammans med Förorten”. This initiative is an effort to create more inclusion of people of ethnic minorities in Sweden through chess. Chess benefits millions because of its widespread appeal to all regardless of social…
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Daaim ShabazzJune 3, 2015
3 2,272

2015 Millionaire Chess Satellite (Lagos, Nigeria)

Millionaire Chess Open is gearing up for its second edition in October with three very important events. Back in January it was announced that the Kasparov Chess Foundation Africa (KCFA) would support the MC mission by organizing three satellite tournaments in Africa. The first one was successfully held in Nairobi,…
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Daaim ShabazzJune 3, 2015
0 2,321

MCsquared = $1,000,000 + $1,000,000

We have heard of Einstein’s theory of relativity of e=mc2. The Millionaire Chess organization just came up with its own energetic formula called “Millionaire Square” which comes out to $1,000,000 prize fund plus an additional $1,000,000 for a special contest. Here is Ashley’s explanation… Millionaire Chess is excited to announce…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 29, 2015
0 2,234

Ronald Simpson Scholastic Tournament!

A scholastic tournament in the memory of FM Ron Simpson is being held on tomorrow. Simpson was raised in Brooklyn where he became a fixture in the New York scene and the “Black Bear School of Chess” with many of the key figures in the Black chess community. Bob Ali…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 29, 2015
0 2,291

Millionaire Chess Discount… THIS weekend!!

The Millionaire Chess organization is offering a one-time discount at $1,099 for entry into to the second event of the franchise. On March 1st, the entry fee went up to $1,250, but for the weekend of May 29th-31st, entrants will be able to enter for nearly the original price. A…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 27, 2015
10 2,358

IM Jeffery Xiong shocks Chicago Open field!

IM Jeffery XiongPhoto by Daaim Shabazz The 2015 Chicago Open attracted nearly 900 entrants from around the continental U.S. and players from dozens of countries. There was Cuban maestro Lazaro Bruzon Batista along with Gata Kamsky leading the field of over 100 players in the Open section (including 24 GMs).…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 20, 2015
11 2,562

2015 Chicago Open (Wheeling, IL)

The 2015 edition of the Chicago Open will kick off the summer circuit of U.S. tournaments. Approximately, 600-700 players will trek across the U.S. to compete in eight sections for a combined $100,000 prize fund. This tournament will host a mish-mash of professional players, strong amateurs and club players. Chicago…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 11, 2015
1 2,309

Millionaire Chess #1 book shines!

Maurice Ashley and Amy Lee capped off a memorable Millionaire Chess Open as an event that will be treasured for years to come. One of the ways this these memories were captured was through the infectious excitement, fantastic photography of Billy Johnson and the melange of expressions captured throughout the…
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