Videos

Daaim ShabazzMarch 21, 2013
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World Candidates 2013-6: Carlsen, Aronian win

Round #6 Thursday, 21 March 2013 Alexander Grischuk attempts to redeems yesterday’s loss. Photo by Ray Morris-Hill. Preview: An in-form Peter Svidler will take on Magnus Carlsen after having played a maniacal game against Boris Gelfand last round. He holds a +2 advantage over Carlsen in classical play and may…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 20, 2013
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World Candidates 2013-5: Four Exciting Draws

Round #5 Wednesday, 20 March 2013 Preview: Lots of subplots in this round. Magnus Carlsen has a two game winning streak, but he is facing a tricky opponent… Vassily “The Vanquisher” Ivanchuk. The Ukranian has been beaten handily by Carlsen and is on -6 in classical play, but he has…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 19, 2013
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World Candidates 2013-4: Carlsen surges!

Round #4 Tuesday, 19 March 2013 GM Nigel Short was in the commentator’s booth. Photo by Ray Morris-Hill. Preview: After the first rest day, Levon Aronian seems to be the most fit for the occasion as he has played energetically in the first three rounds. Both Magnus Carlsen and Peter…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 16, 2013
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World Candidates 2013-1: Peaceful Beginnings

Round #1 Friday, 15 March 2013 Is this Vassily’s last chance? Photo by Ray Morris-Hill. Preview: Tough matchups today with Aronian-Carlsen headlining the round. The two have played 32 matches with Carlsen on +3. Aronian lost to Carlsen at the 2013 London Classic before holding a draw in 2013 Tata…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 13, 2013
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Chevannes’ new ChessBase DVD!

WFM Sabrina Chevannes came into the spotlight as a sensation on the British chess scene as a young girl. As a standout player from Birmingham, she scored many successes including winning the British under-13 championship. She would hold practically every girl’s title and has represented England on the women’s national…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 12, 2013
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Ashley’s “Retrograde Analysis”

GM Maurice Ashley speaks on retrograde analysis.Photo by TED-ED (Facebook). GM Maurice Ashley has found his niche as a “chess educator” which is not the run-of-the-mill title for a chess trainer or coach. Ashley is talking chess pedagogy and epistemology these days. In a recent video he speaks on the…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 8, 2013
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Josh Colas on Blindfold!

If an apple a day keep the doctor away, then what does a game of blindfold a day do? Guy Colas believes it will help his talented 14-year old son Josh Colas gain better board vision. In a recent video posted on Facebook, Josh is seen playing his father in…
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Daaim ShabazzFebruary 3, 2013
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“Brooklyn Castle” at NAACP Image Awards

Rochelle Ballantyne, Justus Williams and Pobo Efekoro on the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Brian Schulz (@brianJschulz). “Brooklyn Castle” has been a sensation and has already received numerous accolades from the movie industry. It was recently nominated for Best Documentary (Theatrical or…
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Daaim ShabazzDecember 31, 2012
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Chess at Washington Square Park, Part #2

Washington Park’s legendary hustlerVincent Livermore National Master Miro Reverby produced an interesting video documentary on a partial history of Washington Square Park. He includes footage of legendary figures in the chess hustle game in New York and provides a candid view inside the life of a small family of chess…
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Daaim ShabazzDecember 26, 2012
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Ashley DVD: The Secret to Chess #3

GM Maurice Ashley has recently produced his latest instructional DVD in conjunction with ChessBase. It is part of “The Secret to Chess” series of videos with the main theme being “blind spots” in critical positions. Ashley has become known for his chess commentary, but has recently been engaging in scholarly…
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