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  • Opinion/Editorials
    Daaim ShabazzAugust 19, 2010
    65 8,856

    The Challenges of Black Chess Masters

    Sweden’s GM Pontus Carlsson at 2008 European Championship. Photo from eicc2008.com.From time to time there is a question raised about the presence of Black players in the chess world. Players in this demographic can be seen at tournaments around the world and are seemingly enthusiastic about competition. However, those who…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 9, 2010
    4 2,347

    Black Stars shine at 2010 World Open

    While the Black Stars of Ghana were unable to convert penalty kicks to beat Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup, 15 hours away another group of Black stars would square off against competition from around the world. The World Open is a venue where people from every demographic group come…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 17, 2010
    0 2,338

    Chess Crackers (March-April 2010)

    A good diversity of positions here… endgame tactics, queen sacrifices, king hunts! A usual game involving Emory Tate but this one features a classic game with Maurice Ashley! Also John Porter has the “game of a lifetime”. Amon Simutowe has a key victory enroute to his 2nd place finished in…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 12, 2010
    4 2,341

    Drum Majors at Philly Open

    GM Amon Simutowe at 2010 Philadelphia Open. Photo by Chris Bird. Chess Grandmaster Amon Simutowe has been flying under the radar since enrolling at University of Texas-Dallas for a second tour. He is completing his Master’s degree and was spotted in Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Open. The Zambian Grandmaster scored…

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  • Daaim ShabazzMarch 31, 2010
    6 2,376

    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
    25 2,599

    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 ShabazzJuly 9, 2009
    5 2,248

    Reflections of 2009 World Open

    Another reflections page here! You can add your own, but I am including a list of my good and bad moments at the World Open. My 2007 was sparse, but this one will be thorough. best memories were… staying with Norman Rogers and his family; meeting GM Vinay Bhat, a…

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  • Drum Majors
    Daaim ShabazzJuly 9, 2009
    9 2,303

    Black Stars shine at World Open

    The World Open has been the stage for realizing that chess has many faces. In 37 years, this tournament is typically a time of great celebration for players of African descent. There is no official side event designated for this celebration, but this is a tournament that attracts players from…

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  • Drum Majors
    Daaim ShabazzJune 26, 2009
    17 2,830

    Meet NM Barry Davis

    Born in Buffalo, New York, U.S. Chess Master Barry Davis had honed his skills in the chess Mecca for decades and is part of a cadre of Black players who trail-blazed the chess circuit in the 70s. Having just celebrated his 53rd birthday, Davis remembers what it was like in…

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  • Daaim ShabazzApril 12, 2009
    17 2,300

    2009 Foxwoods Open

    The Foxwoods Open is now at 12 years and it is a tournament that always brings memorable moments. This year the field only seats 17 GMs, but the competition has been fierce. The tournament has the usual GMs such as US Champion Yury Shulman, Hikaru Nakamura, Alexander Shabalov, Alexander Ivanov,…

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