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Media Stories
William Scott honored in March 2025 Chess Life!
William Alexander Scott III William Scott III was featured in the latest issue of Chess Life in a wonderful six-page tribute written by Mark Taylor. It is the most comprehensive account of his life. Previously, we had his obituary written by a relative. Here was an excerpt from that lengthy…
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Zambia
Chitumbo Mwali wins 5th Zambian Chess Crown!
IM Chitumbo Mwali, 2025 Zambian ChampionBupe Gerald Chibomba The Copper Eagle Soars International Master Chitumbo Mwali won his fifth national championship last weekend in the nation’s capital of Lusaka. It was his fourth consecutive title, putting him in elite company. However, the journey would not be easy, as he was…
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Swaziland
Eswatini chess prepares children for future
The Eswatini Chess Federation was chartered in 2006 and joined FIDE in 2011. The federation has had regular activity, mostly on the school level, but they have also hosted successful open tournaments. The country of Eswatini has a long history, but the nation itself is young, having changed its name from…
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HBCU Chess
FAMU Chess Club holds Interest Meeting, First Tournament!
The FAMU Chess Club held its first tournament as an official organization in more than 20 years. After a successful showing at the FAMU Club Fair on January 31st, the group held its interest meeting on February 21st. These events gave the FAMU Chess Club visibility, and so far, the…
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Media Stories
Shabazz named “Chess Educator of the Year”
Dear Chess Community,This Tuesday, the University of Texas-Dallas awarded me the “Chess Educator of the Year” award. The award has been given since 2004 when Susan Polgar was the inaugural honoree. I was surprised and truly humbled by the gesture. Daaim Shabazz receiving the 2025 “Chess Educator of the Year”…
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HBCU Chess
Albany State hosts Hip-Hop Chess Icon, Adisa Banjoko
Adisa Banjoko visited Albany State University at the invitation of the school’s “University College,” an entity supporting first- and second-year students. Banjoki is known to the chess world as the founder of the Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF), an organization founded in 2007 with the idea of using chess, martial arts,…
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Drum Majors
GM Carlsson invites you to Charity Chess Event
GM Pontus Carlsson invited The Chess Drum community to participate in his Zero Requiem charity event to benefit the development of chess in Africa. In his ongoing Business Meets Chess & Kids initiative, he involves celebrities, business executive and chess enthusiasts to enjoy chess and meet “chess kids” who have…
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The Chess Drum
24 years for The Chess Drum!
The Chess Drum community… Today marks the 24th anniversary of the founding of The Chess Drum. It is rare to have a digital platform for such a long time, and it may very well be the end of an era. Times have certainly changed, and content has moved across various…
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Drum Majors
Stephen Muhammad, pioneering International Master (1962-2024)
Stephen Muhammad, an International Master and Georgia Chess Hall of Fame nominee, passed away on December 8th, 2024, after a short battle with colon cancer. He was 62. According to an online obituary, Stephen leaves to cherish his memories: one sister: Cheryle (Harold) Stewart, Plaquemine, LA; four brothers, Michael Booth…
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HBCU Chess
FAMU Chess Club shines at Club Fair!
The FAMU Chess Club participated in the school’s club fair with about 40 other campus organizations. This was the first activity for the chess-playing Rattlers since being officially recognized as a club on January 28th. This is the first time in more than 20 years that there has been an…
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