The Lebron James of Chess?
Justus Williams was recently featured on “The Grio” for a candid interview. The young master gave homage to one of his sports heroes by referring to himself as the “Lebron James of chess.” Of course, Justus is not saying he is as good in chess as Lebron is in basketball, but the swagger, intensity and focus appear to be the connection he is drawing.
In the interview, Alex Presha discussed Justus’ background and discussed some of the places chess had taken him. The Williams family has established the slogan “Dare to be Different” in tribute to the hip-hop loving chess master. It is with this hope that the 12-year old scholastic star will continue to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
TheGrio's 100: Justus Williams, meet the 'LeBron James of chess'
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Why the Lebron Hate???
Daaim:
I am sure we all have made some poor decisions in our life. The “Decision” was one of Lebron’s choices. I live in the Cleveland area, so I constantly have to hear about Lebron this and Lebron that (I don’t have the heart to tell them I’m from Chicago). It would be interesting to hear what athletes play chess. I know a former Seahawk was a good chess player and promoted the game. BTW if Lebron was straight forward and told the team the truth, it would not have made a difference.
hmmm…after he went to the US Chess School Dec 26-30 with the other top Juniors, he said that he was going to switch his openings to more theoretical lines. After that he gained 44 points to get to 2262 in 2 and a half months!!