Kayin Barclay at FIDE Invitational
Chicago native and Morehouse-bound Kayin Barclay is currently competing in the 13th North American Chess Association FIDE Invitational. This is his first closed norm tournament and he is looking to make a good showing. Barclay, a two-time Denker representative, is also attempting to get the requisite score to reach the 2200 USCF rating.
The tournament is hosted by IM Angelo Young at the Touch Chess Center on North Ashland in Chicago. The tournament will run through July 25th. The tournaments are held throughout the year and has given several rising juniors a chance to compete against strong competition. The 13 tournaments have offered opportunities for IM norms… three are needed (and a 2400 FIDE rating) to earn the actual title.
Photo by Daaim Shabazz.
Dr Shabazz,
I read an interesting article on your father and I wish you a happy belated birthday ( Jun 19 ) . Great to see you doing well but Tom Fineberg is not.
Your BRO. in Chess ,
Marvin ( Dr Demento NOT Dandridge )
Go K. Barclay, I saw this young brother in Georgia for the High school championships. Didn’t get a chance to talk to him, but he seemed like a humble young man. I am pulling for you lil bro. Raise the bar for those coming behind you. Make your mark and it will outlive you. Strive to paint masterpieces of art with your play. Know that I for one am pulling for you to get your IM and GM titles. Coach Rene’ and The Chess Gym!
This is still a solid result for that tournament. I could only wish to have such results. I remember the environment when I was in Chicago a couple of months ago. Playing in such intimate conditions can be intimidating for some people. I am sure the pressure is intense to perform solidly.
I am very proud of Kayin and look forward to seeing him in Atlanta.
Good stick-to-it-ness Kayin…you started slow but finished solid = great!!
Best,
Kimani
Wow. From Emory Castle to this…I was honored to see him progress. Do it, young Morehouse!
Congrats Kayin, there is no limit to your potential to expand. I wish you balanced peace (Maat-Hetep) in all your future endeavors.
glad to see someone from little bitty Morehouse do something with themselves…hehehe!
CJ Jones
Howard U BSChemE c/o 87
Good job Kayin! Hopefully for you and others, there will be more
FIDE opportunities in the Atlanta, GA area, so you can focus on
school and chess appropriately. I am always available for discussion.
Peace,
Kimani
Who will be going to Miami for the tournament, Sept 10 – 14? Looking for a roommate.
Glenn
Glenn,
I have tentative plans for Miami. This may actual be the last tourney I can play in this year, since I have several trips abroad planned.
One way or another I will see you soon.
https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?200807258371
The tournament is now rated.
-KB
Congratulations on successfuly fulfilling the master title of the most wonderful game of all time!
With your smart’s and intelligence I’m sure this won’t be the last title you will receive! 😛 😉 😀 8) 🙂
Good job comrade. I’m extremely proud of you. Hotep