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Is U.S. Chess Bankrupt??
I found this story from the New York Times columnist Dylan McClain. This was a report released by Bill Goichberg, the U.S.C.F. President. He is best known for running the World Open, America’s largest and most lucrative international tournament. The report is not rosy. There are mentions of short falls…
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Drum Classics #3
Photo 1 Who is this 8-time National Champion? I just found an exciting game involving Emory Tate (who else?) and Sheldon Wong from the 1991 World Open. Wong is a Jamaican national of Chinese descent and is considered a legendary figure in the annals of Jamaican history. According to Ian…
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Drum Classics #2
Photo 1 Blitz Battle in New York!A blitz match and several “Drum Majors” (Black Masters) watching attentively.Four are IMs. Do you know them? Photo by Daaim Shabazz. Photo 2 Who got next? Another blitz session with a nice crowd. The player on the right is Steven Kawuma of Uganda. Ignatius…
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Black History Month (2008)
Dr. Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana) February is “Black History Month” and although we should celebrate history all year around February is the month that we pay special tribute to Black pioneers in the U.S. Over the years, my standing issue is that we are often presented with histories only of U.S.…
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Get ready for the 2008 Olympiad!
Olympiad tournaments are quite interesting. Of course traveling to foreign countries can be fulfilling, but the Olympiad tournament has a mystique like no other tournament. Being able to see flags hoisted during the opening ceremonies is an interesting spectacle along with the renewing of friendships and the development of others.…
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Drum Classics #1
Can you name five people in this classic picture? (Hint: All but two have at one time achieved Master level. One is a Grandmaster and two are IMs. )Photo by Jerry Bibuld.
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Nakamura storms to victory in Gibraltar!
Hikaru Nakamura at 2008 Gibtel Masters.Photo by ChessBase. I guess naysayers will be quieted somewhat after another victory by American Grandmaster, Hikaru Nakamara. Nakamura (FIDE 2670) has been playing very well lately and will soar toward 2700 after winning the Gibtel Masters tournament in Gibraltar, Spain. There is still some…
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