Comments on: 9th All-Africa Games (Algiers, Algeria) http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:00:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » 2011 All-Africa Games (Mozambique) http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-17259 The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » 2011 All-Africa Games (Mozambique) Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:43:41 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-17259 [...] be only the third time the games will have been held in the southern part of the continent. The 2009 All-Africa Games was held in Algiers, Algeria. The awarding of the games comes after Zambia and Ghana had withdrawn [...] [...] be only the third time the games will have been held in the southern part of the continent. The 2009 All-Africa Games was held in Algiers, Algeria. The awarding of the games comes after Zambia and Ghana had withdrawn [...]

]]> By: Daaim Shabazz http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-15262 Daaim Shabazz Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:43:08 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-15262 hadjer, There are no sites with pictures. hadjer,

There are no sites with pictures.

]]> By: hadjer http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-15259 hadjer Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:20:11 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-15259 j'ai participé au jeux !! si vous pouvez me montrer un site ou jpeu voir des photos !!jporté la pancarte du mali !!! :) j’ai participé au jeux !! si vous pouvez me montrer un site ou jpeu voir des photos !!jporté la pancarte du mali !!! :)

]]> By: The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » Ugandan Chess in Crisis http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-3956 The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » Ugandan Chess in Crisis Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:38:20 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-3956 [...] Uganda was poised to send a team to the All Africa Games in Algiers, Algeria for the first time but a chronic shortage of finance was the country’s undoing. [...] [...] Uganda was poised to send a team to the All Africa Games in Algiers, Algeria for the first time but a chronic shortage of finance was the country’s undoing. [...]

]]> By: The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » The Importance of Chess Literacy http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-1298 The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » The Importance of Chess Literacy Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:56:59 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-1298 [...] In the recent nine-round African Chess Championships there was only one photo from the entire event and news coverage was non-existent. In the 9th All-Africa Games, there were NO photos and NO games! If players of the African Diaspora are to play an integral role in chess, we have to become more conversant and literate in our sport. We MUST begin producing chess literature. This will be key to chess development and the promotion of our sport. [...] [...] In the recent nine-round African Chess Championships there was only one photo from the entire event and news coverage was non-existent. In the 9th All-Africa Games, there were NO photos and NO games! If players of the African Diaspora are to play an integral role in chess, we have to become more conversant and literate in our sport. We MUST begin producing chess literature. This will be key to chess development and the promotion of our sport. [...]

]]> By: Daaim Shabazz http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-1100 Daaim Shabazz Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:06:12 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-1100 Olimpbase.org's <b>Wojciech Bartelski</b> has created a page with full results from the All-Africa Games. Very informative! http://www.olimpbase.org/2007f/2007in.html#info Olimpbase.org’s Wojciech Bartelski has created a page with full results from the All-Africa Games. Very informative!

http://www.olimpbase.org/2007f/2007in.html#info

]]> By: Jackie Ngubeni http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-240 Jackie Ngubeni Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:28:18 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-240 <strong><em>ALL AFRICA GAMES -BLITZ CHESS RESULTS</em></strong> Men: Position One: GM Ahmed Adley : Gold Medal (Egypt) Position Two: GM Amin Bassem : Silver Medal (Egypt) Position Three: IM Watu Kobese : Bronze Medal (South Africa) Women: Position One: WIM Mona Khaled : Gold Medal (Egypt) Position Two: WFM Jenine Ellappen : Silver Medal (South Africa) Position Three: WIM Hayed : Bronze Medal (Algeria) <strong><em>COMMENT & ANALYSIS</em></strong> The Egyptian team is proving to be too strong in the continent by securing Gold for both Men and Women in the Blitz medals section. The absence of the "super fast" players of the continent, <strong>Fouad El-Taher</strong> and <strong>Robert Gwaze</strong> in the top three is somewhat a surprise. After all IM. El Taher is known for his quick thinking prowes. He won this event in Abuja, Nigeria. IM Robert Gwaze is lightning fast within five minutes. In the INTERNET he rumbles with the best, and has earned respect from the likes of GMs <strong>Nigel Short</strong> and <strong>Teimour Radjabov</strong>. It is understandable that the youthful Egyptian newly crowned GMs are a class above the rest in Africa. The veteran <strong>IM Watu Kobese</strong> is not to be underestimated. He "Blitzed" El Taher in the play-off to qualify in the Africa Championships 2006. The women section was won by the teenager <strong>WIM Mona Khaled</strong>. This little girl is the shining star of the continent and it is apparent that she is destined to attain the WGM crown and she will wear it with great pride! The Chess Academy CONGRATULATES ALL MEDAL WINNERS! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MEDALISTS. ALL AFRICA GAMES -BLITZ CHESS RESULTS

Men:

Position One: GM Ahmed Adley : Gold Medal (Egypt)
Position Two: GM Amin Bassem : Silver Medal (Egypt)
Position Three: IM Watu Kobese : Bronze Medal (South Africa)

Women:

Position One: WIM Mona Khaled : Gold Medal (Egypt)
Position Two: WFM Jenine Ellappen : Silver Medal (South Africa)
Position Three: WIM Hayed : Bronze Medal (Algeria)

COMMENT & ANALYSIS

The Egyptian team is proving to be too strong in the continent by securing Gold for both Men and Women in the Blitz medals section. The absence of the “super fast” players of the continent, Fouad El-Taher and Robert Gwaze in the top three is somewhat a surprise. After all IM. El Taher is known for his quick thinking prowes. He won this event in Abuja, Nigeria. IM Robert Gwaze is lightning fast within five minutes. In the INTERNET he rumbles with the best, and has earned respect from the likes of GMs Nigel Short and Teimour Radjabov.

It is understandable that the youthful Egyptian newly crowned GMs are a class above the rest in Africa. The veteran IM Watu Kobese is not to be underestimated. He “Blitzed” El Taher in the play-off to qualify in the Africa Championships 2006. The women section was won by the teenager WIM Mona Khaled. This little girl is the shining star of the continent and it is apparent that she is destined to attain the WGM crown and she will wear it with great pride!

The Chess Academy CONGRATULATES ALL MEDAL WINNERS! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MEDALISTS.

]]> By: The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » 9th All-Africa Games: Give us your Reflections! http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-191 The Chess Drum » Blog Archive » 9th All-Africa Games: Give us your Reflections! Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:01:14 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-191 [...] This post is to entertain reflective comments from those who attended the 9th All-Africa Games in Algiers, Algeria. We want to hear about your experiences and observations. Tell us about the atmosphere and perhaps about the conditions there. If you have personal stories or if you know of any stories with humour, intrigue, inspiration, or historic importance, please post them. If you want to write about African chess parties or side blitz tournaments, please do so. We want to hear about friendly rivalries and also the play-by-play excitement leading up to the last round. [...] [...] This post is to entertain reflective comments from those who attended the 9th All-Africa Games in Algiers, Algeria. We want to hear about your experiences and observations. Tell us about the atmosphere and perhaps about the conditions there. If you have personal stories or if you know of any stories with humour, intrigue, inspiration, or historic importance, please post them. If you want to write about African chess parties or side blitz tournaments, please do so. We want to hear about friendly rivalries and also the play-by-play excitement leading up to the last round. [...]

]]> By: Olubunmi Adebola Dada http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Olubunmi Adebola Dada Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:09:30 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-190 Thank you Daaim & Jackie ( worthy African brothers )and OlimpBase (is this your real name?) for your efforts in covering the chess events of the 9th AAG . Congratulations to the players who won medals ( and to those who did not ! ). Hope we have better organisation next time. Thank you Daaim & Jackie ( worthy African brothers )and OlimpBase (is this your real name?) for your efforts in covering the chess events of the 9th AAG .
Congratulations to the players who won medals ( and to those who did not ! ).
Hope we have better organisation next time.

]]> By: Daaim Shabazz http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2007/07/11/9th-all-africa-games-algiers-algeria/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Daaim Shabazz Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:31:39 +0000 http://thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=29#comment-189 Thanks for your reports Jackie! They were very valuable. :P I hope to have a full report soon. Hopefully some of the players and officials will <strong><em><a href="http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/?p=45" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">blog about their experiences in Algeria</a></em></strong>. It should be good reading! Drum supporter <strong>Linda Nangwale</strong> of Zambia will certainly write her opinions. ;) Let us look forward to Namibia late next month. The African Individuals will be very competitive and I'm sure <strong>Charles Eichab</strong> & company will make sure that the tournament has first-rate conditions. Thanks for your reports Jackie! They were very valuable. :P

I hope to have a full report soon. Hopefully some of the players and officials will blog about their experiences in Algeria. It should be good reading! Drum supporter Linda Nangwale of Zambia will certainly write her opinions. ;)

Let us look forward to Namibia late next month. The African Individuals will be very competitive and I’m sure Charles Eichab & company will make sure that the tournament has first-rate conditions.

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