November 21, 2025
FAMU-FSU Tallahassee chess clash… a first!
Florida A&M (FAMU) and Florida State (FSU) share the capital city of Tallahassee and have proud traditions, including football. While…
November 20, 2025
Hardaway gracing the cover of Chess Life!
Brewington Hardaway stands majestically on the cover of the current Chess Life magazine in a vintage black and white photo.…
November 5, 2025
Jay Williams on Finance and Chess
Jay Williams was an All-American and “National Player of the Year” at Duke University and was a first-round draft pick…
October 25, 2025
Daniel Naroditsky and the Chess World’s Failure on Bullying
Daniel Naroditsky was a popular chess streamer and influencer who mixed humour with his skillful play and engaging commentary. Naroditsky,…
October 2, 2025
Canty wins ChessBoxing world title!
James Canty III is now a World Champion! Readers may have wondered if they missed something. Yet, it is true.…
September 27, 2025
Emory Tate Masterclass… 10-year tribute!
Emory Tate is obviously one of the most significant figures when it comes to content at The Chess Drum. In…
July 21, 2025
Derrick Rose Chesstival Freestyle rousing success!
Three years ago, former NBA star Derrick Rose had an idea to host a chess tournament featuring NBA players in…
July 13, 2025
Brewington Hardaway receives Samford Fellow!
Brewington Hardaway was one of nine recipients of the Samford Fellowship, awarded to players of tremendous promise. Most of the…
July 12, 2025
Cadet Champ Tani Adewumi strong at World Open
Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi finished a strong performance at the 2025 World Open after winning the Cadet Championship a couple of…
July 3, 2025
2025 Ashley Chess Fellows announced!
The Ashley Chess Fellows have been announced! Last November, we announced the Maurice Ashley Chess Fellowship, to provide Black chess…
June 23, 2025
Josh Colas biography out!
Guy Colas has just written a book on his son, FM Josh Colas, titled Mastering the Chessboard: A Black Prodigy’s…
June 8, 2025
Norman Rogers shines at 2025 Chicago Open
Norman Rogers of Philadelphia has returned to regular chess tournaments after a foray into poker. While he still plays poker,…
May 26, 2025
Bellahcene, Wafa are 2025 African Champions!
Bilel Bellahcene won the 2025 African Individual Chess Championship, edging out seven-time champion Bassem Amin. Egypt had won the last…
May 26, 2025
African Chess celebrates “Africa Day”
“Africa Day” is commemorated on May 25th of every year as a rallying cry for Pan-African unity, justice, and regional…
May 13, 2025
Kevin Pryor chats with The Chess Drum
U.S. Chess Federation President Kevin Pryor has been at the helm for nearly a year and has been enthusiastic about…
May 11, 2025
2025 African Individual Chess Championship (Cairo, Egypt)
The 2025 African Individual Chess Championship will be held from May 13th to 20th, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt. It is…
May 7, 2025
7,242 players at Kenya Schools Chess!
Something amazing happened in Kenyan chess a month ago. Over 7,000 chess players from across Kenya gathered at Mang’u High…
May 6, 2025
Meet Candidates for U.S. Chess Executive Board!
US Chess and the Elections Committee will host an Executive Board (EB) Candidates Forum on Friday May 16, 2025 at…
April 29, 2025
HBCU Spotlight: Harper Jackson (Morehouse)
Harper Jackson with Dr. Daaim Shabazz at HBCU Chess Classic at Morehouse’s King Chapel.Photo by Daaim Shabazz/The Chess Drum Harper…
April 27, 2025
HBCU Chess Spotlight: Charles Lindsey, Jr. (Hampton)
Charles Lindsey, Jr. and Breon McCray had a vision a few years ago at Hampton University. The Detroit natives decided…
April 26, 2025
HBCU Chess Spotlight: Anndrea Ojijo (NCAT)
Anndrea Ojijo, President of NCAT Chess ClubPhotos by Daaim Shabazz/The Chess Drum Playing at the 2024 HBCU Chess Classic at…
April 26, 2025
HBCU Chess Spotlight: Samir Acharya (Howard)
Samir Acharya2025 HBCU Chess Champion Samir Acharya won the 3rd HBCU Chess Classic with a perfect 5/5, leading Howard University…
April 21, 2025
HBCU Chess Spotlight: Caleb Parker (FAMU)
Florida A&M University, also known as “FAMU” (FAM-U), chartered its chess club in January after a year of planning. Caleb…
April 19, 2025
Howard University dominates 3rd HBCU Chess Classic!
Howard University came to the 2025 HBCU Chess Classic to reclaim the trophy they won at the inaugural event in…
April 3, 2025
Tanitoluwa Adewumi qualifies for IM title!
Tanitoluwa Adewumi has just completed the rating requirements for the title of International Master. This is a major step toward…
