Month: March 2005
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Opinion/Editorials
The Marketing of Chess
Chess has become part of the mainstream of activities on the world stage as news stories are bombarded with quips and headlines using chess metaphors for marketing purposes. Does this mean that chess has become more approachable or is it merely a fashion statement that people make to associate with…
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Historic Moments: 1981 US Amateur Team Covington leads DC Capitol Punishers!
Chess in the Washington, DC area has a long history… particularly as it relates to the Black community. This fact was highlighted in an essay written by Gregory Kearse, “A Brief History of Black Chess Masters in America.” Charles Covington was mentioned as one of the pioneers of the 60s…
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