Archive for April 24th, 2009

Barbados holds GM Tourney!

Posted in Barbados, Caribbean, Tournaments on Apr 24th, 2009 34 Comments »

Barbados’ Allan Herbert (pictured above right) has announced the Heroes Day Cup which will feature a number of standouts from more than ten federations. The Chess Drum will be covering what is hailed as Barbados first GM norm tournament. In the field are a number of National Champions, past and present. The event is sponsored […]

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Mission Accomplished for Simutowe

Posted in Europe, Italy, Zambia on Apr 24th, 2009 16 Comments »

Amon Simutowe received his certificate for the third GM norm at the Stimulans tournament in 2007. Photo by Ben Schulte. The fans of Amon Simutowe have been asking of his whereabouts. He has been traveling throughout Europe and competing in tournaments. He has had a couple of good results (including =1st Zagreb Open) which should […]

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