Canty takes on 30 Detroit Chess Youth
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James “Jimmy” Canty III has officially cemented his position as National Master by giving a large simultaneous exhibition. The Senior at Mumford High School took on 30 budding chess players at the Detroit Institute of Fine Arts. Canty became a sensation in Detroit area chess by showing talent as a scholastic player and then competing on the national stage in open tournaments.
Earlier this year he broke the 2200 rating barrier and at age 17 is clearly one of the brightest talents in the Black community and in the country. He has competed in the Denker Tournament of Champions and will have one more year before he chooses a school to attend college.
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National Master Jimmy Canty
Photos by Kwabena Shabu.
Wow,Amazing!!!
Congratulation Jimmy.
Jimmy,
From your former teacher and still neighbor, many congrats! You are the man, thanks to your dad’s tireless and consistent efforts to mold you into the best. Good luck and I will be over to see you and your dad very soon!
Congratulations Jimmy and may you win all of your games in 2010.
Jimmy,
May many of those won games in 2010 be FIDE rated!
Jimmy,
You are an inspiration to the entire City of Detroit. Keep up the good work and continue to set your goals high.
Congratulations Jimmy,
I knew you were headed for high achievement in chess …. And I’m sure you haven’t plateaued yet!