Day: March 31, 2010

Daaim ShabazzMarch 31, 2010
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Smith moves Birmingham’s Chess Agenda

Michele Wilson-Morris of Birmingham believes there is a good reason Charles Smith has been honored by the city Mayor with the “2010 Hidden Heroes Award” from the Division of Youth Services. His ability to teach the game in such a short period of time and his overall methodology is very…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 31, 2010
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Williams takes on U.S. Masters

Justus Williams recently scored a respectable 5.5/9 at the U.S. Masters. As the only scholastic player and of African descent, he was certainly getting some attention. He had a performance rating of 2184 and defeated a couple of Masters. His mother gave The Chess Drum the following message: He got…
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