Daaim Shabazz
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Jamaica
Two healing after Olympiad health crises
During round three of the Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India, there were two attendees suffering health crises. Both received immediate medical attention and were taken to local hospitals. Both were stabilized. Chess can certainly be a stressful activity, but of course, it is the thrill of combat that we enjoy.Jamaica’s…
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Jamaica
Chat with Ian Wilkinson on 2022 FIDE Election
Ian Wilkinson QC During the 2022 Chess Olympiad, The Chess Drum had an interview with Ian Wilkinson QC who had been picked by FIDE Presidential Candidate Bachar Kouatly as his Deputy President. They are gearing up for the election which takes place at the General Assembly on August 7th. There…
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Africa
African nations at Chennai Olympiad!
African nations traveling to the 2022 Chess Olympiad have traditionally been up to the mark in colorful outfits. This Olympiad will feature a “best dressed” contest. It’s a very interesting, but perhaps tricky idea to compare cultural expressions, but one thing for sure is that African nations will be a…
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Uncategorized
Bartelski’s OlimpBase still draws fans
Wojciech Bartelski started OlimpBase.org as a 25-year-old young man with the idea of documenting many important tournaments and team events around the world. He immediately became a valuable resource for chess journalists around the world, especially for Olympiad data. Recently in a WhatsApp discussion for chess journalists, Babatunde Ogunsiku (Africa…
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