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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 10, 2013
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    WCC2013-2: The Caro-Kann Can’t

    Carlsen surprised Anand with 1…c6. The media often uses chess as a metaphor for a looming strategic battle. It is considered a symbol for erudition and intellectual guile. Well… today’s game may use the same metaphor to describe the strategic jockeying after the second draw in the World Championship match.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 9, 2013
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    WCC2013-1: “Damp Squib” in first game

    Magnus Carlsen meditates before his first classical match begins. The highly-anticipated match has begun in what has been billed by some as the “Match of the Century”. There was a throng of photographers outside of the playing area, a press room packed with journalists and millions of fans around the…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 7, 2013
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    Jerry Bibuld, chess activist (1928-2013)

    Jerry Bibuld in an undated photo.Photo courtesy of Jerry Bibuld (Myspace). Jerry Bibuld, FIDE International Arbiter and longtime chess advocate for the expansion of chess in the African Diaspora has died. Born in the Bronx, New York on June 9th, 1928, the 85-year old had been suffering from the effects…

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  • Daaim ShabazzNovember 3, 2013
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    November 2013 FIDE Ratings

    Nakamura sits on two career highs… ranking and rating. Photo by Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam. As Magnus Carlsen prepares for his World Championship showdown in a few days, he is certainly not worried about his ELO status. However, the rankings are bound to become tighter as he will most likely…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 31, 2013
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    Match of the Century! Anand vs. Carlsen

    In a week’s time, the “Match of the Century” will take place between defending World Champion Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen. This match could represent the battle of generations, but many are not so sure that it will result in the passing of the torch. Anand has an excellent chance…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 12, 2013
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    Wilkinson at 84th FIDE Congress

    Ian Wilkinson in Tallinn, Estonia. Ian G. Wilkinson, QC, the president of the Jamaica Chess Federation visited the Estonian Parliament on Thursday, October 10, 2013 as a guest of Member of Parliament Andrei Korobeinik who is also the president of the Estonia Chess Union. The men discussed various matters of…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 8, 2013
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    Ilyumzhinov announces re-election bid

    Most of the attention since yesterday has been on Garry Kasparov’s announcement of his candidacy for FIDE President. What has been lost on most chess websites is Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s bid for re-election. Ilyumzhinov has been the head of FIDE for the past 18 years and is seeking another four years.…

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  • Daaim ShabazzOctober 7, 2013
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    Kasparov seeks FIDE Presidency!

    A few months ago during Garry Kasparov’s tour of Africa, speculation was bubbling that the former world champion would vie for the FIDE Presidency. His tour had all the makings of a campaign as he was received by the chess brass of seven nations. Garry Kasparov, FIDE Presidential CandidatePhoto by…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJuly 15, 2013
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    Kasparov’s impact on African Chess

    Uganda Chess President Vianney Luggya receiving Garry Kasparov. Photo by New Vision. Former World Champion Garry Kasparov recently embarked upon an Africa tour covering several countries. Since his retirement in 2005, Kasparov has not rested. He has been a prolific author and has been active in the political realm as…

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  • Daaim ShabazzJune 1, 2013
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    June 2013 FIDE Ratings

    Magnus Carlsen still sits atop the ELO list at 2864 after dipping four points. He had set a rating record getting to 2872, but his rating seems to have stabilized. The reality is Carlsen has no one to get rating points from in bunches. Until the rest of the top…

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