NM Ernest "Steve" Colding launches new chess venue in Brooklyn!!

Long-time master Ernest "Steve" Colding has realized a goal of his by launching a chess club in Brooklyn.  Brooklyn has a long history of chess excellence which has been made famous by the "Black Bear" legend. Perhaps this club will add to the mystique of chess in Black Brooklyn as it will be open everyday to the public  from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 and until 1:00 a.m on the weekends.  If you think you can play chess, and are in the Brooklyn area, stop by and get a taste of "Black Bear" cooking! For more information contact:

NM Ernest Colding (left) directing the blitz tournament.

NM Colding and GM Maurice Ashley defending the 'Black Bear' tradition.

Kenny Solomon, an up-and-coming star from South Africa takes on Black Bear patriarch, Willie "Pop" Johnson.

Posted by The Chess Drum: 14 July 2001