• Brewington Hardaway gets 1st IM norm!

    Updated: 2023-01-20 02:06:05
    Brewington Hardaway is pictured here at the National K8 tournament of Champions… which he won. Photo by Alexey Root Brewington Hardaway has earned his first International Master norm at the NY City Winter IM Norm Invitational with 6/9. After barely missing his first norm last month, he posted to Twitter about his last-round loss to … The post Brewington Hardaway gets 1st IM norm! appeared first on The Chess Drum.

  • Kenya’s Bernice Wambui gives “Gift of Chess”

    Updated: 2023-01-17 01:53:41
    “Chess is not just a game. Facing the board means making decisions and dealing with obstacles. We learn life skills from the game.” Bernice Wambui is helping bring chess to some of the most impoverished parts of Kenya. What is more impressive is her charisma and leadership. Reminiscent of Uganda’s “Queen of Katwe,” 11-year-old Bernice … The post Kenya’s Bernice Wambui gives “Gift of Chess” appeared first on The Chess Drum.

  • Howard University Chess @ 2023 Pan-Ams

    Updated: 2023-01-15 20:10:53
    Howard University trekked to Seattle for the 69th Pan-American Intercollegiate Tournament just after New Year’s. The event attracted 84 teams from more than 40 universities to compete in the annual tradition dating back to 1946. The Howard “Bison” has received media attention after rejuvenating the club after almost a 20-year hiatus. Last November, the Washington … The post Howard University Chess @ 2023 Pan-Ams appeared first on The Chess Drum.

  • U.S. Chess hires Danielle Little!

    Updated: 2023-01-13 14:36:31
    The U.S. Chess Federation continues bolstering its staff with the addition of Danielle Little as Program Director for Women and At-Risk Youth. After hiring Howard alumnus Emmanuel London and Chicago resident J.J. Lang last fall, they added Little, which adds another element to outreach initiatives for U.S. Chess. According to an article featuring her work … The post U.S. Chess hires Danielle Little! appeared first on The Chess Drum.

  • Is Classical Chess Dead?

    Updated: 2023-01-05 22:25:58
    The future of classical chess has been discussed for decades, and the topic has come up once again. The question has been how to make it more marketable for wider public appeal and to eliminate the dreaded “draw death.” Quickplay via online platforms has exploded. Will classical chess be phased out? After the 2022 World … The post Is Classical Chess Dead? appeared first on The Chess Drum.

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