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Daaim Shabazz

@thechessdrum

Chess: enthusiast, journalist, historian, player and GM-level kibitzer! email: webmaster@thechessdrum.net + skype: dshabazz

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Joined April 2009
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The Chess Drum @ 25: The Enduring Beat of Black Chess thechessdrum.net/blog/2026/0… via @thechessdrum @USChess
The Chess Drum @ 25: The Enduring Beat of Black Chess

The Chess Drum @ 25: The Enduring Beat of Black Chess

As we approach the end of Black History Month, something important in chess happened 25 years ago. At midnight on February 12, 2001, The Chess Drum website went live.

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The Chess Drum is 25 years! thechessdrum.net/blog/2026/0… via @thechessdrum
Next week, The Chess Drum is 25 years!

Next week, The Chess Drum is 25 years!

Greetings,On Thursday, February 12, 2026, The Chess Drum will celebrate its 25th anniversary. In the days when social media rules, websites still play a complementary role in delivering content. The...

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NM Jacorey Bynum sacs the queen to checkmate Magnus Carlsen ‼
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Hardaway gracing the cover of Chess Life! thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/1… via @thechessdrum @USChess @GMBrewChess
Hardaway gracing the cover of Chess Life!

Hardaway gracing the cover of Chess Life!

Brewington Hardaway gracing the cover of the current Chess Life magazine in a vintage black and white photo.

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Daniel Naroditsky and the Chess World’s Failure on Bullying thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/1… via @thechessdrum
Daniel Naroditsky and the Chess World's Failure on Bullying

Daniel Naroditsky and the Chess World's Failure on Bullying

Daniel Naroditsky was a popular chess streamer and influencer, who mixed humour with his skillful play and engaging commentary.

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Canty wins ChessBoxing title! thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/1… via @thechessdrum @gmcanty @USChess
Canty wins ChessBoxing world title!

Canty wins ChessBoxing world title!

James Canty III is now a World Champion! Canty won the 7th United Chess Boxing world title in Loznica, Serbia.

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Emory Tate Masterclass… 10-year tribute! thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum
Emory Tate Masterclass... 10-year tribute!

Emory Tate Masterclass... 10-year tribute!

Emory Tate is obviously one of the most significant figures for content at The Chess Drum. This is a tribute 10 years after his passing.

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♟ Smart Moves Summit 2025: Shaping the future of education through chess FIDE and the International School Chess Federation invite you to the Smart Moves Summit 2025, a groundbreaking international gathering exploring how chess can transform education. From classrooms to communities, from policy to practice, this event on August 4–5 brings together visionary educators, policy leaders, EdTech innovators, and social entrepreneurs to share real-world strategies that are changing how we teach and learn. 🔗 Read more: fide.com/smart-moves-summit-… @ischoolchess 👏
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Cadet Champ Tani Adewumi strong at World Open thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @USChess
Cadet Champ Tani Adewumi strong at World Open

Cadet Champ Tani Adewumi strong at World Open

Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi finished a strong performance at the 2025 World Open after winning the Cadet Championship.

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Wei Yi opened the scoring in the match against Levon Aronian with a beautiful win in Game 3! chess.com/events/2025-yanwu-…
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2025 African Chess Championship (Women) WEFANG Lucrece (Cameroon) 🇨🇲- El Barbry Sarah (Morocco) 🇲🇦. Black to move after 30.f3.
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Bellahcene, Wafa are 2025 African Champions! thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @AfricaChessConf
Bellahcene, Wafa are 2025 African Champions!

Bellahcene, Wafa are 2025 African Champions!

Bilel Bellahcene won the 2025 African Individual Chess Championship, edging out seven-time champion Bassem Amin.

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Kevin Pryor chats with The Chess Drum thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @USChess
Kevin Pryor chats with The Chess Drum

Kevin Pryor chats with The Chess Drum

U.S. Chess Federation President Kevin Pryor has been at the helm for nearly a year and has been enthusiastic about growing membership.

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2025 African Individual Chess Championship (Cairo, Egypt) thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum
2025 African Individual Chess Championship (Cairo, Egypt)

2025 African Individual Chess Championship (Cairo, Egypt)

The 2025 African Individual Chess Championship will be held from May 13th to 20th, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt. It is organized by the African Chess Confederation (ACC) and hosted by the Egyptian Chess...

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7,242 players at Kenya Schools Chess! thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @AfricaChessConf
7,242 players at Kenya Schools Chess!

7,242 players at Kenya Schools Chess!

Something amazing happened in Kenyan chess a month ago. Over 7,000 chess players from across Kenya gathered at Mang’u High School to compete in the Kenyan Schools Chess Championship. A fantastic sea...

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Is Hans Niemann right?? thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @FIDE_chess @USChess #chessmasters
Is Hans Niemann right??

Is Hans Niemann right??

Hans Niemann has been in the spotlight for the past three years. His recent comments on young American talent raise important questions.

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Chitumbo Mwali wins 5th Zambian Chess Crown! thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @AfricaChessConf @FIDE_chess
Chitumbo Mwali wins 5th Zambian Chess Crown!

Chitumbo Mwali wins 5th Zambian Chess Crown!

Chitumbo Mwali won his fifth national championship last weekend in the nation's capital of Lusaka. It was his fourth consecutive title.

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Eswatini chess prepares children for future thechessdrum.net/2025/03/08/… via @thechessdrum @AfricaChessConf @FIDE_chess
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Shabazz named “Chess Educator of the Year” thechessdrum.net/blog/2025/0… via @thechessdrum @UTDallasNews @USChess
Shabazz named "Chess Educator of the Year"

Shabazz named "Chess Educator of the Year"

This Tuesday, I was awarded the “Chess Educator of the Year” award at the University of Texas-Dallas. I was truly humbled by the gesture.

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Why is this move brilliant?
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