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Nigeria is the most populous African nation. With 150 million inhabitants and many million more abroad, the Chess Federation decided on a novel idea to tap the chess talent in the Diaspora… trials on three continents. Read here!

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7 September 2008 - "Shaun Alexander gives to Chess" Most people in America may remember Shaun Alexander as #37 for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League. After gaining star status and leading his team to the “Super Bowl,” Alexander has moved on and is now a free agent. One thing that... Full Story!

4 September 2008 - "Chicago Blaze nabs Emory Tate!" The U.S. Chess League just got a bit more exciting. In it’s fourth season, the league has expanded to 14 teams with Chicago and Arizona joining western conference. IM Emory Tate has agreed to play for the Chicago Blaze in their debut season. Full Story!

3 September 2008 - "Baltimore edges Philly 14-12" Players from Baltimore locked horns with rivals from Philadelphia to engage in the annual match for bragging rights on the east coast. The match took place in Delaware. This year Baltimore avenged their loss from last year’s sound beating to win 14-12. Full Story!

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Glenn Umstead (USA) - FM William Morrison (USA)  These games show that the rules of chess do not change. Black plays to win, not to draw. These games show the various ways that Black fights to win. This is an ode to the adage 'Black is good.'

Glenn Umstead (USA) - FM William Morrison (USA) 
These games in recent tournaments show that the rules of chess do not change. Black plays to win also, not to draw!!
These games show the fighting spirit to win. This is an ode to the adage 'Black is good.'

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