Chess Underground #33: Remembering FM Albert Chow

The December Chess Underground pays tribute to Chicago chess legend FM Albert Chow. Hear memories and stories of Albert from those who knew him best.

Please also check out the beautifully written memorial from Daaim Shabazz here: 

https://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2021/10/31/chicago-chess-legend-fm-albert-chow-dies/

 

 

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Submitted by Eric Rose (not verified) on Fri, 02/25/2022 - 20:19

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Pete, this was a great episode. I played in Chicago in the early 90’s in Lake County at Tim Just and Wayne Clark’s CLC club and remember seeing and hearing about Al all the time at local tournaments. This brought back some fond memories and of course was sorry to hear to hear about Al and Wayne.

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