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RedDeer.Games, a prominent publisher and developer for the Nintendo Switch console, has recently revealed their plans to launch another exciting game on a different platform. Family Chess, an in-house title from their extensive library, is set to make its debut on the App Store on July 28th. The game is already generating buzz as it is currently available for pre-order.

Family Chess offers a delightful twist on the world-famous game of chess, presenting a cartoonish and family-friendly version with a unique visual style. The developers at RedDeer.Games aimed to revitalize the oldest game in the world and create an experience that resonates with modern players.

Featuring charming visuals, captivating animations, original hand-drawn characters, and specially composed music, Family Chess adds a fresh and enjoyable touch to the classic board game, making every gameplay session more fascinating.

Dominik Czarniga, Creative Director and Senior Game Producer at RedDeer.Games, explains the motivation behind creating Family Chess: The idea behind creating Family Chess was to revitalize the oldest game in the world and make it resonate with todays players in an intelligible manner. It serves as a bridge between the past and the present, immersing in tradition while introducing freshness and attracting new enthusiasts.

Czarniga also expresses excitement about the games release on Apple devices, stating, Considering its popularity on Nintendo Switch, I cant wait for the release of Family Chess on Apple devices, a game that evolves and brings generations together.

Family Chess offers players the ability to choose their preferred difficulty level, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned chess enthusiasts. Additionally, the games vibrant and cartoonish graphics cater to players of all ages, ensuring an engaging experience for the whole family.

Family Chess is scheduled for release on July 28th and is now available for pre-order on the App Store. Players can secure their copies ahead of time and prepare to embark on an exciting chess adventure. The game is also currently accessible on the Nintendo Switch eShop, allowing users to enjoy Family Chess on multiple platforms.

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Jeremy Gan

Published: 2023-07-10T07:01:28

Updated : 2023-07-10T07:01:42

An IRL Chess stream by alyssazhu went wrong as her camera was knocked over before a racist tirade against one of her opponents while live on Twitch.

IRL streaming has long been one of Twitchs most controversial genres, as IRL streams have seen many problems such as swatting, streamers performing sexually explicit acts, and showing abusive acts on camera, just to name a few examples.

Despite its controversies, many creators want to bring their streams outside of their normal setting, which was what chess streamer Alyssazhu did when she hosted a recent IRL stream in a park. inviting parkgoers to games of chess.

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However, the broadcast faced a few issues, in particular, a passerby intentionally knocked down her camera in the middle of a game, which was eventually followed by a separate racist tirade from another passerby.

In a clip of her camera being knocked over, we can see Alyssa concentrate on her game of chess as observers around the table eye a person out of the frame. The person would eventually go past the camera and knock it over.

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People off-camera asked why he had knocked over the camera, with Alyssa remaining mostly silent, of which was responded with a flurry of cursing.

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Later into the same stream, another random passerby would racially abuse an opponent of Alyssas during a match, seemingly unprompted.

During a match, noticeably later into the day around sunset, a passerby off camera suddenly approaches Alyssas table and hurls a racist tirade upon her opponent.

The person off-camera can be heard saying, Im sitting here minding my business, you dont f***ing think about me you f***ing goof. You f***ing stand there and f***ing vegetate you f***ing n*****.

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It was quite clear the tirade surprised the table, but they just smiled at each other without much thought and continued their game of chess.

The VOD for the stream was eventually taken down by Alyssa, most likely to avoid getting a community ban due to the racist rant.

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You couldn't go wrong having fun at the 5th Street Chess Tournament with squirt guns, badminton, frisbees and of course, exciting chess. A picnic of hot dogs and doughnuts topped off the fun.

Congratulations to Frank Morse undefeated in the advanced section. Jordan Florez and Jeremiah Thompson tied for second and Gabe Dunn came in 3rd.

Congratulations to the Novice section that resulted in a four-way tie for first place. So had a round robin playoff and still have a tie for first. Great job Jack Taylor, Malichai Florez, George Philippeos and Blake Yeager. August Philippeos and August Davis both showed you can never be too young for chess.

July 20 is the next Chess Club event with a Live Chess Board at the Coos Bay Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. You become the chess pieces and fight for your lives with balloon swords. A giant chess board and novelty chess boards will be available to play with.

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We, the board of the Association of Chess Professionals (ACP), hereby declare the dissolution of the organization effective immediately. After our latest Extraordinary General Assembly, the decision was reached to dissolve the organization. We have now completed all the legal requirements for the dissolution.

We have overseen the necessary administrative tasks associated with the dissolution process, including the closure of bank accounts, settlement of outstanding liabilities, and the appropriate distribution of any remaining assets in accordance with the ACP's Statute.

The ACP Statute states that "assets will be devoted [...] to an association pursuing the same objective." We have therefore reached an agreement with FIDE to dedicate our remaining assets to the World Junior Championships, starting this year. The official prizes aside, an additional 1 000 EUR "ACP Prize" will be awarded to the winners of the World Juniors (open and girls section) in the next fiveyears. In this way we hope to preserve the legacy of the ACP, at the same time helping the future professionals of our beloved game.

We have also made sure to keep ACP's website active until 2029, thus keeping its presence in the virtual world.

Over the years, the ACP has played a significant role in promoting and advancing the interests of professional chess players worldwide. We have strived to foster a sense of unity, cooperation, and support among chess professionals, advocating for their rights and creating opportunities for growth and development within the chess community.

However, due to various internal and external factors, which we have addressed in the past, it has become increasingly challenging to sustain the operations and objectives of the ACP. Despite our best efforts, we have encountered financial difficulties, a decline in membership, and limited resources to effectively fulfill our mission. The changing landscape of the chess world, coupled with evolving player needs and preferences, has necessitated a critical reassessment of our organizational structure and viability.

After thorough evaluation and discussions, we have come to the difficult conclusion that the dissolution of the ACP is the most appropriate course of action. This conclusion was supported by the voting at the EGA.

We express our deepest gratitude to all the members, sponsors, partners, and supporters who have contributed to the ACP's journey and success throughout the years. Your unwavering commitment and dedication have been instrumental in advancing the cause of professional chess and elevating its status in the world.

As we move forward, we encourage all chess professionals to remain engaged, continue pursuing their passion for the game, and explore other avenues available to them for support, collaboration, and growth. The ACP may dissolve as an organization, but its spirit in chess will always endure.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has been a part of the Association of Chess Professionals. Nevertheless, we remain connected through our shared love for the game and the indelible impact the ACP has had on the chess community.

After all, we are one family.

The ACP Board

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Springfield youngster, Hamsini Dudipall (now aged nine) was recently presented the 2021 Under 7s and 2022 Under 8s Queensland Girls Chess Champion awards and shows no signs of slowing down.

Hamsini began playing chess at a young age with her family at the local library for fun before turning it into a hobby full time.

When I was five, I would go to the local library with my family for a game of chess. I started liking that and went there often to play. When I moved to Spring Mountain, I got a chess coach here, and continued playing here.

Hamsini joined the YMCA Springfield Ipswich Chess Club centre coached by club president Ed Cubilla. My first coach was Ed Cubilla who runs the club, says Hamsini.

From there, Hamsini began to play competitively. After playing at the local YMCA centre for some time, Hamsinis father Madhava says she was playing against adults to gain more experience.

At the end of last month, Hamsini competed in the Queensland Junior Chess Championships in Brisbane and despite not winning a trophy, it didnt bother her too much.

She says the best thing about Chess is that it involves a lot of thinking and using your brain in a different way. Its like a mind game and you also need to calculate a lot. Its a very fun game to play as well.

When it comes to Chess, theres a couple things Hamsini says not many people know about the sport.

Theres some special moves in Chess, one is called en passant in French. It means in passing which is the capture of an enemy pawn on an adjacent file that has just made an initial two-square advance.

Theres also a move called Castling. Youve got to touch your King first, you cant touch your Rook. If you touch your Rook, your Rook has to move.

Hamsinis father Madhava is proud of his daughters interest and achievements in the sport, but says more needs to be done in terms of grants and support for the sport.

Were paying out of pocket. The entry fee (to a tournament) can be seventy to ninety dollars. To get coached, it costs sixty dollars per class. Hamsini will practice everyday by herself, because its very costly to have face to face coaching lessons.

Looking ahead, Hamsini says she will continue playing Chess full time but has other plans lined up.

It would be nice to become a professional Chess champion when I grow up, but I want to become a doctor. But if I become a doctor, its going to be full time work and wont have time to play Chess.

Hamsini says even if you dont win, you can still have fun playing Chess.

Good luck with Chess. You might not win, but you can still have fun.

It comes as Ipswich City Council recently installed six chess tables in the Robelle Domain, Springfield Central, with thanks to Ed Cubilla.

Mr Cubilla who pitched the idea to Councillor Nicole Jonic gathered more than 400 signatures in support of the project. Councillor Nicole Jonic said she was pleased to be able to help Springfield Ipswich Chess Club bring the idea to fruition for the benefit of the community.

When Ed put this idea forward, I was immediately excited and happy to help the club bring it to fruition for the betterment of the community.

Mr Cubilla said he was thankful for the support in getting Chess into the open space for the local community to enjoy.

I am really delighted we now have this amazing new area where people can meet and make new friends and enjoy a game of chess in a friendly, healthy and culturally inclusive environment.

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