News about the Chess Jawa
Chess Jawa returns for DragonCon 2023
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023 - 16:00
For immediate release:
CHESS JAWA RETURNS FOR DRAGON CON 2023
August 31-September 4, 2023
The Chess Jawa is thrilled to return to Atlanta for Dragon Con 2023, his 11th year playing chess to raise money for the Dragon Con charity. As in past years, the Jawa will be playing in the Marriott Lobby near the Starbucks. All challengers are welcome, and everyone who plays gets a sticker!
This year's charity is CURE Childhood Cancer. "CURE Childhood Cancer is a wonderful organization," said the Jawa, "they fund research on childhood cancers and also support kids with cancer and their families." He added, "I hope to raise over $3,000 for them!"
I"I'm really looking forward to the chess games too this year," said the Jawa. "Last year, I played over 215 games. I even lost 2 of them! Dragon Con provides the best competition in the galaxy."
100% of donations made during Dragon Con weekend will go to CURE Childhood Cancer. Donate in person or online through PayPal to chessjawa@gmail.com or Venmo to @chessjawa.
"I hope everyone stops by for a game, or just to say hi," said the Jawa, "UTINNI!"
For more information about Dragon Con, visit http://www.dragoncon.org.
For more information about Cure Childhood Cancer, visit http://www.curechildhoodcancer.org.
For more information about the Chess Jawa, visit http://www.chessjawa.com.
Post-Dragoncon 2022
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 11:15
Thank you everyone for another successful DragonCon! This year the Chess Jawa was thrilled to donate $3,361.20 to Open Hand Atlanta on behalf of his amazing Terran friends! 217 games this year, with 215 wins and 2 losses. Keep playing and we’ll see you again next year!
Also, note that the Jawa was interviewed by Atlanta's NPR/PBS affiliate, WABE: Picture, text and audio
Also, note that the Jawa was interviewed by Atlanta's NPR/PBS affiliate, WABE: Picture, text and audio
Chess Jawa at DragonCon 2022
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 15:45
For Immediate Release:
CHESS JAWA BACK LIVE FOR DRAGON CON 2022
SEPTEMBER 1-5, 2022, TATOOINE, OUTER RIM
The Chess Jawa is thrilled to return to Atlanta for his 10th Dragon Con! The jawa will be back playing live chess to raise money for the 2022 Charity, Open Hand Atlanta .
As in past years, the Jawa will be playing in the Marriott Lobby, near the Starbucks. All challengers are welcome! Follow @chessjawa on Twitter for updates and schedules.
“I'm so excited for Dragon Con!" said the Jawa. "I'm delighted to help raise money for Open Hand Atlanta. This organization does such amazing work providing nutritious meals and meal kits to people who need them. I hope we can raise a lot of Imperial Credits for them!"
"I also look forward to some great chess games," added the Jawa. "I've been playing really well lately, and Terrans provide the best competition!"
100% of donations made during Dragon Con weekend will go to Open Hand Atlanta. “I’m hoping to raise $3,000 for this great group,” said the Jawa, “and Dracon Con will match that donation!” Donate in person or online through PayPal to chessjawa@gmail.com or Venmo to @chessjawa
“I hope everyone stops by for a game, or just to say hi,” said the Jawa, “UTINNI.”
For more information about Dragon Con, visit http://www.dragoncon.org.
For more information about Open Hand Atlanta, visit https://openhandatlanta.org/.
For more information about the Chess Jawa, visit www.chessjawa.com.
Wrapup from DragonCon 2021
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Monday, September 6, 2021 - 07:30
The Chess Jawa is already back in his home Sandcrawler on Tatooine, but he sends his thanks to everyone who played and donated! The Jawa finished with around 200 games over the weekend, giving away two patches to Terrans who beat him. In the process he raised over $3,091 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Utinni! He can't wait to see everyone next year!
Chess Jawa Back Live for DragonCon 2021!
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Monday, August 23, 2021 - 13:45
For Immediate Release:
The
Chess Jawa will be back for live chess to raise money for charity during Dragon
Con 2021. The 2021 Charity is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.
As
in past years, the Jawa will be playing in the Marriott Lobby, near the
Starbucks. All challengers are welcome! Follow @chessjawa
on Twitter for updates and schedules.
“This
is my 9th year playing at Dragon Con,” said the Jawa. “I’m delighted
to be back in person to help raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters. This
organization is needed now more than ever!”
“I
missed seeing everyone last year.” said the Jawa. He added, “I know that not
everyone will be able to come to the Con this year, but you can still play and
donate online.”
To
play online, challenge Chess_Jawa on Chess.com. Donate online through PayPal to chessjawa@gmail.com.
100%
of donations made during Dragon Con weekend will go to Big Brother Big Sisters.
“I’m hoping to raise $2,500 for this great group,” exclaimed the Jawa, “and Dracon
Con will match that donation!”
“I
hope everyone stops by for a game, or just to say hi,” said the Jawa, “UTINNI.”
For
more information about Dragon Con, visit http://www.dragoncon.org.
For more information about Big Brothers, Big
Sisters, visit https://bbbsatl.org/.
For
more information about the Chess Jawa, visit www.chessjawa.com.
2020 results
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Monday, September 7, 2020 - 21:45
Final Chess Jawa Report. 550 games played, $2,600 donated to Make-A-Wish!
Many thanks to everyone who played and donated!
UTINNI!
2020 press release
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - 20:45
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CHESS JAWA TO PLAY PEOPLE ONLINE FOR DRAGON CON 2020SEPTEMBER 3-7, 2020, TATOOINE, OUTER RIM
The Chess Jawa will play chess online to raise money for charity during the Virtual DragonCon 2020 celebration over Labor Day weekend. All challengers are welcome!
"I'll miss seeing everyone in person," said the Jawa, "but I play people all over planet Earth using online platforms, so I'm looking forward to playing during Dragon Con, even if it's virtual." Games will be livestreamed on the Dragon Con Discord.
This year, I'm raising money for Make-a-Wish," he added. The 501st Legion established a Make-A-Wish Endowment Fund in 2016, hoping to raise $501,000 by September 2021. "I'm thrilled to help this amazing organization continue supporting kids with life-threatening medical conditions," said the Jawa.
Donations to Make-A-Wish can be made by PayPal to chessjawa@gmail.com. 100% of donations made during Dragon Con weekend will go to the Make-A-Wish endowment. "My clan has even agreed to match up to $1,000 of donations, so we can really have an impact," exclaimed the Jawa!
Individuals wishing to Play Chess with the Jawa should visit the Dragon Con Discord Server. Follow @chessjawa on Twitter for schedules and more information.
"I hope everyone stops by for a game, or just to say Hi," said the Jawa, "UTINNI."
For more information about Dragon Con, visit http://www.dragoncon.org.
For more information about American Heart Association, visit https://www.heart.org/.
For more information about the Chess Jawa, visit www.chessjawa.com or follow @chessjawa on Twitter.
DragonCon 2019 Press Release
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Friday, August 16, 2019 - 11:30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CHESS JAWA RETURNS TO DRAGON CON – 7TH STRAIGHT YEAR
AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 2, 2019, ATLANTA, GA USA, PLANET EARTH
“Dragon Con is simply my favorite weekend,” said the Jawa. “The nicest people are there, plus amazing chess players, and summer in Atlanta makes me feel right at home.”
“I’m thrilled to be playing for the American Heart Association. Donations will literally help save lives,” continued the Jawa. “I hope to raise over $2,000 again this year. He added, “I love that Dragon Con matches everyone’s donations. We can really make a difference!”
Individuals wishing to Play Chess with the Jawa should look for the Chess Jawa in the Marriott Lobby Level, near the Starbucks. Everyone who plays gets an “I played Chess with a Jawa” sticker. Anyone who defeats the Chess Jawa receives a Chess Jawa Patch. “We have new patches this year,” said the Jawa, “Utinni!”
“I hope everyone stops by for a game, or just to say hi and donate to the American Heart Association.” Donations can also be made online via PayPal to chessjawa@gmail.com. 100% of donations go to the Dragon Con charity.
For more information about Dragon Con, visit http://www.dragoncon.org.
For more information about American Heart Association, visit https://www.heart.org/.
For more information about the Chess Jawa, visit www.chessjawa.com or follow @chessjawa on Twitter.
Dragon Con 2018 Results
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 13:15
The Chess Jawa played approximately 160 games spanning 30 hours at DragonCon 2018. He was defeated once, awarding the victor a Double Sun Chess Club patch. This year he raised over $2000 for the 2018 DragonCon charity, Literacy Action, (and you might also have seen his new SandCrawler in the DragonCon parade!) Thanks everyone for great games and the record donations! The Jawa is always happy to see the regulars who come to challenge him every year, and he's looking forward to seeing you next year at DragonCon 2019! Utinni!
Press Release!
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Monday, August 27, 2018 - 17:15
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CHESS JAWA RETURNS TO DRAGON CON – 6TH STRAIGHT YEAR
AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 3, 2018, ATLANTA, GA USA, PLANET EARTH
CHESS JAWA RETURNS TO DRAGON CON – 6TH STRAIGHT YEAR
AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 3, 2018, ATLANTA, GA USA, PLANET EARTH
The Chess Jawa is returning to Atlanta for his 6th straight appearance at Dragon Con this month. As in past years, the Jawa will play chess to raise money for the Dragon Con charity. The 2018 charity is Literacy Action.
“I am super excited about this year’s Dragon Con,” said the Jawa, “I’m bringing my entire Jawa Horde with me to experience it.” He continued, “I’m really looking forward to playing chess for Literacy Action too. Their educational programs help so many people.”
“Last year I raised almost $1,600, and I hope I can raise even more this year,” said the Jawa. “It’s awesome that Dragon Con matches everyone’s donations.” He added, “Utinni!” Individuals wishing to “Play Chess with a Jawa” should look for the Chess Jawa in the Marriott Atrium Level, near the Starbucks. Everyone who plays gets an “I played Chess with a Jawa” sticker. Anyone who defeats the Chess Jawa receives a Tatooine Planetary Chess Federation Patch.
“I didn’t lose any games last year,” reported the Jawa, “but I had so many good opponents. Terran players are the strongest in the galaxy! I hope everyone stops by for a game, or just to say hi and donate to Literacy Action!”
For more information about Dragon Con, visit http://www.dragoncon.org.
For more information about Literacy Action, visit http://literacyaction.org/.
For more information about the Chess Jawa, visit www.chessjawa.com or follow @chessjawa on Twitter.
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