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Wu-Tang Clan's RZA Creates Online Chess Community

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 21, 2008 - 11:11am.

Los Angeles - RZA, a member of legendary hip-hop troupe Wu-Tang Clan, recently launched a website where like-minded chess players can congregate and play live online games, Billboard reports. WuChess.com, a collaboration with Chesspark.com, will eventually charge some kind of annual fee and donate a portion of revenue to charity. Members will also be invited to bi-annual WuChess events.

Online Chess Community Chesspark.com Secures Funding

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 13, 2007 - 11:47am.

West Palm Beach, Fla. - Chesspark.com, an online chess community, said on Friday that it has completed a new investment round with angel investor Jon Callaghan of True Ventures, Burnt Norton, Inc. and Eaglebrook School.