In this special edition of One Move at a Time, we sit down with none other than Dan Lucas—the creator of this podcast! With a remarkable career in chess journalism and service, Dan has made a lasting impact on the chess community.
Key highlights of Dan's career:
• Editor of Georgia Chess (1999-2006), winning multiple awards
• Second-longest serving editor of Chess Life magazine
• Senior Director of Strategic Communications for US Chess
• President of the Chess Journalists of America (CJA)
In 2018, he was promoted to Senior Director of Strategic Communications, and currently, Dan is the Vice President of Kid Chess in Atlanta.
In this episode, we also explore one of Dan’s best games: the Sicilian Morra Gambit against Florida National Master Larry Storch. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned chess player, you won’t want to miss this engaging and lighthearted conversation with one of the most influential figures in chess journalism!
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Start in Chess
04:20 Georgia Chess Magazine
05:50 Challenges and Highlights of Chess Journalism
12:19 Chess and Marathons
15:28 Hall of Fame Induction
17:30 Kid Chess Atlanta
20:45 CJA Chess Journalists of America
22:00 Developments in Chess Journalism
26:53 A Career in Chess
32:05 Dan Lucas vs Larry Storch, 2014
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