In just four years, Bronx native Justus Williams went from chess novice to being awarded the level of chess master by the United States Chess Federation at age 12, becoming the youngest African American chess master in history. He describes himself as “the “LeBron James of chess.” Williams was your typical Air Jordan-wearing, music-loving kid […]
New Yorker Justus Williams, 12, has set the record as the youngest black chess player ever to reach the level of chess master. “I am really proud of Justus because he keeps breaking records and making history,” said Latisha Ballard, Justus’ mother, after the young chess whiz hit the 2,200 point barrier during a chess […]
New Yorker Justus Williams, 12, has set the record as the youngest black chess player ever to reach the level of chess master. “I am really proud of Justus because he keeps breaking records and making history,” said Latisha Ballard, Justus’ mother, after the young chess whiz hit the 2,200 point barrier during a chess […]
