03/30/2005

   The Dallas Destiny become the 5th member of the USCL

 
   The Dallas Destiny became the 5th and youngest team to join the United States Chess League. Basing their team on players who attend the University of Texas, Dallas, the Destiny have thus far put together an impressive squad.
   Their team manager is 2003 Samford Fellowship winner IM Dmitry Schneider (2488) whom is thus far the highest rated team member. However their 2nd ranked player is as close to Dmitry as you can be, as Indian IM Magesh Panchanathan comes in just one point below Dmitry, at a clip of 2487. Magesh has scored especially well recently and currently holds 2 GM norms. Also with 2 GM norms is the Zambian IM and former 2nd place finisher in the World Junior Championships, Amon Simutowe (2471). The 4th member of the squad is the always entertaining FM Andrei Zaremba (2355). With this foundation of four rising young stars, the Destiny will be one of the teams to beat in the inagural season of the United States Chess League.
   Their logo was revealed today and it seems to be a combination of the star of the Dallas Cowboys from the NFL, and the colors of the Dallas Mavericks from the NBA.
  
 With their combination of youth, talent and chessplaying ability, Dallas may prove themselves to be this year's team of Destiny.
 

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