This video interview was done after the week 5 win over the Baltimore Kingfishers. It includes Ilya’s responses to the trash talking that was done on the Kingfishers website prior to the game. Apologies for posting it very late but better late than never!
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Video Action from the Blitz vs Queens Pioneers
September 5th, 2009 
Chris Bird Here is some video action from the Boston Blitz vs Queens Pioneers, week 1 of the 2009 US Chess League season. Included in the video is the reaction at the end of the match when GM Alex Stripunsky blundered his queen via a mouse slip. There is also an interview with new Boston Blitz Manager, Jorge Sammour-Hasbun.
Blitz Video Interview with Jorge, Marc and Ilya
September 25th, 2008 Chris Bird Listen to Jorge Sammour-Hasbun, Marc Esserman and Ilya Krasik talk candidly about their games from the 3-1 win against the San Francisco Mechanics in week 5.
Blitz Video Interview with Jorge, Ilya and Denys
August 28th, 2008 Chris Bird Here is an interview with Jorge Sammour-Hasbun, Ilya Krasik and Denys Shmelov taken after their 3-1 opening day win against the New York Knights.
Jorge responds to Shaba’s trash talk while Ilya and Denys both explain why they were amazed with their respective opponent’s play.
Denys Shmelov Subject of Chess Chat on FATV
July 18th, 2008 Chris Bird Boston Blitz player Denys Shmelov is the latest subject of Chess Chat, which broadcasts on the Fitchburg Access Television channel in Massachusetts. You can watch the episode here which includes a run through of Shmelov’s game against WIM Tatev Abrahamyan from last year’s World Open.
Interview with Jorge Sammour-Hasbun
May 19th, 2008 Chris Bird Jorge Sammour-Hasbun talks about his win against IM Davorin Kuljasevic on board 2 of the US Chess League Final, which won him the Game of the Year Award and $1,000.
2007 Eastern Conference Champions
November 15th, 2007 Chris Bird The Boston Blitz are the 2007 Eastern Conference Champions! Join in the celebration with this video.
Interview with Matt Phelps, Jorge Sammour-Hasbun and Ilya Krasik
October 17th, 2007 Chris Bird Matt, Jorge and Ilya give their thoughts on the New Jersey match, the season so far and their wishes for the remainder of the season.
Interview with Martirosov and GM Christiansen
September 26th, 2007 Chris Bird Interview with Boston Blitz players Vadim Martirosov and GM Larry Christiansen after the 2-2 tie with Baltimore Kingfishers in week 5 of the 2007 USCL season.
