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Video Interview with Jorge, Matt and Ilya

Chris Bird — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:47:48 +0000

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!

Video Action from the Blitz vs Queens Pioneers

Chris Bird — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:27:40 +0000

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

Chris Bird — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:48:53 +0000

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

Chris Bird — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:24:13 +0000

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

Chris Bird — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:03:53 +0000

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

Chris Bird — Mon, 19 May 2008 04:16:28 +0000

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

Chris Bird — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:54:08 +0000

The Boston Blitz are the 2007 Eastern Conference Champions! Join in the celebration with this video.

Interview with Players after Semi-Final Win Against NY

Chris Bird — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:00:19 +0000

Interview with Matt Phelps, Jorge Sammour-Hasbun and Ilya Krasik

Chris Bird — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:13:08 +0000

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

Chris Bird — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:24:35 +0000

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.