Wu Tang Clan founder defends his title in February in 8 man speed chess tournament

The Hip Hop Chess Federation announced that it will hold its celebrity chess tournament, the Chess Kings Invitational, at the Anaheim Business Expo on Valentines Day weekend. WTC’s founder and unofficial leader RZA will be defending his title from the first HHCF tourney in 2007.

The Hip Hop Chess Federation will also be linking with KO Finisher, a tap out only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament on February 16th and a portion of the ticket sales will be turned over to the HHCF to help expand its program into South Central LA. HHCF founder Adisa “Bishop” Banjoko says that his organization is very excited to have the tournament held in LA.

“No one has ever seen anything like what we are about to do,” says Banjoko. “This event will help get HHCF the funds to start to after school programs in South Central Los Angeles. I have chosen Santee High School as one, and the other will be determined by RZA, our Director of Outreach. The HHCF is grateful to Kurt Osiander, Nick Greene and everybody at the KO Finisher for allowing us to join forces. Together we will showcase the power of jiu jitsu and chess to the planet.”

During the tournament, the HHCF will facilitate other events that day, including the Mind Over Matter Panel, which will include RZA and other notable chess masters, martial artists, and educators. The objective of the roundtable discussion will be to find ways that Hip Hop, chess, and martial arts can help the youth attain unity and non-violence.

RZA does have a warning for those who are out to take his title; “I am looking forward to the upcoming chess battle at the HHCF Chess Kings Invitational in Los Angeles. To those knowing I have to defend my belt, get ready to protect ya neck.”

-Sha Be Allah(@KingPenStatus)