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Grandmasters in Guayaberas

By Josh Schonwald May 04, 2006

Miami Dade College and Harvard University do not often compete. But last December, four local men sat across a table from four Cambridge men.... More >>>

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Rodelay Medina, founder and captain of Miami Dade College's chess team

Miami's chessmen (clockwise from left): Alberto Hernandez, Rodelay Medina, Charles Galofre, and Renier Gonzalez

Renier Gonzalez, Miami's top player, was Cuba's junior national champion

Charles Galofre, Miami's fourth board, in his first Final Four

Players usually keep energy drinks and coffee on hand

Professor Rene Garcia has been the MDC team's advisor for four years

Alberto Hernandez (left) and Renier Gonzalez during the
heat of the Final Four

Chess does pay: Miamian Bruci Lopez has a full-
ride scholarship to UMBC

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Renier Gonzalez, Miami's top player, was Cuba's junior national champion

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Renier Gonzalez, Miami's top player, was Cuba's junior national champion

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