James H. Canty III is an American chess player and streamer.[2]
| James Canty III | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Born | July 6, 1992[1] Detroit, Michigan |
| Title | FIDE Master (2022) |
| Peak rating | 2353 (November 2015) |
Twitch information | |
| Channel | |
| Followers | 55,800 |
Last updated: February 28, 2024 | |
Career
editCanty began playing chess at the age of 8 after being introduced to the game by his father, and was able to beat him within a year.[3] He attended Bates Academy, a Detroit primary school for gifted students, where he joined the school's chess team and trained under Harold Steen.[3]
He became a USCF Master at age 17 and has won a number of chess championships in Michigan, also qualifying for the Denker Tournament of High School Champions twice.[4]
He was one of a few chess streamers who became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "FM James Canty".
- ^ "FM James H Canty".
- ^ a b Hill, David (March 17, 2017). "grandmaster".
- ^ "James Canty III".
- ^ Shabazz, Daaim (June 18, 2023). "James Canty chats with The Chess Drum".
- ^ "EP 313- FM James Canty on Staying Motivated and His Grind Toward the IM Title and Beyond". January 17, 2023.
External links
edit- James Canty III rating card at FIDE