• 130th Episode with Damion Coppedge, Founder of Chess Optics

  • Feb 7 2021
  • Length: 40 mins
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130th Episode with Damion Coppedge, Founder of Chess Optics

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  • In Episode 130, I converse with Damion Coppedge, Founder of Chess Optics. Until July 2020, Damion served 22 years in prison due to manslaughter. While incarcerated, he remained optimistic and learned as much about chess as he can through books and practice against other inmates. Now he is a Buddhist, chess teacher and poet. He is also a student at BMCC. Check out his Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHPPexb6BuDsiBhKpgdQUQWe speak about his experiences in prison, passion for chess, his drive to remain optimistic and succeed, the time he sent a $25 check to Queen of Katwe star Phiona Mutesi from his prison cell, his current career goals and more.
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