Date: 10 May 09 Time: 11am - 12pm.
Venue: RABB, PCA club house.
AGM Blitz tournament (PCA members only) from 9am to 11am.
For more details refer to Chess Eu Hong
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2009
Dewan Sri Pinang, Penang ● 10 – 14 June 2009
Tournament Regulations
• This is an individual tournament, open to all players.
• There are two groups of play: Open category for all players, and Challenger category for players rated below
2000 (FIDE ratings) or national rating 1750 and below.
• FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations shall apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
• Both groups will be played using the Swiss System, with 9 rounds for Open and Challenger. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.
• The matches shall be conducted according to the schedule attached.
• Each player is accorded with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.
• Five minutes before the games start, the Chief Arbiter shall make the announcement accordingly. If any player is not present within an hour after the game is started, he shall lose by default.
• FIDE regulations apply for mobile phones, which must be switched off during playing times. Penalty is automatic loss of game.
• Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.
Programme / Schedule
Day 1 (Wednesday, 10 June 2009)
0800-0830 Final Registration
0830-0900 Players' Briefing
0900-1300 Round 1
1500-1900 Round 2
Day 2 (Thursday, 11 June 2009)
0900-1300 Round 3
1500-1900 Round 4
Day 3 (Friday, 12 June 2009)
0900-1300 Round 5
1500-1900 Round 6
Day 4 (Saturday, 13 June 2009)
0900-1300 Round 7
1500-1900 Round 8
Day 5 (Sunday, 14 June 2009)
0900-1300 Round 9
1300 Closing / Prize-giving Ceremony
Accommodation
Players are required to budget for their own board and
lodgings, as well as transportation needs.
Entry Fee (RM)
Free entry for titled player (GM, IM, FM, NM)
| Open | Challenger | |
| FIDE Rated | 50 | - |
| PCA Member | 150 | 50 |
| Non PCA Member | 180 | 80 |
Prizes
| Prize Money (RM) | Open | Challenger |
| 1 | RM4,000 | RM500 |
| 2 | RM2,000 | RM300 |
| 3 | RM1,000 | RM200 |
| 4 | RM700 | RM150 |
| 5 | RM500 | RM100 |
| 6 | RM450 | RM90 |
| 7 | RM350 | RM80 |
| 8 | RM300 | RM70 |
| 9 | RM250 | RM60 |
| 10 | RM250 | RM50 |
| Best Lady | RM250 | RM50 |
| Best PCA 1 | RM250 | RM50 |
| Best PCA 2 | RM200 | RM50 |
| Best PCA 3 | RM200 | RM50 |
Contact Person
Mr Tan Eng Seong
Tel: (60)12-4299517
Email: estan64@streamyx.com
Mr Tan Eu Hong
Tel: (60)12-4882133
Email: euhong@euhong.net
Source: Penang Chess Association
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The Ravana Challengge
The Ravana Challenge International Chess Tournament
September 12th – September 20th 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
1. Invitation
The Blue & Gold Chess Club in collaboration with the Excalibur Consultants has the honor of inviting all Chess players to participate in the inaugural “The Ravana Challenge International Chess Tournament” under the auspices of the Chess Federation of Sri Lanka, from September 12th (arrival) to September 20th, 2009 (departure) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Tournament will be held in a 5 star hotel in Colombo.
Blue and Gold guarantees that you will participate in one of the most professional competitions in the history of chess.
Blue and Gold aims for record participation in these events. We hope to attract more than 250 rated players including a minimum 40 Grand Masters from various parts of the world. We are ready to accommodate over 500 participants.
2. Prizes
Trophies, medals and certificates will be awarded to the top performers. A total of USD 15,000 in cash prizes shall be awarded as follows:
| Overall Champion | Trophy, Gold Medal & USD 3000 | 11th Place | USD 200 |
| 1st Runner Up | Silver Medal & USD. 2000 | 12th Place | USD 200 |
| 2nd Runner Up | Bronze Medal & USD. 1500 | 13th Place | USD 200 |
| 4th Place | USD 1,000 | 14th Place | USD 200 |
| 5th Place | USD 800 | 15th Place | USD 100 |
| 6th Place | USD 600 | 16th Place | USD 100 |
| 7th Place | USD 400 | 17th Place | USD 100 |
| 8th Place | USD 300 | 18th Place | USD 100 |
| 9th Place | USD 200 | 19th Place | USD 100 |
| 10th Place | USD 200 | 20th Place | USD 100 |
Best Player - Rating category (minimum 5 points) All Top 3 will be given Gold, Silver or Bronze respective.
| 2251-2399 | 2100-2250 | 1900-2099 | Below1900 | Best Women | |
| Champion | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 200 | USD 100 | USD 400 |
| 1st Runner Up | USD 200 | USD 200 | USD 100 | USD 50 | USD 300 |
| 2nd Runner Up | USD 200 | USD 200 | USD 100 | USD 50 | USD 200 |
| 4th Place | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 50 | USD 100 | |
| 5th Place | USD 100 | USD 100 | USD 50 | USD 50 | |
| 6th Place | USD 50 |
1 USD = Rs 114
All amounts are will be paid in Sri Lanka Rupees. Please note that a Tax@10% (as per Sri Lankan income tax regulations) will be deducted from the prize money.
Ties shall be broken and cash prizes shall NOT be shared among the winners.
3. Registration
The deadline for registration is July 30, 2009. After this a late registration charge will be added. However, organisers reserve the right to refuse or decline late registrations. (Details are given under the heading ‘Entry fees’ )
The registration form must include the FIDE ID, surname, first name, international rating and FIDE title and the passport details of every player and every accompanying person. An identity photo (2x3 cm) must also be sent for each player and accompanying person by 30th July 2009. The photo can also be taken on arrival at the Hotel at the cost of US$1.00.
All players must pay their entry fee and accommodation with registration.
Players will not be paired until all payments have been fulfilled.
SLCF registration fee for 2009 is compulsory for all Sri Lankan participants.
4. Format
The tournament will be played using the Swiss system with 10 rounds. The national rankings will not be taken into account for pairings. The rate of play will be in accordance with the FIDE rules: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game with an addition of 30 seconds per move starting from move one. Official tie-break rules of FIDE will be accepted. The cash prizes however will NOT be shared.
5. Playing Schedule
Arrival 12th September 2009 at 1200 hrs.
Inauguration 12th September 2009 at 1800 hrs.
Rounds
Day 1 13.09.2009 10.00 hrs. Round 1
13.09.2009 16.30 hrs. Round 2
Day 2 14.09.2009 15.00 hrs. Round 3
Day 3 15.09.2009 15 .00 hrs. Round 4
Day 4 16.09.2009 9.30 hrs. Round 5
16.09.2009 16.30 hrs. Round 6
Day 5 17.09.2009 15.00 hrs. Round 7
Day 6 18.09.2009 9.30 hrs . Round 8
18.09.2009 16.30 hrs. Round 9
Day 7 19.09.2009 9.30 hrs. Round 10
19.09.2009 16.00 hrs Prize Distribution Ceremony
20th September 12.00 hrs Departure
6. Entry Fees
GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and players with ratings above 2500 will not be charged entry fees.
Rated 2400-2499 USD 50 Rated 2300-2399 USD 70
Rated 2200-2299 USD 100 Rated 2000-2199 USD 130
Rated 1800-1999 USD 160 Rated 1400-1799 Rs. USD 220
Entry fee for SL Players
Rated above 2000 Rs 15,000
Rated between 1800-1999 Rs 20,000
Rated below 1800 Rs 25,000
Unrated players will not be allowed to take part
No request towards waiver of entry fee will be entertained.
FIDE Rating List July 2009 will be considered for all purposes related to the tournament.
The last date of entry: 30th of July, 2009
Entries with late fee of USD 50 1st to 20th of August 2009
Entries with late fee of USD 100 21th of August- 10th of September
Registration- Mail the entry form to the contact address. Registration will be on first come first serve basis
7. Accommodation:
All players will be provided accommodation in a 5 star hotel in Colombo. All foreign players shall stay in the official hotel. Local players shall find their own accommodation.
Grandmasters
The personally invited Grandmasters with an Elo rating of above 2500 (1/7/2009) will be provided free food and accommodation in double rooms in a 5 star hotel and will have to share the room with another Grandmaster. All other Grandmasters will be provided free accommodation in triple rooms in a 5 star hotel.
The rates of the hotel will be as follows.
Tournament is for 8 nights
| Full board per day | Total Cost | Half board per day | Total cost | |
| Single | $ 61 per person | $488 | $52 per person | $ 416 |
| Double | $ 84 = $ 42 per person | $ 336 per person | $66 = $ 33 per person | $ 264 per person |
| Triple | $ 117 = $ 39 per person | $ 312 per person | $ 90= $ 30 per person | $ 240 per person |
The Blue and Gold Chess Club will arrange entry visa and hotel booking for the participants;
Accommodation will be from September 12th (including dinner) to September 20th (including breakfast).
Early bird discount
If a player pays on or before 30th July he will get a discount of 5%.
| Total Cost (Full) | Discount 5% | Total Cost (Half) | Discount 5% | |
| Single | $ 488 | $ 464 per person | $ 416 | $ 395 per person |
| Double | $ 336 per person | $ 319 per person | $ 264 per person | $ 250 per person |
| Triple | $ 312 per person | $ 296 per person | $ 240 per person | $ 228 per person |
The accommodation charges must be paid in advance. Rooms will be booked on the principle of FCFS (First Come First Served) basis.
8. Weather:
The Weather in Colombo during September is expected to be cold. The minimum / maximum temperature will be around 25/30 Degree Celsius.
9. Venue
Venue of the tournament will be a 5 star hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka (1 hour drive from the Airport) Access to playing areas, venues and the hotels will be allowed only to accredited people by the organisation.
10. Payment procedure
Players should make the payment in advance
Payment procedure, bank details will be notified later
All bank commissions should be paid by sender. As soon as the payment transfer is confirmed, the organising committee will send to the respective player/accompanying person the confirmation of the hotel reservations. Also all confirmed registrations will be declared on the official web site, where players may check their participants’ situation on a daily basis. Players will not be paired until all the payments are made to the organisers.
11. Appeals Committee
The Appeals committee will consist of 5 members and will be declared on the first day of the tournament.
12. Information about Visas
The Federations or players who need assistance with their visas are asked to contact the organizing committee before July 30th, 2009. The organiser will supply official letters of invitation only after all the payments are made (registration and accommodation fees for every member of the delegation). Check Emigration and immigration Sri Lanka http://www.immigration.gov.lk/
13. Tournament Committee:
Tournament committee has the discretion to accept or reject any entry. Decisions of the committee shall be final
and binding in all respect.
14. Contacts of the Organizing Committee
Joint Secretaries, Organizing Committee,
Muditha Hettigama
23/137, Pagoda Road, Sri Lanka.
Mobile : +94 717-394064
Email - mudithahettigama@gmail.com
Malinda Seneviratne
21 St. Mary’s Road, Mt. Lavinia
Mobile : + 94 777-807556
Email – malinsene@gmail.com
FIDE Delegate
Luxman Wijesuriya
Hony. Secretary Chess Federation of Sri Lanka
107/6, Piyadasa Sirisena Mawatha. Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.
Mobile: +94-715-397829
Fax: +94-11-2650622
Email: godigamu@yahoo.com
Entry forms can be obtained here.
Tehran Won Asian Cities Championship (Dubai Cup) Lebanon 15 - 23 April 2009
The 16th Asian Cities Team Championship for Dubai Cup started off with 20 teams competing from 15th to 23rd April in Beirut, Lebanon. Tehran which was seeded 1st in the Asian Cities Championship that comprised of GM Ghaem Maghami Ehsan, GM Moradiabadi Elshan, GM Mahjoob Morteza, FM Moosavian S.Hamed & IM Mallahi Amir strolled over successfully with only one draw against team Bangalore from India. The second placing went to team Bangalore who needed the last win which they won Amman (Jordan), and third placing fell to Damascus (Syria) which won on better tie-break ahead of Furn El Chebak A (Lebanon).
| Board 1 | |||||||
| Rank | Name | Rtg | Team | Pts. | Games | Medal | |
| 1 | IM | Hassan Abdullah | 2322 | Sharjah (UAE) | 8 | 9 | Gold |
| 2 | GM | Ghaem Maghami Ehsan | 2593 | Tehran (Iran) | 6 | 7 | Silver |
| 3 | Thejkumar M. S. | 2420 | Bangalore (India) | 7 | 9 | Bronze | |
| Board 2 | |||||||
| Rank | Name | Rtg | Team | Pts. | Games | Medal | |
| 1 | CM | Shamieh, Mahmoud | 2191 | Beirut (Lebanon) | 8 | 9 | Gold |
| 2 | GM | Moradiabadi Elshan | 2526 | Tehran (Iran) | 7 | 9 | Silver |
| 3 | FM | Mohannad, Farhan | 2284 | Amman (Jordan) | 6 | 8 | Bronze |
| Board 3 | |||||||
| Rank | Name | Rtg | Team | Pts. | Games | Medal | |
| 1 | GM | Mahjoob Morteza | 2498 | Tehran (Iran) | 7 | 8 | Gold |
| 2 | FM | Faraj, Yahya | 2252 | Sanaa (Yemen) | 6 | 7 | Silver |
| 3 | Sanjay N. | 2316 | Bangalore (India) | 7 | 9 | Bronze | |
| Board 4 | |||||||
| Rank | Name | Rtg | Team | Pts. | Games | Medal | |
| 1 | Amr Jawich | 0 | Chiah (lebanon) | 6 | 7 | Gold | |
| 2 | Ihsan Jawad | 2116 | Al Quds (Palestine) | 6 | 7 | Silver | |
| 3 | Asaad Albonni | 2202 | Damascus (Syria) | 7 | 9 | Bronze | |
| 4 | Sriram Sarja | 2219 | Bangalore (India) | 7 | 9 | ||
| Board 5 | |||||||
| Rank | Name | Rtg | Team | Pts. | Games | Medal | |
| 1 | IM | Mallahi Amir | 2387 | Tehran (Iran) | 5 | 6 | Gold |
| 2 | FM | Ali, Layth.Ahmed | 2289 | Baghdad (Iraq) | 6 | 7 | Silver |
| 3 | Ibrahim Ismail | 2127 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) | 6 | 7 | Bronze | |
| Final Ranking after 9 Rounds | |||||||||
| Rk. | SNo | Team | Games | + | = | - | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 |
| 1 | 1 | Tehran (Iran) | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 273 | 85 |
| 2 | 4 | Bangalore (India) | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 230 | 90 |
| 3 | 8 | Damascus (Syria) | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 187 | 90 |
| 4 | 3 | Furn El Chebak A (Lebanon) | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 175 | 92 |
| 5 | 13 | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 124 | 66 |
| 6 | 7 | Amman (Jordan) | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 182 | 90 |
| 7 | 5 | Sanaa (Yemen) | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 170 | 83 |
| 8 | 10 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 117 | 67 |
| 9 | 2 | Baghdad (Iraq) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 181 | 89 |
| 10 | 6 | Aleppo (Syria) | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 154 | 89 |
| 11 | 9 | Sharjah (UAE) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 146 | 79 |
| 12 | 15 | Sulaimaniyah (Iraq) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 110 | 75 |
| 13 | 14 | Chiah (lebanon) | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 93.5 | 73 |
| 14 | 12 | Bandar Emam (Iran) | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 143 | 97 |
| 15 | 11 | Beirut (Lebanon) | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 85.5 | 68 |
| 16 | 19 | Hazmieh (Lebanon) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 104 | 68 |
| 17 | 16 | Dubai (UAE) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 82 | 61 |
| 18 | 18 | Al Quds (Palestine) | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 59.5 | 65 |
| 19 | 17 | Furn El Chebak B (Lebanon) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 57.5 | 65 |
| 20 | 20 | Gaza (Palestine) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 21.5 | 65 |
Friday, April 24, 2009
How to Prepare for a First Chess Tournament
For those who is the first time playing their first chess tournament can be stressful sometimes but take it as a step for you to learn & progress. Don't bother about the amount money you paid for & take it as investment in it. I remembered my first tournament was the USM Individual in 1995 which I scored only 2 points.Step1
Get enough rest. It will do you no good to enter a tournament in the situation tired and with a fuzzy brain. Go to bed about an hour earlier than you normally would to ensure that you feel invigorated for your first game. Step2
Do not study the night before the tournament. Take a break–watch TV, read a book, go to the movies. Do anything but study. This type of last minute work does not work well. Just don’t think about chess, don’t look at chess, don’t play chess same like Coke slogan except the other way round. Step3
Have a good breakfast. Flying through a fast food joint and a cup of coffee is likely not going to help your creative juices flow. Try to get some fruits during the lunch break if possible. Get up a little early and have a well-balanced, healthy breakfast that will keep you full for a while. Step4
Take a sack or backpack in with you. In the sack, there should be extra pens/pencils, a snack or two, bottled water or juice, and a sweatshirt or light jacket in case the tournament hall gets cold. Step5
Play the openings you know, and studied so far. It is a big mistake to try something new at a chess tournament unless if the tournament you took part is for fun. If you get into positions you are not familiar with against a stronger player, things will probably not end well. The best way is to complicate the positions & hopefully your opponent will run out of time! Make sure when you complicate, make sure you got space & development to move around. Trust your instincts–play what you know! MBSS Invitational Open Chess Tournament 2009
4th MBSSKL INVITATIONAL CHESS OPEN TOURNAMENT 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
RULES & REGULATIONS
Host & Venue:Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Laki-Laki Methodist, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 2078 293 Fax: 03 2034 1346
Category: Individual sections only, limited to 20 – 30 participants per section.
| Category | Under 14 | Under 17 | Under 20 | |||
| Individual Section | Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls |
Tournament Regulations:
1. This 6 Round, individual tournament is open only to invited players by the host.
2. FIDE (World Chess Federation) rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be national rated.
3. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings.
4. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time control is 25 minutes from move 1.
5. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall.
6. All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall.
7. Draw by agreement only after 30 moves.
8. All decisions made by the Chief Arbiter is final.
9. MBSSKL reserves the right to accept and reject entries.
Schedule:
| Round | Time | | Round | Time |
| Registration | 7.30 – 8.30 am | | 4 | 1.00 – 1.50 pm |
| 1 | 9.00 – 9.50 am | | 5 | 2.00 – 2.50 pm |
| 2 | 10.10 – 11.00 am | | 6 | 3.00 – 3.50 pm |
| 3 | 11.20 – 12.10 am | | Closing Ceremony | 4.10 pm |
| Lunch | 12.10 – 1.00 pm | |
Prizes:
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th – 6th |
| RM200 + Trophy | RM150 + Trophy | RM100 + Trophy | RM75 + medal | RM50 + medal |
All participants will receive a certificate of participation. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Entry Fees: RM10 (non-returnable) per participant payable to Persatuan Catur SMK (L) Methodist KL Maybank Account No. 1640 3428 3940. Please mail or fax entry form together with payment slip by July 3, 2009 (Friday). Entry fees for MBSSKL students are waived.
Arbiter: Mr. Lim Tse Pin, assisted by En. Mohd Suhairi Hussin.
Information: Please contact the school office at 03 2978 2293; or Pn. Yong (016 4925 530) / Mr. Chin (016 319 3878)
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