Thursday, November 26, 2009

Inspiring Changes from the Greats in YES 2009

As you noticed that recently Malaysia was given the honor to host the yearly Youth Engagement Summit 2009 (YES 2009) on the 16th & 17th November 2009 at Putrajaya. Several speakers such as Garry Kasparov (chess legend), Tony Fernades (AirAsia CEO), Amitabh Bachan (Indian actor), Nando Parrado (Andes plane crash survivor), Sir Bob Geldof (LiveAid Founder), and Biz Stone (Twitter co-founder) were invited to give inspiring speak to the one thousand South-East Asia youths and captured their audience's full attention with their experiences, knowledge and wisdom.

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However Donald Trump took over Amitabh's slot. He was so engaging that it did not matter that he was doing a video conference.

Throughout YES2009, the delegates listened attentively and responded enthusiastically.

As the speakers spoke, many in the audience eagerly shared the talk with those outside the hall. They were updating their Twitter and Facebook accounts with the speakers' quotes and words of wisdom in real time.

If one had followed the yes2009 tag on Twitter, they would have found out that some of the speakers funny, humble, motivational and impressive, while others fell into the long-winded, one-dimensional and downright boring category.

At the end of each talk, the speakers sat down with the moderator, television personality Lorraine Hahn, to answer questions from YouTube videos, Skype messages and the floor. That unfortunately, was the only engagement the youths had with the speakers throughout the summit.

Youths who attended YES2009 will bring with them many inspiring words from personalities who have transformed theirs and other people's lives with their talent, vision and courage.

Garry Kasparov Chess legend

Most people did not expect the former World Chess champion to be a compelling speaker. Garry walked on stage all business-like, and with a Russian accent started off by saying how innovation is the key towards sustainability.

"I am not a religious man, but if I have faith, it would be in innovation," he said. Garry spoke about how constant change helps one to evolve to a secure position, instead of fading out. One example he gave was Altavista, a popular Web search engine in the 90s.

"If you want to know what happened to Altavista, you can Google it," he said, drawing laughter from the audience.

Garry's self-depricating humor was also a hit with the audience, especially when he admitted that though he has a great memory, he never seems to remember his wife's birthday.

The chess legend mainly spoke about taking risks, strategic thinking, and vertical thinking against horizontal thinking.

"Change means taking risks; zero percent risk is impossible. Strategic planning is important, so always plan and analyse. Knowledge and experience are not enough.

"Vertical innovation is what drives the world," he said.

Donald Trump Business tycoon

DONALD Trump was sitting behind a huge desk 15,000km away, but he commanded his audience's attention.

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The tycoon acknowledges that the very youths listening to him will be his toughest contenders in no time, and that got the biggest applause from the audience.

''There is nothing better for the world than ambitious youths,'' he added. His talk centred on success and how its meaning will never change.

His four tips to budding entrepreneurs:

Stay focused on your goal
Believe in yourself
Handle the pressure well
Master your subject (trade)

He took many questions from the floor, and patiently answered them all in detail.

Donald advised aspiring entrepreneurs to trust their instincts (only if their instincts have worked in their favour before) and said frankly that not everyone will make good entrepreneurs.

"If you don't have good instincts, it's alright. Just work for somebody and you'll be great," he said.

Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes Air Asia Group CEO

The millionaire got everybody's attention even before he said anything into the microphone. Flanking him on his way to the stage were four Air Asia hostesses in tight red suits, and that got everyone to sit up straight, alright.

Then, he made THE announcement of the day.

"The first person to come on stage with something red gets a free trip to London," he said. Two delegates reached him together, and he generously awarded both the prized tickets.

Tony had already won over the audience, and he hadn't even started his speech.

He recounted his rags-to-riches story - from his days of working in the music industry to starting the hugeful successful budget airline company.

Best of all, Tony was full of wacky quotes during his short speech.

He even offered the audience member the opportunity to work with him. His colleague had reported that the audience member had posed intelligent questions to the speakers, and that's the kind of people he wanted on his team. That's his way of maximising on his company's sponsorship of YES2009, he said.

"Come meet my staff or email me."

Nando Parrado Andes plane crash survivor

Nando Parrado is no business magnate or a celebrity. He is known for his will to live; his story is how he survived a plane crash the South American Andes' unforgiving terrain.

The former Uruguayan rugby player was one of the 16 passengers who survived the accident, which also took the lives of his mother, sister and fellow team mates.

In the movie Alive, which immortalises Nando and the other survivors, there is a scene that shows them feeding off the flesh of the dead passengers.

Nando didn't skirt around the subject but he didn't address it directly too.

"If this place catches fire and there's only one door, you'll all run to it for survival. To us, our dead friends were the door."

"When life gives you two choices, you can choose one; but when there's only one choice for survival, you will have to do just that," he said.

Honest, truthful and motivating, Nando's story of courage and survival touched the audience, as evident from the thunderous applause and standing ovation they gave him.

2nd NATIONAL JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

2nd NATIONAL JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009

16th – 20th December 2009

ORGANISED BY MALAYSIAN CHESS FEDERATION

A FIDE-rated & National-rated event

TOURNAMENT : 2 Categories ( Boys U-20 & Girls U-20 DOB on or after 1989 )

Time Control: (90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1)

All moves must be recorded.

*This event is open to all Malaysian citizens only.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE FOR 9 ROUNDS SWISS

DATE

TIME

PROGRAMME

16 Dec 2009 (Wed)

0830

Player Meeting

0900 – 1300

Round 1

1430 - 1830

Round 2

17 Dec 2009 (Thurs)

0900 – 1300

Round 3

 

1430 - 1830

Round 4

18 Dec 2009 (Fri)

0900 – 1300

Round 5

 

1500 - 1900

Round 6

19 Dec 2009 (Sat)

0900 – 1300

Round 7

 

1430 - 1830

Round 8

20 Dec 2009 (Sun)

0900 – 1300

Round 9

1400

Prize Giving

Venue: Pusat Kecemerlangan Sukan Cochrane, Jalan Cochrane, Kuala Lumpur

CLOSING DATE IS ON THE 10TH OF DECEMBER 2009

ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZERS.

1. The entry form and a copy of pay-in-slip MUST be faxed to 03-40244337. (Attn :Gregory Lau not later than

10 December 2008)

MODE OF PAYMENT (Bank In) CIMB Bank Current Account: 1420 0004153 058 MALAYSIAN CHESS FEDERATION

2. Direct submission of entry form with cash payment to Gregory Lau (012-9020123), Abd Hamid Majid ( 019-3158098) not later than 10 December 2009 at - DATCC, 4th Floor, Kompleks Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah, 50100 KL.

NO REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE OR SMS.

TIE-BREAK: 1) Play-Off (only for 1st place) in the event PE does not produce a result

2) Solkoff, 3) S.B. 4) Cumulative

For further enquiries, contact :

Mr Gregory Lau: 012 – 9020123 - (email: greglau64@gmail.com)

Encik Abd Hamid Majid-( email: aham@pc.jaring.my – Fax: 40244337)

1) THE NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (BOY) 2009 – Piala Pearl Point

The Champion will be awarded the title ‘NATIONAL JUNIOR MASTER ’ (NJM) BOY

2) THE NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (GIRL) 2009 – Piala Pearl Point

The Champion will be awarded the title ‘NATIONAL JUNIOR MASTER’ (NJM) GIRL

PRIZES FOR NATIONAL JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009 ( B/G U-20 )

MAIN PRIZES

BOYS

GIRLS

Champion

CHALLENGE TROPHY

Gold Medal + Cash RM300

CHALLENGE TROPHY

Gold Medal + Cash RM300

2nd

Silver Medal + Cash RM200

Silver Medal + Cash RM200

3rd

Bronze Medal + Cash RM100

Bronze Medal + Cash RM100

4th – 10th

Medal

Medal

Championship Medal For BEST UNDER-16

1st

Gold Medal

Gold Medal

2nd

Silver Medal

Silver Medal

3rd

Bronze Medal

Bronze Medal

Championship Medal For BEST UNDER-12

1st

Gold Medal

Gold Medal

2nd

Silver Medal

Silver Medal

3rd

Bronze Medal

Bronze Medal

*ALL PRIZE WINNERS WILL RECEIVED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE MALAYSIAN CHESS FEDERATION

*The results of this championship will be one of the main criteria for selection for international representation in the year 2010. The Champion will be invited to the Malaysian Masters Selection event in 2010.

An updated registration list of participants will be posted on the Blog Site: Malaysian Chess Federation Chess Blog on 12 December 2009 prior to the start of the tournament. Entry forms can be downloaded from this Blogsite.

FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES ALL COLUMNS IN THE ENTRY FORM MUST BE FILLED.

Suite 1.21 Level 1, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: Mobile: (60) 12 9020123, Fax: (60) 3 40244337, Email: greglau64@gmail.com

Monday, November 23, 2009

Final Standings & Result of the WYCC 2009

  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 7.5 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 5.5 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 6.5 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 6 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 6.5 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 5 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 5 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 5.5 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 4 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 5.5 points

Under-8 Boys

Teh De Juan drew with Turkish player KOCACOGLU Ayhan while Amier Hamzah lost to FM Tanuj Vasudeva of USA.

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen also drew Russian MANANNIKOVA Mariya.

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha overcome her test by beating Argentinian Strgacich Aylen.

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim managed to draw Bulgarian Zmushko Filipp.

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila lost to Turkish Patel Yesim while Camilia Johari won Wertz Clara of Belgium.

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee won Murchadha Oissine while Wong Jianwen lost Ismailov Mukhit.

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li drew Orlina Laura of Latvia.

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam won Turkish player Kerigan Demre.

Amier lost his final round!

[Event "World Youth Chess U-8 Boys"]
[Date "2009.11.23"]
[Round "11.3"]
[White "FM Tanuj Vasudeva"]
[Black "Amier Hamzah"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "C10"]
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 dxe4 4. Nxe4 Nd7 5. Bd3 Ngf6 6. Nxf6+ Nxf6 7. Nf3 Be7 8. Qe2 O-O 9. Bg5 c5 10. dxc5 Qa5+ 11. Bd2 Qxc5 12. O-O-O Bd7 13. Ne5 Rfc8 14. Bc3 Be8 15. Bd4 Qa5 16. Kb1 b5 17. g4 h6 18. h4 Nd5 19. Qe4 Nf6 20. Qf3 Bd6 21.
Qh3 Nd7 22. Nxd7 Bxd7 23. g5 h5 24. Qf3 e5 25. Qxh5 exd4 26. Qh7+ Kf8 27. Rhe1 Be6 28. Qh8+ Ke7 29. Rxe6+ Kxe6 30. Qxg7 Be5 31. Bf5+ Kxf5 32. Qxf7+ Kg4 33. Rg1+ Kh3 34. Qf3+ 1-0

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

FINAL COUNTDOWN FOR THE JUNIORS IN WYCC!

  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 7.5 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 5 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 6 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 5 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 4.5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 6.5 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 4 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 5 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 4.5 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 3.5 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 4.5 points

Under-8 Boys

Teh De Juan will face Turkish player KOCACOGLU Ayhan while Amier Hamzah will meet FM Tanuj Vasudeva of USA. It’s not easy for both of the players especially for Amier as his opponent is a very strong. Both of the players should get a draw here. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen will face Russian MANANNIKOVA Mariya. She should be able to win or draw here. Believe in yourself De Zen! KEEP ON FIGHTING! SHOW YOUR ABILITY!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha will face her test against Argentinian Strgacich Aylen. She should be able to win or draw here. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! FIGHT FOR THE BETTER PLACING IN YOUR CATEGORY!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim will play against Bulgarian Zmushko Filipp as black. Irfan, Show you can win! Remember your parents! They are with you from the start & the prize you want from your dad! FIGHT FOR IT! It doesn’t matter if you win or lose! Show your spirit!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila will play Turkish Patel Yesim as white on table 8. She should be able to win here! GIVE THE PRESSURE TO YOUR OPPONENT!

Camilia Johari will play Wertz Clara of Belgium. She should be able to win here. GIRLS, LIFT YOUR SPIRIT HIGH! This time don’t give up keep the momentum going! GO CAMILIA GO!

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee will face Murchadha Oissine while Wong Jianwen will face Ismailov Mukhit. GUYS BELIEVE YOU CAN ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE! MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE TO HAPPEN! REALISE YOUR DREAMS!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li will face Orlina Laura of Latvia. GO TJIN LI GO! REMEMBER YOURSELF & MAKE YOUR MOM PROUD OF YOU! MAKE TJIN HUI & TJUN YEE PROUD!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam will play Turkish player Kerigan Demre as white. KEEP UP SUMANT! REMEMBER & MOTIVATE YOURSELF SUMANT! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! GO SUMANT GO!SHAKE THE MIDDLE-EAST!

Round 10 Results WYCC 2009

Nur Nabila suffered her second defeat in the opening by weakening her pawn structures. Amier Hamzah won his game to keep up his chance of winning!

Under-8 Boys

Teh De Juan lost to Turkish player KUCUK Dogukan while Amier Hamzah won ZHALMAKHANOV Ramazan of Kazakhstan.

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen won Turkish ONUR Cigdem. CONGRATULATIONS ZEN! Believe in yourself De Zen! KEEP ON FIGHTING! SHOW YOUR ABILITY!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha overcome her confidence and beat her Croatian player Blazeka Mihaela. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! FIGHT FOR THE BETTER PLACING IN YOUR CATEGORY!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim brought cheer to the contingent by winning Japanese Abe Mahiro and also to his dreams of getting present from his parents! Irfan, Show you can win! Remember your parents! They are with you from the start & the prize you want from your dad! FIGHT FOR IT! It doesn’t matter if you win or lose! Show your spirit!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila lost to American WCM Chiang Sarah on board 3 playing black. GIVE THE PRESSURE TO YOUR OPPONENT!

Camilia Johari lost to Russian Rodionova Daria.  GIRLS, LIFT YOUR SPIRIT HIGH! This time don’t give up keep the momentum going! GO CAMILIA GO!

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee lost to Turkish Buyukasik Diyap while Wong Jianwen also lost to Rindlisbacher Lars as white. GUYS BELIEVE YOU CAN ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE! MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE TO HAPPEN! REALISE YOUR DREAMS!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li drew against Russian Beshukova Ekaterina. If she can maintain her confidence, she could win or draw here! GO TJIN LI GO! REMEMBER YOURSELF & MAKE YOUR MOM PROUD OF YOU! MAKE TJIN HUI & TJUN YEE PROUD!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam passed his test with hard fought draw against higher rated Azebajian player Huseyn Orkhan Samir Oglu on table 38. WELL DONE SUMANT! REMEMBER & MOTIVATE YOURSELF SUMANT! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! GO SUMANT GO! SHAKE THE MIDDLE-EAST!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Nur Nabila LOST the Crucial Game Round 10 Live!

[Event "World Youth Chess U-12 Girls"]
[Date "2009.11.21"]
[Round "10.3"]
[White "WCM Sarah Chiang , USA."]
[Black "Nur Nabila, Malaysia"]
[Result "1-0"]
[ECO "D53"]
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 d5 4. Nf3 Nbd7 5. Bg5 Be7 6. e3 O-O 7. Bd3 b6 8. cxd5 exd5 9. O-O Bb7

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10. Rc1 c5 11. dxc5 bxc5 12. Na4 Rc8  13. Bf5 Rc7 14. Bf4 Rc8
15. Ne5 c4 16. Nc3 g6 17. Bh3 Nxe5 18. Bxc8 Nf3+ 19. Qxf3 Qxc8 20. Qe2 Rd8 21. Rfd1 Qc6 22. f3 Nh5 23. Be5 Ng7 24. Rd2 Ne6 25. Rcd1 Qc5 26. Kf2 f5 27. f4 Kf7 28. Kf1 Nf8 29. Qf3 Ba8 30. Nxd5 Qb5 31. Kg1 Bc5 32. Kh1 h5 33. e4 fxe4 34. Qxe4 Re8 35. Qc2 Bxd5 36. Rxd5 Re6 37. h3 Re8 38. Bd6 Nd7 39. f5 g5 40. Qd2 Qc6 41. Bxc5 Nxc5 42. Rd6 Qe4 43. Qxg5 1-0

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FIRST SATURDAY CLASSICAL CHESS ( DECEMBER ) 2009

FIRST SATURDAY CLASSICAL CHESS ( DECEMBER ) 2009

( EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH CALENDER MONTH ONWARD )

VENUE: EXCEL CHESS ACADEMY, 26A. JALAN HUJAN EMAS 4, OUG. JALAN KELANG LAMA .POSKOD 58200 KUALA LUMPUR.

DATES: ROUND 1 : SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 ( 9.00 am to 1.00 pm ) ROUND 2 : SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 ( 1.30 am to 5.30 pm ) ROUND 3 : SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 ( 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm) ROUND 4 : SUNDAY DECEMBER 6 ( 9.00 am to1.00 pm ) ROUND 5 : SUNDAY DECEMBER 6 ( 1.30 am to 5.30 pm )

ROUND 6 : SUNDAY DECEMBER 6 ( 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm)

FORMAT : 90 MINUTES PLUS 30 SECOND INCREMENT EACH MOVE

ENTRY FEE : RM 35.00 (LODGING CAN BE ARRANGE )

OBJECTIVES : A CHOICE TO PLAN , PROMOTE AND IMPROVE CLASSICAL PLAY

MAIN PRIZES :

1st PRIZE : RM 120 + CRYSTAL TROPHY GOLD WITH NAME ENGRAVE

2nd PRIZE : RM 80 + CRYSTAL TROPHY SILVER WITH NAME ENGRAVE

3rd PRIZE : RM 50 + CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

4th PRIZE : CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

5th PRIZE : CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

SPECIAL PRIZES : AT LEAST 3 PLAYERS IN EACH CATEGORY

BEST VETERAN ( ABOVE 50+ ) CRYSTAL TROPHY WITH NAME ENGRAVE

BEST UNDER- 16 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY WITH NAME ENGRAVE

BEST UNDER- 14 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY WITH NAME ENGRAVE

BEST UNDER- 12 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY WITH NAME ENGRAVE

BEST UNDER- 10 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY WITH NAME ENGRAVE

BEST UNDER- 8 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY WITH NAME ENGRAVE

REGISTRATION by HP SMS 013-3232280 OR EMAIL jaxtham@hotmail.com

CLOSING DATE 4TH DECEMBER 2009 ( FRIDAY )

HAJI RAPID CHESS( 10.20.30. ) 2009

VENUE: EXCEL CHESS ACADEMY, 26A. JALAN HUJAN EMAS 4, OUG. JALAN KELANG LAMA .POSKOD 58200 KUALA LUMPUR.

DATES: ROUND 1 : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 ( 9.30 am to 11.00 pm ) ROUND 2 : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 ( 11.15am to 12.45 am ) ROUND 3 : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 ( 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm ) ROUND 4 : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 ( 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm ) ROUND 5 : SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 ( 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm )

ROUND 6 : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 ( 9.30 am to 11.00 am )

ROUND 7 : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 ( 11.15am to 12.45 am )

ROUND 8 : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 ( 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm )

ROUND 9 : SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 ( 3.15 pm to 4.45 pm )

ROUND 10: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 ( 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm )

FORMAT : 10 ROUNDS OF 20 MINUTES PLUS 30 SECOND INCREMENT EACH MOVE

ENTRY FEE : RM 35.00 ( DISCOUNT GIVEN FOR MORE THAN ONE PLAYER. )

MAIN PRIZES :

1st PRIZE : RM 180.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

2nd PRIZE : RM 120.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

3rd PRIZE : RM 80.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

4th PRIZE : RM 60.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

5th PRIZE : RM 40.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

6th to 8th PRIZE : CRYSTAL TROPHY

SPECIAL PRIZES : ( MINIMUM 3 PLAYERS IN AGE-GROUP )

BEST UNDER- 16 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY

BEST UNDER- 14 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY

BEST UNDER- 12 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY

BEST UNDER- 10 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY

BEST UNDER- 8 ( BOY AND GIRL ) CRYSTAL TROPHY

REGISTRATION by HP SMS 013-3232280 ( JAX ) OR EMAIL jaxtham@hotmail.com

CLOSING DATE 27 NOVEMBER 2009 (FRIDAY )

ENTRY FORM : NAME: __________________________________ TEL: _________________

D.O.B./ I.C.NO __________________________ SCHOOL : ____________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS : ____________________________________________________________

(N.B.THIS EVENT WILL BE NATIONAL RATED. LODGING CAN BE ARRANGE)

Round 10 Pairing for Malaysians

  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 6.5 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 5 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 5 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 4 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 3.5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 6.5 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 4 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 4 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 4.5 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 3 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 4 points

Under-8 Boys

Teh De Juan will face Turkish player KUCUK Dogukan as black while Amier Hamzah will play white at table 6 against ZHALMAKHANOV Ramazan of Kazakhstan. Both players should be able to win here. FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! DON’T LET IT GO! HANG ON TO IT & THEN IT’S YOUR HONEYMOON!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen will face Turkish ONUR Cigdem as black on table 20. She should be able to get a win or draw here. Believe in yourself De Zen! KEEP ON FIGHTING! SHOW YOUR ABILITY!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha will be facing her two tests which are her confidence and her Croatian player Blazeka Mihaela. She really needs to motivate herself in order to win or draw here. FIGHT FOR THE BETTER PLACING IN YOUR CATEGORY!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim will face another rated Japanese Abe Mahiro. Irfan, Show you can win! Remember your parents! They are with you from the start & the prize you want from your dad! FIGHT FOR IT! It doesn’t matter if you win or lose! Show your spirit!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila will face American WCM Chiang Sarah on board 3 playing black. Nur Nabila had to win here but however don’t let the pressure onto yourself! GIVE THE PRESSURE TO YOUR OPPONENT!

Camilia Johari will face her another test and this time against Russian Rodionova Daria. Most of the test that Camilia is facing, she fought for it! This time don’t give up keep the momentum going! GO CAMILIA GO!

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee will face Turkish Buyukasik Diyap as black while Wong Jianwen will face Rindlisbacher Lars as white. GUYS BELIEVE YOU CAN ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE! MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE TO HAPPEN! REALISE YOUR DREAMS!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li will face uphill task today against Russian Beshukova Ekaterina. If she can maintain her confidence, she could win or draw here! GO TJIN LI GO! REMEMBER YOURSELF & MAKE YOUR MOM PROUD OF YOU! MAKE TJIN HUI & TJUN YEE PROUD!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam will face higher rated Azebajian player Huseyn Orkhan Samir Oglu on table 38. A draw should be able to achieve here! REMEMBER & MOTIVATE YOURSELF SUMANT! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! GO SUMANT GO! SHAKE THE MIDDLE-EAST!

Round 9 Result Malaysians in Action!

Today Malaysians are in high spirit in the Round 9 as they went all out to fight for the honor of themselves, country & family! Continue doing it & MAKE US PROUD OF YOU!

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah won Azebajian SHIRINOV Farid on table 9 while Teh De Juan also won his opponent Turkish KESGIN Halit Kaan. CONGRATULATIONS BOYS! FIGHT FOR YOUR GAME!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen managed to draw Hungarian MOLNAR-SASKA Zsófia.  GO ZEN GO! FIGHT TO THE LAST!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha lost her game to Georgia Dakhundaridze Nino on table 21. Don’t GIVE UP YET! GO NAJIHA! FOLLOW YOUR SISTER FOOTSTEPS!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim brought cheer to the contingent with a win against Swedish player Agrest Anton. FIGHT FOR YOUR DREAM GIFT IRFAN! TAKE YOUR OPPONENT AS THE THING YOU WANT & YOU BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE IT!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila drew Russia WFM Kisteneva Liza on table 5 while Camilia Johari lost to Hungarian Valyi Adel. Lift up YOUR SPIRIT CAMILIA! REMEMBER EVERYTHING YOU HAD LEARNT!

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee drew against Croation Blazeka Matej as white while Wong Jianwen won his game against Marjanovic Dejan as black. CONGRATULATIONS GUYS! FIGHT FOR IT!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li ended her losing drought by winning Norwegian Haukenes Alise as white. CONGRATULATIONS TJIN LI! No matter you win or lose here! Show your fighting spirit!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam also won Turkish player Komut Kaan as white. Sumant Go for the KILL! I Believe you can do it!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Crucial Stage in WYCC 2009!

With 3 more rounds to go in the World Youth Chess Championship 2009 and still there are no clear winners. Nur Nabila is leading the Malaysia contingent with 6 points from 8 games.

  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 5.5 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 4 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 4.5 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 4 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 2.5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 6 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 4 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 4 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 4 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 2 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 3 points

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah will play black against Azebajian SHIRINOV Farid on table 9 while Teh De Juan will play white against Turkey KESGIN Halit Kaan. Both players have chance to win here! FIGHT FOR YOUR GAME!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen will play black on table 18 against Hungarian MOLNAR-SASKA Zsófia. She should be able to get a draw or win here! GO ZEN GO! FIGHT TO THE LAST!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha will play black against Georgia Dakhundaridze Nino on table 21. She should be able to win here against her opponent. GO NAJIHA! FOLLOW YOUR SISTER FOOTSTEPS!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim will face an upill task against Swedish player Agrest Anton. FIGHT FOR YOUR DREAM GIFT IRFAN! TAKE YOUR OPPONENT AS THE THING YOU WANT & YOU BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE IT!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila will face Russia WFM Kisteneva Liza on table 5 while Camilia Johari will face stiff test against Hungarian Valyi Adel. Camilia should be able to win as she had passed the other test.

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee will face Croation Blazeka Matej as white while Wong Jianwen will face Marjanovic Dejan as black. Both of them face tougher opponents. FIGHT FOR IT!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li will face Norwegian Haukenes Alise as white. No matter you win or lose here! Show your fighting spirit!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam will face Turkish player Komut Kaan as white. Sumant Go for the KILL! I Believe you can do it!

Nur Nabila Lead the Malaysian Contingent in WYCC 2009

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah overcome his defeat by defeating the Russian PRIPOLZIN Anton at table 13. However Teh De Juan couldn’t continue his momentum and lost against Iranian JANNESAR Rad. GO DE JUAN GO! MAKE YOUR PARENTS PROUD!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen was able to draw Azebajian ISMAYILZADA Zeynab on table 18 as white.

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha lost to Polish Dmochowska Agnieszka. Go Najiha GO! 

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim lost to Turkish Can Melih Kaan. Lift up YOUR SPIRITS IRFAN! WIN THE REST OF YOUR GAME!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila overcome her defeat and beat Greece player Serefidou Despina. Camilia Johari lost to Indian Srija Seshadri.

Under-14 Boys

Wong Jianwen won against UAE Al Zarooni Eisa while Elgin Lee also won South Africa Du Toit Stefan. CONGRATULATIONS JIANWEN & ELGIN! GO GUYS GO! FIGHT JIANWEN & ELGIN! NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li again lost to against Bojc Dasa. TJIN LI THIS IT NOT THE TIME TO GIVE UP! FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE & GAME! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF & HAVE FAITH!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam lost to lower rated Thailand player Thanarotrung Ratchaphon. GO SUMANT GO! YOU CAN DO IT! YOU GOT NOTHING TO LOSE HERE! FIGHT FOR THE LAST 3 ROUNDS!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Motivational Quotes for Malaysian Juniors in WYCC!

I want the Malaysian players to ask themselves these questions!

1) Do you need to fear your opponent?

Let your opponent fear you. Fear can be your friend. Strike fear into the hearts of your opponent.

2) How to keep your momentum and spirit before the game?

Shout 3 times your name loudly & say you can win. It’ll help you in building up your confidence.

3) What’s your aim for the event?

By setting target, you can make the impossible become possible! Always believe in yourself! 

4) Read this passage carefully. Motivate each other!

When life seems impossible, recall just one thing that makes you smile, tomorrow is another day and we never know what life may bring. Spend every last moment without any regret, life is but a learning curve and even the Greatest have fallen at times.
See not your failures but only your strengths, the future is keeping our eyes straight ahead.
Inspire another to follow his dreams, you may be his one true friend, his light in the darkness; his only motivation.

 

Don't be afraid to fail because only through failure do you learn to succeed.

Life is 10% and what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.

Rakan Muda GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship (LOCAL)

REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS

(LOCAL PARTICIPATION)

1. Participation

(a) Participation in GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship (GACC) is open to all BONA FIDE representatives from universities, collages and institutes of higher education.

(b) GACC will be conducted as an individual Swiss event.

(c) GACC accepts the participation of individual players as well as team. The best results of the four individuals from the same team representing the same university will be accumulated for the team results.

(d) Each university or institute can send two teams if they wish to, but not more.

2. Team Composition

(a) For a university that intends to participate in the team event, the team must consist of a minimum of four players, which is inclusive of at least one female player. A team can consist of a maximum of six players.

(b) Import of female players from other universities is allowed only if the university concerned is has difficulties in obtaining a female player.

3. Financial Charges

(a) The participating fee for each individual player is RM 100 for the duration of the tournament (28th November to 5th December, 2009).

(b) Participating fees for teams are as follows:

A team consisting of four players – RM 320

For each subsequent player, an additional RM 80 is charged.

(c) Food and accommodation for the whole duration of GACC are in three packages:

Accommodation only – RM 80

Food only (inclusive of dinner during closing ceremony) – RM 140

Accommodation and food – RM200

(d) Accompanying personnel will be charged RM180 which is inclusive of food and accommodation in Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya from 28th November to 5th December, 2009.

(e) Accompanying personnel other than coaches or team managers will be charged RM200 which includes food and accommodation in Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya from 28th November to 5th December, 2009.

4. Playing System and Time Control

(a) GACC is according to FIDE – Rated 9 Round Swiss. The time control is 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment from move 1.

(b) Tie breaks are as per FIDE C.04.2 Article D.16.

5. Prizes and Trophies

Individual Event

Team Event

Champion

Trophy + RM1000

Royal Selangor Challenge Trophy + 6 Takeaway medals + RM2000

First Runner – up

Trophy + RM500

Runner-up trophy + 6 takeaway medals + RM1500

Second Runner – up

Trophy + RM250

Runner-up trophy + 6 takeaway medals + RM1000

Best Local Team

Royal Selangor Plaque + 6 Takeaway medals + RM500

Top Ten Players

Medals

Best Female Player

Trophy + RM400

Top 5 Female Players

Medals

6. Arrival and Departure

(a) All teams are expected to arrive in Malaysia not later than 28th November 2009 and expected to depart earliest on 5th December 2009.

(b) All participants will be met on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the main train station or main bus station according to the mode of transport used by the participants.

7. Conditions

(a) Meals are provided starting from dinner on 28th November 2009 until breakfast on 5th December 2009 except on 2nd December 2009.

(b) The organizing committee arranges an optional program for the participants on 2nd December 2009 for a reasonable charge. Please note that only breakfast provided.

(c) Accommodation is provided at Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya. Lodging is based on a twin – sharing basis from 28th November to 5th December, 2009. Teams arriving before or after the mentioned date will have to pay extra charges for accommodation.

(d) Participants who wish to stay elsewhere may do so at their own expenses. The organizing committee will try to assist in arranging for this.

(e) Transportation will be provided on the arrival of participants. Transportation for departure is not provided but the organizing committees are most willing to help to arrange for this.

(f) Each team will be provided with a liaison official as a guide in Malaysia throughout the duration of the tournament.

(g) The organizing committee is not responsible for any participants who wish to prolong their stay in Malaysia after the tournament (28th November to 5th December 2009)

8. Schedule

Date

Programme

28th November (Saturday)

Arrival, Managers’ Meeting

29th November (Sunday) to 3rd December (Thursday)

Opening Ceremony, Round 1 to 8, + 1 Free Day Outing

4th December (Friday)

Round 9, Closing Ceremony

5th December (Saturday)

Departure

*The program stated above is subject to change with prior notice.

Tel: 03-7957 1706

Fax: 03-7957 1608

E-mail: gacc14.delegation@gmail.com

Rakan Muda GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship 2009

REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS

(FOREIGN PARTICIPATION)

1. Participation

(a) Participation in GACC International Inter-Varsity Chess Championship (GACC) is open to all BONA FIDE representatives from universities, colleges and institutes of higher education.

(b) GACC will be conducted as an individual Swiss event.

(c) GACC accepts the participation of individual players as well as team. The best results of the four individuals from the same team representing the same university will be accumulated for the team results.

(d) Each university or institute can send two teams if they wish to, but not more.

2. Team Composition

(a) For a university that intends to participate in the team event, the team must consist of a minimum of four players, which is inclusive of at least one female player. A team can consist of a maximum of six players.

(b) Import of female players from other universities is allowed only if the university concerned has difficulties in obtaining a female player.

3. Financial Charges

(a) The participating fee for each individual player is USD 100 for the duration of the tournament (28th November to 5th December 2009).

(b) Participating fees for teams are as follows:

A team consisting of four players – USD 320

For each subsequent player, an additional USD 80 is charged.

(c) Food and accommodation for the whole duration of GACC are USD 40 per person.

(d) Accompanying personnel will be charged USD 120 which is inclusive of food and accommodation in Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya from 28th November to 5th December 2009.

4. Playing System and Time Control

(a) GACC is according to FIDE – Rated 9 Round Swiss. The time control is 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment from move 1.

(b) Tie breaks are as per FIDE C.04.2 Article D.16.

5. Prizes and Trophies

Individual Event

Team Event

Champion

Trophy + RM1000

Royal Selangor Challenge Trophy + 6 Takeaway medals + RM2000

First Runner – up

Trophy + RM500

Runner-up trophy + 6 takeaway medals + RM1500

Second Runner – up

Trophy + RM250

Runner-up trophy + 6 takeaway medals + RM1000

Best Local Team

Royal Selangor Plaque + 6 Takeaway medals + RM500

Top Ten Players

Medals

Best Female Player

Trophy + RM400

Top 5 Female Players

Medals

6. Arrival and Departure

(a) All teams are expected to arrive in Malaysia not later than 28th November 2009 and expected to depart earliest on 5th December 2009.

(b) All participants will be met on arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the main train station or main bus station according to the mode of transport used by the participants.

7. Conditions

(a) Meals are provided starting from dinner on 28th November 2009 until breakfast on 5th December 2009 except on 2nd December 2009.

(b) The organizing committee arranges an optional program for the participants on 2nd December 2009 for a reasonable charge. Please note that only breakfast provided.

(c) Accommodation is provided at Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya. Lodging is based on a twin – sharing basis from 28th November to 5th December 2009. Teams arriving before or after the mentioned date will have to pay extra charges for accommodation.

(d) Participants who wish to stay elsewhere may do so at their own expenses. The organizing committee will try to assist in arranging for this.

(e) Transportation will be provided on the arrival of participants. Transportation for departure is not provided but the organizing committees are most willing to help to arrange for this.

(f) Each team will be provided with a liaison official as a guide in Malaysia throughout the duration of the tournament.

(g) The organizing committee is not responsible for any participants who wish to prolong their stay in Malaysia after the tournament (28th November to 5th December 2009)

8. Schedule

Date

Program

28th November (Saturday)

Arrival, Managers’ Meeting

29th November (Sunday) to 3rd December (Thursday)

Opening Ceremony, Round 1 to 8, + 1 Free Day Outing

4th December (Friday)

Round 9, Closing Ceremony

5th December (Saturday)

Departure

*The program stated above is subject to change with prior notice.

Contact:

Tel: 03-7957 1706

Fax: 03-7957 1608

E-mail: gacc14.delegation@gmail.com

Round 8 WYCC Pairing for Malaysia.

FIGHT FOR THE LAST 4 ROUNDS! REMEMBER WE ARE BEHIND YOU SINCE YOU BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY! MAKE SURE YOU PUT JALUR GEMILANG FLYING FOREVER! FEAR CAN BE YOUR FRIEND OR ENEMY! CONQUER YOUR FEAR & VICTORY IS YOURS FOREVER! FIGHT FOR YOUR GAME, FAMILY & MALAYSIA!
  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 4.5 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 4 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 4 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 4 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 2.5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 5 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 4 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 3 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 3 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 2 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 3 points

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah will play Russian PRIPOLZIN Anton at table 13. Amier will face 2 tasks; to overcome his defeat & his opponent as it’s not easy for him. Most probably a draw here. A win could happen if opponent blunder. Teh De Juan will play Iranian JANNESAR Rad. He should becareful against his opponent as Jennesar had experience in playing abroad and from A. Sharghi, Iran. He also took part in the Iranian Chess Youth Championship 2009 Boys Under 8. De Juan should be able to win or draw here. HAVE CONFIDENCE! STRIKE FEAR INTO YOUR OPPONENT HEART! You still have chance to win medal!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen will play Azebajian ISMAYILZADA Zeynab on table 18 as white. De Zen play to your normal game & have confidence in yourself! Make your parents proud of you! GO ZEN GO! You still have chance to win medal! FIGHT FOR IT!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha will play white and should be able to overcome Polish Dmochowska Agnieszka. Go Najiha GO! You still have chance to win medal! FIGHT FOR YOUR GAME!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim will play white against Turkish Can Melih Kaan. He should be able to win here! CONGRATULATIONS IRFAN FOR OBTAINING 5A IN THE UPSR! Use Your UPSR result as Your motivation. Remember how hard you study for UPSR! Use it for your final 4 rounds! Lift up your spirit!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila will play black against Greece player Serefidou Despina. It’s also will be her test for Nur Nabila on how she can overcome her defeat. Should be able to win her opponent. Camilia Johari will play white against Indian Srija Seshadri. So far Camilia had passed all the test that had been thrown to her but however Srija Seshadri will be her another obstacle. She should be able to get a draw here & a win will be bonus to her! GIRLS, SHOW YOUR CAPABILITY & WIN THIS FOR YOURSELF AS SWEET SUCCESS WILL TASTE LIKE COTTON CANDY! FIGHT & BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! FIGHT FOR YOUR GAME, FAMILY & MALAYSIA!

Under-14 Boys

Wong Jianwen will play white against UAE Al Zarooni Eisa while Elgin Lee will play black against South Africa Du Toit Stefan. Both of the players should be able to win their respective games. GO GUYS GO! FIGHT JIANWEN & ELGIN! NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li will face her another test against Bojc Dasa. TJIN LI THIS IT NOT THE TIME TO GIVE UP! FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE & GAME! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF & HAVE FAITH!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam will face Thailand player Thanarotrung Ratchaphon and he should be able to overcome him. GO SUMANT GO! YOU CAN DO IT!

Results of Round 7 WYCC

There’s up and downs in the Malaysian contingent with Amier Hamzah & Nur Nabila suffered their first defeat. However the rest still maintain good fighting spirit! Lift up your SPIRIT! BE UNITED!

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah lost his first game to Mexican SANDOVAL MERCADO Carlos on table 7 while Teh De Juan won early against Turkish player GECER Bora. Amier Hamzah, The Journey is still long & Don’t Give Up! Keep on going! De Juan Congratulations! Be modest and Keep up what you are doing! You are on the right track!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen overcome her losses and won Italian BUFFA Anastasia on board 19. CONGRATULATIONS ZEN! FOLLOW YOUR HEART! You still got chance to be medal contender! Most important is show your fighting spirit over there! PUT FEAR INTO YOUR OPPONENT! BECOME THE FEARLESS!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha brought cheer to her family by winning against Dogan Sevval of Turkey. CONGRATULATIONS NAJIHA! You can do miracles! KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM!

Under-12 Boys

However Mohd Irfan Haqqim lost to against Georgian Keleptrishvili Irakli. IRFAN, It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose here! CONTINUE TO SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila suffered her first lost to Bulmaga Elena while Camilia Johari managed to overcome her biggest test with a draw against Estonian Sagadijeva Anna whom is also the 3rd seed. Congratulations Camilia! Have NO FEAR Girls!

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee lost to highly rated Marjanovic Dejan. GO ELGIN GO! YOU CAN DO IT! KEEP ON PUTTING THE MOMENTUM & TELL YOURSELF WHAT YOU WANT IN YOU!

Wong Jianwen drew against Korean Jung Young Hoon. Remember yourself Jianwen! Show YOUR TRUE STRENGTH!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li got her hard fought draw against rated player Marx Inga of German. CONGRATULATIONS TJIN LI! Most important is show your fighting spirit over there! PUT FEAR INTO YOUR OPPONENT! BECOME THE FEARLESS!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam also drew against Macedonian Postolachi Viorel.  GO SUMANT GO! FINISH THE RACE & NEVER QUIT RUNNING! KEEP ON RUNNING EVEN YOUR FEET HURT THEN ONLY SWEET SUCCESS WILL COME!

Nur Nabila Lost in Round 7!

[Event "World Youth Chess U-12 Girls"]
[Date "2009.11.19"]
[Round "7.3"]
[White "Nur Nabila "]
[Black "Bulmaga Elena"]
[Result "0-1"]
[ECO "E30"]
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 Nc6 3. Nf3 e6 4. Nc3 Bb4 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 d6 7. e3 Qe7 8. Be2 Bxc3+ 9. bxc3 O-O 10. O-O e5 11. Qc2 b6 12. a4 wasting tempo Na5 13. Rfb1 Bb7 14. c5 blunder g5 15. dxe5 dxe5 16. Bg3 Be4 17. Bd3 Bxd3 18. Qxd3 e4 19. Qe2 exf3 20. Qxf3 Kg7 21. cxb6 cxb6 22. Rb5 Qe4 23. Qe2 Nc6 24. f3 Qe6 25. h4 Nd5 26. e4 Rad8 27. hxg5 hxg5 28. Qd2 Nf4 29. Rxg5+ Ng6 30. Qc2 Qc4 31. Rc1 Qd3 32. f4 Qxc2 33. Rxc2 Kh6 34. Rg4 Rg8 35. f5 Kh5 36. Rxg6 fxg6 37. f6 Rgf8 38. e5 Rfe8 39. Re2 Kg5 40. Bh2 Kf5 41. Rf2+ Ke6 0-1

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Halfway Mark for Malaysian Juniors in WYCC

With 5 more rounds left, Malaysian players really needs to keep up their spirit high as some of the Malaysian are still in the medal contention. As you noticed, I posted a post on David Vs Goliath. Here are some motivations for the juniors. FIGHT THE LAST 5 ROUNDS! MALAYSIA BOLEH!

• Why did they wait forty days to begin the battle? Probably for several reasons. Everyone was afraid of Goliath. He seemed invincible. Not even King Saul, the tallest man in Israel, had stepped out to fight. Also, the sides of the valley were very steep. Whoever made the first move would have a strong disadvantage and probably suffer great loss. Both sides were waiting for the other to attack first.

SHOW NO FEAR & HAVE NO MERCY ON YOUR OPPONENTS! 

• David chose not to wear the King's armor because it felt cumbersome and unfamiliar. David was comfortable with his simple slingshot, a weapon he was skilled at using. God will use the unique skills he's already placed in your hands, so don't worry about "wearing the King's armor." Just be yourself and use the familiar gifts and talents God has given you. He will work miracles through you.

PLAY TO WHAT YOU KNOW! USE TACTICS! SET TRAP!

• David's faith in God caused him to look at the giant from a different perspective. Goliath was merely a mortal man defying an all-powerful God. David looked at the battle from God's point of view. If we look at giant problems and impossible situations from God's perspective, we realize that God will fight for us and with us. When we put things in proper perspective, we see more clearly and we can fight more effectively.

BE CLEAR TO YOUR PLAN & OBJECTIVES IN THE GAME!

• When the giant criticized, insulted and threatened, David didn't stop or even waver. Everyone else cowered in fear, but David ran to the battle. He knew that action needed to be taken. David did the right thing in spite of discouraging insults and fearful threats. Only God's opinion mattered to David.

HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR ABILITY & BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! STRIKE TO THE HEART OF YOUR OPPONENT!

Story of David vs Goliath!

BECOME DAVID & SLAY YOUR GOLIATH!

The Philistine army had gathered for war against Israel. The two armies faced each other, camped for battle on opposite sides of a steep valley. A Philistine giant measuring over nine feet tall and wearing full armor came out each day for forty days, mocking and challenging the Israelites to fight. His name was Goliath. Saul, the King of Israel, and the whole army were terrified of Goliath.

One day David, the youngest son of Jesse, was sent to the battle lines by his father to bring back news of his brothers. David was probably just a young teenager at the time. While there, David heard Goliath shouting his daily defiance and he saw the great fear stirred within the men of Israel. David responded, "Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of God?"

So David volunteered to fight Goliath. It took some persuasion, but King Saul finally agreed to let David fight against the giant. Dressed in his simple tunic, carrying his shepherd's staff, slingshot and a pouch full of stones, David approached Goliath. The giant cursed at him, hurling threats and insults.

David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied ... today I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air ... and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel ... it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands."

As Goliath moved in for the kill, David reached into his bag and slung one of his stones at Goliath's head. Finding a hole in the armor, the stone sank into the giant's forehead and he fell face down on the ground. David then took Goliath's sword, killed him and then cut off his head. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. So the Israelites pursued, chasing and killing them and plundering their camp.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Pairing Malaysian Players Round 7 WYCC 2009

  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 4.5 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 3 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 3 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 3 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 2.5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 5 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 3.5 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 2 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 3 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 1.5 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 2.5 points

Today is the rest day for the junior players and they can go for sightseeing in Turkey. Sorry guys for not updating this news. I was having flu from 1 of my students & recovering. Im back to normal now.

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah will play against Mexican SANDOVAL MERCADO Carlos on table 7 while Teh De Juan will play white against Turkish player GECER Bora. BOYS KEEP UP YOUR SPIRIT HIGH! DE JUAN BELIEVE IN YOURSELF & IT’S TIME TO RELEASE IT!

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen will play white against Italian BUFFA Anastasia on board 19. COME ON ZEN! FOLLOW YOUR HEART! You still got chance to be medal contender! Most important is show your fighting spirit over there! PUT FEAR INTO YOUR OPPONENT! BECOME THE FEARLESS!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha will play black against Dogan Sevval of Turkey. She should be able to win or draw. COME ON NAJIHA! You can do miracles! Follow your sister footsteps!

Under-12 Boys

Mohd Irfan Haqqim will play black against Georgian Keleptrishvili Irakli. However it’ll be an uphill task for Mohd Irfan but when you believe in achieving something impossible, then your dreams will come true! IRFAN, CONTINUE TO SHOW YOUR SPIRIT LIKE YOU PLAY AGAINST THE FINNISH!

Under-12 Girls

Nur Nabila will face Moldovian player Bulmaga Elena as white. She should be able to overcome her opponent on table 3.

Camilia Johari will face her biggest challenge against Estonian Sagadijeva Anna whom is also the 3rd seed playing white. A draw would be seem realistic or even better a win if possible. However FOCUS is still the main key ingredients of winning the game! Have confidence in your ability!

Under-14 Boys

Elgin Lee will play white against highly rated Marjanovic Dejan. It’s an uphill battle for Elgin but with confidence & advantage, nothing can stop your dreams! A draw would be seem possible here but even a win if mistake from the opponent. GO ELGIN GO! YOU CAN DO IT! KEEP ON PUTTING THE MOMENTUM & TELL YOURSELF WHAT YOU WANT IN YOU!

Wong Jianwen will play black against Korean Jung Young Hoon and should win easily. Remember yourself Jianwen! Show YOUR TRUE STRENGTH!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li will face another uphill task against rated player Marx Inga of German as black. TJIN LI, It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose here! Most important is show your fighting spirit over there! PUT FEAR INTO YOUR OPPONENT! BECOME THE FEARLESS!

REMEMBER: ONE STRAW YOU CAN BREAK BUT WITH MANY STRAWS IT’S IMPOSSIBLE! EVEN WITH SCISSORS WILL TAKE TIME TO CUT IT!

From the movie: Battle of Red Cliff part I.

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam will play white against Macedonian Postolachi Viorel. It’s an uphill task for Sumant however with the experience & fighting spirit, he can achieve the impossible! GO SUMANT GO! FINISH THE RACE & NEVER QUIT RUNNING! KEEP ON RUNNING EVEN YOUR FEET HURT THEN ONLY SWEET SUCCESS WILL COME!

Result of Round 6 WYCC 2009

It’s been taxing for the Malaysian juniors yesterday as 2 rounds were played. Furthermore the juniors were facing tougher opponents & energy were draining off from them.

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah managed to secure a draw against SAIDAKBAR Saydaliev of Uzbekistan while his compatriot Teh De Juan lost to FIEBERG Samuel of Germany.

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen also lost the 2nd game to EMEUOVA Gulziya of Kazakstan.

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha also managed to secure draw against the host (Turkey), Vatansever Buse.

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim brought the cheer to the Malaysian camp by finishing Finnish player Bicer Sena Aksel. Keep up the good work!

Under-12 Girls

Both of the Under-12 Girls drew their respective games yesterday. Nur Nabila drew against Lasya Goli of India while Camilia Johari passed another test with draw against Ghukasyan Siranush of Armenia.

Under-14 Boys

Wong Jianwen drew Mamaliga Laurentiu of Macedonia while Elgin Lee won Cakiroglu Metin of Turkey.

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li suffered her another lost to Balzano Filli of Italy.

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam lost to Givon Asaf of Israel.

Monday, November 16, 2009

WCM Nur Nabila Board 3 U-12 Girls LIVE!

NUR NABILA DRAW AGAIN!

Still waiting for the arbiters to start the game as 3 minutes left.

White: Lasya Goli, India

Black: Nur Nabila, Malaysia

Board: 6.3

Opening: Sicilian Defense

1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 e6 3. g3 d5 It seems Nur Nabila is gaining centre & going for space advantage. 4. d3 dxe4 5. Nxe4 Nf6 6. Bg2 Nc6 7. Bg5 Be7 8. Bxf6 Bxf6 9. Nxf6+ Qxf6 10. c3 O-O 11. Ne2 Rd8 12. O-O Ne5 13. Nc1 Nxd3 14. Nxd3 c4 15. Be4 cxd3 16. Bxd3 e5 17. Qc2 Bh3 18. Rfe1 g6 19. Be4 Rd7 20. Rad1 Rad8 21. Rxd7 Rxd7 22. Rd1 Qd8 23. Rxd7 Qxd7 24. Qd3 Qxd3 25. Bxd3 Be6 26. c4 f5 27. f3 e4 28. fxe4 fxe4 29. Bxe4 Bxc4 30. b3 Ba6 31. Kf2 Kf7 32. Ke3 Ke6 33.
Kd4 Kd6 34. g4 b6 35. g5 Ke6 36. h4 Bc8 37. Bg2 Kd6 38. Bd5 Be6 39. Be4 a5 40.
h5 gxh5 41. Bxh7 h4 42. Be4 h3 43. g6 a4 44. bxa4 Bxa2 45. Ke3 Ke5 46. Bc6 Kf6
47. Kf3 Kxg6 48. Bd7 Bd5+ 49. Kg3 Bg2 50. Bb5 Kf6 51. Bd3 Ke5 52. Be2 Kd5 53.
Bh5 Kc5 54. Be2 Bc6 55. Kxh3 Bxa4 56. Kg3 Bb3 57. Kf2 Bc4 58. Bd1 b5 59. Ke3
Kb4 60. Kd2 Ka3 61. Kc1 b4 62. Bc2 Bb5 63. Bd1 Ba4 64. Bxa4 Kxa4 65. Kb2 b3 66.
Kb1 1/2-1/2

Round 6 WYCC Malaysian in action!

  1. Amier Hamzah U-8 Boys 4 points
  2. Teh De Juan U-8 Boys 3 points
  3. Teh De Zen U-8 Girls 3 points
  4. WFM Nur Najiha U-10 Girls 2.5 points
  5. Muhd Irfan Haqqim U-12 Boy 1.5 points
  6. WCM Nur Nabila U-12 Girls 4.5 points
  7. Camilia Johari U-12 Girls 3 points
  8. Wong Jianwen U-14 Boys 2 points
  9. Elgin Lee Kah Meng U-14 Boys 2 points
  10. Hoh Tjin Li U-14 Girls 1.5 points
  11. Sumant Subramaniam U-16 Boys 2.5 points

Under-8 Boys

Amier Hamzah will play white on table 6 against SAIDAKBAR Saydaliev of Uzbekistan while his compatriot Teh De Juan will be black against FIEBERG Samuel of Germany. Both of the players should be able to win or draw if possible.

Under-8 Girls

Teh De Zen will take white against DEMEUOVA Gulziya of Kazakstan. She should be able to win or draw. Prove that defeat in the last round just merely a hiccup! GO ZEN GO! I BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT! SHOW your POWER!

Under-10 Girls

Nur Najiha will play white against the host (Turkey), Vatansever Buse. She should be able to win as long she stayed focus in bringing all her resources & experience in her! GO NAJIHA GO! Your mother is always in your heart! Make her PROUD!

Under-12 Boys

Muhd Irfan Haqqim will face uphill task once again as he face Finnish player Bicer Sena Aksel playing black. ADIK IRFAN, You can FINISH him! Make your family proud!

Under-12 Girls

Six players are leading in this Under-12 Girls & Nur Nabila is one of the leaders. She will play black against Lasya Goli of India. Should be able to win or draw. However never underestimate Indian players!

It’s another tough test for Camilia Johari as she will face Ghukasyan Siranush of Armenia this time. She should get a draw here & a win if opponent made mistakes. Anything is possible here! SHOW your GIRLS POWER!

Under-14 Boys

Wong Jianwen will play white against Mamaliga Laurentiu of Macedonia while Elgin Lee will take black against Cakiroglu Metin of Turkey. Both should be able to win. Guys Make Malaysia Proud of U!

Under-14 Girls

Hoh Tjin Li will take white against Balzano Filli of Italy. It’s not easy task for this young girl. Keep your spirit high Tjin Li!

Under-16 Boys

Sumant Subramaniam will be playing black against Givon Asaf of Israel. It will be tough but he got all the support & experience! Go PAHANG!