10th BCC Thailand Open 2010

The Bangkok Chess Club and Thailand Chess Association have the honor of inviting all Chess Players to participate in the 10th BCC Thailand Open Chess Championship 2010 under the auspices of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, from 14th to 20th of April 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The tournament will be held in the Grand Ballroom at Century Park Hotel, a 4 star hotel in Bangkok. We hope to attract more than 250 players from 50 countries to a tournament which is expected to be the biggest and strongest ever held in Thailand.

Tournament Regulations

1. This is an individual tournament, open to all players.
2. There are two groups of play: Open category for all players, and Challenger category restricted to players rated below 2100 or unrated (ratings based on FIDE or Thai ELO ratings – other national ratings will be validated by the organizer). When registering, players must indicate in which group they wish to play.
3. FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations shall apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.
4. Both groups will be played using the Swiss System, with 9 rounds for Open, and 7 rounds for Challenger. For the pairings, a Swiss Manager program will be used.
5. The matches shall be conducted according to the schedule, which will be made known to the respective players before the start of the tournament.
6. Each player is accorded with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.
7. 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.
8. All mobile phones in the playing hall shall be switched off while games are in progress, any violation shall result in loss of game.
9. Officials and players should be smartly attired at all times while in the playing hall.

Open Tournament	Time	Activity
Weds, 14 April	08:00	Registration closed
	09:00 − 09:30	Announcements
	09:30	Round 1
	15:00	Round 2
Thurs, 15 April	09:00	Round 3
	15:00	Round 4
Fri, 16 April	13:00	Round 5
Sat, 17 April	13:00	Round 6
Sun, 18 April	13:00	Round 7
Mon, 19 April	13:00	Round 8
Tue, 20 April	09:00	Round 9
	16:00	Closing ceremony

Challenger Tournament	Time	Activity
Thurs, 15 April	08:00	Registration closed
	09:00 − 09:30	Announcements
	09:30	Round 1
	15:00	Round 2
Fri, 16 April	13:00	Round 3
Sat, 17 April	13:00	Round 4
Sun, 18 April	13:00	Round 5
Mon, 19 April	13:00	Round 6
Tue, 20 April	09:00	Round 7
	16:00	Closing ceremony

Blitz Tournament	Time	Activity
Sat, 17 April	18:30	Registration closed
	19:30 − 22:00	3-5 Qualifier groups  (12-16 players each)
Sun, 18 April	19:00 − 22:00	Blitz final (16 players)

* Entry fee for ‘Winner-takes-all’ blitz tournament is 100 Baht (GMs free).

Prizes. In 10th BCC Thailand Open, the prizes are for 1-10 ranks and 5 best Thais, and certificates for best 3 best juniors and best lady. 1st prize will be 100,000 Baht (approx. 2,000 Euros). BCC Challenger has prizes for 1-5, and certificates for 3 Best Juniors and best Lady.
(Please note a 5% tax will be deducted from the prize money.)

Arbiters. Chief Arbiter IA Markku Kosonen (Finland), Deputy Chief Arbiter IA Panupand Vijjuprabha.
In the event of dispute the Chief Arbiter’s decision is final.

Venue. Century Park Hotel, Bangkok: 9 Ratchaprarop Road, Pratunam-Victory Monument, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. Tel: +66 (0) 2246 7800, Fax: +66 (0) 2246 7197m 4583. www.centuryparkhotel.com

Accommodation. Century Park Hotel. Specially negotiated tournament room rates are as follows, inclusive of service charge, VAT and breakfast:

• Superior Single room 2,400 Baht nett / room / night
• Superior Twin room 2,700 Baht nett / room / night
• Deluxe Single room 2,800 Baht nett / room /night
• Deluxe Twin room 3,100 Baht nett / room / night
• Extra bed 900 Baht / person / night

If booked for minimum 7 night the hotel offers 2 complimentary dinners or lunches for single room, and 4 dinners or lunches for twin room, served at Roberto Italian restaurant or international buffet at Café at the Park.

For accommodation reservations at the venue, Century Park Hotel Bangkok, please contact Ms. Pharanya (pharanya@centuryparkhotel.com).

Entry Fees.

Open: 2,500 Baht (For Thai nationals and TCA members 1,200 Baht). Late registration fee after March 10, 2010 is 500 Baht.

Challenger: 1,000 Baht. Late registration fee after March 10, 2010 is 500 Baht.

(US$ 1 is approx. 33 Baht, 1 Euro is approx. 49 Baht). All tournament fees must be paid before the start of the first round.

Registration. The deadline for registration is March 10, 2010. After this a late registration charge of 500 Baht will be added. Organizers reserve the right to refuse or decline late registrations.

Please complete the online registration form. The organizer will confirm your registration by e-mail. If you do not get a reply within a week, please send a reminder to bangkokchess@gmail.com. Players must indicate in which group (Open or Challenger) they would like to participate.

The Grand Ballroom

Conditions for Titled Players. Tournament fees are waived for GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs and 2500+ rated players (according official FIDE January 2010 rating list). First 15 GMs to register will get complimentary accommodation (room & breakfast in twin sharing with another GM for 7 nights). Complimentary room reservation is confirmed after receiving deposit transfer of Euro 50. This received deposit will be fully returned after check-in to hotel. Please contact organizer (bangkokchess@gmail.com) for inquiries.

JERAM : KUALA SELANGOR CHESS OPEN 2010

This is A National Rated Event

( Organised by Restoran Ikan Bakar Pantai Jeram, Kuala Selangor )

Date	:	24 JANUARY 2010 ( SUNDAY )
Time	:	8.00 am – 6.00 pm
Venue	:	Restoran Ikan Bakar Pantai Jeram, JERAM, Kuala Selangor.
System	:	Swiss System - 6/7 rounds ( Round 1 starts at 9.30am )
Time Control	:	25 minutes per player
Tie Break	:	SOLKOFF, SONNEBORN BERGER, PROGRESSIVE SCORE
Entry Fees	:	RM15.00 – Under 12 Category
	:	RM15.00 – Under 18 Category
	:	RM25.00 – Open Category

 

PRIZES	OPEN CATEGORY	AGE-GROUP CATEGORY
UNDER 18	UNDER 12
CHAMPION	RM400.00 + Crystal Trophy	RM150.00 + Crystal Trophy	RM100.00 + Crystal Trophy
2nd	RM300.00 + Crystal Trophy	RM120.00 + Crystal Trophy	RM80.00 + Crystal Trophy
3rd	RM200.00 + Crystal Trophy	RM100.00 + Crystal Trophy	RM70.00 + Crystal Trophy
4th	RM150.00	RM80.00	RM50.00
5th	RM100.00	RM70.00	RM50.00
6th	RM100.00	RM60.00	RM40.00
7th	RM70.00	RM50.00	RM40.00
8th	RM70.00	RM40.00	RM40.00
9th	RM60.00	RM40.00	RM40.00
10th	RM50.00	RM40.00	RM40.00
11th	RM50.00	RM30.00	RM30.00
12th	RM50.00	RM30.00	RM30.00
13th	RM50.00	RM30.00	RM30.00
14th	RM50.00	RM30.00	RM30.00
15th	RM50.00	RM30.00	RM30.00
TOTAL	RM1750.00	RM900.00	RM700.00

 

Best Category ( RM30.00 + Crystal Trophy )

For Open Category

3 X BEST LADY

3 X BEST IPT

2 X BEST NATIONAL RATING UNDER 1600

1 X BEST SCHOOL TEACHER

1 X BEST VETERAN ( Above 45 )

Total : RM300.00

BEST TEMPATAN ( LOCAL ) IN OPEN CATEGORY

1st - RM200 + Crystal Trophy

2nd - RM150 + Crystal Trophy

3rd - RM100 + Crystal Trophy

4th - RM50 + Crystal Trophy

5th - RM50 + Crystal Trophy

Total : RM550.00

RM850.00

Note : Certificate will be given to all prize winners

CASH PRIZES & TROPHIES WORTH MORE THAN RM5000.00

60 OVERALL WINNERS + 24 CRYSTAL TROPHIES

BREAKFAST PROVIDED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.

LUCKY DRAW DURING PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY

ENQUIRIES & PRE REGISTRATION

AZHAR MOHD SAID 012 – 679 6193 , FARIDAH HUSSAIN 012 - 387 8375

CLOSING DATE :

18 JANUARY 2010

How to register :

1. Kindly bank-in your entry fee into CIMB BANK - FARIDAH HUSSAIN account no: 1222-0018775-52-5

2. A photocopy of bank slip with name and category of partcipants written, MUST be faxed to 03 - 3264 6102 before closing date.

3. Do call HASIF 017 - 690 8779 to confirms your entry after faxed the bank slip.

Important : Please bring along the original bank slip on the tourney day.

STRICTLY : ADDITIONAL RM10.00 WILL BE IMPOSED FOR ANY LATE REGISTRATION ( AFTER CLOSING DATE )
and walk-in registration will be accepted only at the discretion of the organizers ( Based on the availability of equipments ).

Lodging at their best rate:

1. De Palma Inn Kuala Selangor ( 16km away ) No.Tel: 03 - 3289 7070

2. Pantai Indah Apartment, Pantai Jeram ( 1km away ) No.Tel : 03 - 3264 9617

New Blog Post from Perak

Last few weeks I didn’t post anything because I sent my laptop to service in KL and only yesterday managed to download the correct version of Windows Live Writer. This is the new blog from former PICA webmaster Mr Raymond Siew who named it First GM.

From last year National Junior I’d seen through Mark Siew progress time to time and also when he and his dad stayed at my house during the Penang Heritage Open. He improves rapidly and reminds me of my younger days. One thing I would like to say to become top player or to break into the national team; he needs to have consistency play and arranged the correct strategy when playing in the tournament. Well done to Raymond in putting the effort of this blog & wish Mark Siew great success in the future.

FIRST SATURDAY CLASSICAL CHESS (JANUARY) 2010

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

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

ROUND 6 : SUNDAY JANUARY 3 ( 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm)

FORMAT : 90 MINUTES PLUS 30 SECOND INCREMENT EACH MOVE

ENTRY FEE : RM 35.00 (DISCOUNT FOR GROUP ENTRY )

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

MAIN PRIZES :

1^st PRIZE : RM 150 + CRYSTAL TROPHY GOLD WITH NAME ENGRAVE

2^nd PRIZE : RM 100 + CRYSTAL TROPHY SILVER WITH NAME ENGRAVE

3^rd PRIZE : RM 80 + CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

4^th PRIZE : RM 60 + CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

5^th PRIZE : RM 40 + CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

6^th to 8^th : CRYSTAL TROPHY 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 1^st JANUARY ( FRIDAY )

ENTRY FORM : NAME: __________________________________ TEL: _________________

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

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.

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.

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

16^th – 20^th 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 1^st 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

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

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!

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

 

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

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 :

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

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

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

4^th PRIZE : CRYSTAL TROPHY BRONZE WITH NAME ENGRAVE

5^th 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

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CLOSING DATE 4^TH 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 :

1^st PRIZE : RM 180.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

2^nd PRIZE : RM 120.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

3^rd PRIZE : RM 80.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

4^th PRIZE : RM 60.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

5^th PRIZE : RM 40.00 + CRYSTAL TROPHY

6^th to 8^th 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

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CLOSING DATE 27 NOVEMBER 2009 (FRIDAY )

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(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!

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!