**By the way Gilachess is selling the NCC Bulletin for both Open and Women section. You can contact him at the NCC blog for details**
Sunday, June 20, 2010
NCC 2010 - FInal Round
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
NCC 2010 - Round 5 updates
Alia lost! Fong Mi Yen got her revenge this time around. Will there be a new champ this year? more NWM will be produce perhaps?
Nabil and Loo drew their game, same as Fadzil Nayan, Edward Lee also drew their game. This lead to Nabil being a sole leader with half point lead. Kamal Ariffin drew his game today with Izz while Khair did it again! losing a game that he is not supposed to! he lost to Tariq Amru.
Nabil and Loo drew their game, same as Fadzil Nayan, Edward Lee also drew their game. This lead to Nabil being a sole leader with half point lead. Kamal Ariffin drew his game today with Izz while Khair did it again! losing a game that he is not supposed to! he lost to Tariq Amru.
NCC 2010 - Round 5
the official site
Above is the official site, in case if the readers wants to read more, photos, games and news all are there.
Its going to be an intense battle in the women section as Fong Mi Yen vs NWM Alia. I think the winner of this round shall be the NCC champ (shall I say that?). Based on the current strength I think Alia is much better, but surely Mi Yen wants the revenge for her defeat in Semi-Final of Malaysian Women Master earlier this year.
In the Open section - Surprise Nabil is the only sole leader with 4 points so far. But 8 players followed closely behind with 3.5 points. Among them are Edward Lee, Fadzil Nayan, Li Tian, Saprin, Khair, Tariq Amru, and Tan Jun Fen.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Sad News at NCC 2010
Found out this morning, Cikgu Fuad, father of Muhd Sirajuddin and Fairuz Hamizah the young chess prodigy from Kulim Kedah, was under stroke attack last night. Fairuz was crying during her morning game, coz they both stay in hostel separately, therefore she only found out this morning.
The last time I heard he is in a critical condition and admitted at Hospital Serdang. I juz hope he is ok... Lets all pray everything is ok.
The last time I heard he is in a critical condition and admitted at Hospital Serdang. I juz hope he is ok... Lets all pray everything is ok.
NCC 2010
Announcement made by En Ibrahim Bakar - VP MCF, top 4 from each event at NCC will be selected to be at Malaysian Masters Elite Top 16 event (same format knock out round like the World Championship knock-out).
The Champ in OPEN event will be automatically selected to play for Malaysia in the coming Chess Olimpiad at Khantuy-Mansyik in Oct 2010.
The Champ in OPEN event will be automatically selected to play for Malaysia in the coming Chess Olimpiad at Khantuy-Mansyik in Oct 2010.
National Chess Championship 2010 - Round 3
Today is the second day of NCC 2010. As up to round 2 yesterday, all favourites went thru. Below are the pairings of round 3 :
WOMEN
OPEN
RANKING WOMEN
RANKING OPEN
**click to enlarge pic**
Khair is playing on board 1 currently, against the top seed from Penang, Loo Swee Leong. Both with 2 points each. Hopefully he won this.
Board 1 is using the newly introduce in Malaysia - DGT board. I dont have to go next to him to see his game live. I can juz watch it from the arbiters' table.
WOMEN
OPEN
RANKING WOMEN
RANKING OPEN
**click to enlarge pic**
Khair is playing on board 1 currently, against the top seed from Penang, Loo Swee Leong. Both with 2 points each. Hopefully he won this.
Board 1 is using the newly introduce in Malaysia - DGT board. I dont have to go next to him to see his game live. I can juz watch it from the arbiters' table.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Congrats to Amier Hamzah And Zainoor Ikmal Maisarah!
What can we all say... But dozens of congrats for our juniors that repeat the same victory like WFM Najiha and WCM Nabila last year. Congrats to Amier Hamzah for the Candidate Master (CM) title, and congrats to Zainoor Ikmal Maisarah Mohd Noor for being the silver medallist in the rapid event.
Congrats to the contingent! (congrats to Haslindah too for being the manager twice that brought the medal back home!)
National Chess Championship 2010
National Chess Championship or previously known as National Closed, will be held at UKM this year. I dont play this year (as much as I wanted to - coz I do plan on taking part), but I got better offer instead. I will be there at UKM as the arbiter of the event, if I have the time to write I will keep the readers updated.
But in any case if you wish to view the list of players taking part and the updates of the event, click the official website created by Tournament Director - Abd Haq, chess bloggers - Andrew Ooi and hairulov (good job guys, nice!)
the official site
But in any case if you wish to view the list of players taking part and the updates of the event, click the official website created by Tournament Director - Abd Haq, chess bloggers - Andrew Ooi and hairulov (good job guys, nice!)
the official site
Friday, June 11, 2010
MSSM 2010 - Latest Update For Pahang
Thanks to Muhammad Arshad, check the crosstable result posted at Catur Terengganu's Blog
Team U-15G :
Team U-15B :
Team U-12B :
Team U-12G :
Team U-18G :
Team U-18B :
Team U-18B :
Team U-15G :
Team U-15B :
Team U-12B :
Team U-12G :
For the Individual Result :
U-18G : 12th place - Izzatul Amirah (3.5 points)
27th place - Awnie Azzahra (1.5 points)
U-18B : 5th place - Sumant Subramaniam (5 points)
7th place - Khairilhelmi Rosseli (4.5 points)
U-15G : 4th place - Sarika Subramaniam (5 points)
17th place - Ho Ying Rou (3 points)
U-15B : 19th place - Amirul Azwan (3 points)
20th place - Ahmad Aiman (3 points)
U-12G : 26th place - Khausalya (2 points)
27th place - Nurul Ain (1 point)
U-12B : 5th place - Shreyes Subramaniam (5 points)
MSSM 2010
Today, the final round of MSSM 2010 is currently ongoing.
The pairing for the Team event :
U-12B Pahang vs Sarawak (Pahang with 5MP playing on table 6)
U-15B Pahang vs Wilayah Persekutuan (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 3)
U-18B Negeri Sembilan vs Pahang (Pahang with 4MP playing on table 7)
U-12G Pahang vs Perlis (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 5)
U-15G Pahang vs Kedah (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 4)
U-18G Pahang vs Sabah (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 5)
I am more interested in knowing the personal board standings as I want to know who is the top scorer for the team of Pahang, and who are their opponents. The statistics and analysis is important if Pahang Team wishes to improve their standings in future MSSM. Coz the standing currently is not impressive.
In the individual event :
U-12B Aziz Abidin (TRG 4 points) vs Shreyes (4 points) - Table 4
In this category Yeoh Li Tian (SEL) is the sole leader with 5.5 points, trailing behind is Harlief (WP) - 5 points, Subramanian (NS) - 4.5 points.
U-15B Table 11 : Nestor (SBH 2 points) vs Amirul Azwan (2 points)
Table 12 : Ahmad Aiman (2 points) vs Nurhazman (MEL 2 points)
Yeap Eng chiam (WP) the defending champ look strong with 5.5 points, while Roshan (SEL) with 5 points, and Daniel Iskandar (JHR) with 4.5 points.
U-18B Table 4 : Boey Jin Huey (WP 4 points) vs Sumant (4 points)
Table 6 : Samuel Chan (WP 3 points) vs Khairilhelmi (3.5 points)
Mohd Nabil (SEL) looking good with 5 points, however followed closely behind is his last round opponent Jeppy Tewelu (SBH) with 4.5 points, Fong Yit San (PRK) also 4.5 points, Syakir (SEL) 4.5 points and NM Evan Timothy (4.5 points).
U-12G Table 11 : Khausalya (2 points) vs Nurul Amirah (SBH 2 points)
Table 13 : Putri Nurul (JHR 2 points) vs Nurul Ain (1 points)
Putri Rifqah (SEL) and Nur Najiha (SEL) both with 5.5 points. Siti Khadijah (TRG) with 4.5 points, NWM Tan Li Ting (WP), Teh De Zen (PP), Nithyalaksmi (NS) all with 4 points.
U-15G Table 4 : Lim Yu Chia (PP 4 points) vs Sarika (4 points)
Table 7 : Nurlyana (JHR 3 points) vs Ho Ying Rou (3 points)
Amira Syamina (SEL) and Nur Nabila (SEL) both leading with 5 points, Nur Hidayah (MEL) 4.5 points,
U-18G Table 7 : Yeong Cui Qi (JHR 3 points) vs Izzatul (3 points)
Table 14 : Awnie Azzahra (1.5 points) vs Ngoh Xiu Yan (SBH 0.5 points)
NWM Alia Anin (MEL) looks strong to win the title with 5.5 points, Winnie Hong (SEL) and Olivia (WP) trailing with 5 points.
The pairing for the Team event :
U-12B Pahang vs Sarawak (Pahang with 5MP playing on table 6)
U-15B Pahang vs Wilayah Persekutuan (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 3)
U-18B Negeri Sembilan vs Pahang (Pahang with 4MP playing on table 7)
U-12G Pahang vs Perlis (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 5)
U-15G Pahang vs Kedah (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 4)
U-18G Pahang vs Sabah (Pahang with 6MP playing on table 5)
I am more interested in knowing the personal board standings as I want to know who is the top scorer for the team of Pahang, and who are their opponents. The statistics and analysis is important if Pahang Team wishes to improve their standings in future MSSM. Coz the standing currently is not impressive.
In the individual event :
U-12B Aziz Abidin (TRG 4 points) vs Shreyes (4 points) - Table 4
In this category Yeoh Li Tian (SEL) is the sole leader with 5.5 points, trailing behind is Harlief (WP) - 5 points, Subramanian (NS) - 4.5 points.
U-15B Table 11 : Nestor (SBH 2 points) vs Amirul Azwan (2 points)
Table 12 : Ahmad Aiman (2 points) vs Nurhazman (MEL 2 points)
Yeap Eng chiam (WP) the defending champ look strong with 5.5 points, while Roshan (SEL) with 5 points, and Daniel Iskandar (JHR) with 4.5 points.
U-18B Table 4 : Boey Jin Huey (WP 4 points) vs Sumant (4 points)
Table 6 : Samuel Chan (WP 3 points) vs Khairilhelmi (3.5 points)
Mohd Nabil (SEL) looking good with 5 points, however followed closely behind is his last round opponent Jeppy Tewelu (SBH) with 4.5 points, Fong Yit San (PRK) also 4.5 points, Syakir (SEL) 4.5 points and NM Evan Timothy (4.5 points).
U-12G Table 11 : Khausalya (2 points) vs Nurul Amirah (SBH 2 points)
Table 13 : Putri Nurul (JHR 2 points) vs Nurul Ain (1 points)
Putri Rifqah (SEL) and Nur Najiha (SEL) both with 5.5 points. Siti Khadijah (TRG) with 4.5 points, NWM Tan Li Ting (WP), Teh De Zen (PP), Nithyalaksmi (NS) all with 4 points.
U-15G Table 4 : Lim Yu Chia (PP 4 points) vs Sarika (4 points)
Table 7 : Nurlyana (JHR 3 points) vs Ho Ying Rou (3 points)
Amira Syamina (SEL) and Nur Nabila (SEL) both leading with 5 points, Nur Hidayah (MEL) 4.5 points,
U-18G Table 7 : Yeong Cui Qi (JHR 3 points) vs Izzatul (3 points)
Table 14 : Awnie Azzahra (1.5 points) vs Ngoh Xiu Yan (SBH 0.5 points)
NWM Alia Anin (MEL) looks strong to win the title with 5.5 points, Winnie Hong (SEL) and Olivia (WP) trailing with 5 points.
ASEAN Age Group, Subic 2010
Received this sms from Haslindah,
In U-10B (classical event) Malaysian - Amier Hamzah won the silver medal! The organiser will confirm later whether Amier Hamzah will receive the Candidate Master (CM) title or not. Today, will start the Rapid event of 7 rounds.
Congrats Amier Hamzah!!!
In U-10B (classical event) Malaysian - Amier Hamzah won the silver medal! The organiser will confirm later whether Amier Hamzah will receive the Candidate Master (CM) title or not. Today, will start the Rapid event of 7 rounds.
Congrats Amier Hamzah!!!
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Subic and MSSM 2010
At this current point, the heat of chess is everywhere! I am supposed to help Haslindah blogging info for ASEAN Age Group currently held in Subic, Phillipines. She did send pictures to me, but I am too busy finishing up so many things before I left for National Closed next week and attending courses in KL right after the tourney (hectic! yeah..). But to honour the promise, I'll post the picture soon.
In Subic, Malaysia is represented by NM Edward Lee, NJM Tariq Amru and Mark Siew in U-20 Boys. Lim Win Sen is our sole rep in U-14, Amier Hamzah in U-10B, Muhd Faqih Aminuddin in U-8B, Nur Faqihan Aminuddin in U-10G, and Zainoor Ikmal Maisarah Noor Akbar in the U-8G category. The chef de mission is Puan Haslindah while Mr Raymond Siew acted as the Mind Coach for the contingent.
Current standings after round 5 : U-20 B - Edward Lee - 4th (3.5 points), Tariq Amru - 22nd (2 points), Mark Siew - 30th (1 point).
U-14 B - Lim Win Sen,
U-10B - Amier Hamzah,
U-8B - Muhd Faqih,
U-10G - Nur Faqihah,
U-8G - Zainoor Maisarah,
More info and news you can follow hairulov and fireyrook
While on MSSM news, it is really hard to get the updates. I did browse thru mssm2010 (thanks Mr Gilocatur for the updates), but it seems the internet connection is slow making it hard for him to update further. This is the report on Pahang contingent as reported by Cikgu Syed Roslie via sms:
After round 4, U-18B Sumant - 2.5 points, Khairilhelmi - 3 points
U-18G Izatul - 3 points
U-15G Sarika - 3 points
U-12B Shreyes - 3 points
Pahang under age teams seems to be at a slow pace currently. Lets just hope they will catch up with better placing later on.
It is too early too tell who will crown this year MSSM champ, but some players did show the domination in his/her category, for the names like Yeoh Li Tian (U-12B), Nur Najiha (U-12G),Nur Nabila, Amira Syahmina (U-15G), Alia Anin Azwa (U-18G). In Team events, for some category, it looks like KL and Selangor is very much likely hold the title again.
All the best to Pahang players!
In Subic, Malaysia is represented by NM Edward Lee, NJM Tariq Amru and Mark Siew in U-20 Boys. Lim Win Sen is our sole rep in U-14, Amier Hamzah in U-10B, Muhd Faqih Aminuddin in U-8B, Nur Faqihan Aminuddin in U-10G, and Zainoor Ikmal Maisarah Noor Akbar in the U-8G category. The chef de mission is Puan Haslindah while Mr Raymond Siew acted as the Mind Coach for the contingent.
Current standings after round 5 : U-20 B - Edward Lee - 4th (3.5 points), Tariq Amru - 22nd (2 points), Mark Siew - 30th (1 point).
U-14 B - Lim Win Sen,
U-10B - Amier Hamzah,
U-8B - Muhd Faqih,
U-10G - Nur Faqihah,
U-8G - Zainoor Maisarah,
More info and news you can follow hairulov and fireyrook
While on MSSM news, it is really hard to get the updates. I did browse thru mssm2010 (thanks Mr Gilocatur for the updates), but it seems the internet connection is slow making it hard for him to update further. This is the report on Pahang contingent as reported by Cikgu Syed Roslie via sms:
After round 4, U-18B Sumant - 2.5 points, Khairilhelmi - 3 points
U-18G Izatul - 3 points
U-15G Sarika - 3 points
U-12B Shreyes - 3 points
Pahang under age teams seems to be at a slow pace currently. Lets just hope they will catch up with better placing later on.
It is too early too tell who will crown this year MSSM champ, but some players did show the domination in his/her category, for the names like Yeoh Li Tian (U-12B), Nur Najiha (U-12G),Nur Nabila, Amira Syahmina (U-15G), Alia Anin Azwa (U-18G). In Team events, for some category, it looks like KL and Selangor is very much likely hold the title again.
All the best to Pahang players!
Monday, June 07, 2010
MSSM 2010
MSSM 2010 starts today until 11th June at Putra Palace, Kangar Perlis. I am still waiting if i can find/read any updates on that, I juz hope we have bloggers there reporting the event.
What i want to share with the readers is that, I just found out that the MSSPahang contingent left to Perlis yesterday at 1pm! imagine what time will they arrive at Perlis? During my years of staying at Perlis, it took me 12 hours to go there from Kuantan. Today, it may take less than that, but still it is a long and tired journey to the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia!
The game starts at 3pm today, and I do hope the players have enough rest before the game start. As a player myself first round is an important round, as the the first round score gives you the implication whether you are ready for the tournament or not.
Nonetheless, I wish all the best to the squad 2010!
What i want to share with the readers is that, I just found out that the MSSPahang contingent left to Perlis yesterday at 1pm! imagine what time will they arrive at Perlis? During my years of staying at Perlis, it took me 12 hours to go there from Kuantan. Today, it may take less than that, but still it is a long and tired journey to the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia!
The game starts at 3pm today, and I do hope the players have enough rest before the game start. As a player myself first round is an important round, as the the first round score gives you the implication whether you are ready for the tournament or not.
Nonetheless, I wish all the best to the squad 2010!
Sunday, June 06, 2010
AGM of Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan
Date : 26th of June
Time : 12.30pm
Venue : Bilik Mesyuarat Dewan KRT Berjaya Permai
The above the schedule of the annual meeting (AGM) of Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan. All members (new or old) are invited to the meeting. We encourage all members to come and show your support by voting for the new AJK at the meeting and also by contributing your ideas and support towards a better chess in Kuantan and Pahang!
To the parents out there that have put many efforts in realising the children ambition for chess, please be there and be part of the Persatuan for the benefit of your children.
I'll be attending the meeting too! so, see you there!
Time : 12.30pm
Venue : Bilik Mesyuarat Dewan KRT Berjaya Permai
The above the schedule of the annual meeting (AGM) of Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan. All members (new or old) are invited to the meeting. We encourage all members to come and show your support by voting for the new AJK at the meeting and also by contributing your ideas and support towards a better chess in Kuantan and Pahang!
To the parents out there that have put many efforts in realising the children ambition for chess, please be there and be part of the Persatuan for the benefit of your children.
I'll be attending the meeting too! so, see you there!
Rapid Terbuka Kuantan 26-27/6/2010
Annoucement made by Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan (PCDK), there will be a chess tournament held on the 26th - 27th June 2010 at Dewan KRT Berjaya Permai (the same venue where they had a tournament last August). It is an open event, where champion will be awarded RM500!
The tournament will be a 7 rounds swiss system with a time control of 30 minutes each. The entry fee will be :
Open
RM15 (PCDK member)
RM25 (Non-member)
U-12
RM10 (PCDK member)
RM20 (Non-member)
For more info and queries, or for registration, kindly contact :
En Nordin - 012 - 9017143
En Kamal Azmi - 019-9142787 / 019-9282787
En Asman - 013 - 9517615
The closing date for registration will be on the 24th June 2010 by 5pm.
How to make the payment :
1. Payment can be made by hand to the above AJK or
2. Payment can be banked-in to Bank Islam (M) Bhd account no. 06019010084317 under the name PERSATUAN CATUR DAERAH KUANTAN (please keep the bank slip and show it upon the registration day at the registration counter)
The tournament will be a 7 rounds swiss system with a time control of 30 minutes each. The entry fee will be :
Open
RM15 (PCDK member)
RM25 (Non-member)
U-12
RM10 (PCDK member)
RM20 (Non-member)
For more info and queries, or for registration, kindly contact :
En Nordin - 012 - 9017143
En Kamal Azmi - 019-9142787 / 019-9282787
En Asman - 013 - 9517615
The closing date for registration will be on the 24th June 2010 by 5pm.
How to make the payment :
1. Payment can be made by hand to the above AJK or
2. Payment can be banked-in to Bank Islam (M) Bhd account no. 06019010084317 under the name PERSATUAN CATUR DAERAH KUANTAN (please keep the bank slip and show it upon the registration day at the registration counter)
Friday, June 04, 2010
NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
As per the meeting held last night, here are the list of players that will represent Pahang in the coming National Chess Championship 2010 that will start on the 16th June till 20th June at Dewan DECTAR UKM Bangi:
For Open section :
1. Mohd Khair
2. Muhammad Firdaus Afiq
For Women Section :
1. Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman
2. Nur Farhana Atiqah Amir Hafidz
However, I would still encourage anyone of you out there please take the opportunity to play at this annual event. It is a good tournament that gives a lot of experiences. You can use that experiences to play in other event, take for example, Nur Sabrina Aliya last year at National Closed 2009, she gain zero point from 9 rounds but the good thing to note, she played confidently in this year MSSD Kuantan and won, and she got second at the MSSPahang, and for first time she is selected to play for Pahang in the coming MSSM at Perlis.
For further info, kindly contact the tournament director - Mr. Abdul Haq Mohamed: 012-254 7267/ 013 - 392 7718, email: whitenaval@gmail.com
For Open section :
1. Mohd Khair
2. Muhammad Firdaus Afiq
For Women Section :
1. Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman
2. Nur Farhana Atiqah Amir Hafidz
However, I would still encourage anyone of you out there please take the opportunity to play at this annual event. It is a good tournament that gives a lot of experiences. You can use that experiences to play in other event, take for example, Nur Sabrina Aliya last year at National Closed 2009, she gain zero point from 9 rounds but the good thing to note, she played confidently in this year MSSD Kuantan and won, and she got second at the MSSPahang, and for first time she is selected to play for Pahang in the coming MSSM at Perlis.
For further info, kindly contact the tournament director - Mr. Abdul Haq Mohamed: 012-254 7267/ 013 - 392 7718, email: whitenaval@gmail.com
Sunday, May 30, 2010
MASUM 2010 - Final Report From USIM
Today is the last of masum 2010. Both UMP team were ranked 5th in overall standing. Though no medals for them (again), but in actual I am proud of them too because they managed to get the overall placing higher than than the initial standing.
Women :
Gold - UM (21 points)
Silver - UiTM (19.5 points)
Bronze - UKM (18 points)
Men :
Gold - UM (27 points)
Silver - UIA (22.5 points)
Bronze - UKM (21 points)
Looking at UM on how they managed to bag 2 golds - there must be some secret on how they trained their players. I wish I had the same opportunity to train them like UM, but unfortunately I am not an employee there.
In anyway, i enjoyed my time at masum 2010, though it is a short period of time. I always wanted to know what it feels like to play at masum, coz I dont have the opportunity when I was a student. I can still remember one of the official from my uni told me why i wasnt selected, it was because that i studied far from the main campus (how logic is that!?). At that time i dont really get upset or frustrated much coz i dont know what masum means.. but during this masum 2010 now i know that i wish i was a player once... The same feeling that you feel when you play for your state and for your country.
Congrats to the winners! and congrats too to the UMP players!
Women :
Gold - UM (21 points)
Silver - UiTM (19.5 points)
Bronze - UKM (18 points)
Men :
Gold - UM (27 points)
Silver - UIA (22.5 points)
Bronze - UKM (21 points)
Looking at UM on how they managed to bag 2 golds - there must be some secret on how they trained their players. I wish I had the same opportunity to train them like UM, but unfortunately I am not an employee there.
In anyway, i enjoyed my time at masum 2010, though it is a short period of time. I always wanted to know what it feels like to play at masum, coz I dont have the opportunity when I was a student. I can still remember one of the official from my uni told me why i wasnt selected, it was because that i studied far from the main campus (how logic is that!?). At that time i dont really get upset or frustrated much coz i dont know what masum means.. but during this masum 2010 now i know that i wish i was a player once... The same feeling that you feel when you play for your state and for your country.
Congrats to the winners! and congrats too to the UMP players!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
MASUM 2010 - Before the final round 30/5/10
Tomorrow, UMP ladies vs UiTM and UiTM guys vs UiTM. And both UMP are in ranked 5 currently. For both of them, if won 4-0 the chances of bronze medal is there... Sounds impossible huh?! But believe me, I have been there and I have done that... I believe it is not over until it is over, therefore, no retreat no surrender!
(still smiling over Malaysian ladies victory in the last round against Uzbekistan during the Asian Team chess championship, because of the upset, we got bronze!)
(still smiling over Malaysian ladies victory in the last round against Uzbekistan during the Asian Team chess championship, because of the upset, we got bronze!)
Friday, May 28, 2010
MASUM 2010 - Updates Round 28/5/2010
UMP ladies in round 3 vs UDM ladies. They could have won by at least 3-1. But somehow, the mistake of illegal move on board 3 was claimed after the clock was press on the opponent side. The arbiter cikgu Suhairi ruled that my girl lost the game. Ok la.. so far the score was 2-1 in favour of UDM. I am waiting patiently for the board 2 to finished the game. And in the time trouble, my girl made an illegal move and so does her opponent. At the timing of 1 seconds to finish, the opponent made the claim. I was there, fighting hard for my girl, coz i knew at her condition she is blurr at that point where the opponent illegally capture her queen. UMP won the illegal move battle. To me it is a fair and square fight, since one battle on illegal move claimed was lost by us.
In the Round 4 of the Men's team - UMP lost to UPSI. I wonder why? as if it seems that they havent play chess before. They got a really "big" lecture from me and Zarul last night, hoping that today they wont make the same mistakes. UMP will be playing against a weaker team from UMK who only gained 1 point so far. I dont mind them losing their games as long as they play the best. But the best is not by losing to a simple trick of checkmate or worst giving piece for free. And the "best" thing is - it is not a 50 marks puzzle!
Today, in round 4 UMP ladies will play against UUM. To get the bronze medal, they have to thrash UUM by at least 3-1. But i think all hope dash coz juz now, when i left the hall and wrote this the ladies were playing badly. The guys looks like they going to win, but the play is so terrible!
The leader of the tournament on the Ladies are : UM with (9.5), second - fourth with 7.5 goes to UDM, UITM, and UIA while UMP with 7 points behind the top 4. UM looks convincing to win the title again this year.
The battle of the title was intensed yesterday when UM (11) was paired against UIA (10), winner of the round will definitely be the champion. And it looks like UM will lift the title again with the remaining 3 rounds to go, they were in a comfortable spot. UM won with 2.5 to 1.5. The battle of the day was between Muhd Syazwan (UM) against Fadzil Nayan (UIA).
More news you can visit here.
In the Round 4 of the Men's team - UMP lost to UPSI. I wonder why? as if it seems that they havent play chess before. They got a really "big" lecture from me and Zarul last night, hoping that today they wont make the same mistakes. UMP will be playing against a weaker team from UMK who only gained 1 point so far. I dont mind them losing their games as long as they play the best. But the best is not by losing to a simple trick of checkmate or worst giving piece for free. And the "best" thing is - it is not a 50 marks puzzle!
Today, in round 4 UMP ladies will play against UUM. To get the bronze medal, they have to thrash UUM by at least 3-1. But i think all hope dash coz juz now, when i left the hall and wrote this the ladies were playing badly. The guys looks like they going to win, but the play is so terrible!
The leader of the tournament on the Ladies are : UM with (9.5), second - fourth with 7.5 goes to UDM, UITM, and UIA while UMP with 7 points behind the top 4. UM looks convincing to win the title again this year.
The battle of the title was intensed yesterday when UM (11) was paired against UIA (10), winner of the round will definitely be the champion. And it looks like UM will lift the title again with the remaining 3 rounds to go, they were in a comfortable spot. UM won with 2.5 to 1.5. The battle of the day was between Muhd Syazwan (UM) against Fadzil Nayan (UIA).
More news you can visit here.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
MASUM 2010 - Updates of UMP players
A sad beginning for UMP.. the first round both Men and Women team were paired against UIA Men and UM Ladies. Both are top seed in their group. The UMP (M) was thrashed 4-0 by the UIA and the UMP (W) lost 3-1 to UM.
On the second round the Women team managed to bounce back on track with a 4-0 wins against UPNM (Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia). While the boys won against USIM 3.5-0.5. It should be clean victory but one player made a terrible blunder, I was going to get upset to him and waited patiently for the game to finish to get mad, but I cool down and laughing hard when he told me later on that he got a draw instead when his opponent gave him a stalemate (lucky boy!).
The third round pairings are :
Men's Team :
UKM (6.5) - UM (7)
UPM (6) - UIA (6.5)
USM (5.5) - UITM (5)
UDM (4) - UPSI (3.5)
UMP (3.5) - UUM (3.5)
UNIMAP (2) - UPNM (2.5)
UMK (0) - USIM (0.5)
Women's Team :
UIA (6.5) - UM (6.5)
UDM (5.5) - UMP (5)
UUM (4) - UKM (4.5)
UITM (3.5) - UPSI (4)
UPM (2.5) - USIM (2)
UPNM (O) BYE
On the second round the Women team managed to bounce back on track with a 4-0 wins against UPNM (Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia). While the boys won against USIM 3.5-0.5. It should be clean victory but one player made a terrible blunder, I was going to get upset to him and waited patiently for the game to finish to get mad, but I cool down and laughing hard when he told me later on that he got a draw instead when his opponent gave him a stalemate (lucky boy!).
The third round pairings are :
Men's Team :
UKM (6.5) - UM (7)
UPM (6) - UIA (6.5)
USM (5.5) - UITM (5)
UDM (4) - UPSI (3.5)
UMP (3.5) - UUM (3.5)
UNIMAP (2) - UPNM (2.5)
UMK (0) - USIM (0.5)
Women's Team :
UIA (6.5) - UM (6.5)
UDM (5.5) - UMP (5)
UUM (4) - UKM (4.5)
UITM (3.5) - UPSI (4)
UPM (2.5) - USIM (2)
UPNM (O) BYE
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sukan Antara Universiti (MASUM) 2010
As a chess coach for Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), I should be with my students at MASUM. I wasnt with them for the last 2 years - at Unimas Sabah and UUM Kedah. Therefore luckily this year my leave is approved! And I am able to be here at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). The game will on from 26th May - 30th May at USIM Bilik Kuliah Sederhana FKP.
There will be 11 Uni participating for women team, and 14 Uni for men team. You can check out here.
Hopefully my UMP students will perform this time. Last year the women team missed the bronze medal. When they lost the final round to UM. However, the best board prize for third board was won. At least there's something to bring back home.
There will be 11 Uni participating for women team, and 14 Uni for men team. You can check out here.
Hopefully my UMP students will perform this time. Last year the women team missed the bronze medal. When they lost the final round to UM. However, the best board prize for third board was won. At least there's something to bring back home.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Rosazman Mat Rosley
Read an interesting article by former Malay Mail chess columnist - Lim Chong here. Finally someone out there still remember him!
For the readers info, Rosazman came from a place consider a remote area back in the 80s (LKTP Jengka Dua Pahang). It was a surprise to everyone this small boy can match the adults! And yes, Rosazman was the biggest sensation at that time, at the age of 9-10 years he made headlines in Petak 64 chess column winning many tournaments. He always seen with his best buddies at that time, Yusjefri Anwar. He was already a star when I started my chess, but a kid is always a kid, I can still remember his face, and his passion for chess. He got this big dream about chess, and he knew it is impossible to achieve that considering that his fight in chess is all alone without any support.
As far as I know, his parent is not a chess player, he is the only one in the family that play chess. But the most interesting fact that, he first saw the game being played in school and just by a glance he knew the moves. One teacher (I think Cikgu Robil) spotted his talent and stories just moves on from there. He started entering chess competitions in Kuantan and in Kuala Lumpur, because there was support on his chess career back then. But when the support stops, so does his chess.
He kept on continuing playing at MSS level and qualify to every MSSM ever held since he was 9! He still play chess but only for sparring friendly, not competitively anymore. I saw him way back in 1996 in Sukan Antara Kampus where he play for ITM Pahang. Then later on, saw him again in a game in Felda Jengka. The last time I heard he is in Temerloh, working there.
I still think it is a pity to lose a talent like that. To have such a young chess talent in Malaysia, it only comes once in every... hmm.. a decade perhaps? We have next Mas Hafizul.. then years later we have Yeoh Li Tian.. then.. when? Who is next?
For the readers info, Rosazman came from a place consider a remote area back in the 80s (LKTP Jengka Dua Pahang). It was a surprise to everyone this small boy can match the adults! And yes, Rosazman was the biggest sensation at that time, at the age of 9-10 years he made headlines in Petak 64 chess column winning many tournaments. He always seen with his best buddies at that time, Yusjefri Anwar. He was already a star when I started my chess, but a kid is always a kid, I can still remember his face, and his passion for chess. He got this big dream about chess, and he knew it is impossible to achieve that considering that his fight in chess is all alone without any support.
As far as I know, his parent is not a chess player, he is the only one in the family that play chess. But the most interesting fact that, he first saw the game being played in school and just by a glance he knew the moves. One teacher (I think Cikgu Robil) spotted his talent and stories just moves on from there. He started entering chess competitions in Kuantan and in Kuala Lumpur, because there was support on his chess career back then. But when the support stops, so does his chess.
He kept on continuing playing at MSS level and qualify to every MSSM ever held since he was 9! He still play chess but only for sparring friendly, not competitively anymore. I saw him way back in 1996 in Sukan Antara Kampus where he play for ITM Pahang. Then later on, saw him again in a game in Felda Jengka. The last time I heard he is in Temerloh, working there.
I still think it is a pity to lose a talent like that. To have such a young chess talent in Malaysia, it only comes once in every... hmm.. a decade perhaps? We have next Mas Hafizul.. then years later we have Yeoh Li Tian.. then.. when? Who is next?
Calling Pahang Players to National Closed 2010
It is unfortunate for Pahang not being able to hold any Pahang Closed. Persatuan did make proposals but things are not working out well like what they expected. Last night at 9pm meetings were held among the Persatuan committee member regarding the issue on the matter. And all the members agreed that Persatuan will make full use of the quota given to Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan (as we are affiliate to MCF) by MCF.
Take note, Persatuan will only do all the registration for the respective players BUT will NOT cover any expenses along the length of stay and the duration of the said National Closed. For players to represent Pahang, the player must be born in Pahang and/or must be a permanent resident in Pahang (either working, schooling, etc) for more than 6 months. If one who isnt born in Pahang and currently working in other states but can shown proof that he/she together with his/her family is from Pahang, has been living in Pahang for the entire life and was schooling in Pahang, he or she too can be considered and shorlisted.
To be shorlisted, kindly forward a formal application letter to :
En Nordin Mat Yamin
Honorary Secretary
Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan
No 16 Lorong Berjaya Permai 8
Taman Berjaya Permai
25150 Kuantan Pahang
To inquire more kindly contact En Nordin at 012-9017143.
Kindly state in the letter the participant name and I/C no, together with FIDE ratings and/or National Ratings (if any), also any past and current achievements in chess tournaments. Closing date will be on the 1st June 2010.
National Closed 2010 will be held on 16th June - 20th June at UKM Bangi. This an annual FIDE rated event to crown the new National Master (NM) and the National Women Master (NWM). Time control will be 90 min + 30 seconds increment from move 1, with a 9 rounds swiss system for play. The NM will receive RM1000 as the champion and NWM will receive RM600.
Take note, Persatuan will only do all the registration for the respective players BUT will NOT cover any expenses along the length of stay and the duration of the said National Closed. For players to represent Pahang, the player must be born in Pahang and/or must be a permanent resident in Pahang (either working, schooling, etc) for more than 6 months. If one who isnt born in Pahang and currently working in other states but can shown proof that he/she together with his/her family is from Pahang, has been living in Pahang for the entire life and was schooling in Pahang, he or she too can be considered and shorlisted.
To be shorlisted, kindly forward a formal application letter to :
En Nordin Mat Yamin
Honorary Secretary
Persatuan Catur Daerah Kuantan
No 16 Lorong Berjaya Permai 8
Taman Berjaya Permai
25150 Kuantan Pahang
To inquire more kindly contact En Nordin at 012-9017143.
Kindly state in the letter the participant name and I/C no, together with FIDE ratings and/or National Ratings (if any), also any past and current achievements in chess tournaments. Closing date will be on the 1st June 2010.
National Closed 2010 will be held on 16th June - 20th June at UKM Bangi. This an annual FIDE rated event to crown the new National Master (NM) and the National Women Master (NWM). Time control will be 90 min + 30 seconds increment from move 1, with a 9 rounds swiss system for play. The NM will receive RM1000 as the champion and NWM will receive RM600.
MSS Pahang Centralised Training 28 May-5 Jun 2010
Just found out about this from a friend that Pahang will definitely have a centralised training for the MSSM squad held on the 28th May - 5 June 2010 at SMK Bera, Triang. While MSSM will take place at Perlis (i heard that it is going to be held at Putra Palace hotel) on the 6th June - 12th June 2010.
The latest news about the total Players going are - all the top 6 from all categories will be going to MSSM! so, all the rumours about only top 4 or top 2 are all false! They will be accompanied by 11 teachers who acted at chess coaches, arbiters for the tournament, chaperon, team manager and technical officer for the Pahang Team.
All the best to the players. If I may give a piece of advise (the same advise I gave to all my students), try to get the 50% score this time. Fight like there is no tomorrow. Play till the last seconds remaining. And, even if you lose the game - never mind, as long as you have gave it all the best you can (losing with dignity).
The latest news about the total Players going are - all the top 6 from all categories will be going to MSSM! so, all the rumours about only top 4 or top 2 are all false! They will be accompanied by 11 teachers who acted at chess coaches, arbiters for the tournament, chaperon, team manager and technical officer for the Pahang Team.
All the best to the players. If I may give a piece of advise (the same advise I gave to all my students), try to get the 50% score this time. Fight like there is no tomorrow. Play till the last seconds remaining. And, even if you lose the game - never mind, as long as you have gave it all the best you can (losing with dignity).
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Anand Did It Again!!!
(**picture above taken from chessbase.com)I am totally sleepy at this moment, but my heart tells me I need to watch the last game (game 12) of the World Chess Championship between Vishwanathan Anand and Vesselin Topalov. And so I did. And yeay! Anand won, and he retains the World title!!!! And he won the last game using Black!
I am rooting for Anand to win the title since I am much fond about his game than Topalov (maybe coz I can understand a little, I mean a little about his chess moves compared to Topalov) and besides his attitude "I am here juz to play chess" to me is a humble statement.
The game has been played since 24th April and juz ended today 11th May 2010 (with a 12 game match, if the game is indecisive after game 12, game 13 in rapid time will be played), after a much controversial one day late start of the event due to the volcano eruption in Iceland that affects Anand's arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria to get on with the match.
And when Anand (as Black) lost to Topalov in the first round, not juz me but the whole of the chess fans was surprise at it! But on game 2, Anand (as white) take charged and won the game. And it is a tie now. But on game 4, Anand make full use of the blunder made by Topalov to secure a win (also using White), and by winning this game, the match is now fun coz all the fans will be watching closely how Topalov gonna break Anand's shield. From game 5 - 7 it was a hard fought drawn (according to Sofia Rule - no mutual draw is accepted, unless the game is actually drawn), it was very interesting when Anand for many times refused for a tripple repetition draw but instead opted to play for a win.
But on game 8 (and I was up watching the online match!) Anand made an endgame blunder and he lost! making the game now a tie for both parties.. After this I have been watching the game 9 to 11 with the hope for Anand to win (too tired to stay up is the main reason), but the hopes fade coz all ended in a draw. Everyone online was talking that game 12 will also ended in a draw at the beginning and force the game into rapid play next, but to me no matter how good Anand can be in rapid, but a GM (no wait! a super-GM) up against another GM is not an easy task.
In game 12, when I saw Anand played 24...Bd3, I said hey, this could be something, as I saw how powerful that Bishop could be later on controlling the diagonal a8-h1 plus the centre from the distance, not to mention the power of Rook controlling the d-file (wow! who would have thought I could read that!), I knew with pressure anyone can make mistake. And with pressure Topalov did make a weak move on move 32.
Though with one Rook and one Knight played against one Queen of Anand, I dont think Anand will let go the winning chances. At move 56, with a reluctant heart (I bet he is in that mood), Topalov resign....
And yeay!!! Hail King Anand! But thanks to both players for making it a worth while for the past weeks to stay up watching the game, trying hard to analyse the moves made by them and getting frustrated too when cant even understand what they are trying to do. Thanks again guys!
News and report can be found at www.chessbase.com and www.chessvibes.com
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Exciting Weekend indeed!
This weekend is sure going to be a very exciting weekend indeed! with 3 tournaments held at different places at the same time!
First - Mustari Dungun 2010 will kick off this Friday till Saturday (14th - 15th May 2010)
Second - De Laguna Open will be a one day event (15th May 2010)
Third - On Sunday (16th May 2010), DATCC Sizzling Rapid will end the weekend tournament
Lets all join the tournament!
First - Mustari Dungun 2010 will kick off this Friday till Saturday (14th - 15th May 2010)
Second - De Laguna Open will be a one day event (15th May 2010)
Third - On Sunday (16th May 2010), DATCC Sizzling Rapid will end the weekend tournament
Lets all join the tournament!
De Laguna Open 15th May 2010
**and this email received from Fadli Zakaria for the event that started this Saturday 15th May 2010**
DATCC Sizzling Rapid Event this 16th May 2010
**the same thing happened to this email I received from En Najib Wahab regarding the coming event on the 16th May in DATCC Kompleks Wilayah Kuala Lumpur. My apology also**A Reminder for Mustari Open on 14 - 15 May 2010
**While browsing and cleaning up my spam box, found this email from En. Muhammad Arshad regarding the this Dungun Open event that was mentioned before by the organiser En. Norazmi Mohd Nor. My apology for not noticed this sooner... **
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Farewell Florencio Campomanes...
Here is the pic taken in August last year during dinner at Malaysian Chess Festival at Midvalley Cititel Hotel. I had my wish (last wish) to take pic with him at that time. The first time I saw him he was still the FIDE President giving speech at the 29th Chess Olimpiad at Novi Sad, Yugoslavia back in 1990. At the dinner he was friendly towards all of us.He left us on the 3rd May 2010 at the age of 83 years old.
As the former FIDE president (held the post for 13 years until 1995 Kirsan Ilyumzhinov takes over) he will surely be missed by all and I think that will include us too (Malaysians) that has always welcomed him here (he was at closing ceremony of last year DATCC Chess Team event too).
Rest in peace Mr Campo.....
(more stories read it at here )
TELOK GONG Pro -Am CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010 ( 4th JULY 2010 )
This is from the sms and email I received from En Azhar Mohd Said (a very active chess supporter and organiser) regarding a chess tournament at Telok Gong.
And it is interesting too becoz, both Amateur Player and Above 1701 National Rating Player will get the chance to compete in their own category of prizes!! Great huh?!
So chess lovers, get ready yourself for 4th July!
Catur Terbuka Mustari 2010
I received info from En Norazmi regarding the tourney that will be held on next Friday and Saturday (14th - 15th May) called Catur Terbuka Mustari that will be held at Blok 8, UiTM Dungun. And this is a good news to all East Coast chess lovers, becoz according to the organiser, this tournament is open to all East Coast Players ONLY!
It will be in a 7 rounds swiss system, with a time control of 30 min + 15 sec increment to finish. Tie break will use Solkoff and SB, PE and Cumulative.
Registration will start at 9am - 10am. While round 1 will kick off at 10.30am.
Champ will receive - RM500, Second - RM400, Third - RM300, Fourth - RM200, Fifth - RM100, and Sixth - Tenth will receive RM50 each. There will also be prizes (RM30 each) for 2 Best University players, 2 Best U-18, 2 Best U-12, and 2 Best Ladies.
Registration fee RM 10 for IPT/Primary/Secondary School, RM15 for Terangganu Players, and RM20 for others.
Any queries kindly call - En Norazmi at 012-5560460.
It will be in a 7 rounds swiss system, with a time control of 30 min + 15 sec increment to finish. Tie break will use Solkoff and SB, PE and Cumulative.
Registration will start at 9am - 10am. While round 1 will kick off at 10.30am.
Champ will receive - RM500, Second - RM400, Third - RM300, Fourth - RM200, Fifth - RM100, and Sixth - Tenth will receive RM50 each. There will also be prizes (RM30 each) for 2 Best University players, 2 Best U-18, 2 Best U-12, and 2 Best Ladies.
Registration fee RM 10 for IPT/Primary/Secondary School, RM15 for Terangganu Players, and RM20 for others.
Any queries kindly call - En Norazmi at 012-5560460.
MSS Pahang 2010
MSSP which started on Monday 3/5/2010 was juz ended today (5/5/2010) and it was held at Cameron Highlands. Alhamdullillah, Kuantan squad managed to pull at 24 players for each category that was contested (Kudos to PT Kuantan, Puan Norinah). Here goes the brief result courtesy by sms courtesy from En Asman who was giving support to his daughter.
U-18B :
Champ - Sumant Subramaniam
Second - Muhd Khairilhelmi
Third - Shazmie
Fourth - Liau Zhen Kang
Fifth - Umar Mukhtar
Sixth - Foo Wai Sing
U-18G :
Champ - Nor Syahirah
Second - Anis Nasuha
Third - Grace Kuppa
Fourth - Tan Wen Leng
Fifth - Izzatun Amirah
Sixth - Awnie Azzahra
U-15B :
Champ - M. Hafiz Aiman
Second - M. Ameersyah Adhwa
Third - Chai Sze Quan
Fourth - Tay Shan Wei
Fifth - Amirul Azwan
Sixth - A.Aiman
U-15G :
CHamp - Sarika Subramaniam
Second - Effah Fazera
Third - Nur Aina Syamimi
Fourth - Sayidatul Aisyah
Fifth - Nurul Izzati
Sixth - Ho Ying Rou
U-12B :
Champ - Shreyes Subramaniam
Second - Mannajah
Third - M. Alamin
Fourth - Zaib Hamizi
Fifth - Muhd Naim
Sixth - Kuhan Ganesan
U-12G :
Champ - Nurjannah
Second - Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman
Third - Amira
Fourth - Nur Athirah
Fifth - S.Kausal
Sixth - Nurul Ain
I have heard from one of the parent, this year MSSM only top 4 will be chosen to represent Pahang. I wonder why not top 6 like last year? or has the format change? Hope someone can clarify this matter.
Congrats to the winner! Hope you guys are the hope to make Pahang proud!
U-18B :
Champ - Sumant Subramaniam
Second - Muhd Khairilhelmi
Third - Shazmie
Fourth - Liau Zhen Kang
Fifth - Umar Mukhtar
Sixth - Foo Wai Sing
U-18G :
Champ - Nor Syahirah
Second - Anis Nasuha
Third - Grace Kuppa
Fourth - Tan Wen Leng
Fifth - Izzatun Amirah
Sixth - Awnie Azzahra
U-15B :
Champ - M. Hafiz Aiman
Second - M. Ameersyah Adhwa
Third - Chai Sze Quan
Fourth - Tay Shan Wei
Fifth - Amirul Azwan
Sixth - A.Aiman
U-15G :
CHamp - Sarika Subramaniam
Second - Effah Fazera
Third - Nur Aina Syamimi
Fourth - Sayidatul Aisyah
Fifth - Nurul Izzati
Sixth - Ho Ying Rou
U-12B :
Champ - Shreyes Subramaniam
Second - Mannajah
Third - M. Alamin
Fourth - Zaib Hamizi
Fifth - Muhd Naim
Sixth - Kuhan Ganesan
U-12G :
Champ - Nurjannah
Second - Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman
Third - Amira
Fourth - Nur Athirah
Fifth - S.Kausal
Sixth - Nurul Ain
I have heard from one of the parent, this year MSSM only top 4 will be chosen to represent Pahang. I wonder why not top 6 like last year? or has the format change? Hope someone can clarify this matter.
Congrats to the winner! Hope you guys are the hope to make Pahang proud!
Friday, April 23, 2010
MSSD Kuantan 19-22 April 2010
I am too busy with work plus my camera is longer working (when can i get new one), that i couldnt make any reports on the MSSD Kuantan that was held from monday till thursday. The participants for this year is more (about 500 plus participants in total) compared to last year ( i guess, last year was held in haste). I had few students competing, and when few of them failed to qualify, somehow i felt sad, wish that i could have done more.. now where did I go wrong...
I dont have the results with me, nor did i ever come close to the playing area, (juz watch the game from afar) afraid that i might cause controversy or something.. besides, i am juz there for chess, not to cause any stir.
U-12 G champ and U-12 B champ was undisputed with a perfect 7/7 score. They are Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman and Kuhan Ganesan. The second place in the U-12 B goes to Meor Airil Rahimi Ayib Rosdi.. I was impressed with this 9 years old kid, he played like a 12 years old! It is good that the parents fight with the school to get him to play in MSSD, coz in some certain school here in Kuantan only those ages 10 above are allowed to play for the school. I am not sure why...
Based from few chit chat at the MSSD, not many noticed that Airil is actually 9!
U-15 G and U-15 B champs was predicted. Effah Fazera who was the champ last 2 years before managed to clinch the title from her closed rival Nur Izzati. While Mohd Ameersyah Adhwa won the Boys section with such ease! I met this boy a day before the MSSD took place, and surprisingly he has a lot of potential to offer. I wish i met him when he was in primary school.. but it is never too late, even myself started at a teenage years in chess too!
U-18G and U-18 B section..based on my observation, in this section, there were gaps between those who is actually good in chess and those who is not so good. And it came clearer when in U-18 B all 4 reps from the same school were placed 1-4th! U-18B champ goes to Muhd Khairilhelmi and U-18G champ goes to MRSM schoolgirl!
I wish that i could get the chess notation (scoresheet) of the MSSD Kuantan so that I could make a database and futher study of the standard performances and share it with all the school that interested to improve their students. This is juz my small contribution to chess before one day i finally say farewell..
(Met with Cikgu Robil yesterday, i noticed that he doesnt look so well. He told me that he suffered a stroke attack months back and it paralyse his left side. He is under medication and physiotheraphy. Hope he gets well soon, coz I do know there a lot of teachers out there who is still counting on him)
MSSP is schedule to be held on the 2-6th May 2010 at Sek Keb Brinchang in Cameron Highlands. At this moment the sad news is, there were no budgets to send players there (I overheard this from Cikgu Norinah - PT Kuantan). But i think there are many Kuantan parents will send their kids there.
Unfortunately, for other districts the fate of the players is still unknown, as the recent news that I heard Rompin will definitely not sending players to Cameron! I do wish that this is not true, coz, then the talent of the 8 years old Zulkarnain Safri (whom I see to have potential to go far in chess) will be in vain, last year at the age of 7, when he won the U-12B for Rompin he was denied to play at MSSPahang level becoz many felt that he is too young..
I do hope that something can be done.....
I dont have the results with me, nor did i ever come close to the playing area, (juz watch the game from afar) afraid that i might cause controversy or something.. besides, i am juz there for chess, not to cause any stir.
U-12 G champ and U-12 B champ was undisputed with a perfect 7/7 score. They are Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman and Kuhan Ganesan. The second place in the U-12 B goes to Meor Airil Rahimi Ayib Rosdi.. I was impressed with this 9 years old kid, he played like a 12 years old! It is good that the parents fight with the school to get him to play in MSSD, coz in some certain school here in Kuantan only those ages 10 above are allowed to play for the school. I am not sure why...
Based from few chit chat at the MSSD, not many noticed that Airil is actually 9!
U-15 G and U-15 B champs was predicted. Effah Fazera who was the champ last 2 years before managed to clinch the title from her closed rival Nur Izzati. While Mohd Ameersyah Adhwa won the Boys section with such ease! I met this boy a day before the MSSD took place, and surprisingly he has a lot of potential to offer. I wish i met him when he was in primary school.. but it is never too late, even myself started at a teenage years in chess too!
U-18G and U-18 B section..based on my observation, in this section, there were gaps between those who is actually good in chess and those who is not so good. And it came clearer when in U-18 B all 4 reps from the same school were placed 1-4th! U-18B champ goes to Muhd Khairilhelmi and U-18G champ goes to MRSM schoolgirl!
I wish that i could get the chess notation (scoresheet) of the MSSD Kuantan so that I could make a database and futher study of the standard performances and share it with all the school that interested to improve their students. This is juz my small contribution to chess before one day i finally say farewell..
(Met with Cikgu Robil yesterday, i noticed that he doesnt look so well. He told me that he suffered a stroke attack months back and it paralyse his left side. He is under medication and physiotheraphy. Hope he gets well soon, coz I do know there a lot of teachers out there who is still counting on him)
MSSP is schedule to be held on the 2-6th May 2010 at Sek Keb Brinchang in Cameron Highlands. At this moment the sad news is, there were no budgets to send players there (I overheard this from Cikgu Norinah - PT Kuantan). But i think there are many Kuantan parents will send their kids there.
Unfortunately, for other districts the fate of the players is still unknown, as the recent news that I heard Rompin will definitely not sending players to Cameron! I do wish that this is not true, coz, then the talent of the 8 years old Zulkarnain Safri (whom I see to have potential to go far in chess) will be in vain, last year at the age of 7, when he won the U-12B for Rompin he was denied to play at MSSPahang level becoz many felt that he is too young..
I do hope that something can be done.....
Sunday, April 11, 2010
KL Open 2010
Lucky me! I never really like to go outstation coz, going outside meaning that i have to sacrifice valuable time off teaching chess, but this time when my boss tells me that I need to attend an important meeting on behalf of him in Kelana Jaya on friday, I was jumped up and down! :-))
Why? coz in while in KL, I can catch the glimpse of Hou Yifan the female third ranked in the world, also a chess prodigy hailed from China who cause the sensation of becoming the runner-up in the world chess championship! (she lost to Alexandra Kosteniuk in the final). Not to mention, to meet friends there and to catch live the endings played in seconds of the time remaining is something that i enjoyed the most. Well, being at KL Open does takes me off the stress from the results of the meetings and what i must tabled back at the office on monday.
Why? coz in while in KL, I can catch the glimpse of Hou Yifan the female third ranked in the world, also a chess prodigy hailed from China who cause the sensation of becoming the runner-up in the world chess championship! (she lost to Alexandra Kosteniuk in the final). Not to mention, to meet friends there and to catch live the endings played in seconds of the time remaining is something that i enjoyed the most. Well, being at KL Open does takes me off the stress from the results of the meetings and what i must tabled back at the office on monday.
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