I just got sms from Gregory Lau, MCF Secretary which read as follows :
"The MCF council have decided that we will not be sending the Malaysian Ladies Team to the chess Olimpiad this year due to the absence of our two top player Siti Zulaikha and Nur Shazwani coz of exams during the period. The playoff shall then be cancelled. We apologised for any inconvenience due"
This will be the second time Malaysia is not sending the women's team for the Olimpiad since 1988 chess olimpiad. We missed the 1998 Olimpiad in Elista. And we will miss the coming Olimpiad in Dresden, Germany.
Well, this is what I think :
The news was no surprised to me since they have no intention of sending the Ladies team for Olimpiad ever since they found out that those two can't make it.
If MCF announced that Ladies Team will not be sent to Germany due to financial factor, I would say, it is a usual thing that have been haunting MCF.. as always money is a factor for them.
But, here goes the truth, other Malaysian women's players are to no standard in the eyes of MCF council. Let me repharase that : We are no match to those two, no matter what we achieved along the way we are still at the lowest level, EVER!
Hmmm... so, Malaysian women's chess players... think for yourself!
Friday, August 01, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
More News About Kelab Catur Kuantan!
These clippings were taken from local newspaper named "Sinar Harian".
Friday, July 04, 2008
The Battle!
Sharif Mohd Zaki vs Muhammad Khairil Helmi
Not just it is the last round, but also the last game to finish!
(picture courtesy of En Rosseli)
The Overall Winner..
Congratulations to the newly crowned KUANTAN CHESS MASTER JUNIOR 2008
Muhammad Khairil Helmi Rosseli from SMK Abd Rahman Talib Kuantan, with the total score of 7 points from 7 games! Congrats! He was awarded with Piala Pusingan Setia Kuantan + Trophy Sponsored by Mohamed Store, Hamper sponsored by Dr MA Nair, certificate and RM100.
Second : Wan Ammar Fikri from Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang (6 points)
Third : Sharif Mohd Zaki from SMK Sg Soi (6 points)
Fourth :Izzat Abd Muhaymin from SHAH Pekan (6 points)
Fifth : Rudianto Edi from SMK Paya Besar (6 points)
Sixth : Anis Nasuha Bt Mohd Fekry from SBP Integerasi (6 points)
Seventh : Mohd Faris Najmi from SK Tok Sera (6 points)
Eighth : Yen Min Jun from SMK Tanah Putih (6 points)
Ninth : Muhammad Qhaider from SM Teknik Kuantan (6 Points)
Tenth : Anas Alansari from Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang ( 6 points)
Eleventh : Wan Amiruddin Wan Ghazali from Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang ( 6 points)
Twelveth : Faizin Mohd Shamsuddin from SBP Integrasi (6 points)
Congrats to all the winners!!!
Till we meet again in KUANTAN CHESS MASTERS RAPID JUNIOR 2009!
Then we shall see who will be crowned the next CHESS MASTER!
Muhammad Khairil Helmi Rosseli from SMK Abd Rahman Talib Kuantan, with the total score of 7 points from 7 games! Congrats! He was awarded with Piala Pusingan Setia Kuantan + Trophy Sponsored by Mohamed Store, Hamper sponsored by Dr MA Nair, certificate and RM100.
Second : Wan Ammar Fikri from Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang (6 points)
Third : Sharif Mohd Zaki from SMK Sg Soi (6 points)
Fourth :Izzat Abd Muhaymin from SHAH Pekan (6 points)
Fifth : Rudianto Edi from SMK Paya Besar (6 points)
Sixth : Anis Nasuha Bt Mohd Fekry from SBP Integerasi (6 points)
Seventh : Mohd Faris Najmi from SK Tok Sera (6 points)
Eighth : Yen Min Jun from SMK Tanah Putih (6 points)
Ninth : Muhammad Qhaider from SM Teknik Kuantan (6 Points)
Tenth : Anas Alansari from Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang ( 6 points)
Eleventh : Wan Amiruddin Wan Ghazali from Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang ( 6 points)
Twelveth : Faizin Mohd Shamsuddin from SBP Integrasi (6 points)
Congrats to all the winners!!!
Till we meet again in KUANTAN CHESS MASTERS RAPID JUNIOR 2009!
Then we shall see who will be crowned the next CHESS MASTER!
The Result of Kuantan Chess Masters Rapid Junior 2008
Here goes the result of the event...
U-20B
Champ : Wan Ammar Fikri (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
Second : Rudianto Edi (SMK Paya Besar)
Third : Yen Min Jun (SMK Tanah Putih)
Fourth : Anas Alansari (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
Fifth : Wan Amiruddin Wan Ghazali (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
U-20G
Champ : Kirubananthini A/P Arumugam (SMK Cenderawasih)
Second : Siti Aisyah Zakaria (SMK Lepar Hilir)
Third : Susanti Syamsuddin (SMK Ccenderawasih)
Fourth : Khairunnisa Abd Rahim (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
U-16B
Champ : Muhammad Khairil Helmi Rosseli (SMK Abd Rahman Talib)
Second : Sharif Mohd Zaki (SMK Sg Soi)
Third : Izzat Abdul Muhaymin (SHAH Pekan)
Fourth : Muhammad Qhaider Zulkafli (SM Teknik Kuantan)
Fifth : Faizin Mohd Shamsuddin (SBP Integrasi Kuantan)
U-16G
Champ : Anis Nasuha Mohd Fekry (SBP Integrasi)
Second : Nur Amalina Alyaa Mohd Ridzal (SMK Tengku Panglima Perang)
Third : Nur Saffa Syamimi Semaon (SHAH Pekan)
Fourth : Sh Syahmah Atikah Sy Azmal (SMK Pelabuhan)
Fifth : Syuhada Sulaiman (SMK Paya Besar)
U-12B
Champ : Muhammad Faris Najmi Mohd Shukri (SK Tok Sera)
Second : Nur Muhammad Ridhuan Sakari (Rompin)
Third : Alif Hidayatullah Md Kail (SK Beserah)
Fourth : Ahmad Akmal Mohd Azman (SK Tok Sera)
Fifth : Teh Jay Tee (SRJKC Chung Ching)
U-12G
Champ : Marina Mokhtar (SK (P) Methodist)
Second : Nur Aina Syamimi Nazri (SK Tanah Putih)
Third : Nur Hanini Dzulkarnain (SK Beserah)
Fourth : Aufa Nabila Jafri (SK Sg ISap)
Fifth : Nurzuraiha Mohd Zubir (SK Tanah Putih)
U-9B
Champ : Muhammad Muzakkir Aiman (SK Tanah Putih)
Second : Kirenraj Subhas Baghar (SK Galing)
Third : Mohd Fatih Samsul Anuar (SK Tok Sera)
Fourth : Mohd Yunus Mohd Zawawi (SK Tanah Putih)
Fifth : Muhd Ajay Raul Muhd Manoj (SK Tok Sera)
U-9G
Champ : Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman (SK Teruntum)
Second : Nurhasya Mohd Fakri (SK Mat Kilau)
Third : Taarini Mohan (SK (P) Methodist)
Fourth : Nur Khalisa Bidin (SK Beserah)
Fifth : Wan Akmal Nazirah (SK Tunku Azizah)
U-20B
Champ : Wan Ammar Fikri (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
Second : Rudianto Edi (SMK Paya Besar)
Third : Yen Min Jun (SMK Tanah Putih)
Fourth : Anas Alansari (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
Fifth : Wan Amiruddin Wan Ghazali (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
U-20G
Champ : Kirubananthini A/P Arumugam (SMK Cenderawasih)
Second : Siti Aisyah Zakaria (SMK Lepar Hilir)
Third : Susanti Syamsuddin (SMK Ccenderawasih)
Fourth : Khairunnisa Abd Rahim (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang)
U-16B
Champ : Muhammad Khairil Helmi Rosseli (SMK Abd Rahman Talib)
Second : Sharif Mohd Zaki (SMK Sg Soi)
Third : Izzat Abdul Muhaymin (SHAH Pekan)
Fourth : Muhammad Qhaider Zulkafli (SM Teknik Kuantan)
Fifth : Faizin Mohd Shamsuddin (SBP Integrasi Kuantan)
U-16G
Champ : Anis Nasuha Mohd Fekry (SBP Integrasi)
Second : Nur Amalina Alyaa Mohd Ridzal (SMK Tengku Panglima Perang)
Third : Nur Saffa Syamimi Semaon (SHAH Pekan)
Fourth : Sh Syahmah Atikah Sy Azmal (SMK Pelabuhan)
Fifth : Syuhada Sulaiman (SMK Paya Besar)
U-12B
Champ : Muhammad Faris Najmi Mohd Shukri (SK Tok Sera)
Second : Nur Muhammad Ridhuan Sakari (Rompin)
Third : Alif Hidayatullah Md Kail (SK Beserah)
Fourth : Ahmad Akmal Mohd Azman (SK Tok Sera)
Fifth : Teh Jay Tee (SRJKC Chung Ching)
U-12G
Champ : Marina Mokhtar (SK (P) Methodist)
Second : Nur Aina Syamimi Nazri (SK Tanah Putih)
Third : Nur Hanini Dzulkarnain (SK Beserah)
Fourth : Aufa Nabila Jafri (SK Sg ISap)
Fifth : Nurzuraiha Mohd Zubir (SK Tanah Putih)
U-9B
Champ : Muhammad Muzakkir Aiman (SK Tanah Putih)
Second : Kirenraj Subhas Baghar (SK Galing)
Third : Mohd Fatih Samsul Anuar (SK Tok Sera)
Fourth : Mohd Yunus Mohd Zawawi (SK Tanah Putih)
Fifth : Muhd Ajay Raul Muhd Manoj (SK Tok Sera)
U-9G
Champ : Nur Sabrina Aliya Asman (SK Teruntum)
Second : Nurhasya Mohd Fakri (SK Mat Kilau)
Third : Taarini Mohan (SK (P) Methodist)
Fourth : Nur Khalisa Bidin (SK Beserah)
Fifth : Wan Akmal Nazirah (SK Tunku Azizah)
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Kuantan Chess Masters Rapid Junior 2008
Wow... it was a tiring day for all of us... Well, sunday 29th June 2008 marked a history in Kuantan for all Kuantan chess fans!
A total 242 players turn up for the event, well actually 243 paid and register buat later on sms me that he couldn't participate due to illness on that day..
This was actually officially a second tournament that I organised. The first was Kuantan Master 2007. And this year, again Kuantan Chess Masters Rapid Junior 2008!. But for this year event it was held under Kelab Catur Kuantan.
Kelab Catur Kuantan was formed in February this year, aiming at producing more chess activities in Kuantan, and more talents to arise from it. And to me I am more interested to produce more quality games in the future, so that we too have the equal talent same like other states. That is my pure intention..
Ok, back to the game.. though we are short of volunteers, but we manage to hold the event well. Of course with the big tourney like that, there are hiccups. We apologies to all the players, the parents, the teachers and the audience for the delay of round one, and the mistakes that happened after the final round. Please accept our sincere apology, kindly accept we are "buah cempedak di luar pagar". However we promise to make a better tournaments soon.. and a much better tournaments after that... Because we too are seeking for perfection in each event!
Since this is our first event under Kelab, we decided that Junior event is a perfect event to start with. We are aiming at any juniors in or outside Kuantan to take part! Our special thanks to those coming from outside Kuantan for the event - kids from Rompin, Muadzam Shah, Pekan, Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang jalan Gambang, Lepar Hilir and one player from UPM Bintulu on a holiday in Kuantan. Local players were also appreciated for participating, and for making it a big event too!
The event was organised by Kelab Catur Kuantan in collaboration with SMK Paya Besar, and SK Tok Sera. Our thanks to both schools. The venue was held at SMK Paya Besar. Our deepest appreciation to Pn Hajah Hatijah Gan Abdullah, Pn Asmaiani, Pn Zalina, Pn Rohani, and En Roslan. Without all of them, this would never be a dream come true! Our Appreciation also goes to En Abd Razak from PPD Kuantan for officiated the closing ceremony.
The chief arbiter for the event is Cikgu Fadzilah, helped with pairings by En Muhammad Arshad from Terengganu. The other arbiters were, En Mohd Khair, En Fakhrul , En Suhaimi (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang), En Meer Ahmad Bazli, En Nordin, and CIkgu Robil. Helpers for the event also did a good job in helping us through out the event, my students, Kirubananthini, Susanti, Mohd Hanis, Mohd Haris, Mohd Aslam, Umairah Natasya, Nurwani, and the wonderful Miss Suhaili Sulaiman (you'll make a good arbiter one day), also, helpers from SMK Paya Besar.
Since we don't have enough sets, we have to separate the event in 2 groups. One group playing for U-20 and below, and the other one group will be competing in the U-9 category. For Group One the prizes will also be given to top five Boys and Girls for U-20, U-16 and U-12. The reason why I wanted to have an open event like this, is that I wanted to see the capabilities of these young talents competing with the olders players. Coz, chess is not just for certain age group of people, chess is for all! genius or not they can still compete and play! And I see the talents of U-12 kids actually standing tall with U-20 boys and there isn;t a huge gap separating them.
The favourites for the U-20 event before the start of the round will be Muhammad Khairil Helmi, Sharif Mohd Zaki, Teh Jay Kie and Rudianto, as to me these are the players that always conquer the local events.. But surprisingly the likes of other undiscover talents really make a mark in this event! Only 2 players survive the upset by the unknown players, they are Muhammad Khairil Helmi, and Sharif Mohd Zaki, and they both battled in the final round. If they drew, the champ will be decided by tie-breaks since both of them had the same score, if Muhammad Khairil Helmi won he will win the title of "KUANTAN MASTER JUNIOR 2008"...
A total 242 players turn up for the event, well actually 243 paid and register buat later on sms me that he couldn't participate due to illness on that day..
This was actually officially a second tournament that I organised. The first was Kuantan Master 2007. And this year, again Kuantan Chess Masters Rapid Junior 2008!. But for this year event it was held under Kelab Catur Kuantan.
Kelab Catur Kuantan was formed in February this year, aiming at producing more chess activities in Kuantan, and more talents to arise from it. And to me I am more interested to produce more quality games in the future, so that we too have the equal talent same like other states. That is my pure intention..
Ok, back to the game.. though we are short of volunteers, but we manage to hold the event well. Of course with the big tourney like that, there are hiccups. We apologies to all the players, the parents, the teachers and the audience for the delay of round one, and the mistakes that happened after the final round. Please accept our sincere apology, kindly accept we are "buah cempedak di luar pagar". However we promise to make a better tournaments soon.. and a much better tournaments after that... Because we too are seeking for perfection in each event!
Since this is our first event under Kelab, we decided that Junior event is a perfect event to start with. We are aiming at any juniors in or outside Kuantan to take part! Our special thanks to those coming from outside Kuantan for the event - kids from Rompin, Muadzam Shah, Pekan, Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang jalan Gambang, Lepar Hilir and one player from UPM Bintulu on a holiday in Kuantan. Local players were also appreciated for participating, and for making it a big event too!
The event was organised by Kelab Catur Kuantan in collaboration with SMK Paya Besar, and SK Tok Sera. Our thanks to both schools. The venue was held at SMK Paya Besar. Our deepest appreciation to Pn Hajah Hatijah Gan Abdullah, Pn Asmaiani, Pn Zalina, Pn Rohani, and En Roslan. Without all of them, this would never be a dream come true! Our Appreciation also goes to En Abd Razak from PPD Kuantan for officiated the closing ceremony.
The chief arbiter for the event is Cikgu Fadzilah, helped with pairings by En Muhammad Arshad from Terengganu. The other arbiters were, En Mohd Khair, En Fakhrul , En Suhaimi (Kolej Matrikulasi Pahang), En Meer Ahmad Bazli, En Nordin, and CIkgu Robil. Helpers for the event also did a good job in helping us through out the event, my students, Kirubananthini, Susanti, Mohd Hanis, Mohd Haris, Mohd Aslam, Umairah Natasya, Nurwani, and the wonderful Miss Suhaili Sulaiman (you'll make a good arbiter one day), also, helpers from SMK Paya Besar.
Since we don't have enough sets, we have to separate the event in 2 groups. One group playing for U-20 and below, and the other one group will be competing in the U-9 category. For Group One the prizes will also be given to top five Boys and Girls for U-20, U-16 and U-12. The reason why I wanted to have an open event like this, is that I wanted to see the capabilities of these young talents competing with the olders players. Coz, chess is not just for certain age group of people, chess is for all! genius or not they can still compete and play! And I see the talents of U-12 kids actually standing tall with U-20 boys and there isn;t a huge gap separating them.
The favourites for the U-20 event before the start of the round will be Muhammad Khairil Helmi, Sharif Mohd Zaki, Teh Jay Kie and Rudianto, as to me these are the players that always conquer the local events.. But surprisingly the likes of other undiscover talents really make a mark in this event! Only 2 players survive the upset by the unknown players, they are Muhammad Khairil Helmi, and Sharif Mohd Zaki, and they both battled in the final round. If they drew, the champ will be decided by tie-breaks since both of them had the same score, if Muhammad Khairil Helmi won he will win the title of "KUANTAN MASTER JUNIOR 2008"...
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Kuantan Chess Masters Rapid Junior 2008
To all chess lovers in Kuantan and outside Kuantan, aged 20 below! There will be a chess tournament in Kuantan. Below are the details...
Date : 29th June 2008 (Sunday)
Time : 7.45 - 8.30 check in Round 1 starts at 8.30am
Venue : SMK Paya Besar
Prizes : Top 5 for U-20, U-16, U-12 and U-9 boys and girls will receive medals and certificates of achievement. The overall winner will be crowned KUANTAN JUNIOR CHAMP and will received special prize that will be announced later at the tournament hall.
To register and further info please call:
Khairunnisa' - 019-9699879
En Kamal Azmi - 019-9282787
En Nordin - 012-9017143
Pn Nurul - 016-9334088
Pn Asmaiani - 016-9305815
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION : 26TH JUNE 2008 (THURSDAY)
Date : 29th June 2008 (Sunday)
Time : 7.45 - 8.30 check in Round 1 starts at 8.30am
Venue : SMK Paya Besar
Prizes : Top 5 for U-20, U-16, U-12 and U-9 boys and girls will receive medals and certificates of achievement. The overall winner will be crowned KUANTAN JUNIOR CHAMP and will received special prize that will be announced later at the tournament hall.
To register and further info please call:
Khairunnisa' - 019-9699879
En Kamal Azmi - 019-9282787
En Nordin - 012-9017143
Pn Nurul - 016-9334088
Pn Asmaiani - 016-9305815
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION : 26TH JUNE 2008 (THURSDAY)
National Closed 2008
From Melaka, I headed to KL for the National Closed event which was held at Kompleks Wilayah from 31st May 2008 to 4th June 2008.
And again this year we will see the new National Master (NM) and National Woman Master (NWM) title holder. Whatever the circumstances, I respect the NM and NWM title holder, becoz they fought hard for the title and they deserved it. These is Malaysian Champion for the year!
For as long as I could remember, I played in few National Closed (1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2005, 2007 and 2008). My first National Closed was in 1990 held at IYC, KL. In which that was the first National Closed for women. The champ at that time was IWM Audrey Wong. Unfortunately for her there was no trophy, so, her name wasn;t crafted at the current trophy. I can still remember, the leader at that tournament was Geraldine Johns Putra. She made an upset and won against Audrey Wong. She was so closed into becoming the champion. But in the last round, she need a win so bad, coz if she drew, Audrey might be the champ coz the points are the same. Geraldine vs me in the last round. I think I did ask her for a draw, coz, it was an endgame fight where we only had, one King, a Bishop and 2 pawns (I think). But she made a blunder during time trouble moments, and I won the game. That time, I was the one that stopped the champ. I denied her the title that has been long her wish that time. She cried, but I am happy. Coz with that win, I am qualify to play in the Selection for 1990 Olimpiad. If I could still remember, in the selection Nurul Huda, Geraldine, Eliza Hanum, Ong Hwa Lu and me are playing. I think there are others competing but I can't recalled. 3 players were selected from the selection and one chosen by MCF. Fortunately for me I won the selection and automatically qualify.
Ok ok enough about me.. :-))
Lets welcome to the new NM Edward Lee, and NWM Alia Anin Azwa Bakri. Welcome to the family of NMs and NWMs!
For results kindly visit http://www.gilachess.com/2008/06/04/national-closed-2008-results/
and http://www.gilachess.com/2008/06/11/womens-national-championship-results/
both players only needed a draw in the last round to emerge the champion.
And again this year we will see the new National Master (NM) and National Woman Master (NWM) title holder. Whatever the circumstances, I respect the NM and NWM title holder, becoz they fought hard for the title and they deserved it. These is Malaysian Champion for the year!
For as long as I could remember, I played in few National Closed (1990, 1991, 1992, 1995, 2005, 2007 and 2008). My first National Closed was in 1990 held at IYC, KL. In which that was the first National Closed for women. The champ at that time was IWM Audrey Wong. Unfortunately for her there was no trophy, so, her name wasn;t crafted at the current trophy. I can still remember, the leader at that tournament was Geraldine Johns Putra. She made an upset and won against Audrey Wong. She was so closed into becoming the champion. But in the last round, she need a win so bad, coz if she drew, Audrey might be the champ coz the points are the same. Geraldine vs me in the last round. I think I did ask her for a draw, coz, it was an endgame fight where we only had, one King, a Bishop and 2 pawns (I think). But she made a blunder during time trouble moments, and I won the game. That time, I was the one that stopped the champ. I denied her the title that has been long her wish that time. She cried, but I am happy. Coz with that win, I am qualify to play in the Selection for 1990 Olimpiad. If I could still remember, in the selection Nurul Huda, Geraldine, Eliza Hanum, Ong Hwa Lu and me are playing. I think there are others competing but I can't recalled. 3 players were selected from the selection and one chosen by MCF. Fortunately for me I won the selection and automatically qualify.
Ok ok enough about me.. :-))
Lets welcome to the new NM Edward Lee, and NWM Alia Anin Azwa Bakri. Welcome to the family of NMs and NWMs!
For results kindly visit http://www.gilachess.com/2008/06/04/national-closed-2008-results/
and http://www.gilachess.com/2008/06/11/womens-national-championship-results/
both players only needed a draw in the last round to emerge the champion.
MSSM Melaka 2008
The last MSSM that I went and watched was the MSSM in Arau, Perlis. Which was dated back in 1995. It is so happened that the MSSM was held next to my College.
Then this year MSSM! I have been to Melaka before, but this is the first time that I actually enjoying myself there. I am only there for the last two days of MSSM. Too many places to go and see... the Zoo, Taman Mini Malaysia, Banda Hilir, the ship, famosa, Taming Sari, etc.. I didn't managed visits all the places but to at least see some of it, was a dream come true! Thanks to Haslindah, for the trip. To Pn Beulah, to En Bakri and family, thank you for making it a pleasant trip there. Thanks to all the Teachers that welcomed us there. To the KL contingent, to the Selangor contingent (nice to see my second cousins also there and witness her daughter win the U-12G title) thank you too.
I am afraid of height, but it is now or never! And who would have thought, I managed to climb the A Famosa... :-)) and try looking down the hill and take the picture of beautiful sunset.. Not to mentioned, we take a ride in the Taming Sari, and looking down at Melaka town from 80 feet above!! So, people out there, FEAR IS NOT THE FACTOR FOR ME!
But we are on official visits for the MSSM and sadly, we didn't have the chance to actually see the games, coz we are not allowed to be inside the hall... So, we didn't get to see the players in action, only the faces of joy and tears when they come out.
Surprisingly all the top players that I mentioned were in a 50-50 situation managed to retain the champion title. Well, I guess the others will have to come up with a new startegy after this! Coz, these players sure have the determination to make the title theirs despite of losing to other players in previous round.
Congrats to all the winners. I don't have the results with me, but I shall write the ones that I know and can remember. (the closing ceremony was chaotic, and seems unproper, I don't catch the full results read by the emcee)
U-12G champ was Nur Nabila from Selangor, Fairuz Hamiza was in second place.
But surprise, surprise.. the Team Champ for U-12G was Kelantan!! The surprise talents emerged from the east coast. If they are reading this, my wish is that the girls keep on playing in and outside Kelantan. And surprise us again in the next years to come.
U-12B was won by none other than Yeoh Li Tian. He was undefeated.
U-15G was won by the one and only Alia Anin Azwa Bakri (pearl of Melaka chess), few one more round to go, she is the clear champ.
U-15B was won by Edward Lee from Selangor. Sumant was no. 3 in the final list.
U-18G was won by Fong Mi Yen from Perak.
U-18B was won by Anas Nazreen Bakri. Clearly his lost to Terengganu boy in previous round didn't stop the final triumph he made to win the next rounds and grab the title. Silver and bronze medallist was from Terengganu. Muhd Syazwan Zulkifli, and Abdul Kadir Jalani.
More news http://mssmkl.blogspot.com/2008/05/kuala-lumpur-johan-keseluruhan-2008.html
Then this year MSSM! I have been to Melaka before, but this is the first time that I actually enjoying myself there. I am only there for the last two days of MSSM. Too many places to go and see... the Zoo, Taman Mini Malaysia, Banda Hilir, the ship, famosa, Taming Sari, etc.. I didn't managed visits all the places but to at least see some of it, was a dream come true! Thanks to Haslindah, for the trip. To Pn Beulah, to En Bakri and family, thank you for making it a pleasant trip there. Thanks to all the Teachers that welcomed us there. To the KL contingent, to the Selangor contingent (nice to see my second cousins also there and witness her daughter win the U-12G title) thank you too.
I am afraid of height, but it is now or never! And who would have thought, I managed to climb the A Famosa... :-)) and try looking down the hill and take the picture of beautiful sunset.. Not to mentioned, we take a ride in the Taming Sari, and looking down at Melaka town from 80 feet above!! So, people out there, FEAR IS NOT THE FACTOR FOR ME!
But we are on official visits for the MSSM and sadly, we didn't have the chance to actually see the games, coz we are not allowed to be inside the hall... So, we didn't get to see the players in action, only the faces of joy and tears when they come out.
Surprisingly all the top players that I mentioned were in a 50-50 situation managed to retain the champion title. Well, I guess the others will have to come up with a new startegy after this! Coz, these players sure have the determination to make the title theirs despite of losing to other players in previous round.
Congrats to all the winners. I don't have the results with me, but I shall write the ones that I know and can remember. (the closing ceremony was chaotic, and seems unproper, I don't catch the full results read by the emcee)
U-12G champ was Nur Nabila from Selangor, Fairuz Hamiza was in second place.
But surprise, surprise.. the Team Champ for U-12G was Kelantan!! The surprise talents emerged from the east coast. If they are reading this, my wish is that the girls keep on playing in and outside Kelantan. And surprise us again in the next years to come.
U-12B was won by none other than Yeoh Li Tian. He was undefeated.
U-15G was won by the one and only Alia Anin Azwa Bakri (pearl of Melaka chess), few one more round to go, she is the clear champ.
U-15B was won by Edward Lee from Selangor. Sumant was no. 3 in the final list.
U-18G was won by Fong Mi Yen from Perak.
U-18B was won by Anas Nazreen Bakri. Clearly his lost to Terengganu boy in previous round didn't stop the final triumph he made to win the next rounds and grab the title. Silver and bronze medallist was from Terengganu. Muhd Syazwan Zulkifli, and Abdul Kadir Jalani.
More news http://mssmkl.blogspot.com/2008/05/kuala-lumpur-johan-keseluruhan-2008.html
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
MSSM 2008
MSSM this year is hosted by MSSM Melaka. Held at Ayer Keroh D'Village Resort as the main venue of the event. The games which started from 23rd May to 29th May 2008, attract some unexpecting results from the players at all age levels.
Favourites like, FM Anas Nazreen (U-18B), Nur Nabila (U-12G) suffered loss in the fifth rounds to players from Muhd Syazwan - Terengganu and Ng Jing Jia - Penang. Which makes the title open for grab!
Team like Kelantan U-12G unexpected results by being the leader of the team event, makes us wonder, would there still be hidden talent out there waiting to be discovered!
Clear champs before the final rounds started tomorrow, are Fong Mi Yen (U-18G) from Perak, Alia (U-15G) from Melaka,
Meanwhile Fairuz Hamizah (Kedah), Ng Jing Jia (Penang), and Nabila (Selangor) are tied with 5 points each for the title of U-12G.
U-18B, Anas and Justin Ong (KL) both with 5 points each will be fighting for the title tomorrow. While both Terengganu players will be fighting for a spot too on the podium.
U-15B, Edward Lee from Selangor leading with 5.5, followed closely with Sumant (Pahang) and Izz (KL) with 5 points.
U-12B, Favourite Yeoh Li Tian (Selangor) is a sole leader with 6 points, while Elgin Lee (Penang) and Mohd Aziz Farhan (KL) with 5 points behind the leader.
For the first time since 2003 MSSM we witness the team event for all categories played.
For U-18B, Johor is leading the pack with 11 Match point, Selangor - 9 Match point, and Penang next.
U-15B, Johor (11MP), Selangor (9MP), Penang (8MP)
U-12B, KL leading (11 MP), Penang (9MP), Selangor (9MP)
U-12G, Kelantan (10MP), Kedah (9MP), KL (8MP)
U-15G, Selangor (11MP), KL (10MP), Johor (9MP)
I just arrived from Kuantan to be here at Melaka, just to see for myself how the event went on. For further result.. stay tuned!
Favourites like, FM Anas Nazreen (U-18B), Nur Nabila (U-12G) suffered loss in the fifth rounds to players from Muhd Syazwan - Terengganu and Ng Jing Jia - Penang. Which makes the title open for grab!
Team like Kelantan U-12G unexpected results by being the leader of the team event, makes us wonder, would there still be hidden talent out there waiting to be discovered!
Clear champs before the final rounds started tomorrow, are Fong Mi Yen (U-18G) from Perak, Alia (U-15G) from Melaka,
Meanwhile Fairuz Hamizah (Kedah), Ng Jing Jia (Penang), and Nabila (Selangor) are tied with 5 points each for the title of U-12G.
U-18B, Anas and Justin Ong (KL) both with 5 points each will be fighting for the title tomorrow. While both Terengganu players will be fighting for a spot too on the podium.
U-15B, Edward Lee from Selangor leading with 5.5, followed closely with Sumant (Pahang) and Izz (KL) with 5 points.
U-12B, Favourite Yeoh Li Tian (Selangor) is a sole leader with 6 points, while Elgin Lee (Penang) and Mohd Aziz Farhan (KL) with 5 points behind the leader.
For the first time since 2003 MSSM we witness the team event for all categories played.
For U-18B, Johor is leading the pack with 11 Match point, Selangor - 9 Match point, and Penang next.
U-15B, Johor (11MP), Selangor (9MP), Penang (8MP)
U-12B, KL leading (11 MP), Penang (9MP), Selangor (9MP)
U-12G, Kelantan (10MP), Kedah (9MP), KL (8MP)
U-15G, Selangor (11MP), KL (10MP), Johor (9MP)
I just arrived from Kuantan to be here at Melaka, just to see for myself how the event went on. For further result.. stay tuned!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Come And Support Malaysian Women!
Wan Khye Teng
Alia Anin Azwa Bakri
Nur Syazwani Zulkafli
Khairunnisa' WahidduddinOn Wednesday, 30th April at Kompleks Wilayah KL, there will be a match between top Indonesian Women vs Our Malaysian Women at 9am tomorrow!
Come and cheer the players!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
WSFFM Zone Tourney 2008
There will be a zone event for ladies! Check it out!
CALENDER (WSFFM-CATUR)
PROGRAM PRAKTIKAL UMPIRE/ ARBITER KEJOHANAN
&
KURSUS JURULATIH 2008 TAHAP-2
05 - 08 June 2008 KURSUS JURULATIH Tahap 2 - MCF
( Jemputan GM Ian Roger & Latihan Praktical )
30 nama Jurulatih terpilih akan menerima surat jemputan
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05 - 06 July 2008: ZONE TIMUR
(Pahang, Kelantan & Trengganu)
Contact: Ms Khairunnisa Wahiddudin (019 9699879)
12 - 13 July 2008: ZONE UTARA
(Perak, Kedah, Pulau Pinang & Perlis)
Contact: Mrs Asmah Hambadley (019 5661426)
19 - 20 July 2008: ZONE SELATAN
( Melaka, Negeri Sembilan & Johor)
Contact Mrs Kamisah Mohd Taha (013 3024760)
26 - 27 July 2008:** ZONE TENGAH
(Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya)
Nov/Dis 2008** ZONE BORNEO
(Sabah & Sarawak)**
Contact: Mrs. Zazaluma Harun (013 3472064)
CALENDER (WSFFM-CATUR)
PROGRAM PRAKTIKAL UMPIRE/ ARBITER KEJOHANAN
&
KURSUS JURULATIH 2008 TAHAP-2
05 - 08 June 2008 KURSUS JURULATIH Tahap 2 - MCF
( Jemputan GM Ian Roger & Latihan Praktical )
30 nama Jurulatih terpilih akan menerima surat jemputan
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
05 - 06 July 2008: ZONE TIMUR
(Pahang, Kelantan & Trengganu)
Contact: Ms Khairunnisa Wahiddudin (019 9699879)
12 - 13 July 2008: ZONE UTARA
(Perak, Kedah, Pulau Pinang & Perlis)
Contact: Mrs Asmah Hambadley (019 5661426)
19 - 20 July 2008: ZONE SELATAN
( Melaka, Negeri Sembilan & Johor)
Contact Mrs Kamisah Mohd Taha (013 3024760)
26 - 27 July 2008:** ZONE TENGAH
(Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya)
Nov/Dis 2008** ZONE BORNEO
(Sabah & Sarawak)**
Contact: Mrs. Zazaluma Harun (013 3472064)
Malaysian Women vs Indonesian Women Match 2008
I am pleased to announce that a friendly match between Indonesian Women vs Malaysian Women will be staged at Kompleks Wilayah on Wednesday 30th April 2008. Here are full details:
TARIKH: 30 April 2008
MASA 0900 - 1700
TEMPAT: Tingkat 2, Wilayah Kompleks, Kuala Lumpur
Arbiter:
IA Hamid Majid (MAS)
NA Henry Jamal (INA)
GAME 1: Classical chess
Masa: (90 min + 30 saat)
4 pemain vs 4 pemain
GAME 2: Rapid Chess
Masa (25 minit + 2 Saat)
4 pemain vs 4 pemain
GAME 3 Blitz Chess (Catur Kilat)
Masa 5 minit
2 pemain vs 2 pemain**
SENARAI NAMA PEMAIN INDONESIA
NO TITLE NAMA RATING
1 WIM Lisa Karlina Lumongdong 2147
2 WIM Upi Darmayana 2211
3 WFM Evi Lindiawati 2125
4 WCM Felica Trenseno
SENARAI NAMA PEMAIN MALAYSIA
NO TITLE NAMA RATING
1 WIM Siti Zulaikha Muhd Foudzi 2218
2 WCM Nur Shazwani Zulkafli 2034
3 WNM Khairunnisa Wahiddudin 1967
4 Wan Khye Theng 2011
WNM Roslina Marmono 1978
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TARIKH: 30 April 2008
MASA 0900 - 1700
TEMPAT: Tingkat 2, Wilayah Kompleks, Kuala Lumpur
Arbiter:
IA Hamid Majid (MAS)
NA Henry Jamal (INA)
GAME 1: Classical chess
Masa: (90 min + 30 saat)
4 pemain vs 4 pemain
GAME 2: Rapid Chess
Masa (25 minit + 2 Saat)
4 pemain vs 4 pemain
GAME 3 Blitz Chess (Catur Kilat)
Masa 5 minit
2 pemain vs 2 pemain**
SENARAI NAMA PEMAIN INDONESIA
NO TITLE NAMA RATING
1 WIM Lisa Karlina Lumongdong 2147
2 WIM Upi Darmayana 2211
3 WFM Evi Lindiawati 21254 WCM Felica Trenseno
SENARAI NAMA PEMAIN MALAYSIA
NO TITLE NAMA RATING
1 WIM Siti Zulaikha Muhd Foudzi 2218
2 WCM Nur Shazwani Zulkafli 2034
3 WNM Khairunnisa Wahiddudin 1967
4 Wan Khye Theng 2011
WNM Roslina Marmono 1978
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Project GM - IM Mas Hafizul
IM Mas is now in Australia, training with GM Ian Rogers for the coming Sydney Open
"Let's play mate!"
IM Mas Hafizul left to Australia on 14th March 2008 for the Sydney Open which starts on 25th March 2008. He left early, to be in training session with GM Ian Rogers. Hope this time with a trainer by his side he will be in better position!.
(The pictures above was forwarded by En Hamid Majid, courtesy of GM Ian Rogers)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Project GM - IM Mas Hafizul
IM Mas latest photo taken in March 2008
The dream of becoming Malaysia's first GM never dies in the heart of of our IM Mas Hafizul. He will be taking part in the coming Sydney International Open Chess Tournament 2008, which start on Tuesday, March 25th!
To view the list of players together with their statistics and pictures, check this out!
http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?site=open&year=2008&p=section&a=entries
and don't forget to leave a message for IM Mas at
http://whitenaval.googlepages.com/boardmessageforimmas
To view his statistics
http://whitenaval.googlepages.com/gmprogram
Monday, March 17, 2008
The Star Of Tomorrow!
Check out my new chess blog - The Star Of Tomorrow.
This is a new idea which focus on any potential juniors in Malaysia, who will one day sparks our chess scene! The writings are made to boost the playing spirit for these juniors so that they will carry on the chess enthusiasism for life!
The first kids in the blog series is two potential siblings from Kulim, Kedah. Want to know who am I referring to, check out
http://starsetiachess.blogspot.com/
This is a new idea which focus on any potential juniors in Malaysia, who will one day sparks our chess scene! The writings are made to boost the playing spirit for these juniors so that they will carry on the chess enthusiasism for life!
The first kids in the blog series is two potential siblings from Kulim, Kedah. Want to know who am I referring to, check out
http://starsetiachess.blogspot.com/
Friday, March 07, 2008
Pilihanraya Umum Ke-12 (Malaysia)
Pilihanraya Umum Ke-12 negara Malaysia akan bermula pada hari esok 8hb March 2008.
Saya ingin mengucapkan kepada semua para pengundi, selamat menunaikan tanggungjawab sebagai rakyat Malaysia! Selamat mengundi!! Dan buatlah pilihan yang bijak!!
(Nwm juga akan turut serta mengundi ADUN Semambu, dan Parlimen Indera Mahkota. Ini adalah kali ke-3 Nwm menunaikan tanggungjawab sebagai rakyat Malaysia.)
Saya ingin mengucapkan kepada semua para pengundi, selamat menunaikan tanggungjawab sebagai rakyat Malaysia! Selamat mengundi!! Dan buatlah pilihan yang bijak!!
(Nwm juga akan turut serta mengundi ADUN Semambu, dan Parlimen Indera Mahkota. Ini adalah kali ke-3 Nwm menunaikan tanggungjawab sebagai rakyat Malaysia.)
Monday, March 03, 2008
Come And Join Chess Community!!
Join us now at Malaysian Chess network... only for us chess players!
http://malaysianchessnetwork.ning.com/
It is an interesting and interactive site created by Whitenaval!
http://malaysianchessnetwork.ning.com/
It is an interesting and interactive site created by Whitenaval!
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