discusses the campaign trail of Karpov’s Presidential candidate for FIDE upcoming Elections in September 2010 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Siberia, Russia. He uncovers the reasons to the sudden rise of Karpov to challenge the current set of FIDE officials in the elections and traces the sudden shortfall in sponsorships for tournaments.
Karpov also argues that instead of taxing the various Federations with heavy fees, instead FIDE should be assisting the various Federations with funding or help to get sponsors to come forward. To reverse this trend, a different approach to the current scenario in chess needs to be used and the new Karpov’s Presidential team offers this opportunity to the Federations.| NEW MEETING PLACE FOR ALL CHESS PLAYERS!! PLAY,STUDY AND LEARN CHESS!! |
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30 July 2010, Kuala Lumpur – Here are a few of the local upcoming chess tournaments in Malaysia.
Tebrau open: Johor Chess Academy, Rukun Tetangga Sri Tebrau, Rakan Muda Johor Baru and Johor Baru Chess Association are organising the 21st Tebrau open chess tournament at the Plaza Pelangi in Johor Baru on Sunday. Closing date is today. For details, contact Narayanan Krishnan (013-771 7525 or jb_chess_association@yahoo.com).
DATCC Razzmatazz: The Datuk Arthur Tan Chess Centre is organising its third DATCC razzmatazz rapidchess weekender at Wilayah Complex, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday. For inquiries, contact Najib Wahab (016-338 2542, najib.wahab@chess-malaysia.com) or Justin Kumar (018-396 0781, kjustin09@yahoo.com). Or you may click here for some details.
Cerdik Catur: The Cerdik Catur chess challenge will be played at the Kompleks Belia dan Kebudayaan Negeri Selangor in Section 7, Shah Alam, on Aug 8. For inquiries, contact Mohd Fadli Zakaria (014-231 2370, seme_event@yahoo.com). Or you may click here for details.
Merdeka Rapid events: The Merdeka individual rapid open tournament will be played on Aug 28 and the Merdeka team rapid open tournament from Aug 29-31. Both events will be held at the Cititel hotel ballroom in Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur. Closing date for entries is Aug 10. For the individual rapid event, entry fees are RM20 for players below 16 and RM30 for others. For the team rapid event, entry fees are RM300 for four-player teams and RM375 for five-player teams. Junior teams will be charged RM150 for four-player teams and RM175 for five-player teams. More details from Hamid Majid (019-315 8098, fax 03-4024 4337 or aham@pc.jaring.my). Or you may go to http://malaysianopen.blogspot.com
24 July 2010, Kuala Lumpur – Here are the early unofficial results of the Methodist Boys’ School Chess Tournament held at the school compound today, 24th July 2010.
Yeap Eng Cheam (pix above)
Under-17
1) Yeap Eng Cheam
2) Poon Jit Wai
3) Wong Jian Wen
Under-14
1) Suniil Kalivanan
2) Tan Yong Zhao
3) Albert Ang
Under-20
1) Yat Guo Jie
2) Gabriel Soong Mun Hey
3) Liew Ken Yew
Full results will be posted by IA Lim Tse Pin later.
(source: Yatzchess)
18 July 2010, Dungun – The two day chess tournament held over 8 Swiss rounds of play was won by Soon Wai Cheong with 7.0 points and a better tie break points. Second was Abdullah Che Hassan who also has 7.0 points but a lower tie break point. Third was Kamaluddin Yusof with 6.5 points and a superior tie break point.
The following table is the full Final Ranking crosstable of 100 participants that took part:-
Congratulations to both winners, players and organisers for the great chess tournament!
(source: chess-results.com)
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14 July 2010, Beijing – The young team of Malaysian chess players are participating in this year’s Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 being held in Beijing, China, 9th-14th July 2010.
The table that follows summarises the results with points scored and rank up to round 8 of the tournament for the Malaysian players:-
| Category | Name of Malaysian Player | Rd 8 (pts) | Rank |
| U-18 | 1. Muhd Izz b Saifuddin | 3.0 | 24/28 |
| 2. Tan Ken Wei | 3.5 | 19/28 | |
| U-16 | 1. Mohd Nabil b Azman Hisham | 4.0 | 12/26 |
| U-14 | 1. Tan Jun Feng | 3.5 | 24/34 |
| 2. Mohd Irfan Haqqim b. Azhar | 3.0 | 29/34 | |
| Challengers U-14 | 1. Mohd Noor Azam b Mohd Noor | 4.0 | 20/41 |
| U-12 | 1. Ooi Zhi Yang | 4.0 | 18/30 |
| U-10 | 1. Amier Hamzah b. Mohd Zuhri | 4.0 | 21/43 |
| 2. Teh De Juan | 3.0 | 37/43 | |
| G-8 | Zainoor Akmail Maisarah bt. Mohd Nor | 4.0 | 10/24 |
| G10 | 1. Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa bt. Azhar | 3.0 | 25/32 |
| G12 | 1. WFM Nur Najihah bt. Azman Hisham | 4.0 | 14/33 |
| 2. Camilia bt. Johari | 4.5 | 11/33 | |
| G14 | 1. WCM Nur Nabila bt. Azman Hisham | 4.5 | 11/27 |
| G16 | 1. Latifah Kaiyisah bt. Mohd Latif | 3.5 | 18/24 |
| G18 | 1. Nur Munirah bt. Mat Rahim | 2.5 | 26/27 |
| 2. Puteri Nur Faiza bt. Ahmad Darji | 2.5 | 25/27 |
The best performances are from WCM Nur Nabila bt. Azman Hisham with 4.5 points and ranked 11th in the G14 category, Camilia bt Johari with 4.5 pts and ranked 11th in the G12 category, Mohd Nabil b Azman Hisham with 4.0 pts and ranked 12th in the U14 category.
11 Julai 2010, Shah Alam – Berikut adalah keputusan penuh bagi pertandingan catur 2nd Ole-Ole Shah Alam 2010 yang telah diadakan pada hari Sabtu, 10 Julai 2010 yang lalu bagi dua kategori iaitu dibawah 12 tahun dan terbuka.
Keputusan penuh bawah umur 12 tahun (atas) dan kategori terbuka (bawah):-
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Atau untuk melihat lagi senarai keputusan penuh pertandingan catur ini boleh dilihat di mychessdiari.blogspot.com atau klik disini.
(sumber maklumat dan gambar: stonemaster.info)
Category | Name of Malaysian Player | Rd 5 (pts) |
U-18 | 1. Muhd Izz b Saifuddin | 1.5 |
2. Tan Ken Wei | 2.0 | |
U-16 | 1. Mohd Nabil b Azman Hisham | 3.0 |
U-14 | 1. Tan Jun Feng | 2.0 |
2. Mohd Irfan Haqqim b. Azhar | 2.0 | |
U-12 | 1. Ooi Zhi Yang | 2.5 |
U-10 | 1. Amier Hamzah b. Mohd Zuhri | 3.0 |
U-8 | nil | |
G10 | 1. Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa bt. Azhar | 3.0 |
G12 | 1. WFM Nur Najihah bt. Azman Hisham | 3.5 |
2. Camilia bt. Johari | 3.5 | |
G14 | 1. WCM Nur Nabila bt. Azman Hisham | 3.0 |
G16 | 1. Latifah Kaiyisah bt. Mohd Latif | 2.5 |
G18 | 1. Nur Munirah bt. Mat Rahim | 1.5 |
9 July 2010, Kuala Lumpur – Some upcoming chess tournaments for chess enthusiasts to consider.
Perlis team open
The Perlis Chess Academy, the Majlis Sukan Sekolah-sekolah Perlis and the Persatuan Catur Prestij Perlis will jointly hold the Perlis team open tournament at the Dewan S.M. Putra in Kangar, Perlis, on July 24. Entry is limited to the first 70 teams.
For details, contact Syaifulzamani Ismail (013-3939838) or visit chessperlis.blogspot.com.
MBS chess
The Methodist Boys’ Secondary School in Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur, will hold the fifth MBSSKL chess open tournament at the school premises on July 24. For enquiries, contact teachers N.K. Chin or (Mdm) L.Y. Yong at the school (03-2078 2293).
Perak grand prix
The sixth leg of the Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng Perak grand prix chess tournament will be played at SMK St Anthony in Teluk Intan, Perak, on July 25.
Closing date for entries is July 22. To register, contact Yunus (013-3908129), Hamisah (012-5008723) or Andrew (016-6295352). Details are available from perakchess.blog spot.com
Please be free to visit Ng6 Blog for more photo gallery.
One of the other four games included Abdul Aziz Abdul Shukor’s game against the GM. Below is the diagram with the chess moves of the game that was held last night and the position of the chess pieces on the 29th move after black played 29…Bxa2!. White resigned after this move. Aziz has no alternative to save his game as the GM has a strong pawn at a3 that is about to queen along the a-file.
9 July 2010, Kuala Lumpur – Today’s copy of The Star online discusses about the serious business of training and grooming chess players for the future under the guidance of the resident grandmaster from Bangladesh, GM Ziaur Rahman.
In order to improve one’s chess skills, it is important that the chess player be guided in a systematic way and to know where to make breakthroughs to break the boundaries. What better way than to have a knowledgeable grandmaster to drill in the skills needed and the proper approach to the game to reach heights of improvement unknown to the young talented chess player.
Please read more at The Star Online news portal or click here.
6 Julai 2010, Dungun – Jemputan ke satu pertandingan catur yang akan diadakan di negeri Terengganu di sebelah pantai timur Semenanjung.
Tarikh : 16-17 Julai 2010
Tempat : Mayang Sari Resort, Dungun, Terengganu
Format : 8 pusingan Swiss (National Rated)
Sila klik pada BROSUR DUNGUN OPEN 2010 untuk maklumat lanjut.
Jom kita ke Dungun weh!!!
Atau boleh layari ke Bad Bishops’ blog atau klik di sini.
