1st May 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Here are the round 8 results of the 40th Selangor Open 2013 held earlier this morning. Wong Jianwen lost and Nelson Villanueva triumphs. So now we have three players at 6.5 points. Villanueva, Fominyh and Jianwen.
Pix 1. Jianwen was a piece down in his round 8 game, Selangor Open 2013, white played 43.Bc5 and black resigned.
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1 May 2013, Kuala Lumpur – It is a Labour Day holiday and the 40th Selangor Open 2013 is in its final stretch today with two last rounds. Wong Jianwen is now sole leader with 6.5 points from seven rounds of play thus far. This morning the 8th round is underway and on top board is Wong Jianwen against Filipino Nelson Villanueva who has 5.5 points so far.
Official website: http://selangorchess.blogspot.com
To watch Selangor Open round 7 between Mark Siew and Wong Jianwen on top board, please click link below:-
http://thechessconnections.blogspot.com/p/live-game.html?showComment=1367323208249
29 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Here is the winning round 4 game for Wong Jianwen against GM Fominyh of Russia during the Selangor Open 2013.
(Game courtesy of CAS)
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Standings After Round 8:
Official website: http://zug2013.fide.com/en
28 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Wong Jianwen of Malaysia did the unthinkable by beating GM Fominyh in round 4 on top board of the Selangor Open 2013. Another important win for Jianwen who now has four full points, the same as another youngster, Fong Yit San. Yit San beat Aldrino Pardino on board two.
Meanwhile another Malaysian youngster, Mohd Nabil beat Villanueva of PHI on board 5.
Results of Round 4:
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27 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – In the lead are five players with GM Fominyh of Russia, Alberto Muniz Pardino of Hong Kong, Fong Yit San, Nor Ilhamuddin and Wong Jianwen. All scoring the perfect three full points from three rounds.
Wong Jianwen overcomed National Master Roshan Singh on board six during round 3. That’s an important win for Jianwen.
Rank after Round 3 (Top 31):
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Official website: http://selangorchess.blogspot.com
27 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – At the end of round two of the 40th Selangor Open 2013, twelve players are in the leading group with two full points. GM Fominyh is still top gun with a win against Mark Siew of Malaysia during round 2. Ian Udani won, IM Jimmy Liew drew with Fairul Yusoff on third board and Villanueva of Philippines drew against youngster WCM Nur Najiha bt Azman Hisham on fourth board.
Results of Round 2, Selangor Open 2013 (top 21 boards):
Rank after round 2:
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Official website: http://selangorchess.blogspot.com
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Bogo-Indian Defence
White played 66.Rf6 and Black resigned.
(Source: CAS website)
27 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Here are the round 1 results of the Selangor Open 2013 held earlier this evening in DAT Chess Connections, Wilayah Complex, Kuala Lumpur. Most of the seeded players won their first round classical games. GM Fominyh Alexander of Russia won his game against Vice President of MCF, Madam Haslindah Ruslan.
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26 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – the first round of the 40th Selangor Open 2013 begins tonight at 7 pm at DAT Chess Connections, Wilayah Complex, Kuala Lumpur. Top seed is Russian, GM Alexander Fominyh and he has 71 other players for company. Thank you to Chessdom.com for promoting Selangor Open.
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26 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Here is one new tournament for age-group 12 and below.
2nd Smart Kids Chess Tournament 2013 is as follows:-
For a copy of the registration form please click this link:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B9k30NdpARLUMk4zUG16RUFfM00/edit?usp=sharing
20 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – In Pattaya, Thailand, Zhao of Australia beat GM Nigel Short on second board during the Bangkok Chess Club Open 2013 and emerges the new sole leader going into the last final round tomorrow with 7.0 points.
Hansen and Schebler drew on top board during round 8.
How the Malaysians Fared During Round 8, BCC2013:
IM Mas drew, Yeoh Li Tian won, Ahmad Fadzil Nayan won, Fong Yit San won, Ismail Ahmad won, Wong Jianwen won, M Syazwan Zulkifli won, Ong Choon Yong won.
Official website: http://bangkokchess.com
(Pictures courtesy of Jeffrey Wong)
19 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – At the end of the seventh round of the Bangkok Chess Championship 2013 in Pattaya, Thailand, three new leaders have emerged. Among them are GM Hansen Sune Berg of Denmark who defeated GM Antonio Rogelio Jr of Philippines on top board, GM Zhao of Australia and GM Schebler Gerhard of Germany.
Meanwhile IM Mas Hafizulhelmi of Malaysia has moved up the ranks to 23rd position with five points thus far. He beat IM Bijaoui Manuel of France as black.
Here is a copy of the game between GM Hansen Sune Berg of Denmark against GM Antonio Rogelio Jr of Philippines during round 7, Bangkok Chess Championship 2013 held in Dusit Thani Resort, Pattaya, Thailand.
Rank of Top 30 players After Round 7:
How the Malaysians Has Fared (after round 7):
To see more results, please visit chess-results.com or click here.
(Picture courtesy of Jeremy Wong)
18 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – In Pattaya, Thailand, the Bangkok Chess Championship 2013 has entered its sixth round today and at its completion, a new sole leader has emerged in GM Antonio Rogelio Jr of Philippines with 5.5 points. He won against GM Vajda Levente in the sixth round.
Top 30 boards Round 6 Results:
Top 32 After Round 6:
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For Malaysians, IM Mas Hafizulhelmi won his sixth round game, while Yeoh Li Tian drew his game. Unfortunately for Wong Jianwen of Malaysia lost his game against China’s GM Gao Rui. While Ismail Ahmad won his game against Raja Harshit of India who is lower rated. Syazwan drew his game, Fong Yit San lost his sixth round game. Sri Shivar Kumar won his bottom of the table battle against a player from India.
(Pictures courtesy of Jeffrey Wong)
16 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Here is Nigel Short’s third round loss against Roy Chowdhury Saptarshi of the Bangkok Chess Championship 2013 in Pattaya, Thailand.
(game from playchess.com)
15 April 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Early feedback is that there are no major upsets in the first round of the 13th BCC Open Chess 2013 in Pattaya, Thailand.
Some pictures of our Malaysian players in Pattaya, Thailand. IM Mas Hafizulhelmi is there as is Sri Shiva of Malaysia. Yeoh Li Tian and Wong Jianwen are participating as well.
Official website: http://bangkokchess.com/
(Photos courtesy of Mr Jeffrey Wong)
14th April 2013, Kuala Lumpur - The 13th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2013 and the Thailand Open Chess Championship 2013 is being held in Dusit Thani, Pattaya, Thailand from 14-21 April 2013. Some Malaysian chess players are participating including Wong Jianwen, Syazwan Zulkifli, Ahmad Fadil Nayan, Fong Yit San, Ms Lee Yin of KL, Ms Chon Yong of Penang and others.
Here are some pictures from Bangkok courtesy of Mr Jeffrey Wong.
GM Nigel Short (ENG, Elo 2696), Defending Champion and GM Jan Gustafsson (GER, Elo 2621), 11th BCC Open Champion will be participating in this year’s chess event.
The prices of local food offered (RM = THB/10) at the tournament site:-
To read more please visit http://bangkokchess.com.
