BOBBY FISHER STILL IN THE NEWS

Although Bobby Fisher passed last year he is still in the news because of his fortune which awarded to his wife Miyako Watai ( she once played in zonal tournament in Genting Highland some years ago).But there is new claim of his estate from "live in partner".You can read it all here.

ON SALE : CHESS SET AND CHESS CLOCK

For your infomation all the items are for sale.Prices not included delivery charges to your destination.Discount given for purchase above 5 set.Please contact me.


1.Tournament solid chess set and chessboard(vinyl) RM35.00
2.BHB Chess clock RM230
3.DGT Digital chess clock RM280

TAL MEMORIAL CHESS TOURNAMENT 2009

The Tal Memorial Chess Tournament is named after Mikhail Tal the 8th world chess champion.He died at the age of 55 years old in Moscow June 1992.He also known as The Magician From Riga.His is famous for sacrificed material in search for the initiative.

The tournament which started in 2006 now continue with 2009 edition.I had the opportunity to follow the category 21 event last night live.Ten of world class granmasters took part and for those with access with live games sure will enjoy the live broadcast.Round starts at 8.00 pm Malaysia time.

Round 1 however all five boards ended with a draw.Will the defending champion Ivanchuk able to defence the title ?May be we have to wait until the event finished on 14th November.You can go to playchess com to download and also chessdom com to watch live games.

LAGRAVE AND SOUMYA ARE THE WORLD JUNIORS CHAMPION

France Granmaster Lagrave has won the world junior title after completed the 13 round tournament with 10.5points.He won 8 games and drew 5 games including drew with Belarussian Zhigalko in the 6th round.Zhigalko had to be satisfied with the second place due to his lower tie break score.Third place was won by Polish Grandmaster Michal Olszewski with 9 points.


In the girls category India Soumya Swaminathan with 9.5 points was declared as a champion after beating two other girls on tiebreak.Turkish players Yildiz Betul who was leading until 12 round drew againt her opponent from India.






Final standing for boys click here

Final standing for girls click here

SOURCE FROM : ARGENTINA CHESS DEDERATION AND SWISS MANAGER HOMEPAGE AND CHESSBASE