GRAND FINAL PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU

Rules and regulation of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu 2008

• The Terengganu State Government with coordination of Pusat Minda Terengganu are the organiser of this event.Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu Grandfinal ( Searching for the Terengganu Chess Champion.The playing venue will be at Terengganu Trade Center.

• Playing schedule :

Wednesday 17th December 2008 .Registration and players meeting at 5.00 pm

Thursday 18th December 2008. Round 1 : 0900 hours

Thursday 18th December 2008. Round 2 : 1500 hours

Friday 19th December 2008 Round 3 : 0900 hours

Friday 19th December 2008 Round 4 : 1500 hours

Saturday 20th December 2008 Round 5 : 0900 hours

Saturday 20th December 2008 Round 6 : 1500 hours

Sunday 21th December 2008 Round 6 : 0900 hours

Sunday 21th December 2008 Round 7 : 1500 hours

Monday 22th Desember 2008 Round 8 : 0900 hours

Monday 22th Desember 2008 Round 9 :0900 hours

Prize giving at 2.00 Pm.

• This event will be FIDE rated.
• Tie break : Solkoff , SB, progressive score and personal encounter.
• Closing for registration 10th December 2008
• Entry fee RM50
• The first 30 fide rated players who register will receive T shirt
• Prize money for open section
• To register email to muhammad_arshad@yahoo.com
• Accomodation : RM10 / day at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
• Tel / mobile 012 9210841

1. RM5000
2. RM3,500
3. RM2,500
4. RM 2,000
5. RM1,500
6. RM1,000
7. RM 800
8. RM700
9. RM500
10. RM500

• BEST TERENGGANU PLAYERS

1. RM1000
2. RM700
3. RM500
4. RM400
5. RM300
6. RM200
7. RM150
8. RM150
9. RM100
10. RM100

• BEST LADY

1. RM500
2. RM300
3. RM200

• BEST JUNIOR

1. RM350
2. RM300
3. RM200

GRANDPRIX STANDING AFTER FIVE SERIES

After five completed series of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu (Searching for the Terengganu Chess Champion) Hashim Jusoh emerged as top player in the grandprix standing with 420 points, leading by 100 points gap with the second place Norazmi Mohd Nor, thus confirmed his status as top Terengganu state chess player. Hashim started his career since 1987 represented Terengganu in many national tournaments. Due to work commitment he was unable to participate actively in rated chess tournament such as as Selangor Open or Malaysia Open.

The Grand final event is a good platform for Terengganu players to gain Fide rating ( minimun 9 game against rated players to get rating ).The initiative was introduced by Dato Seri Idris Jusoh with the purpose of mind base learning activity /development .Pusat Minda (Mindcet) was mandated to organise the whole chess events in Terengganu. The programme was well accepted and participated by chess players in Terengganu as well in Malaysia.Below grandprix points standing after five series.Top 23 players from open section automatically qualify for the grand final follow by five players in under 18 section and 3 players in under 12 section.

• OPEN SECTION

1. Hashim Jusoh 420 points
2. NorAzmi Mohd Nor 302 points
3. Abdul Rahim Ramli 287 points
4. Fairul Yusuf 287 points
5. Abd Kadir Jailani 276 points
6. Heng Aik Kiat 252 points
7. Suhaidi Mustaffa 252 points
8. Muhammad Arshad 231 (I played 4 series only guy )
9. Gani Kadir 194 points
10. Abd Latif Halim 190 points
11. Alias Mohd Amin 171 points
12. Ahmad Rizal Othman 146 points
13. Hisamullah Harun 146 points
14. Izuddin Abd Salam 136 points
15. Salleh Omar 76 points
16. Norazma Adilla Alias 75 points
17. Mohd Razif Abd Rahman 73 points
18. Zaharuddin Sulaiman 70 points
19. Muhd Asyraf Zakaria 66 points
20. Mohd Azrul Aminul Rashid 62 points
21. Ramli Setapa 52 points
22. Ruzenan Abu Bakar 52 points
23. Wan Tarmizi Wan Sulaiman 51 points

• PLAYERS IN THE WAITING LIST

1. Peteer Jabir 42 points
2. Hamedi Zaidi Mamat Sidek 48 points
3. Najwah Aziz 46 points
4. Mohd Rosli Md Rashid 26 points
5. Md Syazwan Zulkifli 33 points
6. Rozamzam Ibrahim 30 points
7. Abd Rahim Jusoh 27 points
8. Mat Jusoh Omar 25 points
9. Che Md Rizal Ibrahim 24 points
10. Zulkefeli Jusoh 20 points
11. Md Lazim Salleh 20 points
12. Munir Azmi Muhd 16 points
13. Noor Shaari Harun points
14. Md Pouzi Hamazah 14 points
15. Ahmad Arif Abd Rahim 12 points
16. Zahanuddin Zainal Abidin 9 points
17. Musthasor Muhktar 8 points
18. Benjamin Ariaputra 7 points
19. Rahizan Rasli 6 points
20. Othman Daud 5 points
21. Md Hanif Md Nizam 4 points
22. Md Salem Abd Rahman 4 points
23. Wan Aizuddin Wan Razali 3 points
24. Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Abd Rahman 3 points
25. HAsnul Sazwan Hassan 2 points
26. Azhar Ismail 2 points
27. Wan Md Abzal wan Melo 0 points
28. Irwan Ahmad 0 points
29. Wan Ammar Fikri Wan Ali 0 points
30. Aikap Dunding 0 points
31. Mat Idris Saman 0 points
32. Zafri Abd Kadir 0 points
33. Md Mirza Saidin 0 points
34. Nur Ain Adawiyah Zahri 0 points

• UNDER 18 PLAYERS WHO QUALIFIED

1. Md Khairul Nazrin A Nashir
2. Md Amirul Zahanuddin
3. Ahmad Jallaullah Md
4. Ahmad FAez Azmi
5. Siti Noraihan Md Shaifuddin
6. Ahmad Syukri Ismail

• UNDER 12 PLAYERS WHO QUALIFIED

1. Md Huzaimi Abd Jalal
2. Mohd Aiman Azani
3. Siti Aisyah Sabirin

RESULT OF PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU SIRI 5

Hashim Jusoh received prize from Prof Abd Rahim Ramli

Heng Aik Kiat 3rd place

After two days of mind battle top Terengganu player Hashim Jusoh emerged champion base on better tie break although losing a game to second place winner Muhammad Arshad.Here are list of winners of the event.

1. Hashim Jusoh 6 points RM600
2. Muhammad Arshad 6 points RM500
3. Heng Aik Kiat 5.5 points RM400
4. Suhaidi Mustaffa 5 points RM300
5. Zailan Abas 5 points RM200
6. Abdul Kadir Jailani 5 points RM100
7. Wan Izzuddin Wan Razali 5 points RM100
8. Fairul Yusuf 4 points RM100
9. Abdul Rahim Ramli 4 points RM100
10. Mohd Syazawan Zulkifli 4 points. RM100

This weekend ( 7 th to 8th November ) is the 5th series of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu before the grandfinal on 18th to 22nd Disember 2008 which is a Fide rated event and the the richest chess event in Malaysia after the Malaysia Open.The Grand final will offer RM18,000 in total prize money and that not included best Terengganu players.The grand final is open to Fide rated players only.In the grandprix point standing Terengganu top player Hashim Jusoh is leading the rest of others players with 320 points ,just 18 points ahead of Norazmi Mohd Nor who have 302.In the third position is Abdul Rahim Ramli who collected 251.This weekend will decide the top 30 players who will qualify to play in the grandfinal.Below is the current standing after 4 series.

• OPEN SECTION STANDING ( TOP 23 WILL QUALIFY )

1. Hashim Jusoh 320 points
2. Norazmi Mohd Nor 302 points
3. Abdul RAhim Ramli 251 points
4. Fairul Yusuff 236 points
5. Abdul Kadir Jailani Ramli 181 points
6. Heng Aik Kiat 177 points
7. Gani Kadir 168 points
8. Suhaidi Mustaffa 165 points
9. Ahmad Rizal Othman 146 points
10. Abdul Latif Abd Halim 141 points
11. Alias Mohd Amin 113 points
12. Hisamullah Harun 108 points
13. Muhammad Arshad 107 points ( I played 3 series only )
14. Izzuddin Abd Salam 76 points
15. Salleh Omar 75 points
16. Norazma Adilla Alias 73 points
17. Mohd Razif Abd Rahman 70 points
18. Zaharuddin Sulaiman 57 points
19. Muhd Asyraf Zakaria 56 points
20. Md Azrul Aminul Rashid 55 points
21. Ramli Setapa 52 points
22. Ruzenan Abu Bakar 51 points
23. Hamedi Zaidi Mamat Sidek 44 points
24. Wan Tarmizi Wan Sulaiman 42 points
25. Peteer Jaber 37 points
26. Md Rosli Abd Rahid 31 points
27. Muhd Syazwan Zulkifli 30 points
28. Rozamzam Ibrahim 27 points
29. Najwah Aziz 26 points
30. Abd Rahim Jusoh 25 points

MSSM 2009 IN SELANGOR

According to Puan Sufiah Chairperson of MSSM Selangor ( Chess ) when I met her during 2nd UPSI Open last week , she said the Pesta Catur MSSM will be held in Selangor during Mac 2009 school break.Normally the event organised midterm school break.However we all have to wait confirmation from the Education Department.

KUALA KRAI OPEN

The first Kuala Krai Open (Kejohanan Catur Terbuka Petra 2 ) just ended on Saturday at SMK Yahya Petra 2 in Kuala Krai Kelantan.More then 100 players took part in this tournament which is won by Kelantan Maksak player Baharuddin Hamzah.Second place won Gahazali Che Kob Bank Pertanian Malaysia retire.Third place secured by Syed Azizi syed Abd Rahman.All 3 winners shared indentical score of 5.5 but Baharuddin was declare the winner and first prize of RM300.

• PRIZE WINNERS OPEN SECTION

1. Baharuddin Hamzah ( 5 points )
2. Ghazali Che Kob ( 5 points )
3. Syed Azizi Syed Abd Rahman ( 5 points )
4. Wan Ali WAn Manan ( 5 points )
5. Nik Ahmad FAruqi (5 points )
6. Wan Ismail Wan Yusuff ( 4.5 points )
7. Zulhasmie ( 4 points )
8. Wan Abd Fatah ( 4 points )
9. Mohd Amin ( 4 points )
10. Sahadi Ismail ( 4 points )

• UNDER 18 PRIZES WINNER

1. Chiew S Hau ( 5 points )
2. Md Azmanizam ( 5 points )
3. Md Ilham ( 4.5 points )
4. Ahmad Hafiza ( 4.5 points )
5. Pang S Chin ( 4.5 points )
6. Vnesh (4 points )
7. Tang S Soon ( 4 points )
8. Jamidah Dzurie ( 4 points )
9. Nuraihan ( 4 points )
10. M.K. Hafizi ( 4 points )

• UNDER 15 PRIZE WINNERS

1. A Zulhilmi ( 6 points )
2. Md Syazwan ( 5 points )
3. Wan Md Azmi ( 5 points )
4. Fadhil Aiman ( 5 points )
5. Kamalanathan ( 5 points )
6. Wan Md Imran ( 4.5 points )
7. Wan Md Ridzuan ( 4.5 points )
8. S Norashikin ( 4.5 points )
9. Md Anas ( 4.5 points )
10. Nik Zulhafiz ( 4 points )

• UNDER 12 PRIZE WINNERS

1. Alif Omar Saufi ( 5.5 points )
2. Laila Husna ( 5.5 points )
3. Noor Hisham ( 5 points )
4. Fatih N Sahariah ( 5 points )
5. Siti Nur Afiqah ( 5 points )
6. Hafiz Nuzlan ( 4.5 )
7. Najihah ( 4 points )
8. Nur Salsabila ( 4 points )
9. M Nursyahir ( 4 points )
10. Muhammad Afham Haikal ( 4 points )

UPSI OPEN

UPSI open champion Ian Udani

Kamaludin Yusuf finished second

3rd place winner NM Mohd Kamal

The second UPSI open just ended yesterday.More then 100 participant took part in this event including Universiti Darul Iman Malaysia who send 9 students including Fairul Yusuf and your truly.The event runs very smoothly by husband and wife team Mr Zullkafly and Puan Sufiah of Selangor.As usual the open winner category won by Ian Udani who really dominated local fast time control.Second is seasoned player Kamaludin Yusuf followed by NM Mohd Kamal Abdullah who crushed Mohd Fadli Zakaria with tarrach variation.Najwah Aziz of UDM won first prize for lady category.

• OPEN SECTION WINNER

1. Ian Udani ( 6 points ) RM1000
2. Kamaludin Yusuf ( 5.5 point ) RM700
3. NM Mohd Kamal Abdullah (5.5) RM500
4. Mohd Nabil Azman Hisham (5.5) RM300
5. Sumant Subramaniam ( 5.5 ) RM RM200
6. Muhammad Arshad (5.5 ) RM150
7. Md Fairin Zakaria ( 5.5 ) RM100
8. Fairul Yusuf (5.5) RM70
9. Md Fazli Zakaria ( 5.5) RM50
10. Khalid Musa (5 points) RM50

• BEST LADY

1. Najwah Aziz (UDM)

• UNDER 18 WINNERS

1. Mohd Irfan Haqqim 6 points
2. Amira Syamina Zullkafli 5.5 points
3. Fikri Saleh 5.5 points
4. Md Faiz Aminuddin 5.5 points
5. Md Faiz Fitri 5 points
6. Ahmad Adib 5 points
7. Md Noor Afif 5 points
8. Nur Aqiela Hairuddin 4.5 points
9. Nazrul Aiqwan Aminuddin 4.5 points
10. Nur Farihah Aminuddin 4.5 points.

NORAZMI MOHD NOR IS THE CHAMP AGAIN

Two times champion Nor Azmi Mohd Nor

Ahmad Faiz under 18 champion

Mohd Huzaimi Under 12 champion

Nor Azmi Mohd Nor emerged champion in the 4th series Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu ( Searching for Terengganu chess Champion ).He beat my former " padawan " in the last round to finish with 6 points only losing 1 game to Fairul " Gambit " Yusuf in the 3rd round.Hashim however have to safisfied with second place .Third place won by Fairul Yusuf with 5 points.Fairul however a little bit unlucky for not been able to secure the title for the first time although he beat the eventual winner.

The last and final series will be held on 7th t0 8th November 2008 at Sekolah Rendah Sultan Sulaiman 2 Kuala Terengganu.Top 30 players from 3 categories will play in the Grand Final on 18th to 22nd Disember 2008.The grand final will be FIde rated and non Terengganu players with fide rating only will play.The total prize money for the grand final is RM18.000 promised by the Terengganu State Goverment.This Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu is organised by Pusat Minda Terengganu (Mindcet) establised by former state cheif Minister Dato Seri Idris Jusoh.

• OPEN SECTION PRIZE WINNER

1. Norazmi Mohd Nor RM600
2. Hashim Jusoh RM500
3. Fairul Yusuf RM400
4. Abd Rahim Ramli RM300
5. Suhaidi Mustaffa RM200
6. Muhammad Arshad RM150 ( I play slightly better this time )
7. Alias Md Amin RM100
8. Salleh Omar RM100
9. Abd Kadir Jailani RM100
10. Hisamullah Harun RM100

BEST LADY PLAYER : NORAZMA ADILLA ALIAS

• UNDER 18 PRIZE WINNERS

1. Ahmad Faez Azmi
2. Mohd Khairul Nazrin Ahmad Nashir
3. Ahmad Syukri Aidil
4. Syed Ahmad Irsyad
5. Ahmad Bazli
6. Aminah Syukriah
7. Mohd Yusuf
8. Mohd Lukman
9. Shahrir Jumari
10. Muhd Ashraf

• UNDER 12 PRIZE WINNERS

1. Mohd Huzaimi Abd Jalal
2. Mohd Aiman Azani
3. Mohd Nur Adli
4. Mohd Rizauddin
5. Wan Shafiq Adli
6. Che Mohd Irwan
7. Arif Farae
8. Mohd Aiman Zakuan
9. Tuan Badiuzaman
10. Ahmad Solehuddin

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU SIRI 4

Fairul Yusuf with ambition to win this event

Hashim Jusoh slow and decisive

After 4 round of play Fairul " Gambit " Yusuf and Hashim Jusoh are leading the tournament with an equal score of 3.5 points.Hashim scored an easy win over your truly in sicilian defence.Meanwhile Fairul beat experienced Nor Azmi Mohd Nor.In the fifth round tomorrow Fairul will play Abdul Kadir Jailani on top board and Hashim is expected to beat the Maksak Terengganu player.Your truly and Abdul Rahim each with 3 points will play each.Tomorrow promises another exciting day for chess scene in Terengganu.

KEJOHANAN CATUR TERBUKA PETRA 2

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Yahya Petra 2 Kuala Kerai kelantan akan menganjurkan kejohanan catur terbuka pada 25hb Okt 2008 sebagaimana butiran dan maklumat berikut.Sila daftar sebelum 23hb Okt 2008.Kejohanan ini akan diadakan di Dewan SMK Sultan Yahya 2 Petra 2 , Kuala Kerai Kelantan.

Yuran penyertaan Terbuka : RM10.00

Pelajar Sekolah Men dan Ren :RM5.00

Pendaftaran lewat dikenakan caj RM5.00

Hadiah bagi kategori terbuka ( 10 hadiah wang tunai )

1. RM300

2. RM200

3. RM150

4.RM100

5.Tempat ke 5 hingga 10 RM50

Kategori Bawah 18 tahun ,Bawah 15 tahun dan bawah 12 tahun

1.RM120.00

2.RM100.00

3.RM80.00

4.Tempat ke 4 hingga 10 saguhati

Johan dan naib johan dan pemenang ke 3 akan diberikan medal

Disamping sijil penyertaan akan diberikan kepada semua peserta

JADUAL PERTANDINGAN

8.00 hingga 8.30 Pengesahan penyertaan

8.30 pagi hingga 9.00 Pagi Taklimat

9.00 hingga 10.00 Pagi Pusingan 1

10.15 hingga 11.15 pagi Pusingan 2

11.30 hingga 12.30 tgh Pusingan 3

1.50 hingga 2.50 Pusingan 4

3.00 hingga 4.00 Pusingan 5

4.20 hingga 5.20 Pusingan 6

5.30 Petang Penutup

Untuk pendaftaran dan penutup sila hubungi Encik Nik Mohd Azrihan 019 9866428 atau Encik Saiful Akramin no tel 017 8311180.

WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

The much awaiting match between title holder Anand (38) and Kramnik (32)will start at 15.00 in Bonn Germany.They will play 12 games and will share prize money US 2.35 million which is much more then Kasparov and Karpov era.They will play in classical time control ,120 minutes for the first 40 move and 60 minute for the next 20 move ,and 15 minute for the rest of the game plus additional 30 second from move 61.Both players are very familiar with host country, Anand play for Baden Baden in Bundesliga.

In press conference held yesterday Anand says he have been training on and off since April this year for the championship and very eager to defend the title.For this championship Anand will have 4 seconds to assist him S.S Ganguly , Nielsen (Denmark) , Kasimzhanoz and young Polish grandmaster Radoslaw. When asked about the Polish Grandmaster Anand says he met Radoslaw in Bundesliga ,according to Anand they play few time and Radoslaw made positive impression on him technically.

Meanwhile Kramnik will have 3 seconds Peter Leko , Rublevskyi and Fressinet (France).For the record Leko was Anand second in match with Karpov and surely this help Kramnik for this championship.Kramnik has never won classical time control game with blacks pieces against Anand.

TWO CHESS TOURNAMENT COMING IN EAST COAST

There are two tournament coming after Raya one in Kuala Terengganu the Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu 4th series will be on 17 to 18th of October at Pusat Dangangan Terengganu (TTC).Currently Terengganu top player is leading other players with 233 compare to nearest rival Nor Azmi Mohd Nor with 202 points.

There are a few serious challenger for the title in this series such as Abdul Kadir Jailani , Abdul Rahim Ramli and Fairul Yusuf.They are capable to spring a surprises in the last two event before grand final on 18th Disember which offer RM18,000 in the open section.

The second tournament that coming is in Kuala Krai Kelantan.Sekolah Menengah Yahya Putra 2 will organise one day event on 25th of October 2008.More details later after the organiser give full details for the event.

Chess enthusiast in east coast will look forward for both of the event.

SELAMAT MENYAMBUT AIDIL FITRI

Saya mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengucapkan selamat menyambut Hari Raya Aidil Fitri kepada semua kawan kawan , rakan seperjuangan kawan sekerja dan semua pengujung blog ini.Saya juga memohon maaf di atas sebarang kesilapan saya yang tidak saya sedari atau sebarang kata yang mungkin menyakitkan hati anda semua , atau gurauan atau usikan yang telah melukakan perasaan anda.Anda juga adalah dijemput untuk hadir kerumah terbuka saya pada hari Jumaat ini mulai 10 pagi hingga 6 petang.Saya juga mengucapkan tahniah kepada Hisamullah Harun yang telah melansungkan perkahwinan baru baru ini.Majlis recepsi pada 4hb Okt yang bertempat di Marang.Selamat Pengantin Baru semuga tabah menghadapi segala dugaan dan berkekalan sehingga ke anak cucu.

ANSWER TO MY QUIZ

kenapa tak percaya ?

(picture taken 2003 during BPM allegro your truly vs GM Sermek)

Well as I expected nobody can provided the correct answers to all of my question.I guess you have to be part of it to know the answer or asking to ex commitee members of Terengganu Chess Association.I posted two question :

1.Please give name of 3 grandmaster who visited Terengganu in the last 28 years ?

The answer is Raymond Keene came to Kuala Terengganu in 1980 to give simul.I think up to 20 Terengganu players took part in that event which been played at Kompleks Belia dan Sukan Jalan Pasir Panjang.GM Raymond won 19 game and drew 1 game.Then in 1991 after Commonwealth Chess Championship Peter Long came with Julian Hodgson and the later give simul to 11 Terengganu players and won 10 game and drew 1 game with Hashim Jusoh.Lastly Drazen Sermek came in 2003 to take part in BPM chess allegro and easily won the Terengganu leg.Your truly managed to get a draw with him.I think that answer all of my questions that I posted earlier.

QUIZ FOR MY VISITOR

Dear chess friend I will give 1 set of chess set for the right answer for the question below

1. Please give name of 3 grandmasters who visited Terengganu in last 28 years ?

2. Please give me names of 2 grandmasters who give simultaneous exhibition in Terengganu ?

I be happy to give 1 set of chess set for every correct answer.Do you think you know ?

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1988 Terengganu Open winner late Cikgu Mustaffa Mohd

Wan Zunida Wan Mohd Nor received prize from

Mohd Azemi Awang Chik of MSN.Recently she called

me and still eager to play.Now married with 3 kids.

Do you recognise the small boy here ?

Can you name the 3 players who is still around today?

1993 Terengganu Open Champion Ghalam Sani Dato Abd Rashid

of Terengganu (many times winner of open as well as the state

champion now retire from chess scene.)

I have been involved in chess activity in Terengganu since late 1980 either as a player or organiser,maybe some of you not even born yet.During that time we have up to four tournament per year and that including the Terengganu open which we normally organise in month of August.The first Terengganu open was held in 1988 at Pantai Batu Burok coinside with Pesta Pantai and they are three categories contested.The open section was won by Mustaffa Mohd and Lim Sin Leong won the novice section ,regretfuly I dont remember whose is the winner for under 12 section.In fact I lost all the records of most of our tournament held in Terengganu.But I managed to salvage some of the evidance of chess activities in form of pictures.Those picture are all taken during 1993 Terengganu Open which was held in front of ex Terengganu State Library at Jalan Sultan Ismail.

GRAND PRIX POINTS FOR PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU PLAYERS

After 3 series of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu Hashim Jusoh is leading other players with 233 grand prix points, already winning 1 series and finished with comfortable position in 2 series he almost sure for a place in the grand final.Hashim is closely followed by Norazmi Mohd Nor who have 202 points and Abdul Rahim Ramli with 185 points.

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In under 18 category Khairul Nazrin Ahmad Nashir is leading other with 241 point, second place is Mohd Amirul Zahanuddin with 219 points.Third place is Ahmad Jalalullah Mohd.Lastly in under 12 category Mohd Huzaimi Abd Jalal on the top spot with 274 point , second place Mohd Aiman Azani 245 and third place is Siti Asiah Sabirin with 232 points.

The Grand final of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu will be play at Pusat Dagangan Terengganu on 18th to 22nd Disember 2008 , the event will be rated and total prize money offer is RM18,000.Only top 30 players from the 3 categories will be selected to play in the grand final.

• GRAND PRIX POINTS
• Grand prix points shown for top 20 pointer in open section only

1. Hashim Jusoh 233
2. Nor Azmi Mohd Nor 202
3. Abd Rahim Ramli 185
4. Fairul Yusuf 161
5. Heng Aik Kiat 151
6. Gani Kadir 148
7. Abd Kadir Jailani 145
8. Ahmad Rizal Othman 124
9. Abd Latif Abd Halim 111
10. Suhaidi Mustaffa 107
11. Hisamullah Harun 76
12. Alias Mohd Amin 68
13. Nor Azma Adila Alias 59
14. Mohd Razif Abd Rahman 58
15. Zaharuddin Sulaiman 57
16. Muhammad Arshad 56 ( I played 2 series only ma )
17. Mohd Asyraf Zakaria 56
18. Izzuddin Abd Salam 52
19. Ruzenan Abu Bakar 51
20. Hamedi Zaidi Mamat Sidek 44

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU GRAND FINAL (REGISTER HERE)

If you intrested to play in the Grand final of Pencarian Jaguh Catur please register here : For non Terengganu players with Fide rating only.Your name and email and contact number (only your name will appear ).

1. Ismail Ahmad
2. Lim Kian Hwa
3. Syed Iskandar
4. Marzuki Mat
5. Afiq Afyfy
6. Tun Seri Lanang
7. Kamaluddin Yusuf
8. Mohd Fairin Zakaria
9. Kamalariffin Wahiduddin
10. Nik Ahmad Faruqi
11. Mohd Hussin Jamil
12. Mohd Shakir Syazmir Azhar
13. Mohd Kamal Abdullah
14. Md Fadli Zakaria
15. NM Edward Lee
16. Ian Udani
17. Pereira Johnharry (Fide 1927)
18. David Gates (Fide 1738)
19. Abdullah Che Hassan
20. Faizal Andin
21. Mat Zaki Yeop
22. Syazrin Abdul Rahman
23. Azizul Mat Daud

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU GRAND FINAL

Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu Grand Final will be held on 18 t0 22rd of December at Terengganu Trade Center (TTC).This event will be rated and only FIDE rated players will be invited.Pusat Minda Terengganu currently organising 5 series of state level chess event , 3 series already held and two more will be organise in October and November. Only 30 selected players from 5 series who accumulated highest points will be invited to play in the grand final.Only players with FIDE rating will be accepted to play in the grand final.The tournament will offer total prize money of RM18,000.

Participants who are playing this series represents their districts in Terengganu.Pusat Minda Terengganu was established by former chief minister of Terengganu Dato Seri Haji Idris Jusoh and Dr Wan Shaari Wan Ismail is Chief Operation Officer.Pusat Minda Terengganu and State Government will definitely will boost quality and quantity Terengganu chess in general with its programs.

Ever since the introduction of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu a lot of new faces emerge.Hopefully Pusat Minda and State Government will continue to support chess activities in Terengganu for long time.Below are details of Grand final Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu.All tournament details will be finalised by Pusat Minda Terengganu (Mindcet).The official entry form distribute by Pusat Minda Terengganu later.

• Date 18 to 22 nd Disember 2008
• Place Pusat Dagangan Terengganu (TTC)
• Organiser Pusat Minda Terenggan and Terengganu State Government
• Type of event : Fide rated event ( 9 round )
• Number of round: 9 round
• Time control :90 minute plus 30 second increment
• Participant : FIDE rated players only
• Entry Fee : RM50
• Playing schedule : two round per day except on final day (22nd Disember)
• Prize fund

1. RM5,000
2. RM3,500
3. RM2,500
4. RM2,000
5. RM1,500
6. RM1,000
7. RM 800
8. RM 700
9. RM 500
10. RM 500

More details will be post later.

SUHAIDI MUSTAFFA DUNGUN OPEN CHAMPION

Local chess player of Dungun Suhaidi Mustaffa simply too good for others players to catch up in Dungun Open chess tournament which ended yesterday.He collected 6 points in a row and RM500 to become Dungun Open champion.Hashim Jusoh with 5.5 points finished second place and Pahang player Sulaiman Johari 5.5 points end up third place.Full results below.

• OPEN SECTION PRIZE WINNER

1. Suhaidi Mustaffa 6 points (RM300)
2. Hashim Jusoh 5.5 points (RM300)
3. Sulaiman Johari 5.5 points (RM200)
4. Fairul Yusof 5.5 points (RM200)
5. Md Khair Wahiduddin 5.5 points (RM100)
6. Abd Kadir Jailani 5.5 points (RM50)
7. Syed Azizi Abd Rahman 5 points (RM50)
8. Mohd Azrul Abd Majid 5 points (RM50)
9. Hamidi Taib 5 points (RM50)
10. Hisamullah Harun 5 points (RM50)

HUSM OPEN RESULT

Kuantan base player Abdul Khalid Musa emerged champion in the HUSM open last week.He scored 5.5 points to grab 1st place followed by local player Nik Mohd Nazri Nik Hassan who also have indentitical score with Abd Khalid.Kelantan Maksak player Baharuddin Hamzah finished third with 5 points.Forty seven players took part in this open section.

In under 18 section Zulhashime Zulkifli easily scored 6 points to finish ahead of 92 players in this category.Second prize winner won by Muhd Alif Fitri Hanipa with 5.5 points.Third place goes to Ahmad Zulhilmi Sahadi.

Alif Omar Mohd Saufi scored 5.5 points in under 12 section to finished 1st and Laila Husna Sahadi with 5 points finished second.Third place won by Mohd Afham Haikal with 4.5 points.

This annual event was organise by HUSM medical students.

• OPEN SECTION PRIZE WINNER

1. Abdul Khalid Musa
2. nik Mohd Nazri Nik Hassan
3. Baharuddin Hamzah
4. Cheong Wan Lye
5. Khairul Azmadi Abd Razak
6. Muhd Ariji Hasan Basri
7. Yu Kang Ean
8. Zakuam Zainy
9. Mohd Bakri Jusoh
10. Ismail Hassan

• UNDER 19 PRIZE WINNER

1. Zulhasmime Zulkifli
2. Muhd Alif Fitri Hanipa
3. A Zulhilmi Sahadi
4. Muhd Ariez Azman
5. Malihah atirah Mohd
6. Mohd azmanizam Azmi
7. Wan Aemellia Elisha Wan Azzlan
8. Ahmad Hafiza Yusof
9. Muhd Noor Khairullah anuar
10. Muhd Syahmi Ruslan

• UNDER 12 PRIZE WINNER

1. Alif Omar Mohd Saufi
2. Laila Husna Sahadi
3. Mohd Afham Haikal
4. Edry Emil Hakeem
5. Siti Nur Afiqah
6. M Nor Faisal anual Saidy
7. Muhd Faris Hasnan
8. Najihah Mohd Saufi
9. Nur Hanis Natasha Roslan
10. Abbas Zainy

DUNGUN OPEN STARTING TOMOROW

Tomorrow is the last tournament in Terengganu before puasa time.Dungun open is organise by UITM Dungun.More then 100 players is expected to take part in this event.This event will be divided into 3 categories open,novice and under 12.Top prize in open section is RM500 and players from Kuantan and Kota Bharu are expected to take part.To register please call tournament arbiter Adnan Salleh at 012 9375722.

ABD KADIR JAILANI TURN

3rd Series Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu winner

Abdul Kadir Jailani emerged champion in the 3rd series of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu which ended this afternoon.He scored 6 points from seven round including two drew with Ahmad Rizal Othman and Fairul Yusuf.Fairul Yusuf fineshed second with 5.5 points followed by Hashim Jusoh who also scored 5.5 points.

Ahmad Faez Azmi won the under 18 category with 6 points ( should play in open section only) second place won by Ahmad Jalalullah Mohammad and third place goes to Mohd Amirul Zahanuddin.Best girl goes to Siti Nor Raihan Mphd Saifuldin.

In under 12 Mohd Aiman Azani scored 6 points followed by Mohd Huzaimi Abdul Jalal with 5.5 points.Third place goes to Arif Farae Mohd Salim with 5.5 points.

Prize were give by Dato Saidi Mohamad CEO of Pusat Minda Terengganu who organise this Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu.4th series will be play in October and November and grand final will on 18 to 22nd Disember 2008.

• OPEN SECTION WINNERS

1. Abdul Kadir Jailani ( 6 points ) (RM600 )
2. Fairul Yusuff ( 5.5 points ) (RM500 )
3. Hashim Jusoh (5.5 points ) (RM400 )
4. Ahmad Rizal Othman (5 points ) ( RM300 )
5. Abdul Rahim Ramli ( 5 points ) (RM200 )
6. Nor Azma Adilla (4.5 points ) (RM100 )
7. Heng Aik Kiat ( 4.5 points ) (RM100 )
8. Hisamullah Harun ( 4.5 points ) (RM100 )
9. Nor Azmi Mohd Nor (4 points ) (RM100 )
10. Muhammad Arshad ( points ) (RM100 ) !!

• UNDER 18 WINNERS

1. Ahmad Faez Azmi ( 6 points )
2. Ahmad Jalalullah Mohamad (5.5 points)
3. Mohd Khairul Nazrin A. Nashir (5 points)
4. Mohd Amirul Zahanuddin ( 5 points )
5. Md Dzafrul Haziq Hasuni ( 5 points )
6. Siti Nor Raihan Md Saifuffin ( 4.5 points )
7. Ahmad Syukri Ismail (4.5 points )
8. Ahmad Akif abd Rahim ( 4.5 points )
9. Zharif Hazwan Zahari ( 4 points )
10. Syed Ahmad Irsyad Sulaiman (4 points)

• UNDER 12 WINNERS

1. Mohd Aiman Azani (6 points)
2. Mohd Huzaimi Abdul Jalal (5.5 points)
3. Arif Farae Mohd Salim (5.5 points )
4. Siti Aisyah Sabirin ( 5 points )
5. Mohd Rizauddin Che Riah ( 4.5 points )
6. Mohd Nur adli Abd Latif ( 4.5 points )
7. Mubin Nor Azmi (4.5 points )
8. Mohd Syafiq Adlee Che Baharuddin ( 4.5 points )
9. Mohd Aiman Zakwan Azmi (4.5 points )
10. Siti Khadijah Sabirin ( 4 points )

HUSM OPEN TODAY

There is small chess tournament started on Saturday at Hospital Kubang Kerian Kelantan.This event is organise by HUSM medical student.The tournament will be divided into 3 categorie open,under 18 and under 12.For info please call Adnan Salleh at 012 9375722.

DUNGUN OPEN 30TH AUGUST 2008

UITM Terengganu at Dungun will organise one day chess event at it campus on 30th August.This even is open to all.For registration please call Nor Azmi 012 5560460.

Tournament Details: 30th August 2008

1. Organiser UITM Terengganu
2. Place UITM Dungun
3. Venue Dewan 8 A (to be confirm )
4. Format swiss system 7 round
5. Time control 30 minutes to finish
6. Category open, novice and under 12
7. Entry fee open (RM15).novice (RM10) ,under 12 (RM5.00)
8. Tournament Arbiter Adnan Salleh 012 9375722

Playing Schedule ,First round will be start at 9.00 am (30th August 2008)

Registration ( 8.00 - 8.45)

Round 1. 9.00 am to 10.00 am

Closing ceremony at 6.00 pm.

NUR ILHAMUDDIN IN AMBANK CHESS CHALLANGE

Merdeka chess tournament is a must for every Malaysian chess players.This event initiated by Persatuan Catur Melayu Malaysia in early eighties.Terengganu players never misses this event for many years.Lately we didn't send a representative to this Malaysia premier due to work and family commitment.Anyway we have our very owned Nur Ilhamuddin Shaik Ali who is working in Kuala Lumpur and currently is playing in the AMbank Chess Challenge.

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May be you don't know him well.I came to know him way back in 1987.He started to play chess in primary school and continue to play until now.He won many local tournament in Terengganu and I consider him as very strong among Terengganu top players.Ilhamuddin represent Terengganu in MSSM championship and merdeka team event for many years.He is active taking part in Kelang valley tournament.Recenly he achieved FIDE rating with 2059 thus making him the first Terengganu FIDE rated player

In this on going AMbank chess challenge at Midvalley ,Ilham currently have 2 points from four round losing to Bangladeshi and Indonesian players.Let us wish him good luck and success in this event.

NM ZARUL SHAZWAN TEMERLOH OPEN CHAMPION

Prize winners for Temerloh Open.

• Open section

1. NM Zarul Syazwan Zulkaflli (6.5 points) (RM1000)
2. Abdullah Che Hassan (6.o points) (RM500)
3. Md Izz Saifuddin (5.5 points) (RM400)
4. MD Fadli Zakaria (5.5 points) (RM350)
5. Sumant Subramaniam (5.5 points) (RM250)
6. Abd Khalid Musa (5.0 points) (RM180)
7. Zarul Shafiq Zulkaffli (5.0 point) (RM80)
8. Shaharuddin Said (5.0 points) (RM60)
9. Sulaiman Johari (5.0 points) (RM50)
10. Sukur Mustaffa (5.0 points) (RM50)

• BEST LOCAL PLAYERS

1. Shaharuddin Said (RM250)
2. Sukur Mustaffa (RM200)
3. Zakaria Saleh ( RM150)
4. FAkri Ahmad ( RM100)
5. Jamaluddin Salleh ( RM90 )

• BEST GIRL

1. Amira Syamina Zullkafli (RM100 )
2. Siti Aisyah Sabirin (RM70)

UPDATE TEMERLOH OPEN

A total of 64 players are currently taking part in 3rd Temerloh Open 2008.Majority of participant coming from Pahang and 4 players from Terengganu.Six fide rated players are also taking part in this event.After 3 rounds Abdullah Che Hassan is currently leading the tournament with 4 others players.There are still four more round to play tomorow and Temerloh member of parliment will give away prizes.

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR CONTINUES

Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu will continue on 22nd to 23rd August 2008.As usual the tournament will be divided into 3 category open, under 18 and under 12.In the last two series Hashim and Norazmi were champion.This two players are the dominance players in Terengganu chess scenario for the last 10 years.Others players may find difficult to break in unless unexpected results happened.But chances for other players to finished in top five are there if they working hard to improve.

In under 18 section mostly top five winners are dominated by Terengganu representative in MSSM.Seems that gap between state junior players with non state players are wide.The state junior players performance in recent MSSM is very humble ,( except for few players) this what I always believed for long time juniors state players (under 18) only be allowed to play in open section.Without this kind of exposure they will improve.So let non state players play with each other in this section.

Next week will see wheater Md Huzaimi ( I think this boy should play in under 18) could recover from loses to Siti Aisyah in under 12 section.The fast improving Siti Aisyah and her sister Siti Khadijah are catching up with Huzaimi who dominated under 12 section for few years already.Huzaimi is not making any significant progress for the last one year.

Now Pusat Minda Terengganu under leaderships of Dato Saidi and Dr Wan Shaari is planning to have weekly coaching lesson for the selected players.Hopefully this moves will benefits the junior players.Lastly , guys get ready for third series on 22-23rd August , see you all there.

FULL RESULTS PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU SECOND SERIES

Fairul Yusuf

Salwa of Pusat Minda

Najwah Best lady

• OPEN SECTION WINNERS

1. Hashim Jusoh (6.5 points)
2. Abd Rahim Ramli (5.5 points)
3. Abd Latif Abd Halim (5.5 points)
4. Nor Azmi Mohd Nor (5.0 points)
5. Fairul Yusuf (4.5 points)
6. Gani Kadir (4.5 points)
7. Zaharuddin Sulaiman (4.5 points)
8. Heng Aik Kiat (4.5 points)
9. Ahmad Rizal Othman (4.0 points)
10. Md Razif Abd Rahman (4.0 points)

• UNDER 18 WINNERS

1. Md Khairul Nazrin Ahmad Nashir (6.5 points)
2. Ahmad Syukri Ismail (6.0 points)
3. Ahmad Jalalullah md (5.0 points)
4. Md Amirul Zahanuddin (5.0 points)
5. Siti Noraihan Md Saifuddin (5.0 points)
6. Md Lukman Asok Kumar (5.0 points)
7. Ahmad Akif Abd Rahim (4.5 points)
8. Md Amiru Azri Emra (4.0 point)
9. Aminah Syukriah M.Salem (4.0 points)
10. Shahril Jumari Zaid ( 4.0 points)

• UNDER 12 WINNERS

1. Siti Asiah Sabirin (6.0 Points)
2. Md HuzaimI Abd Jalal (6.0 points)
3. Siti Khadijah Sabirin (5.5 points )
4. Md Syarhan Md Zaimi (5.5 points)
5. Md Aiman Azani (5.0 points)
6. Md Rizauddin Che Riah (4.5 points)
7. Mubin Nor azmi (4.5 points)
8. Md aiman Zakwan Azmi ( 4.0 points)
9. Md Syafiq Adlee Che Baharuddin (4.0 points)
10. Wan Md Farizuan Naquiddin Nprizan (4.0 points)

GAS BUSINESS WINS PETRONAS EAST COAST KARNIVAL

Gas Vs Oil Business

Ruzenan Abu Bakar team Oil Business

TEAM GAS BUSINESS EAST COAST CHAMPION

Petronas East Coast Sports carnival ended yesterday.Six teams from various Petronas department took part in the two days event.Team Petronas Gas overtook Oil Business team by 14.5 to 14 points.Defending champion Oil Business failed to retain the title this year.The team slightly weaked by the absence of International Master Mas Hafizul Hilmi.Last year Oil Business easily win the tournament by big margin.Full result below.

• ROUND ONE RESULT
• Business support (0-4) Oil Business
• Petchem (4-0) Expro
• Gas Business (3-1) Gebeng Raiders

• ROUND TWO RESULT
• Oil Business (3-1) Gebeng
• Expro ( 1-3 ) Gas Business
• Business Support (1-3 ) Petchem

• ROUND THREE RESULT
• Petchem ( 2- 2 ) Oil Business
• Gas Business ( 4-0 ) Business Support
• Gebeng ( 4- 0) Expro

• ROUND FOUR RESULT
• Oil Business ( 3- 1 ) Expro
• Business Support ( 1- 3 ) Gebeng
• Petchem ( 1.5 - 2.5 ) Gas Business

• ROUND FIVE RESULT
• Gas Business ( 2 -2 ) Oil Business
• Gebeng (1.5 - 2.5 ) Petchem
• Expro (1- 3) Business Support

HASHIM JUSOH STRIKE BACK

Hashim Jusoh win second series Pencarian Jaguh catur Terengganu

Dr Wan Shaari of Pusat Minda man behind Pencarian Jaguh Catur





University Darul Iman lecturer Hashim Jusoh easily won the second series of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu with 6.5 points.Hashim effordlessly beat all of his six opponents and give 1 draw to Ahmad Rizal Othman.In the first series he could only finished fifth place.Second place goes to Abd Rahim Ramli with 5.5 points.Third prize won by Abd Latif Abdul Halim.Best lady player won by Najwah Aziz.

In under 18 which was won by Md Khairul Nazrin with 6.5 points,second place won Ahmad Shukri Ismail.Ahmad Jalalullah Md.In under 12 section talented Siti Aisyah Sabirin this category .She beat MSSM top ten under 12 winner Md Huzaimi who finish second.SitiKhadijah Sabirin finish third.Details of prize winner will be publish later.

UPDATE PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU

Gani Kadir finished 6th place

Heng Aik Kiat

After 3 round 4 players are sharing the top spot in open section.Heng Aik Kiat,Hashim Jusoh and Gani Kadir all have 2.5 points from 3 games.In under 12 section Siti Aisyah Sabirin beat Md Huzaimi and leading in under 12 section.Meanwhile Siti Nur Raihan is leading in under 18 with 3 points.

KARNIVAL SUKAN PETRONAS PANTAI TIMUR

Petronas annual sport carnival will starts this Saturday at various venue in Kertih.Among event contested are ,football , badminton ,wood ball and others sports including chess.In chess six team will plays.The team who involved are Petchem,Gas Business,Gebeng Raiders,Expro and Oil business.Tournament format is team round robin.Last year Oil business won this event who have IM Mas Hafizul playing in the first board.The two days event will begin on Saturday 9th August.

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR SIRI 2

Today at Pusat Dagangan Terengganu will starts the second leg of Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu,this event is organise by Pusat Minda Terengganu.More then 100 participant will taking part who represented every districts in Terengganu.This tournament is divided into three categories ,open, under 18 and under 12.In the open section Norazmi Mohd Nor , Hashim Jusoh ,Abdul Rahim Ramli is the contender for the title.There are also few others players who cannot be rule out such as Suhaimi Mustaffa ,Heng Aik Kiat ,Zailan Abas and Fairul.In under 18 Ahmad Faiz of Besut is expected to dominated this category, in the last serie he scored 7/7.while in under 12 Muhammad Huzaimi is expected to easiy win this categorie.

MAKSAK FULL RESULT

As expected Terengganu simply too strong for other team to handle,Terengganu accumulated 21 points from preliminary round and winner pool round.Kuala Lumpur who finished second could only massed up 15.5 round followed by Pahang who gained 15 points and former national champion Dr Ng Eee Vern playing for them.Determine Selangor players finished 4th place with 14.5 points.Chess event was introduce as one of the event in MAKSAK calendar in middle of nineties.Terengganu chess team started to take part in this event in 1997 when it became champion when the tournament was held in Kedah.Although some players complain about the playing schedule and format but mostly they are happy for the long round.Only Kedah and Melaka did not part.Next year Kelantan will host the event and Terengganu surely will defence the title quite easily.Congratulation Terengganu.

• PRELIMINARY MATCH RESULT

• GROUP A

1. Terengganu 16.5
2. Selangor 10.5
3. Perak 10.5
4. PDRM 10
5. ATM 2.5

• GROUP B

1. Kuala Lumpur 15
2. Kelantan 14
3. Johor 11.5
4. Perlis 6.5
5. Labuan 3.5

• GROUP C

1. Pahang 12.5
2. Sarawak 12
3. Pulau Pinang 11.5
4. Negeri Sembilan 11.5
5. Penjara 3

• MATCH RESULTS FOR THE WINNER POOL

Round 1.Terengganu beat Selangor 4-0 (Result in group match)

Round 1.Kuala Lumpur beat johor 3.5-.5

Round 1.Pulau Pinang beat Kelantan 3-1

Round 1.Pahang beat Sarawak 2.5-1.5

Round 2.Selangor beat Sarawak 2.5-1.5

Round 2.Pahang drew Penang 2-2

Round 2.Kelantan beat Johor 3-1

Round 2.Terengganu beat KL 2.5-1.5

Round 3.Selangor beat KL 3-1

Round 3.Terengganu beat Kelantan 3.5-.5

Round 3.Pahang drew KL 2-2

Round 3.Sarawak beat Penang 3-1

Round 4.Selangor beat Penang 3-1

Round 4.Sarawak beat Johor 2.5.-1.5

Round 4.Terengganu beat Pahang 3-1

Round4.Kelantan drew Kl 2-2

Round5.Kelantan drew Selangor 2-2

Round5.Pahang drew Kl 2-2

Round 5.Terengganu beat Sarawak 3-1

Round 5.Johor beat Penang 4-0

Round6.Selangor beat Johor 3-1

Round 6.Terengganu beat Penang 3-1

Round 6.Sarawak beat Kl 2.5-1.5

Round 6.Pahang beat Kelantan 3-1

Round 7.Pahang beat Selangor 3-1

Round 7.Kelantan beat Sarawak 3-1

Round 7.Kl beat Penang 4-0

Round 7.Johor drew Terengganu 2-2

Best board winner

1. Dr Ng Ee Vern Pahang
2. Hisamullah Harun Terengganu
3. Norazmi Mohd Nor Terengganu
4. Azmi Othman Selangor
5. Azman Hisham Che Doi Kuala lumpur
6. Noh Ahmad Negeri Sembilan

MAKSAK PICTURE

A happy team manager
Abd Rahim Vs Azizul of Kelantan

Nor Azmi Terengganu 's anchor man

Hisamullah Harun

Hashim Jusoh

MAKSAK MALAYSIA : TERENGGANU TOO POWERFULL

Maksak Malaysia interstate chess championship just ended today at Dewan Seri Pinang.The participants of this event is only open to those working in the public services.15 teams took part in this annual event.Defending champion Terengganu well ahead of other team with 22 points ,followed by Kuala Lumpur Pahang and Selangor.More report later.

TERENGGANU EXPECTED TO RETAIN TITLE

Terengganu contigent to Maksak Malaysia chess tournament safely arrived at official hotel around 8.00 am today.The team consisting Abdul Rahim Ramli,Norazmi Mohd Nor ,Hisamullah Harun,Hashim Jusoh and Mohd Yusof Muda.Terengganu is expected to retain the title in this team event playing format.Terengganu is in the group A with Perak ,ATM,Selangor and PDRM.Terengganu will plays Perak at 4.00 pm today and expected to have an easy win follow by match with ATM another weak team in this group.In fourth round Terengganu will play experienced Selangor team who is expected to field up Mohd Hafez Hilmi (Terengganu born players ,my former PADAWAN).To wrap up the group match ,Terengganu will facing PDRM who have Ismail Ahmad in the first board).The the top winner in each group will play with each others to decided the tournament winner.In group B Kuala Lumpur is a clear favourite followed by Perlis and Kelantan.In group C Sarawak almost certain to finished first.Pahang is likely to finish second who have Dr Ng Ee Vern playing in the first board.This event is promise to have an exciting finishing.Last year Terengganu had unbeatable lead in the winners pool and secured 1st place with a round to spare.

TEMERLOH OPEN ON 16TH -17TH AUGUST

Persatuan Catur Temerloh Pahang annouced it's annuall event on 16th to 17th August 2008 at Dewan Haji Abdullah Kia ,Bangunan UMNO Bahagian Temerloh.The playing venue is a walking distance from bus station.This event is under patronage of Temerloh member of parliment.Deatils of event:


Organiser :Persatuan Catur Temerloh Pahang
Place :Bangunan UMNO Bahagian Temerloh
Date :16 to 17th August
Time Control :45 minute
Number of round :7 round
Entry Fee : Open Section RM25.00
Under 12 RM15.00

Contact person : Fazli 019 9299767
Zakaria 013 9283346
Suhairi 012 3631591 (Arbiter)


Prize money : Open section

1.RM1000.00 6.RM180.00
2.RM 500.00 7.RM 80.00
3.RM 400.00 8.RM 60.00
4.RM 350.00 9.RM 50.00
5.RM 250.00 10.RM 50.00


Best Local

1.RM250.00 6.RM80.00
2.RM200.00 7.RM70.00
3.RM150.00 8.RM60.00
4.RM100.00 9.RM50.00
5.RM 90.00 10.RM40.00

Best lady

1.RM100.00
2.RM 70.00

Veteran

1.RM100.00
2.RM 70.00

Under 16

1.RM100.00
2.RM 50.00

Under 12

1.RM100.00
2.RM 50.00

All winner will received medal and certificate.


Playing schedule.


16 th August 2008 (Saturday)

Registration 8.00 am to 9.30 am

Round 1 10.30 am to 12.00 am
Round 2 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm
Round 3 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm

TEMERLOH OPEN

Temerloh Open is on , the tournament will be on 16th and 17th August 2008 at Temerloh more details will be posted after I get more information from Organising Secretary .

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR DITUNDA TARIKH

Makluman kepada semua peserta yang terlibat dengan pencarian jaguh catur Terengganu, kejohanan siri 2 yang septutnya diadakan apada 25hb hingga 26hb telah ditunda kepada tarikh baru kerana 26hb Julai (Sabtu) merupakan hari persekolahan (ganti cuti raya).Pengumuman tersebut baru dimaklumkan hari ini.Berikut adalah tarikh baru bagi siri 2 dan 3 :-

• 8hb hingga 9hb Ogos 2008 Bagi siri 2
• 22hb hingga 23hb Ogos bagi siri 3

Tempat dan jadual perlawanan tidak berubah.Harap maklum.

PENCARIAN JAGUH CATUR TERENGGANU SIRI 2

Kejohanan Pencarian Jaguh Catur Terengganu Siri ke 2 akan diteruskan pada 25hb hingga 26hb Julai 2008 bertempat di Pusat Dangangan Terengganu.Penyertaan kejohanan dibahagikan kepada tiga kategori penyertaan iaitu terbuka bawah 18 tahun dan bawah 12 tahun.Juara siri pertama bagi kategori terbuka pada bulan lepas Norazmi Mohd dijangka akan mengambil bahagian dan dijangka akan menerima sanigan sengit dari pemain pemain utama Terengganu lain seperti Hashim Jusoh ,Hisamullah Harun dan Abd Rahim Ramli.Selain daripada itu beberapa pemain lain boleh memberikan kejutan seperti Gani Kadir ,Zailan Abas ,Heng Aik Kiat dan Alias Mohd Amin.Hadiah wang tunai berjumlah RM5,000 ditawarkan kepada 10 pemenang setiap kategori.Kepada semua pemain yang terlibat sila melapur diri sebelum jam 8.30 pagi pada hari Jumaat ini.

NORAZMI IS MAKSAK CHAMP

After disastrous failure in Kelantan Open Norazmi Mohd Nor continuenued his domination in Terengganu chess scene by easily winning the Terengganu Maksak chess tournament yesterday.He won his first five game before drew with Alias Mohd Amin.Second place won by Hisamullah Harun with five points losing a game to the eventual winner. Third place goes to Alias Mohd Amin.Top six winners will represent Terengganu in National Maksak Chess tournament in Penang on 1st to 3rd August in Penang.

1. Norazmi Mohd Nor
2. Hisamullah Harun
3. Alias Mohd Amin
4. Hashim Jusoh
5. Abdul Rahim Ramli
6. Mohd Yusuf Muda