2nd DATCC WEEKENDER

The 2nd DATCC or Dato Tan Chess Center tournament just ended last Sunday.I was in Kuala Lumpur but I don't have time to go there since my son playing at Jalan Cochrane.Abdul Aziz Abdul Shukur was the winner.Kuala Lumpur base Terengganu player Nur Ilhamuddin finished in 6th placing with 5.5 points.

From 9 games he loses to Sahir Sarifdin ,Abdul Aziz Abdul Shukur and Soon Wai Cheong and drew with Nik Farouqi.I hope to published some of his game later.

Ilhamuddin as we all call him is the highest rated player among Terengganu players and very active playing in Kuala Lumpur.After graduate from Universiti Utara Malaysia he secured job at Eon Bank where he is now.

During my conversation with him on Saturday, he said that he prepare his opening thoroughly for this event and among Ilham victims are Abdullah Che Hassan a very experienced player.From my points of view about Ilham is that he only play opening that he understand and after making throughly study it,of course with help of Rybka.

He has won few tournament but never big event like Selangor Open or Malaysia Closed and I hope someday he will prove it to other Terengganu players.

HOW MUCH YOU SPEND FOR YOUR CHILDREN FOR CHESS

The question is how much you willing to spend for your children to progress in chess?
Let me answer it for your as a parent living in Kuala Terengganu.If I dicided to send my child to Kuala Lumpur to take part in chess tournament the first thing came to my mind is budget.Without it you will not going any where.Let see the breakdown.

1.Bus round trip to Kuala Lumpur ( 2 person )RM140.00
(If you lucky you pay same amount for Airasia ticket)
2.Cheap hotel at chow Kit RM75.00 per night
3.Internal transport RM50

Add up another RM50 for makan and entry fee and total is RM315.That is for 1 day event which what will I spend in Kuala Lumpur.Cost of coaching for my son is on me.

Let see what parent in Kuala Lumpur spend:

1.Petrol and tol RM60.00
2.Entry fee RM20
3.Makan RM50
4.Coaching fee for 1 session RM150.

And the total is RM280.00 roughly about the same amount I spend since I coaching my own son.

That the average total cost parents have to pay for their children involvement in chess and it cost money and time not to mention others factor.Will you consider other sports?

2nd KL JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

All photos from Asman Amin of Pahang



Just came back from Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning with my 7 years old son who took part in under 10 category.Initially I was reluctant to bring my son to take part but for the sake of exposure and atmosphere playing in Kuala Lumpur my son needed this trip.This is his third tournament and his rating is 1176.I don't expected him to do well in this tournament and he could only finished with 1.5 points from 6 games.For the past many years I used to bring other people children to Kuala Lumpur and various part of Malaysia to take part in chess tournament and this is my time to take care of my only child and him for tournament in Malaysia.He is still long way to go in chess and by the time he grow up I hope he achieved something significant in Malaysia chess arena.

You may download all the result here

JERAM KUALA SELANGOR OPEN RESULTS

Ian Udani

Mohd Syazwan Zulkifli

I was thinking seriously to play at Jeram Selangor Open this week, but then the 2nd KL Juniors Chess championship will starts next week so I made up my mind not playing considering the time and budget.So next week I should be in Kuala Lumpur with my son who will play in the championship

Back to the results of the Jeram Open once again and so many times Ian Udani simply too good for other when he easily win this tournament to bag RM500 with his scores of 6.5 points.From the list there are two Terengganu players ,Mohd Shazwan Zulkifli and Abdul Rahim Ramli.Syazwan finished in 7th place and Rahim could only finished with 4.5 points.

Here are list of winners for the open section.

1.Ian Udani 6.5
2.Ong Thian Loon 5.5
3.Lim Zhuo Ren 5.5
4.Jax Tham 5.5
5.IsmailAhmad 5.5
6.Cheah cheok Fung 5
7.Mohd Syazwan Zulkifli 5
8.Ahmad Fadzil Nayan 5
9.Mohd Ariez azman 5
10.Mohd Nabil Azman Hisham 5

JERAM KUALA SELANGOR OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

After Sungai Petani chesslovers can now looks forward to play in Jeram Selangor this Sunday.This tournament is organize by Azhar Mohd Said ( tel no : 012 679 6193).So far
I did not decide my participantion in this tournament maybe I may decided end of this week.Here are the details of the event:

Tournament date :24th January 2010
Venue : Restoren Ikan Bakar Pantai Jeram Selangor
Time Control : 25 minutes
Tie Break : Solkoff ,Sb and progressife score.
Entry Fee : RM15.00 Under 12, RM15 Category ,RM25 Open

For open category there are 15 cash prizes amounting RM1750.First prize winner will
received RM400.00 ,second place RM300.00,third place RM200.00.

For under 18 the winner will received cash RM150.00,second place RM120,third RM100.(cash prizes amouting RM900).

Lastly for under 12 category the winner will received RM100,second place RM80 and third RM70.There are also best local players ,(5 cash prizes only amount RM550 ,in fact there are also prizes for best IPT, veteran , teachers.I dont think you want to miss this tournament.

To register please call Azhar Mohd Said and bank in your payment to this account holder :CIMB BANK - FARIDAH HUSSAIN account no: 1222-0018775-52-5 ,please bring desopist receipt on the day of registration.

SULTAN KEDAH OPEN : FULL RESULT

Tan Khai Boon- Champion


National Master Capel-Second place


My generous host Amri Ibni Hajar

I was not really eager to play in Kedah because I am quite busy with my job and family.Anyhow as a die hard player I decided to play even though I may not become the tournament winner.But to me the most important things is be able to meet my friends from all over Malaysia it does not matter whether you win or not.

I reached Sungai Petani at 4.30 Saturday morning and my old friend Amri Ibni Hajar pick me and and took to his house ,later he send me to the hotelfor check in.Without Amri I will be lost.

This event is sponsor by Jaffolea Chess Club and during the lunch break Kedah chess Association held their meeting to select the new committee members.

Tan Khai Boon results in local chess scene is quite good he played smart chess without taking big risks especially in short time control.He beats Ian Udani in the 6 round although the game could ended in a draw.


Here are the list of Open and under 12 winners - enjoy it.

1.Open section
2.Under 12.

SULTAN KEDAH OPEN : TAN KHAI BOON CHAMP

Penang players Tan Khai Boon win the Sultan Kedah Open with 6.5 points to take home RM1000.Second is NM Evan Timothy Capel with 6 points.Third is Lim Zhuo Ren.Ian Udani only finished 5th place after losing to eventual winner in the 6 round.


List of winners.

1.Tan Khai Boon
2.Evan Timothy Capel
3.Lim Zhuo Ren
4.Abdullah Che Hassan
5.Ian Udani
6.Muhammad arshad
7.Ismail Ahmad
8.Loo Swee Leong
9.Nik ahmaf Farouqi
10.Mohd Nabil Azman Hisham

SULTAN KEDAH OPEN 2009

More then 100 players are playing in the Kedah Open.In the open section speedking Ian Udani is seeded no 1 followed by Tan Khai Boon.Nm Evan Capel also playing and Nur Nabila Azman Hisham.Currently 12 players with 3 points including your truly.Ian Udani will be playing with Anthony Liong.

Meanwhile Nur Najiha Azman Hisham is leading under 12 category with 3 points and she is expected to win this event.For current standing click below.


1.Open section
2.Under 12 section

SULTAN KEDAH OPEN: PARTICIPANT LIST

Here is list of registed players for for the event.

ISMAIL AHMAD KEDAH SIMUL WITH 22 PARTICIPANT

Former World Police Championship Ismail Ahmad today played against Kedah senior and junior players at D Vista Hotel in Sungai Petani Kedah.Twenty two players are involved and Ismail Ahmad scored 15.5 against 6.5.

I AM BACK : BLOGGING IN KEDAH

Hi all, quite sometime since I updated this blog.A lot of thing happened since new year I was busy readjusting my schedule since my son started schooling at primary school.Too sad that this year will no chess competition at school level and definitely effecting chess " progress and development " in this country.

I also have to keep up with the coming tournament,the Jeram Open organised by Azhar Mohd Said and the UTP open.For sure I will post it here later on.Last minute I decided to lay off my family and work commitment for a while and buy myself bus ticket to Sungai Petani to play the Kedah open.This is my second trip here ,last December trip sort of family trip.

Luckily when I arrived here at 4.30am this morning and Kedah top player Amri Ibni Hajar agreed to pick me up.With him I will be lost.I have known Amri in the early 90 when he study at UITM Dungun and he regularly took part in our chess event.For the last 10 years Amri remain as Kedah top player.

Lastly I hope to be able update Kedah Open and continue post Jeram Open and UTP open later on.

MALAYSIA INTERSTATES TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

 

Sarawak initiative to revive the interstates team championship is very much applauded. The ever productive Sarawak chess association president Lim Kian Hwa to organize and to give free board and logding seem unheard off.I don't remember when was the last time Malaysia Chess Federation came with that.To host such an event is small thing but the worked to find sponsors is a nightmare and I congragulate Sarawak chess for their big effort.

From the list of the participating team they are ten team confirmed their entry for the championship.All states are represented except for Terengganu , Pahang ,Perak ,Melaka and Perlis.For Terengganu the reason for not going there because most of our players are not available.Although I make commitment to fly there with a young player but the other players still cannot make it on that date.

Looking through at the list of players and I know instantly that three teams looks strong to win the title.Penang ,Kelantan and Selangor are the favorite and I consider Sarawak have an outside chances to win.Dont forget team Kuala Lumpur captained by experienced Ismail Ahmad who is leading the youthful team.

Let take a closer looks at each of participating teams.

 

1. Negeri Sembilan. This team is a youth team and will not posed strong threat to any other teams.

 

2. Labuan.Is rather unknown players that may posed little threat to other teams

 

3. Sabah.To be careful with this team because any mistake will cause top team valuable points.

 

4. Johor.Surely Renitha is their weak points here when facing with top team but other team members should be able to hold.

 

5. Kedah.A rather balances team but favorite team should be able to handle them.

 

6. Kelantan.This is a surprise, a very longtime I don't see Kelantan players form a team.Azizul and Nasrul playing as team with Haq and Nik Farouqi.I guess they may pose serious threat to other team and their placing in the final ranking will depend on Azizul and Nasrul Humaimi performance.

 

7. Sarawak.I have a lot of experience with this team as Terengganu always play with them in MAKSAK event and I know how their play. Should be able to beat the weaker team but always high In fighting spirit.

 

8.Kuala Lumpur.Ismail Ahmad with this team and his resourceful young teammates, but I don't know Prabha maybe their weak points.

 

9. Selangor.Kamaluddin, Fairin, Abdullah Che Hassan and Tun Seri Lanang ( playing against home state?!).Who don't know them? They are the most likely candidate to win this event and should have not much difficultlity when playing with most of other team.

 

10.Penang.I always admire them for tradition of strong players and they always producing good results in team event.In the eighties and nineties Penang always be Terengganu very strong rival in team championship.They are there to win and only Selangor ,Kuala Lumpur,Sarawak and Kelantan are able to stop them.

 

My analysis base on my experienced as player and team manager for Terengganu where we managed to win best team in Merdeka chess champion few time and the 1991 state team championship in Sabah.(well that quite long time eh)Good luck to all of the players.

 

 

 

TERENGGANU NOT GOING TO SARAWAK

Terengganu pull out of team championship in Sarawak next week for not able to form a strong team.Most of Terengganu top players cannot make it on that week because of work commitment although the dates has been well anounced by the Sarawak chess association.

Your truly who committed to play with Mohd Khairul Nazrin have to cancelled our participant in the championship.Terengganu should be a very strong team if we are able to play.Host Sarawak provided board and lodging for participant team and pay their own airline tickets only which is very generous offer.

I wish all the teams good luck and thank you to Sarawak Chess Association president Mr Lim Kian Hwa.

RAHIM SECURED 4TH KUALA TERENGGANU CHESS LEAGUE

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Prof Abdul Rahim Ramli of UITM Dungun showed impressive play to win 4th round of Kuala Terengganu chess league which ended at KT Beach Resort in Kuala Terengganu yesterday.He scored 9.5 points from 10 games to finish 1 points clear from second place winner Fairul Yusuff.Rahim conceded a draw with Ahmad Rizal Othman and beat the rest of the field.Third place goes to Hisamullah Harun with 7.5 points.Here are top five winners.

1.Abdul Rahim Ramli
2.Fairul Yusuff
3.Hisamullah Harun
4.Ahmad Rizal Othman
5.Mohd Hafez Hilmi Harun
6.Muhammad Arshad
7.Mohd Shahdan Ibrahim
8.Saleh Omar
9.Rozamzam Ibrahim
10.Che Muhd Rizal Ibrahim
11.Muslim Abdullah

Full list here.

KEJOHANAN CATUR TERTUTUP PETRONAS GAS BERHAD

Ruzenan Abu Bakar in his elements


Ruzenan Abu Bakar easily won Petronas Gas Malaysia Berhad Closed which ended yesterday at Kompleks Penapisan Gas at Paka Terengganu.He easily outsmart all his five opponents with easily.This selection tournament is part of their preparation for next year Petronas Sport Carnival next year.Here all the result.

WORLD YOUTH CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP : MALAYSIA DREAM DASHED

Amier Hamzah during Selangor Open 2009


Malaysia hopes of winning any medal at world age group championship ended yesterday when two of its brightest candidate succumbed to more experience opponents.Amier Hamzah lost his 11th round game to Tanuj from America.Amier Hamzah who played french defence lost in 33 moves.He will creates history for Malaysia chess if he beat his opponent and finished among top 3 winners.

Nur Nabila also played well through out the championship but losing two straight games to more experienced opponents who has better opening preparation.


Generally I think our juniors can make it at this stage as Amier and Nabila proved during this championship.I think what they need is the consistance exposure as their peers.Look at Iran who are now able to win world age group championship consistancely and that we need, and up to the MCF to chart the next course.

WATCHING WORLD YOUTH AT PLAYCHESS.COM

I think it's a rare opportunity to watch live game specially involving Malaysia player at world stage.At the world youth championship the organiser provided live games for top board only at official website.Chess enthusiasts everwhere glued to their computer including me.But I have better option I watched live through playchess.com which provided better coverage,I can add analysis engine to game that being play or watching several board simultaneously.This previlages given to all chessbase products buyer like fritz 12.

WORLD YOUTH CHESS : NUR NABILA LEADING THE CHARGE

Promising junior player Nur Nabila Azman Hisham is leading the Malaysia juniors players in world youth championship for under 12 girls in Turkey with 6.5 points.She need to win last two rounds in order to finish top honour in the 11 round game.

Today Nur Nabila will play American Sarah Chiang with the black pieces.Whatever the outcome of her last two round result she has performed well beyond, considering the chess scenario in Malaysia.Kudos to her parent Azman Hisham and Zaza.The other Malaysia representative in this category is Camillia Johari who now have 4 points.


PAIRING ROUND 10 TODAY 9 PM MALAYSIA TIME

WORLD YOUTH UPDATE : MALAYSIAN PLAYERS

Now that world Youth Chess Championship entered 10th round and with one more round to go Malaysia juniors hopes of winning any medal look promising.Nur Nabila is doing very well now .But they have shown that they have the capacity to progress in chess provided that are given more chances, in that sense more exposure in tournament overseas maybe.By playing 25 minutes chess that we are use to have over the weekend is not going to help them progress further.Nowaday you can stay at home and play some good chess.

I know that their parents sacrifices a lot for them but individual initiative will not enough , what we need is combine efford by MCF in order for our juniors players to progress.I believed most of top achievers in this championship will progress further and I convinced they will reached the ultimate goal.As for me I will push my six years old son to reach the far limit in chess.

WORLD YOUTH UPDATE: MALAYSIA PLAYERS

Malaysian youngsters continue fine perfomance in World Youth Championship in Turkey.Nur Nabila Azman Hisham fine permances so far excited all Malaysian chess community.So far she scored 5 points from 6 round to stay on 3rd place out of 100 players in her group.

And in the next few rounds surely will test her ability and her fighting spirit.I hope that she and the rest of the team will not mentally tired for duration of this championship.


Here are the rest of Malaysia players standing in the championship.

1.Under 8 (boys)

Amier Hamzah 4.5 points currently at 15th place from 129 players

Teh De Juan 3 points currently at 66 place from 129 players.

2.Under 8 girls

Teh De Zen 3 points currently at 47 place from 85 players.

3.Under 10 girl

Nur Najiha Azman Hisham 3 points currently at 51 place from 83 players

4. Under 12 boys

Mohd Irfan Haqim Azhar 2.5 points currently at 103 place from 142 players

5. Under 14 girls

Hoh Tjin Li

6. Under 14 boys

Wong Jian Wen 2.5 points currently at 89 place from 138 players

Elgin Lee 3 points currently at 79 place from 138 players

7. Under 16

Sumant Subramaniam 2.5 points from 78 place from 119 player