DCC Centre Opening & DCC Speedy Gonzales Blitz

The new-look DCC Centre is officially opened.
Had actually decided much earlier to become a member...mainly due to the many proposed competitions planned to be held there either by DCC itself or others like CAS & INSOFAR.
There are many packages available depending on one's situation. I Paid RM200 for the Family Package(Parents and 2kids).
More info on the Centre can obtained at the following:-
(1) www.chess-Malaysia.com OR,
(2) http://datchessconnections.blogspot.com/


Much changes have occurred since the kids participated in January's FIDE-rated DCC Golden Special (Read HERE).
For a start the colours are definitely more vibrant...the areas are partitioned well...and for me(and perhaps other parents escorting their kids) the library will be a good place to do my writing and catch with some work - hopefully a sofa and separate study table can be added.

...Having said that the finishing touches needs to be "ramped-up". Personally for me the priority would be in the following sequence:- Prayer Room, Members Lounge and of course the Parking Discount (as advertised). Perhaps a Notice Board and additional signages would help.

Blog Reports, HERE & HERE2

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Opening Blitz
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As part of the Centre's opening promo, those who signed up as members can play in the Opening Blitz FOC as opposed to paying RM15 Entrance Fees. Kids seemed happy to take part in their 2nd Blitz event after the post-2012 NJ Blitz at the same venue.

Decided to take part for 4 reasons:
(1)FOC
(2)to keep the kids happy/kids' challenge
(3)Never played in a Blitz event before; and

(4) More importantly, though the event is "casual" in nature - I need to "experience" competition environment.

As parents, we or rather I tend to be "picky" on kids in post-game analysis (if ever it's done) I.e. You should have move this or that, why didn't you move this piece or that, didn't you see a checkmate, pin, fork etc etc coming. All I can say to "competitive" parents (and as a reminder to myself)is that try playing yourself and then you'll have an inkling of what the kids are up against.

Results HERE.

Initially, when the first list came out my name was not in.
I thought...GOOD, can always tell the kids I wanted to play but since my name was not in the list - So what to do & of course put the blame on Najib! However, b4 I knew it - hAnA had already approached Najib about the name omission and informed Najib 'bout it. Perggghhhh!

More To Follow
> Personal Experience
More for the Younger Generation and Fast Thinkers, Playing against kids, Good Chat w opponents-Syawal / Azlan / Fadli, 1move draw


> Observations / Analysis
Playing against the kids will hurt the kids game!