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It wasn't a good tournament for all 3...except for maybe hAnA who by virtue of playing only 7rounds achieved 50% and missed out on the ladies prize due to tie-break.
Though it was not a good tournament for all in terms of results it was nevertheless a good event in terms of take backs.
For CP, some humility lessons learnt.
After starting out quite OK with a win against a higher rated player i.e. 1527NR he started taunting sis hAnA who only had half point then...mainly because she did not play 2 rounds on Labour Day. Ends up his sis finished half a point ahead of him. While gong back on the last day, he'd acknowledged himself that he had a bad event.
In 3-4 games, he'd a good start being anywhere between 1-3pawns up or better but his transition from middle to end game needs to be worked on.
Apart from the humility lesson another positive is that he'd finally obtained a point against FIDE-rated player(s). In Selangor Open, he played against 4 FIDE-rated players(1812, 1662 ,1573 & 1727 ). Hence, based on FIDE's regulations, he just needs to play against at least 6 more FIDE-rated players in classical events and secure at least half a point in order to get his provisional rating which I estimate to be anything between 1100 to 1400... Depending on his performance against other FIDE-rated players in upcoming events. Am definitely looking forward to some cost savings once he has his FIDE ratings.
Note: Provisional FIDE-rating after playing against 4 FIDE-rated players is 1500, based on FIDE's initial calculator HERE
For hAnA, lessons in not giving up and fighting until an almost sure checkmate.
Having a positive attitude despite not liking to play in certain conditions will also help tremendously.
As for me, need to at least prepare to take part in the future - just turning up would not suffice.
Furthermore, the inevitable had to happen - lost to a primary kid on the very last day.
I used to tease CP whenever he losses to a girl. Now, I need to keep my mouth shut for at least this quarter.
It wasn't a good tournament for all 3...except for maybe hAnA who by virtue of playing only 7rounds achieved 50% and missed out on the ladies prize due to tie-break.
Though it was not a good tournament for all in terms of results it was nevertheless a good event in terms of take backs.
For CP, some humility lessons learnt.
After starting out quite OK with a win against a higher rated player i.e. 1527NR he started taunting sis hAnA who only had half point then...mainly because she did not play 2 rounds on Labour Day. Ends up his sis finished half a point ahead of him. While gong back on the last day, he'd acknowledged himself that he had a bad event.
In 3-4 games, he'd a good start being anywhere between 1-3pawns up or better but his transition from middle to end game needs to be worked on.
Apart from the humility lesson another positive is that he'd finally obtained a point against FIDE-rated player(s). In Selangor Open, he played against 4 FIDE-rated players(1812, 1662 ,1573 & 1727 ). Hence, based on FIDE's regulations, he just needs to play against at least 6 more FIDE-rated players in classical events and secure at least half a point in order to get his provisional rating which I estimate to be anything between 1100 to 1400... Depending on his performance against other FIDE-rated players in upcoming events. Am definitely looking forward to some cost savings once he has his FIDE ratings.
Note: Provisional FIDE-rating after playing against 4 FIDE-rated players is 1500, based on FIDE's initial calculator HERE
For hAnA, lessons in not giving up and fighting until an almost sure checkmate.
Having a positive attitude despite not liking to play in certain conditions will also help tremendously.
As for me, need to at least prepare to take part in the future - just turning up would not suffice.
Furthermore, the inevitable had to happen - lost to a primary kid on the very last day.
I used to tease CP whenever he losses to a girl. Now, I need to keep my mouth shut for at least this quarter.
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