Y-Sparks IFC 2016 - CP Qualified from Poules (Pool 2)

( Pools Grouping - Boys FOIL )

Poules 2 (Pool 2)
Fencers' Nationalities:
3 from Singapore
1 from Hong Kong
1 from Malaysia (CP)

CP qualified for the 1/64 Eliminations from Pool 2.
He was ranked #18 upon completion of the Pools.

CP Amir Faiz at Y-Sparks IFC 2016

 ( 1000 hours, at the Venue - EXPO Hall D, Marina Bay Sands - Singapore )

( 10.59AM - Weapons Check )

 ( Weapons Check )

 ( Surveying the Venue and Pieste )

CP's 1st International in FENCING: Y-Sparks IFC 2016

Y-Sparks International Fencing Competition(IFC) 2016 details, HERE

Back in Singapore again after last year's ASEAN Age Group.
Being his first international fencing event, honestly I don't know what to expect.
Hopefully, he can compete with his peers from other countries and have positive takebacks.

CP's FOIL events thus far for 2016:
1) Touche Grand Finals - P.Jaya, SELANGOR (13 NOV)
SILVER

2) 1st SKTTDI(1) Invitational - KUALA LUMPUR (21 NOV)
BRONZE

3) Nationals - MFF GP3, U12 - PUTRAJAYA (15 DEC.)
1/16

SABRE
1) SKTTDI Invitational
QF

National Scholastic 2016 (FIDE-rated Event), 3-4 December 2016

Refer MCF WebSite HERE

For the FIRST time since the kids started playing chess MCF is conducting selection for Age Group representatives by organising a FIDE-rated event.......which should and could have been done many years back.

Hopefully, 2017's MSSM & NAG will be FIDE-rated events as well.

The FIDE-rated 2016 NATIONAL SCHOLASTICS will be held from 3-4 December 2016 at Putrajaya. 
Brief Details as follows:-

VENUE: Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, presint 1, W.P. Putrajaya

SPONSOR: Pihak Berkuasa Kemajuan Pekebun Kecil perusahaan Getah (RISDA)

ORGANISER: Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF)
Co-Organisers : Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah Putrajaya ( SGE)
: Institut Kemajuan Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (IKIAM)
: Perbadanan Putrajaya
: Majlis Belia Kawasan Putrajaya


FORMAT: 25 mins + 10s (9 Rounds)

Contact: En. Sophian 011 3950 5981 ( nationalscholastic@malaysiachess.com )

Entry Fees : RM 50

" What MATTERS is the Size of the HEART over the Size of the BODY "

 ( Foil U12 Boys - All Medalists, Standards 5 or 6 save for CP Faiz )

( Bronze Medalists - Foil, U12 Boys ) 

2 - 3rds and a 1st QF Appearance makes it 1 Awesome DAY.

( SAM classroom block at the background )

 ( 3rd in Sekolah Al - Mujahideen for Standard 3 )

 ( Bronze - Foil U12 )

 ( U12 Medalists - FOIL )

( Bronze Medalists - U12 Foil )

The day was supposed to start with CP participating in his first ever Sabre competition i.e. U12 sanctioned by the FTAFA. Ironically, while preparing for the Sabre event it started instead with a call from an Ustaz apologising for not informing that the Prize-Giving for the Sekolah Al-Mujahideen, DU is being held today (like....at this very moment) and Amir Faiz's name will be called soon to receive prize on stage. Faiz got 3rd overall.

After clearing with the organisers, we were given 30-45 minutes to rush to DU for prize-giving and just made it in time before rushing back again for competition. His FIRST ever competition ended with him qualifying for the Quarter-Finals. Very good experience and results considering.

Sabre Results:
Pool 1

R1: Lost 3 - 5 to Niklas
R2: WON 5 - 4 against Emin Mikyle, after being down 1-3. Note: 1st Victory in Sabre event
R3: Lost 1 - 5 to Zen Faeq.

Quarter-Finals

Lost 2 - 10 to Rayyan.

Then it was, a 1-2hours wait for the U12 Boys Foil event.

FOIL Boys U-12 Results:

Pool 1

R1: Lost 0 - 5 to Raanesh (Std.5)

R2: Lost 2 - 5 to Armand (Std.6)

R3: Won 5 - 4 against Zul (Std.3)

*****R4: Won 5 - 4 against Zen Faeq (Std.6). 

Note: Huge Upset. Most probably similar like chess, when an opponent meets and underestimated a 'Younger & presumably' inexperienced fencer. Zen went on to win the event.

Quarter-Finals

Crossover v. Umar (Pool 2).

Scoring

....5(CP)-5(Umar), 

6-5, 

7-5, 7-6,

7-7, 

7-8, 

9-9

WON: 10-9. A very close call.

Semi-Finals.

v. Armand

Scoring;

1(CP) - 0(Armand)

2-0, 2-1, 2-2,

3-2, 3-3, 3-4...3-6, 3-7, 3-8,

4-8, 4-9,

5-11,

6-11, 6-12,

7-12, 7-13,

8-14

9-14, 9-15.

Lost: 9 - 15, A much better Performance compared to earlier lost in the Pools.

21st KYS Annual Awards 2016 - FULL Colours for hAnA

 ( National Anthem )

Its the second year running that Amira Farhana have received the College's Full Colours.
Her grandparents, parents and Faiz attended the 21st Speech Day held in Melaka today.

Hari Anugerah Kecemerlangan Ko-Ku

Sibling Rivalry, up a Notch.......CP following Sis hAnA's footsteps.

Amira Farhana Amirul - Best Board Player(Board 3) & Team Silver(KYS): KEJOHANAN CATUR BERPASUKAN SEKOLAH-SEKOLAH MELAKA 2016

( Certificate for Best Board 3 Player - Amira Farhana amirul )

( Team KYS A - Silver medal )

...Not to be Outdone, Sis hAnA matches CP...and a Bit MORE - Melaka Inter-School Chess Competition 2016

( Playing Hall )

( Prize Winners on Stage )

 ( Amira Farhana Amirul - Best Board 3 Player )

RUNNERS-UP, U9 @2016 Touche Grand Finals

 ( Runners-Up, First competition for 2016 )

( Foilists from GA Fencing )

The lack of practice showed when CP was not that aggressive throughout  the U9 foil competition.

Results:

Pool A

R1: 4 - 1, (2:32 remaining) WON.

R2: 4 - 3, (close call after being down the whole match) WON.

R3: 4 - 3, (another close call)

R4: 4 - 2, (playing around after leading 3 - 0).

Elimination

QF: 8 - 7, (2 rounds), WON

SF: WON

Finals: 2 - 7, LOST.

pIRATE TIME is HERE !!!

After missing many competitions this year like FT Youngstars (clash with NAG), FT Closed and POWISS (insufficient training and exams).......pIRATE time is here. CP's coach have given him the go ahead to take part in back-to-back events.

He'll be taking part in Touche Junior Grand Finals at Jaya SC,PJ followed by the S.K.TTDI(1) Invitational the following week. Hopefully, he can qualify for his first international competition this year. 

KUALA LUMPUR CLOSED 2016 - Selection for KL State Team

KUALA LUMPUR  CLOSED  2016

( Registration Closes: 27 October 2016 )
*refer KLCAchess.blogspot.com*

The Kuala Lumpur Chess Association (KLCA) will be organising the  Kuala Lumpur Closed Chess Competition 2016 (KL Closed 2016). Purpose of KL Closed 2016 is to pick players to represent the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur in selected TEAM competitions.

Details of Kuala Lumpur Closed Chess Competition 2016 are as follows:-

1. Date:

Saturday, 29th October - Sunday, 30th October 2016.

2. Venue:

Kompleks Rakan Muda Bukit Kiara,

No. 1, Jalan Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.

3. Eligibility:

A. ONLY F.T.of Kuala Lumpur players are eligible to play in the KL Closed 2016

B. Players who represented other states in this year's Malaysian Masters* and Malaysian Chess Festival team event* are NOT allowed to take part in this competition.

4. Categories:

A. Open 

B. Women

Note: The Men and Women competition will be held separately. However, KLCA reserves the right to make the necessary changes depending on the final number of participants. 

5. Time Control:
45 minutes per player, NO  time increment.

6. Playing Schedule

A. Day 1: Saturday, 29th October 2016
Round 1: 9.00AM - 10.30AM
Round 2: 11.00AM - 12.30NOON
Round 3: 2.00PM - 3.30PM
Round 4: 4.00PM - 5.30PM

Day 2: Sunday, 30th October 2016
Round 5: 9.00AM - 10.30AM
Round 6: 11.00AM - 12.30NOON
Round 7:

PLAY-OFFS (IF, Necessary)

Note: Tentative Schedule (subject to final number of players)

7. Entrance Fees:
RM30.00 (Ringgit Malaysia: Thirty Only)

8. Registration:

A. Players who intends to participate in the Kuala Lumpur Closed 2016, please send an email with Player's Details* to:-

A. KLCA Honorary Secretary & 2016 KL Closed - Organising Secretary
 - Dr. Mohamad Shafiq:  016 - 996 0438 / fmpaipon@gmail.com.

and c.c:

B. KLCA EXCO & 2016 KL Closed - Tournament Director.
- Mr. Ng Ling Gee: 012 - 383 2127 / linggee@gmail.com.

* Player's Details:
i.   Name
ii.  Date of Birth
iii. Address
iv. FIDE ID
v.  FIDE Rating
vi. MCF ID (IF, player has no FIDE rating)
vii.National Rating(NR)

B. Closing Date for Registration: Thursday, 27 October 2016 (1.00 PM)

9. Selection Criteria:
KLCA is selecting 5 players to represent the F.T. of Kuala Lumpur team i.e. 4 players and 1 reserve.

A. 4 Players will be selected from the KL Closed 2016 competition.
 i. Champion of KL Closed 2016 will automatically qualify for the Kuala Lumpur state team.
ii. Runners-Up to Fourth place finisher will qualify automatically for the KL state team IF the Fifth(5th)-placed finisher is NOT level  on points.
iii. Play-offs will be conducted IF Fifth(5th)-placed finisher and below is level on points with any of the players finishing Second(2nd) to Fourth(4th) in KL Closed 2016.

B. 1 Player will be the KLCA President's pick.

C. In the event of any selected player being unable to participate in the identified competition, the KLCA President reserves the right to pick a replacement player.

10. Players List:

Players' List will be Published/Updated at:-

A. KLCA's site here ( KLCAchess.blogspot.com ); and,

B. KLCA fB. ( https://www.facebook.com/KLchess/ )

Time to FOCUS on EXAMS.......followed by FENCING

Having missed around 5 weeks of classes due to MSSWPKL Bangsar Zone, MSSWPKL - State Finals and MSSM in Kelantan (including training) its time for CP to focus on his year-end academic and KAFA exams.

Once done, time to focus on fencing and activate 'chess pirate' stance...with back-to-back foil and sabre competitions in November.

UNHAPPY despite 2 Medals from 2 events!

( Wanted 2 Golds BUT....... ) 

( Leading off the Silver Medal Team )

( Leading Blue House's Gold medal team on stage ) 

1st Time @Skill Development Arena - Horseback Riding

 ( Skill Development Arena - Skills Board )

 ( Amir Faiz, looking at the Technical Skills Board while being briefed by the Trainer )

Finally, after progressing to early trotting for a couple of months - Faiz is allowed into the Skill Development Arena for the very first time. 30minutes into the session, one can see why he is not allowed into the area earlier due to the handling skills that needs to be had by a rider to execute the moves.

( Just completed the Figure 8 move )

2016 MSSM @UMK, Kelantan ENDS TODAY

2016 MSSM @UMK, Pengkalan Chepa - KELANTAN

GOLD MEDAL & OVERALL STANDINGS:

GOLD

5 - Pulau Pinang. Team -U18B, U18G, U15B & U12G. Individual - U12G. 

4 - F.T. of Kuala Lumpur. Team - U15G & U12B. Individual - U18G & U15B.

2 - Selangor. Individual - U18B & U12B.

1 - Negeri Sembilan. Individual - U15G

MEDALS

5 - 6 - 1  Pulau Pinang

4 - 1 - 1  KL

2 - 3 - 2  Selangor

1 - 0 - 1  Negeri Sembilan

0 - 1 - 1  Perak

0 - 1 - 1  Sabah

0 - 0 - 3  Johor

0 - 0 - 1  Kedah

0 - 0 - 1  Putrajaya

POINTS

Pulau Pinang, 123pts

Selangor, 96pts

Kuala Lumpur, 91pts

4 - Johor & Perak, 57pts

6 - Kedah, 47pts

7 - Sabah, 45pts

8 - Kelantan, 44pts

9 - Negeri Sembilan, 43pts

10 - Pahang, 42pts

11 - Sarawak, 40pts

12 - Putrajaya, 31pts

13 - Terengganu, 30pts

14 - Melaka, 24pts

15 - Perlis, 22pts

2016 MSSM @Kelantan BEGINS TODAY, with a Postponed R1.

( 2016 KUALA LUMPUR MSSM Team )

BLACK DAY for MALAYSIAN CHESS - 2016 Commonwealth Chess Champiionship, Sri Lanka)

" A BLACK MOMENT 

in Malaysian Chess History "

Despite the players and parents of the Malaysian Team to the 2016 Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka making payments as per instruction by MCF Official (identified as "MCF-02") / MCF, the fees were not paid by MCF-02/MCF to the organisers of the event.

I was informed, the end result was that in order to leave the venue and Sri Lanka, 

the Malaysian Team had to make a 2nd payment to the organisers despite payment being made much earlier to MCF-02 / MCF.

Fencing SEASON 2016, Training for Competitions

( POWIIS - October @Pulau Pinang )

( Y Sparks - December @Singapore )

BRONZE - 2016 MSSWPKL State Finals U12 Team Competition

( MSSWPKL Achievement Certificate 2016 ) 

( Prize handed-out by Dato' MP for Setiawangsa )

 ( Team with Setiawangsa MP & SK Ayer Panas Headmistress )

 ( SK. TTDI 1 - U12 Team )

 ( U12 Team with Cikgu Haida. CP being cheeky as per normal )

( 2016 MSSWPKL State Finals U12 Team Event - Final Ranking )

2nd STATE Title - AMIR FAIZ AMIRUL: 2016 MSSWPKL CHAMPION, U10

( CP,flanked by Setiawangsa Member of Parliament Dato'Zahari & SK Ayer Panas Headmistress )

( U10 Final Ranking - 2016 MSSWPKL State Finals )

CM Amir Faiz Amirul won his second MSSWPKL title and also his second title for the year.
Knowing what was at stake after "fooling around" in this year's Bangsar Zone, Amir Faiz was in "serious mode" on the board throughout the competition and only dropped half a point during the event.

However, when comparing his 2016 performance compared to his previous win in 2014 - this time around Faiz's performance was not as outstanding as his 100% record i.e. 7/7 in 2014.


Track Record in MSSWPKL State Finals, Individual competition:-
2016: CHAMPION                           - U10. 6.5pts/7. SK Ayer Panas, Setapak.

2015: Runners-Up (after Tie-break)  - U10. 6pts/7. SK R10, Wangsa Maju.

2014: CHAMPION                           - U9.  7 pts/7. SK Desa Tun Hussein Onn, Setiawangsa
          Note: 2014 MSSWPKL Report

Melaka names its 2016 MSSM Team for Kelantan

Players representing Melaka for the 2016 MSSM to be held in Kelantan have been named by the state's newly-appointed PT Catur i.e. Cikgu Azrul.

Refer " SENARAI PESERTA NEGERI MELAKA 2016 " for the complete list.

First PUBLIC SPEECH

( hAnA & her Mentor Nurhayati, Acting President of the PJ Chapter. Maiden Public Speech, PJ )

After helping to organise this year's edition of the KYS Debating Championship in Melaka,
hAnA made her first Public Speech at the 31st Youth Leadership Camp organised by the MIM-PJ Toastmaster PJ Club in Shah's Village Hotel, PJ.

5th Piala YDP MPSJ 2016, hAnA is Best Girl & CP's Streak Ends at 13!

( Second year running, getting a prize at Piala YDP MPSJ )

In the just concluded 2016 Piala YDP MPSJ, Farhana received the Best Female Player prize in the U18 category which carries with it a RM50 cash prize.

( First cash prize for the year after 4 competitions )

However, CP's winning game streak which began at the U17 DPulze event ended at 13 wins (Last Round@2nd DPulze U17, 7 rounds@Piala DS Komalam U12 & 5 rounds@5th Piala YDP MPSJ U12) after the loss in Round 6. Will he ever beat his own 17-Game Winning streak record? Only CP knows the answer to that.

AMIRA FARHANA Amirul - CHAMPION U15 Girls, MSSM NEGERI MELAKA (MSSNM) 2016

 ( Amira Farhana receiving the Gold Medal and Certificate of Achievement )

Finally, after 2 years of attending college in Melaka hAnA won her first title in Melaka i.e. the Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Negeri Melaka (MSSNM) Girls U15 - Champion. The event was held at S.K. Demang Taha. Last year in Jasin, Amira Farhana Amirul finished third in her maiden outing in Melaka in the same category (read 2015 blog POST).

( MSSNM U15 Girls, Official Results )

Her win also ensured that she represents Melaka in the upcoming August's MSSM  to be held in Kelantan. The top 3 in all categories automatically qualifies for the Melaka team while those who finished 4th to 9th will be involved in the playoffs to determine the other 3 slots.

( KYS Team excluding the U18 Girls who played yesterday. 

All from KYS went on stage )

Farhana's third title since she started playing chess happened in the third state after Selangor (read 2013 blogPOST ) and Kuala Lumpur.
2016 MSSNM U15 Girls Pairimgs and Results:-

 ( Round 1 Results )

 ( Round 2 Pairings )

( Round 3 Pairings )

 ( Round 5 Pairings )

 ( Round 6 Pairings )


( First, Standing after Round 6 )

 ( Round 7 Pairings )