SILVER - U10 Sabre, 2nd S.K. TTDI(1) Invitational Fencing Competition 2017

A surprise final appearance resulting in an unexpected silver in the seldom competed Sabre category.

Faiz lost in the finals to Zul Aidan 3 - 8.

Points Scored: 

0 - 1, 

1 - 1, 1 - 2, 1 - 3, 

2 - 3, 2 - 4, 2 - 5,

3 - 5...... .., 3 - 8.

The upset occurred in the semi-finals when the opponent who had beaten him 0-4 in the Pool had taken what seemed to be an unassailable lead and everyone had expected the results to be a foregone conclusion.

Points scored as follows:-

0 - 1

1 - 1

1 - 2

1 - 3

1 - 4

1 - 5

1 - 6

2 - 6

3 - 6

4 - 6

5 - 6

6 - 6

6 - 7

7 - 7

8 - 7

Quarter Finals:

8 - 1

GROUP:

M1: 0 - 4 Armand.

M2: 4 - 2

M3: 4 - 1

M4: 1 - 4 Zul Aidan

M5: 3 - 4 Ali Imran

M6: 4 - 2

WON 3, LOST 3. 16pts, -1.

ANUGERAH KYSM "FULL COLOURS" 2017 - Amira Farhana Amirul

CHESS

National
4th - NYJCC 2017, F.T. Kuala Lumpur.
4th - 1st National Scholastics 2016, F.T. Putrajaya.

State - MELAKA
SILVER - Inter-School Competition 2016

ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN KO-KU 2017 - CM Amir Faiz Amirul

CHESS

National
BRONZE - MSSM 2017, Kuantan - PAHANG,
5th - 2nd National Scholastics 2017, Putrajaya - FT.

Team: CHAMPION - SKBJ 2017


State - W.P. KUALA LUMPUR
CHAMPION - MSSKL 2017
Team: BRONZE - MSSKL 2017

Zone - BANGSAR
CHAMPION - MSSKL Bangsar Zone
Team: - MSSKL



FENCING

National

Team: BRONZE - FT Open Team Competition 2017, Bukit Kiara - KL.
CHAMPION, U10 Foil - Touche GP Circuit, Circuit 3
1/32, U12 Foil - MFF Nationals 2017, KL

KYSM, CHAMPION - U18 Melaka Inter-School Chess Competition 2017 & BEST BOARD Player

KYSM emerged Champion in the U18 category of the  Melaka Inter-School Chess Competition 2017. In addition, 3 out of 4 players was the Best Board Player with Amira Farhana being one of them.

TEAM BRONZE 2017 - FT CLOSED 2017

( SKTTDI 1/GA Fencing Team - Daniel, Abu Bakar, Amir Faiz & Armand )

S.K.Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (1) / GA Fencing team comprising Amir Faiz(Anchor fencer), Daniel Luth, Armand (all standard four students) and Megat Abu Bakar (in standard 3) managed to secure the Bronze Medal in the 2017 FT Closed & FT Team Competition. The competition was organised by the FT Amateur Fencing Association (FTAFA) at Stadium Juara, Bukit Kiara Kuala Lumpur from 11 to 12 November 2017.

The bronze medal is also the first team medal won by Faiz and the rest of the team in a fencing competition. Also significant is the fact that Amir Faiz is a double KL medalist for both the fencing and chess team for 2017.

The team would like to record its appreciation to Coach Ghadzali Ahmad for the work done with the Foil team. TQ Coach Ghadz.

MSSM 2017 - U12 BRONZE, Individual

CP's WoW, Part 3 - " Chess CORRUPTED Me! "

" Chess CORRUPTED Me! "

( over Lunch in a Kuantan Restaurant, MSSM 2017 )

MSSWPKL Finals 2017 - Thankful Swan Song BUT KPIs NOT Achieved!

The MSSWPKL State Finals 2017 just concluded in Setapak, for the second year running.

Finally, CP achieved a personal milestone in his swan song year.

Honestly though, Thankful for the outcome BUT Disappointed with both results.
Bye-bye to U10 in 2017, Hello to U12 category in 2018.......Always Forward!




( #Projek Under Diri. #Sasaran Nak Undur.  #Under Secara Bermaruah. #Undur 2017. )

Literature: " STRATEGIC BALANCE in CHESS & FENCING " (Harold Hayes, Provost at arms )

Read Article by Harold Hayes HERE

Since his maiden year end focus on fencing rather than chess in 2016 culminating in his maiden international debut at Marina Sands, Singapore CP went into fencing hibernation for 5 months.

Out of the blue his coach handed him an article to read.

TQ Coach Ghadz

Academy Upgrades for Chess & Fencing - NCA/ICE and MFA

The last quarter saw an upgrade of training options for 2 sports CP is involved in, chess and fencing.
It is hoped that both options can further enhance CP's competitiveness.


Further info on the respective academies:-
CHESS - Malaysia's CHESS Academy Info HERE
FENCING - MFA fB HERE


Main issue though is commitment and finances. Hopefully, 7M Sports Global can lessened if not eliminate the financial component.

Phuket Fencing Camp 2017

To attend or not - That is the Question???

MCF Media Statement (3.00PM, 31 May 2017) - "NATIONAL CHESS ACADEMY"

Malaysian Chess Federation

PERSEKUTUAN CATUR MALAYSIA

34-2, Persiaran 65C, Pekeliling Business Centre, Off Jalan Pahang Barat, 53000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Email: office@malaysiachess.com Telefax: +603 4031 7943 Website: http://malaysiachess.com

___________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDIA STATEMENT

NATIONAL CHESS ACADEMY

The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) is pleased to announce the setting up of its’ National Chess Academy - the Institute for Chess Excellence, which is an  initiative of MCF President Datuk Zahidi bin Zainul Abidin and the Development Committee he heads. The Academy is located in Puchong, Selangor and will be operational effective Thursday, 1st June 2017.

Several strategic development programmes have been identified by the Institute for Chess Excellence or ICE. Firstly, in July 2017 a National Junior Training Programme for Young Talents (U-9 and U-11), Future Stars (U-13) and Today's Champions (U-19 and Women) will be started.

Secondly, an International Masters series will be held quarterly together with monthly FIDE-rated tournaments and weekly Category Grading competitions to give chess players at all levels an opportunity to gain coveted international titles and national ratings.

Thirdly, from October 2017 - the Institute for Chess Excellence also plans to conduct chess education courses for officials, arbiters, and teachers for the award of National Chess Organiser and National Chess Teacher titles, which with approval from the Ministry of Higher Education, lead to the award of Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in Chess. 

The Institute for Chess Excellence which is also part of the Asian Chess Federation Academy network, is headed by Mr. Peter Long, an International Arbiter and FIDE Master with over 35 years of international experience and excellence in all facets of the game.

Amirul Haji Mohamad
Information Chief / Media Relations
AmirulHM@malaysiachess.com / amirulKLCA@gmail.com
MALAYSIAN CHESS FEDERATION (MCF)
31 May 2017

".......size of the HEART, over size of the BODY! "

( Bronze - U12 Foil 2016, 9yrs )

( Faiz & Coach Ghadz )

( Champion - U10 Foil 2017, 10yrs )

( Champion - U8/9 Foil 2015, 8yrs )

Others:

FOIL

2016

Y Sparks IFC 2016, SINGAPORE: U10 - 1/16

MFF 2016, Putrajaya: U12 - 1/16

2015

Sri Cempaka, KL: U12 - QF

Touche Grand Finals, PJ: U9 - Runners-Up

SABRE

2016

1st SKTTDI Invitational 2016 - QF

CHAMPION U10 Foil - 2017 Touche Circuit, 2nd FENCING Title

( Faiz receiving Gold medal from former Thiers Municipality Sports Director Bruno Gaby )

( U10 Foil medalists with CP )

After a hiatus of 5 months since his last competition in Singapore, Amir Faiz Amirul fought hard for his 2nd fencing title ever by out-dueling present 2017 Touche circuit leader Jonas G in the finals of the Foil Under-10 category.


Report on 2nd Title - U10 Open, FOIL in 2017 HERE
Report on 1st Title - U9/8 Mixed, FOIL in 2015 HERE

( Coach Ghadzali Ahmad and Amir Faiz )

Credit goes to Coach Ghadz of GA Fencing for working with Faiz in 2 intense sessions in the week prior to the event to bring him up to speed after being away from the sports.

MCF Media Statement (10.00PM, 3 May 2017) - "Alleged Incident in Putrajaya"

Media Statement

MALAYSIAN CHESS FEDERATION

" Alleged Incident in Putrajaya "

1. First and foremost, we would like to appeal to all parties involved to NOT mention the name of the Player involved despite attempts by certain parties to do so due to the fact that she is a minor.

2. On 28 April 2017, We were made aware of a fb post by a person who claimed that he was the Coach of the player involved.

3. The alleged incident happened in the Hall, of a government school in Putrajaya.
Since the event was conducted in a school, the pertinent School/Ministry dress code is applicable.

4. Preliminary queries were made and an Investigation Committee (IC) were formed on 30 April 2017.

5. The IC have now decided to cease investigations after ascertaining a Police Report have been filed by the Tournament Director(TD).

Before ceasing investigations, the IC have ascertained the following:-
A. Player was NEVER Disqualified or Forced to Withdraw as alleged by certain parties and/or News Reports.

B. Fb post was made by a person who was NOT in the Tournament Hall when the alleged incident happened.

6. MCF were not privy to Public Statements and/or Press Conferences made by:-
A. Tournament Director(TD); and,
B. Chief Arbiter (CA).

7. We trust the Police will expedite their investigations into this matter and hope the matter can be resolved amicably and expeditiously for All parties concerned. MCF will extend its fullest co-operation.


Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin
Deputy President
MALAYSIAN CHESS FEDERATION (MCF).
3 May 2017 (10.00 PM)

Close but Not Good Enough - 3x Silver in Athletics

( 200 metres Medalists 2017 )

Silver Medals in SKTTDI(1) Sports Day 2017:
(1) 200m
(2) 4 x 100m
(3) 4 x 200m

Lesson hopefully learnt. More intensive training is needed prior to event....a pair of spikes would also be helpful.

( 4 x 100 metres Relay, Blue House - SILVER )

2nd NATIONAL SCHOLASTICS 2017 - 5th U11 but Improved & Undefeated

U11 Results HERE

A much better result compared to last year's still "unresolved" National Scholastics held at the same venue and last month's renamed NAG i.e. National Youth Chess Championship or, NYCC U2200.

After being involved in the 1st NS and NYJCC, Best for me to not be involved in the event's Secretariat in the future unless CP is not playing.

SKTTDI (1): RUNNERS-UP Team Event, MSSWPKL Bangsar Zone U12

S.K. TTDI(1) Team:
Al Waqeef, Amir Faiz Amirul, Ahmad Hadif & Kushaal Kumar

S.K TTDI (1) Best ever Boys team results in MSSWPKL Bangsar Zone competition.
TQ Very Much to All teachers escorting especially Cikgu Ina & Cikgu Fatin.


Previous RESULTS:
2nd in 2017.
3rd in 2015, Report HERE

SKTTDI(1): CHAMPIONS - U12 Team, 3rd SKBJ Junior2017

SKTTDI(1) Team:
Al Waqeef, Kushaal Kumar, Ahmad Hadif & Amir Faiz



Previous participation in 2015 1st SKBJ Junior HERE

JACOB AAGAARD - MASTER Class in KL (Friday, 7th April 2017)

Master Class by GM Jacob Aagaard - Super GM Trainer & Award Winning Book Author

Details HERE

Bangsar Zone(Secondary( - MSSWPKL, Begins Today @SMK S.Saujana, Sri Petaling

CM Faiz's 1st Student

( 1st Class, by the pool )

Today, Faiz took in his first student...a 6-year old from his former kindergarten Tadika Diyana. Now he knows what it is like to sit at the opposite end of the student-teacher relationship.

7M SPORTS GLOBAL - PRIZE-MONEY TABLE 2017

7M SPORTS GLOBAL 

# CHESS PRIZE-MONEY TABLE 2017 (RM) #

( as at 7 February 2017 )

Ever wondered whether a chess player can make a living from just participating in Malaysian competitions???


NO. RM    NAME
1.   1,070   Bharath Kumar (IND)
2.   1,000   Zaidan Zulkipli
3,     950    Manaog Stewart (PHI)
4.     500    Muhd Syakir Shazmeer,  NM Evan
5.     300    Mohd. Nabil Azman Hisham, Wan Mohd Amirul

6.     270    FM V.Nelson (PHI)
7.     200    IM Dimakling  (PHI)
8.     150    Faridzul
9.     100    WFM Putri Rifqah, Zainal (INA), . Mohd Amin Mohd Nor, Chan Sheng Yip
10.    75     Kamaludin Yusof, A.Muzaffar, Faryar (INA)

11.    70     Wong, WFM Nabila Azman Hisham, Irfan Haqim, Praghashkumar
12.    50     Ghazali Che Cob, Najihah Saufi, Zurayuszral, Muhd Syakir Mohd Zin,
                 Wan Mohd Azmie, Muhd Ariez Azman, Mohd Syazwan Mohd. Zin.




Competitions RM Tabulated from:
1. Classical Chess 2017 - Open RESULTS
2. Kelantan Closed - Open Results
3. 1st KIMMA - Open Results

Note:
1. OPEN events ONLY
2. Top 10 Finishers ONLY