of "ELEVATOR GAMES" & ratings.

RESULTS

The 2nd Piala YDP MPSJ held at the 3C Complex in Subang Jaya on Saturday will forever be known as "The Elevator Games" as 22 people were stuck in the lift prior to the start of the afternoon rounds. The 22 which consists of 11 adults and 11 children were stuck for around 30 minutes.

What many would not have noticed is that the organiser which normally uses their own ratings based on the harkness system(pre-ELO ratings) decided to use the FIDE rating instead of the NR to seed the players.

After being out of competitions for around 5 weeks (the last being the Term Break U14 Tournament, read blogPOST) , CP finished in his own often quoted words - "Nothing but Useless" 4th after 5 wins, a draw and a loss in 7 rounds of rapid play of 20 minutes each player. His prize was a nice plaque and RM80.

2nd Piala YDP MPSJ, Registered.

Event INFO

Selection to attend Form 1 Residential Schools are so competitive nowadays. During my time I "just" had to pass medical, physical and IQ tests. Those who passed the 3 tests will then be interviewed by the selectors. Nowadays, apart from the tests applicants are also asked to converse and give a public speech in malay and english, read jawi and recite the Quran and also perform something individually and as a group during talent time.

The kids missed many important events like the National Rapid & Blitz, 1st Johor Open and 6th Penang Open due to hAnA being shorlisted to attend F1 Interviews and/or Selection programmes held by the respective colleges in Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.

Came across an event organised by Stonemaster and registered for it. Stonemaster programmes are usually well attended and offer numerous prizes. Hopefully it do not clash with any F1 selection programmes being conducted as  MRSM selection will commence next week if I'm not mistaken.