RIP - MUN FYE

Went to the AMBANK Challenge to send the kids. Had a look at the veteran's section and was wondering where Mun Fye was when I didn't see him playing in the Veteran's event. Then, later on I came across a tribute to Chan Mun Fye, HERE

I do not know him personally and I'd only first met Mun Fye in the DCC Golden Special early this year. hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE was playing in their 1st FIDE-rated event for 2013. (DCC Golden Special 2013, RESULTS ). Both hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE played against Mun Fye.

As per Mourinho, I seldom play competitive chess but I did had the privilege of playing against him
(DCC Opening Day Blitz, RESULTS ). That was the first and last competitive game that I played against him. The irony was that I lost to him twice in that game...the first was when I made an illegal move...to which he said - "....just play on and we'll report the final result later...and of course the second lost was when he'd actually check-mated me.

My lasting impression of Mun Fye is - "...a gentle and kind-hearted person who would like to finish his game and have the patience to teach the younger players (whatever their race were) so that they'll improve their games and in doing so epitomise the notion of a Gentleman Chess Player ".

SPEEDY GONZALES BLITZ - Part 3, Anybody?

Event INFO


The kids love to participate in Blitz events. If all goes well & not called on any media assignment (since theoretically campaiging period is over) will be joining the Speedy Gonzales Blitz - Part 3 at DCC tomorrow. Round 1 starts at 11AM...don't have to leave the house early like most competitions. Entrance Fees, RM15 for non-members & RM5 for members.

Had also rcvd a SMS, which I'll share only after the event.

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!