REVIEW:
The cHEss pIRATE had a good event - finishing with 3.5points(70%). Along the way, defeating 2 higher rated players (1264 and 1330 respectively against his 1157 NR), 1 lower rated player(NR 1100) and drawing with the top seed(NR 1516) in the First Round. Going into the Final Round, for the FIRST TIME ever, The cHEss pIRATE was playing on the First Board but lost to the eventual winner(NR 1500) who was at least thrice his age. As always, he played the rapid event as if he was playing the blitz game and was so focused on checkmating his opponent that he did not see a checkmate coming his way by 1 move earlier...I must make it a point to "force" him to write down his moves to slow him down.
Eldest sister Amira Fathina, waking up from her year-end "hibernation" (as per the norm for Boarding Schoolers) and after a long lay-off from chess to concentrate on debates for 6-7months i.e. Since representing TKC in the MSSNS-Seremban Zone 1 had a "decent" comeback with 2.5points(50%). Her "rustiness" showed as she had to make heavy work of defeating her opponents and even had to concede half a point due to a stale-mate. Hope she could put up a decent performance if chosen to represent the College again as this time, (I Supposed) they(TKC) will be playing in the MSSNS Nilai zone/district.
By her standards, hAnA had a bad event. Though ending with 3points(60%), hAnA seeded 5th lost to 2 lower rated players(NR 1223 & 1157), the 8th seed.......AND another one of which was very, very devastating to her I.e. Losing to her Younger brother aka The cHEss pIRATE - this was despite being elated to read that she'd been paired to face Faiz in the Second Round and being "too confident" and on the verge of being assured of victory and 1point. I hope this loss teaches her the lesson to NOT Underestimate anybody in chess.
Blog Report, HERE
UPDATE 3:
Results:-
3.5 points - The cHEss pIRATE
(Best NR Under 1500 - RM60 + 1 RM50 Insofar Voucher
& Scholarship Prize @5units per month x 100months for Best U-7)
3.0 points - hAnA ( 7th,Under 1600 NR - Prize: 2 RM50 Insofar Vouchers )
2.5 points - Amira Fathina ( 8th,Under 1600 NR - Prize: 2 RM50 Insofar Vouchers)
The sisters got two RM50 Insofar Vouchers each whilst the cHEss pIRATE got cash prize of RM60, 1 RM50 Insofar Voucher and RM5 scholarship(Balance 5units for the next 99months).
UPDATE 2:
1st Round started at 10.45am. Only 5 Rounds played instead of the advertised 7rounds.
For the FIRST TIME ever, Faiz is Playing on the FIRST Board going into the 5th Round and final round with 3 1/2points. His opponent i.e. Mohd Syazwan(NR 1500) is at least thrice his age and with a perfect score of 4points from 4rounds.
UPDATE 1:
After much persuasion, Amira Fathina (who last played a chess game around 6-7months ago in Seremban) is playing in the Insofar event - RM50 Entrance Fees Sponsorship, courtesy of The cHEss pIRATE.
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The last chess competition organised in Malaysia for 2012 will be the INSOFAR Scholarship Tournament(NR) in Shah Alam. It will be in Rapid format and conducted over 7rounds of 25minutes Time Control per player.
Details HERE
Both, hAnA and The cHEss pIRATE will be participating as they'll be utilising the vouchers won during the Shah Alam Age Group event held during fasting month in July. INSOFAR Shah Alam Age Group Report HERE.
They were registered via sms sent yesterday at 11.15am & sent to 012-3415030(Raja Aiza). In addition, an irregular player will be taking part as well...we shall know tomorrow.
Journey of AMfa family in CHESS, DEBATES, BADMINTON, FENCING & Other Family Pursuits................. *** TRIALs &. TRIBULATIONs *** ( ...since last Quarter of 2010)
Saturday 29 December 2012
Sunday 23 December 2012
5th NATIONAL JUNIORS 2012, Summary
The 5th NJCC concludes today.
It was the first time that the kids are participating in the NJCC event.
hAnA played true to ratings I.e. Losing against higher rated players and winning against lower rated ones.
Having played in the 4th Penang International Heritage City Challenger tournament last week I'd expected a slightly better performance than this from hAnA. I guess it's back to the drawing board then. Her theoretical aspects needs to be addressed since competition alone is not giving the expected outcome. On this matter, she concurs with me - there needs to be a balance between competitions and the theoretical aspects of chess.
As for the cHEss pIRATE, what can I say? He finished last in the field of 56 with only 1point. The 1point however was earned in Round 6 against a player rated at 1330. Thus, maintaining his record of at least an upset per tournament. He also received the token recognition of being the Youngest Participant in the Boys category (the Youngest Girl is 7years old. So, I guess Amir Faiz IS the Youngest Player in the 5th NJCC).
My own analysis of the NJCC is that for Boys...exposure aside, a Malaysian rating of at least 1400-1500 is required to put up a "credible" challenge and finish 'mid-field". Otherwise, one will just be making-up the numbers and end-up as a "Point-Giver".
In the Girls event, a Malaysian Rating of 1300-1400 should be sufficient to put up a credible mid-table/field challenge.
Najib Wahab stated in his blog The Chess Connections that the 5th NJCC 2012 has the lowest turnout ever (BOYS: 2012@56 v 2011@54boys / GIRLS: 2012@19 v. 2011@22players). Since the kids are basically starting from Ground-Zero in the NJCC, hopefully they can only move up with each participation. Looking forward to next year's NJCC...my only wish is for the event to be advertised...MUCH, MUCH Earlier instead of at the last minute.
It was the first time that the kids are participating in the NJCC event.
hAnA played true to ratings I.e. Losing against higher rated players and winning against lower rated ones.
Having played in the 4th Penang International Heritage City Challenger tournament last week I'd expected a slightly better performance than this from hAnA. I guess it's back to the drawing board then. Her theoretical aspects needs to be addressed since competition alone is not giving the expected outcome. On this matter, she concurs with me - there needs to be a balance between competitions and the theoretical aspects of chess.
As for the cHEss pIRATE, what can I say? He finished last in the field of 56 with only 1point. The 1point however was earned in Round 6 against a player rated at 1330. Thus, maintaining his record of at least an upset per tournament. He also received the token recognition of being the Youngest Participant in the Boys category (the Youngest Girl is 7years old. So, I guess Amir Faiz IS the Youngest Player in the 5th NJCC).
My own analysis of the NJCC is that for Boys...exposure aside, a Malaysian rating of at least 1400-1500 is required to put up a "credible" challenge and finish 'mid-field". Otherwise, one will just be making-up the numbers and end-up as a "Point-Giver".
In the Girls event, a Malaysian Rating of 1300-1400 should be sufficient to put up a credible mid-table/field challenge.
Najib Wahab stated in his blog The Chess Connections that the 5th NJCC 2012 has the lowest turnout ever (BOYS: 2012@56 v 2011@54boys / GIRLS: 2012@19 v. 2011@22players). Since the kids are basically starting from Ground-Zero in the NJCC, hopefully they can only move up with each participation. Looking forward to next year's NJCC...my only wish is for the event to be advertised...MUCH, MUCH Earlier instead of at the last minute.
Saturday 22 December 2012
1st BLITZ event, Participated & Watched
TODAY, was another historical day for the AMfa family. We or, rather the kids participated in their FIRST ever chess blitz event whilst I enjoyed myself watching the blitz. The event was held after the 5th NJCC 2012 prize-giving ceremony and started after 3pm.
Among the rules peculiar to Blitz chess:-
(1) 5 minutes per player
(2) Make One(1) Illegal Move - Player Lose IF, opponent claims.
(3) Fallen Chess Piece(s) - Player Lose IF, he presses the timer before placing back the fallen piece properly.
(4) Need NOT say "check".
Tip: DON'T wear long-sleeved Shirt or Jacket/Sweater to avoid piece(s) falling.
At the end, I believe the kids enjoyed themselves in their first ever chess blitz participation.
( Family Warfare. To the Victors - "Bragging Rights". The cHEss pIRATE and his cousins Ayeesha, Aqil & Arif. Picture, Courtesy of Chess-Malaysia fb)
hAnA finishes at 19th out of 34players with 4 1/2points, making her the 2nd Best female player. She played fairly well against stronger opponents and "almost" got 2 of them into time difficulty...one of which is in the picture below.
( hAna playing against a more "seasoned" player. Picture, Chess-Malaysia fb )
The cHEss pIRATE on the other hand secured 2points, placing him 33rd in the field but not before losing 2 games due to an illegal move and another 2 more games due to a fallen chess piece. In the 1st Round, he had an opportunity to claim a victory when the opponent chess piece had fallen but being new to blitz rules he failed to claim the win. Having said that, seeing him play reminds me of the NAG 2012 where many times he can cause person(s) with heart defficiencies to beat faster. For example, in his match against Wong Zi Yue...he literally won the game by "1 SECOND". Zi Yue would have check-mated hi when the pawn is promoted in the next move....UNfortunately for him BUT Fortunately for the cHEss pIRATE, Zi Yue's time expired just before the promotion. Even the arbiter i.e. Nik Faroqi said "....Sayangnya, just 1 second!"
My initial assesment of chess blitz is that it favours fast thinkers and impulse players like kids. Many a times I'd observed that adults tend to "overthink". There was also "entertainment" especially amongst the boys when they started poking fun at each other to dustract their opponents. Amongst phrases heard "...what, you lost to a little girl?", "...your nose is droping..." and many more which I do not want to write. An enjoyable 1st blitz for me.
Among the rules peculiar to Blitz chess:-
(1) 5 minutes per player
(2) Make One(1) Illegal Move - Player Lose IF, opponent claims.
(3) Fallen Chess Piece(s) - Player Lose IF, he presses the timer before placing back the fallen piece properly.
(4) Need NOT say "check".
Tip: DON'T wear long-sleeved Shirt or Jacket/Sweater to avoid piece(s) falling.
At the end, I believe the kids enjoyed themselves in their first ever chess blitz participation.
hAnA finishes at 19th out of 34players with 4 1/2points, making her the 2nd Best female player. She played fairly well against stronger opponents and "almost" got 2 of them into time difficulty...one of which is in the picture below.
The cHEss pIRATE on the other hand secured 2points, placing him 33rd in the field but not before losing 2 games due to an illegal move and another 2 more games due to a fallen chess piece. In the 1st Round, he had an opportunity to claim a victory when the opponent chess piece had fallen but being new to blitz rules he failed to claim the win. Having said that, seeing him play reminds me of the NAG 2012 where many times he can cause person(s) with heart defficiencies to beat faster. For example, in his match against Wong Zi Yue...he literally won the game by "1 SECOND". Zi Yue would have check-mated hi when the pawn is promoted in the next move....UNfortunately for him BUT Fortunately for the cHEss pIRATE, Zi Yue's time expired just before the promotion. Even the arbiter i.e. Nik Faroqi said "....Sayangnya, just 1 second!"
My initial assesment of chess blitz is that it favours fast thinkers and impulse players like kids. Many a times I'd observed that adults tend to "overthink". There was also "entertainment" especially amongst the boys when they started poking fun at each other to dustract their opponents. Amongst phrases heard "...what, you lost to a little girl?", "...your nose is droping..." and many more which I do not want to write. An enjoyable 1st blitz for me.
Tuesday 18 December 2012
5th National Juniors Chess Championship 2012 (5th NJCC 2012)
5th NJCC 2012 Tournament Status HERE(Boys) & HERE(Girls)
UPDATE 9: 25/12/2012 (0105hours$
Blog Reports:- The Chess Connections
DAY 5
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Final Round @Round 9
B08: hAnA v. Pavithra Thanabalan (NR 1224, ranked 19th). WON in what was supposed to be a drawn game.
B28. Faiz v. Mohd Harith Fahmi (NR 1219, ranked 51st ). lost.
DAY 4
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Round 8:
B09. hAnA v. Sangethavaty Thanasegaran (NR 1291, ranked 14th)lost.
B28. Faiz v. Aqil (NR 1323, ranked 46th). lost
Round 7:
B07. W. hAnA v. Ho Chen Ee (NR 1451, ranked 12th). lost
B27: W. Faiz v. Chang Wei Jin (Unrated, ranked 55th). Lost
DAY 3
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Day 3, blog reports HERE & HERE2.
Round 6:
B09: W. hAnA v. Noor Zainoor Ikmal Munir (NR 1272, ranked 15th). WON, finally she got her first point(NOT including Bye point obtained in Round 3) against an opponent rated just 8points ahead of her i.e. 1272 against hAnA's 1264. However, she had to make heavy work of it. I believe her 7-year old opponent will be somebody to keep an eye out for in the coming years.
B25: B. Faiz v. Kughan Ravindran (NR 1552, ranked 30th). lost in 45moves in just under 45minutes. Time Remaining, Faiz@1:33 & opponent@1:30.
Round 5:
B08: B. hAnA v. Noor Zainoor Ikmal (FIDE 1639, ranked 6th). Lost in 77moves after choosing to support 2 pawns down the board instead of moving king to support single pawn promotion.
B25: W. Faiz v. Mohd Radzuan (NR 1317, ranked 47th). lost in 33moves. Time Remaining, Faiz@1:33 & Opponent@1:23.
DAY 2
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Day 2, blog reports HERE & HERE2.
Round 4:
B07. B. hAnA v. Nur Sabrina Asman (NR 1485, ranked 10th). lost.
B23. B. Faiz v. Low Chee Pang (NR 1424, ranked 39th). lost.
Round 3:
hAnA got a BYE
B28. W. cHEss pIRATE v. Thanabalan Kabilan (NR 1330, ranked 45th). The Pirate WON against a player rated 173 points higher than him despite the initial early loss of QUEEN. As per recent 4th Penang Heritage City International - Challenger Section, he seemed to average per tournament, an upset against a higher rated player.
DAY 1
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Day 1 Blog Reports, HERE & HERE2
Round 2:
B09: W. hAnA v. Tan Wei Ting(NR 1399, ranked 13th).
B27: B. Faiz v. Low Hong Ben(NR 1390, ranked 41st). lost in 40moves. Time remaining, Faiz@1:27 & Low@1:32.
Round 1:
B07: B. hAnA v. Nur Faqihah Aminuddin(FIDE 1635, ranked 7th). Lost, position deteriorated when she didn't see the king-rook check trap coming in 2moves. Then miscalculated a 2-pawn exchange which resulted in her losing her last remaining good piece I.e. Bishop.
B23: W. Faiz v. Loh Zu Hao(NR 1660, ranked 26th). lost
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The 5th NJCC 2012 Begins today at the DATCC-KL.
After attending the efficiently run FIDE-rated 4th Penang Heritage City International event last week in which the entrance fee for the kids were RM200each(as they were NOT PCA members & also not FIDE-rated, it's back to Malaysian chess reality I.e. Games starting late and another unkept promise of publishing the players' list despite stating it on the form...BTW, the entrance fee for this event is RM100 each due to the kids not being fide-rated.
In a seldom occurring event the girls and boys are playing against each other and not in an open competition as per the norm. hAnA, with a National Rating of 1264 starts the tournament ranked 17th out of 20 participating girls listed. hAnA's brother I.e. the cHEss pIRATE with a NR of 1157 is ranked second last in the field I.e. 55th out of 56 players. I think he would have been ranked last if not for the fact that player no.56 is unrated. Should be good exposure for both of them.
Monday 17 December 2012
5th NJCC 2012, Forms Submitted & Fees Paid
The 5th National Juniors Chess Championship(5th NJCC 2012) will be held from 18-22 December at DATCC-KL. It is open to only Malaysians, aged 20years and below I.e. Those born in 1992 or, earlier.
Right till early December the dates were not announced yet and considering that it's a "National" event, albeit a junior one I find it rather perplexing that such an event is only fixed at the 11th hour.
Had enrolled the kids to participate in the 5th NJCC 2012 and had submitted the forms and made the payment personally to Najib Wahab(who was on the way to Sg.Petani and was making a pit-stop in Penang) since participants are supposed to submit direct to any one of the named persons stated in the NJCC 2012 form as no registration via telephone or SMS are accepted.
On Page 2 of the NJCC form, it also states that the players list will be out on 16th December. Unfortunately, as at the time of this blogpost I.e. 10.17am on 17 December and after checking the following sites I.e. http://malaysianchessfederation.blogspot.com/ & http://njcc2012.blogspot.com/ , NO such list exists. I suppose I'd referred to the wrong sites. Well......emmmm......
Should be good exposure for hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE. Come 2013, Will be more selective as to which events to enter them in subject to budget considerations.
Right till early December the dates were not announced yet and considering that it's a "National" event, albeit a junior one I find it rather perplexing that such an event is only fixed at the 11th hour.
Had enrolled the kids to participate in the 5th NJCC 2012 and had submitted the forms and made the payment personally to Najib Wahab(who was on the way to Sg.Petani and was making a pit-stop in Penang) since participants are supposed to submit direct to any one of the named persons stated in the NJCC 2012 form as no registration via telephone or SMS are accepted.
On Page 2 of the NJCC form, it also states that the players list will be out on 16th December. Unfortunately, as at the time of this blogpost I.e. 10.17am on 17 December and after checking the following sites I.e. http://malaysianchessfederation.blogspot.com/ & http://njcc2012.blogspot.com/ , NO such list exists. I suppose I'd referred to the wrong sites. Well......emmmm......
Should be good exposure for hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE. Come 2013, Will be more selective as to which events to enter them in subject to budget considerations.
Saturday 15 December 2012
2012 4th Penang Heritage City International ENDS today!
The 4th Penang Heritage City International Chess Competition ends today.
hAnA got the Bronze medal for finishing 3rd in the Girls U-10 category.
All results HERE
OFFICIAL Results:-
OPEN Category
CHALLENGER Section
Being the first International FIDE-rated event I'd attended and the kids participated in I find that the event was efficiently run despite hesitating to participate initially due to the high costs and highest ever entrance fees that needs to be forked out. Read HERE.
From the onset, the organiser was quick to respond to email queries...normally within 24hours (unlike the organiser of the recent RSC Juniors who have yet to reply to my 2 email queries after weeks). Games ran on time (unlike most Rapid events be it NR event or unrated events). Apart from the top board playing their game on stage and the game being webcasted live, another interesting observation is the availability of players' signages with their name, country flag and current FIDE rating. Kudos to the organisers especially Mr.Tan.
It was a learning experience for both hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE participating in their first ever FIDE-rated Classical tournament with an international field. hAnA played against 3 Singaporeans and 1 Indonesian boy registered for the U-8 category whilst the cHEss pIRATE dueled with 3 Singaporeans. hAnA played true to ratings I.e. Winning against lower rated players and losing to higher rated ones. Similarly,the cHEss pIRATE won against a lower rated player and lost to higher rated ones albeit one when he caused an upset in Round 6 against a player rated more than 150points ahead of him.
A positive development I'd observed is that hAnA is starting not only to analyse her own game and re-writing her moves on another record sheet but is also writing comments
as to what she'd learnt from each game. As for the cHEss pIRATE...well I don't know what he's thinking or learned from 4th Penang Heritage City event, hope he'd picked up some pointers.
hAnA got the Bronze medal for finishing 3rd in the Girls U-10 category.
All results HERE
OFFICIAL Results:-
OPEN Category
CHALLENGER Section
Being the first International FIDE-rated event I'd attended and the kids participated in I find that the event was efficiently run despite hesitating to participate initially due to the high costs and highest ever entrance fees that needs to be forked out. Read HERE.
From the onset, the organiser was quick to respond to email queries...normally within 24hours (unlike the organiser of the recent RSC Juniors who have yet to reply to my 2 email queries after weeks). Games ran on time (unlike most Rapid events be it NR event or unrated events). Apart from the top board playing their game on stage and the game being webcasted live, another interesting observation is the availability of players' signages with their name, country flag and current FIDE rating. Kudos to the organisers especially Mr.Tan.
It was a learning experience for both hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE participating in their first ever FIDE-rated Classical tournament with an international field. hAnA played against 3 Singaporeans and 1 Indonesian boy registered for the U-8 category whilst the cHEss pIRATE dueled with 3 Singaporeans. hAnA played true to ratings I.e. Winning against lower rated players and losing to higher rated ones. Similarly,the cHEss pIRATE won against a lower rated player and lost to higher rated ones albeit one when he caused an upset in Round 6 against a player rated more than 150points ahead of him.
A positive development I'd observed is that hAnA is starting not only to analyse her own game and re-writing her moves on another record sheet but is also writing comments
as to what she'd learnt from each game. As for the cHEss pIRATE...well I don't know what he's thinking or learned from 4th Penang Heritage City event, hope he'd picked up some pointers.
Tuesday 11 December 2012
FIDE-rated 4th PENANG HERITAGE CITY 2012, Begins
OVERALL REPORT:
It was a learning experience for both hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE participating in their first ever FIDE-rated Classical tournament with an international field. hAnA played against 3 Singaporeans and 1 Indonesian boy registered for the U-8 category whilst the cHEss pIRATE dueled with 3 Singaporeans.
UPDATE 6 @ 15/12/2012 (0952hrs)
DAY 5:
Going into the final day, the players status prior to start of the final round, HERE
Round 9
B41: B. hAnA v. Ang Jing Xuan (MAS - 1373, ranked 52nd ). lost.
B53: B. Faiz v. Loh Xiong Yi (MAS - 1167, ranked 89th). lost in just under 35minutes. Time remaining 1hour 31minutes.
DAY 4:
Latest Tournament UPDATE, HERE
Round 8
B48: W. hAnA v. Lim Kai Xian (MAS - 1222, ranked 84th). WON, checkmate in 46moves.
Time Remaining 1hour 29mins. Based on NR, expected victory.
B50: W. Faiz v. Eunice Hng (MAS - 1236, ranked 80th). lost in under 30minutes. Time remaining 1hour 34minutes. Based on NR, expected lost.
Round 7
B43. B. hAnA v. Nurul Aina (MAS - 1548, ranked 37th). lost
B46. B. Faiz v. Lee Jun En Shaun (SIN - 1365, ranked 56th). lost
DAY 3:
Story of the day for me is cHEss pIRATE's defeat of his 6th round opponent who is Malaysian-rated 153points ahead of him I.e. 1310 as opposed to Faiz's 1157. Good 16th Wedding Anniversary present for me.
Another identical score day for both I.e. 2wins & 4losses.
Round 6(pm)
B38: W. hAnA v.Yeow Hui Elizabeth Maria (SIN - 1371, ranked 53rd). lost against the 20year old Singaporean in 31moves. Position deteriorated after hAnA's Queen was pinned by black's rook.
B51: W.cHEss pIRATE v. Eng Jia Qian (MAS - 1310, ranked 66th). WON, checkmate in 59moves against an opponent twice his age i.e. the 10year old, ranked 66th.
Round 5(am)
B49: B. Faiz v. Nicholas Tan (SIN - 1274). lost, Resigned on 43rd move after opponent's Queen promotion. Knight was 'self-trapped' after taking pawn. Also had an upset stomach.
B50: B. hAnA v. Lim Eng Hann (MAS - 1139). WON, opponent nearly defaulted game but turned up on the 52nd minute to play.
UPDATE 4 @ 12/12/2012 (1050 hrs):
DAY 2:
Story of the day is the 2nd defeat of GM Richard Bitoon.
There are 13players in the U-8 Boys Category and 8 players in the Girls U-10 Category.
Played 4: hAnA - WON 1 & lost 3. cHEss pIRATE - WON 1 & lost 3. Identical scores again.
Round 4 (pm)
B40: W. hAnA v. Yu Zhengwen (SIN - 1415). lost
B55: W. Faiz v. Ryan Teoh (MAS - 1075). WON
Round 3 (am)
B49: B. Faiz v. Royce Tan Jun Yi (SIN - 1293, ranked72nd). lost in 34moves in around 1hour. Time remaining was Faiz@1:33 & Royce@1:03.
B50: B. hAnA v. Tan Jia Jin (MAS - 1155). WON, checkmate in 52moves after opponent was given 2 warnings for illegal moves. She should have won earlier.
DAY 1:
The story of Day 1 MUST BE be the defeat of Filipino GM Bitoon Richard(2437) the 3rd ranked player to Malaysian Tan Khai Boon (2139),ranked 30th which was played on the 3rd board with the GM playing Black.
It was a good game to watch as both had to move 'fast' due to time constraints. At one time TKB had asked for a draw when he was faced with time limitations even though he was in a more superior positional and tactical position but GM turned it down. I guess he must have wished that he had accepted the draw.
Another report, HERE
Played 2, lost 2 - Identical Scores for both hAnA & the cHEss pIRATE.
Round 2 (pm)
B41: W. Faiz v. Miss Su Wen Xin (MAS, NR 1334). lost, c'mate in 23moves after forgoing strong tactical & positional advantage and 'strange' castling choice.
B54: W. hAnA v. Master Kemas Ade Krisna Suri(INA, UR). lost in 3x moves in a game completed in just under 30minutes.
Round 1(am)
B08: B. v. Jonathan Kow(Fide1716 - SIN, ranked 8th). lost in 35moves.
B16: B. v. Dinesh (Fide1640 - MAS, ranked 16th). lost
The 4th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2012 officially begins with the opening move by the KOMTAR Assemblyman...he must have been working very hard coz he wished everybody - "...a very good Monday" whereas its already Tuesday.
The pairings for the Challenger section are as follows:- Challenger PAIRINGS 2012
hAnA, playing in her second Fide rated event and fourth classical game competition is playing Black on Board 8 against Singaporean Jonathan Kow (1716).
Also starting his first ever FIDE-rated event with the black piece is the cHEss pIRATE who is playing against Fourth Former Dinesh from KL(1640).
Friday 30 November 2012
RM400 chess JOURNEY to PENANG
UPDATE 4@ 10/12/2012 @ 2200hrs(after Players Briefing)
(4) Due to withdrawals, hAnA is now ranked #67 & CP is #75. Both will be playing black in the first round, HERE
(3) Players List are out, hAnA#70 & cHEss pIRATE#78 :- CHESS RESULTS
(2) After a room change...comfortably holed-up at venue hotel but not before a fruit fest of Durian, Mangosteen, Guava with Asam and Langsat at Telok Ayer Tawar
(1) The entourage is having breakfast at Tapah, Perak R&R
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Earlier in October, had contemplated entering the kids door this event - Read HERE
Having a "window opening" up due to a cancelled family trip and a rescheduled production coupled with some "gifts" and having secured decent family accommodation
...with some apprehension, today I'd just deposited 2x RM200 into the Penang Chess Association bank account at UOB Bank, Kota Damansara branch.
The amount deposited are the entry fees for hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE i.e. RM200each to participate in the Challenger Section of the 4th Penang Heritage City Chess tournament to be held from 10-15 December 2012 at the Red Rock Hotel.
The Penang Journey, will be the family's 2nd Road Trip for chess purposes (its supposed to be the 3rd, Read HERE) .......with the first trip being made to Kuala Terengganu in June of this year for the MSSM Chess Tournament where hAnA represented the FT of Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya in the Girls U-12 Team event. Read HERE, HERE2, HERE3, HERE4, HERE5 & HERE6.
This time around, the cHEss pIRATE will be in the 'thick of action' as well and am hoping that he'll be able to get many opponents to "walk the plank" so to speak!
(4) Due to withdrawals, hAnA is now ranked #67 & CP is #75. Both will be playing black in the first round, HERE
(3) Players List are out, hAnA#70 & cHEss pIRATE#78 :- CHESS RESULTS
(2) After a room change...comfortably holed-up at venue hotel but not before a fruit fest of Durian, Mangosteen, Guava with Asam and Langsat at Telok Ayer Tawar
(1) The entourage is having breakfast at Tapah, Perak R&R
>>>>>>>
Earlier in October, had contemplated entering the kids door this event - Read HERE
Having a "window opening" up due to a cancelled family trip and a rescheduled production coupled with some "gifts" and having secured decent family accommodation
...with some apprehension, today I'd just deposited 2x RM200 into the Penang Chess Association bank account at UOB Bank, Kota Damansara branch.
The amount deposited are the entry fees for hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE i.e. RM200each to participate in the Challenger Section of the 4th Penang Heritage City Chess tournament to be held from 10-15 December 2012 at the Red Rock Hotel.
The Penang Journey, will be the family's 2nd Road Trip for chess purposes (its supposed to be the 3rd, Read HERE) .......with the first trip being made to Kuala Terengganu in June of this year for the MSSM Chess Tournament where hAnA represented the FT of Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya in the Girls U-12 Team event. Read HERE, HERE2, HERE3, HERE4, HERE5 & HERE6.
This time around, the cHEss pIRATE will be in the 'thick of action' as well and am hoping that he'll be able to get many opponents to "walk the plank" so to speak!
Saturday 17 November 2012
ROYAL SELANGOR CLUB Juniors 2012
Results, HERE
UPDATE 8:
FINAL:
hAnA: 5 WINS & 2 losses(71%). Position: Joint 9th on Points. 16th after Tie-Breakers.
CP: 3 WINS, 1 Draw & 3 losses(50%).
Report:
Overall, it was a Good competition for hAnA(71%) who is seeded 20th as she'd sprung a surprise when defeating the 3rd seed i.e. Hazid(NR:1502) in the 5th Round. Her losses were to the Top Seed(NR:1660) in Round 6 and Unrated Muhd.Ilhan who finished Joint 9th with her on 5points but, placed 12th due to better tie-breaker scores.
Though it was a 50% tournament for the cHEss pIRATE, his was a slightly below average performance mainly due to a draw with the lower rated Haibatul Hanan(seeded 70th) in the 4th Round. Apart from the draw, the cHEss pIRATE who is seeded 43rd played true to form as his victories were against lower-rated players i.e. Unrated, 81st seed and 61st seed respectively whilst his losses were against higher-rated opponents i.e. seeded 14th, 16th and 33rd respectively.
hAnA, Joint 9th on 5points. Placed 16th due to a poorer Tie-Breaker scores.
CP, 16th on 3.5 points in the U-9 category.
Placed 42nd out of 85 with 4 other players in the U-11 category.
R7:
hAnA. v. Sofea Aliya Shahril (59). WON
CP. v. Shannon Calvin Phang (61). WON
R6:
hAnA. v. Loh Zu Hau (1). lost
CP. v. Robin Joshy (81). WON.
R5:
hAnA. v. Muhd. Hazid Ekquan (3). WON
CP. v. Lim Yern Fay (33). lost
R4:
hAnA. B15: v. Liow Tze Young (39). WON.
CP. B29: v. Haibatul Hanan (70). Draw.
R3:
hAnA. B17: B v. Leanne Oon Hui Yi (45). WON
CP. B14: v. Seengetavathy (16). lost
R2:
hAnA. B19: W v. Muhd. Ilhan (NR @77). lost
CP. B14: B v. Aqil (14). lost
R1:
hAnA @ 20th Seed: B20(B) v. Ashvin (63).WON
CP @43rd Seed: B46(W) v. Vigna(86). WON
UPDATE 1:
Amongst the very few "mass scale" event to publish the 1st round pairing a day in advance, HERE. GOOD JOB!
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After a few "difficulties" I'd finally managed to register the 2 kids for the event.
RM60 cash, deposited on 15/11 at the MBB Cash Deposit machine at Damansara Utama - 9.08pm.
As both my wife and I will be attending a training programme in Kelana Jaya ( HERE ), this would be the 1st time that my eldest will be the Manager for hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE.
Tuesday 13 November 2012
TV3 interview with The cHEss pIRATE @Summit
Had a bad flashback when "AMIR FAIZ bin AMIRUL" name was announced over the PA System...A FEW TIMES... at the Summit Shopping Complex in Subang. The incident occurred between Rounds 4 and 5 of the chess competition.
Was thinking - " What did he do this time??? " as He'd went "AWOL" at 1 Utama & 2 Hotels in previous years. After a frenzied search on the Ground Floor, I spotted him...with a TV Crew in attendance. Whew...what a relief!!!
The organiser and TV3 crew informed me that they are interviewing the CP by virtue of him being the YOUNGEST PARTICIPANT in the 1st SUMMIT JUNIORS Open competition.
(Stage Where the CHEss pIRATE was Interviewed by the TV3 Crew. Picture: FireyRook Blog)
Among the questions asked(in Malay) whilst the CP was standing on the Stage were:-
(1) What is Your Name?
(2) How Old Are You?
(3) Why Did You Play Chess - Interest, Somebody Taught You etc?
(4) Who Taught You to Play Chess?
(5) Have You Won Anything?
....all in the interview lasted 10-15minutes as I was also interviewed by the crew (sitting down on the stage) as well since CP was in a bad mood having lost a few games prior to the interview.
1st Summit Juniors Open 2012 competition report, HERE.
Sunday 11 November 2012
1st SUMMIT Juniors Open 2012
UPDATE:
R1: B28(B) v. Walkover Win.
R2: B06(W) v. Raja Bazilah Bot(1289). LOST
R3: B16(B) v. Valerie Wong(1073). WON, Checkmate after both Blundered Queen.
R4: B10(W) v. Allaida Siow(1227). lost, after Opponent's Pawn Promotion
R5: B17(B) v. Prashanth Ramasamy(1189). Lost, Checkmate via Queen & Rook
R6: B19(B) v. Lim Zheng Yu(NR). WON
Overall, as per last week's 18th Kepong Juniors Open - the cHEss pIRATE played true to form I.e. He won against lower rated players and lost to higher rated players. Thus, No Surprises! CP's official classification is 35th out of 71 players in the U-10 category with 3 Wins & 3 Losses...a 50% winning record.(Note: The highest placed 3-pointer, finished 27th).
Remarks: Between R4 & R5, a TV3 crew interviewed the CP by virtue of him being the Youngest Participant in the event.
Organiser's Perspective, HERE
Another Blog Post re this event, HERE
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This Sunday is the first time that both siblings are going to a chess tournament albeit a different one. cHEss pIRATE is taking part in the 1st Summit Juniors Open held at the Summit Shopping Complex in Subang Jaya whilst hAnA is going for 2 rounds of classical chess in the ongoing Nf6 Junior Chess Championship in TTDI-KL. The eldest i.e. Amira Fathina is adjudicating in the WODC2012 debate event in UiTM-Shah Alam,
It is also the first time cHEss pIRATE is participating in an event held in a shopping complex.
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Note: Not to enter CP for Tournaments in Shopping Complexes as it's difficult to control the CP.
R1: B28(B) v. Walkover Win.
R2: B06(W) v. Raja Bazilah Bot(1289). LOST
R3: B16(B) v. Valerie Wong(1073). WON, Checkmate after both Blundered Queen.
R4: B10(W) v. Allaida Siow(1227). lost, after Opponent's Pawn Promotion
R5: B17(B) v. Prashanth Ramasamy(1189). Lost, Checkmate via Queen & Rook
R6: B19(B) v. Lim Zheng Yu(NR). WON
Overall, as per last week's 18th Kepong Juniors Open - the cHEss pIRATE played true to form I.e. He won against lower rated players and lost to higher rated players. Thus, No Surprises! CP's official classification is 35th out of 71 players in the U-10 category with 3 Wins & 3 Losses...a 50% winning record.(Note: The highest placed 3-pointer, finished 27th).
Remarks: Between R4 & R5, a TV3 crew interviewed the CP by virtue of him being the Youngest Participant in the event.
Organiser's Perspective, HERE
Another Blog Post re this event, HERE
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This Sunday is the first time that both siblings are going to a chess tournament albeit a different one. cHEss pIRATE is taking part in the 1st Summit Juniors Open held at the Summit Shopping Complex in Subang Jaya whilst hAnA is going for 2 rounds of classical chess in the ongoing Nf6 Junior Chess Championship in TTDI-KL. The eldest i.e. Amira Fathina is adjudicating in the WODC2012 debate event in UiTM-Shah Alam,
It is also the first time cHEss pIRATE is participating in an event held in a shopping complex.
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Note: Not to enter CP for Tournaments in Shopping Complexes as it's difficult to control the CP.
Friday 9 November 2012
Nf6 Junior Chess Championship 2012 (FIDE Rated)
Official Results, HERE
Results UPDATE:
R1 (W): 09/11(2020h) v. Gabriel Bick. LOST (C'mate in 50moves)
R2 (B): 10/11(1030h) v. Norshafaah Zamri. WON (C'mate in 41Moves)
R3 (W): 10/11(1530h) v. Amir Ghazi. LOST (C'mate in 57Moves)
R4 (B): 11/11(0930h) v. Muhammad Faqih. LOST (C'mate in 41moves)
R5 (W): 11/11(1530h) v. Lim Ming Kang. Lost, (C'mate in xx moves)
R6 (B): 12/11(0930h) v. Lim Ming Xian. Lost, (C'mate in xx moves)
R7 (W): 12/11(1530h) v. Siti Aishah. WON - Walkover Win
R8 (B): 13/11(0930h) v. Amir Muqri. DRAW. (Drawn Game after 80moves).
R9 (W): 13/11(1530h) v. Raja Bazil. LOST, (C'mate in xx moves).
Final Event Report by the same Blogger, HERE hAnA plays the spoiler!
A Blog Report on Nf6 event, HERE
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13/11 UPDATE: Finally, on the last day - After 2 "bonus" points earlier in the Nf6 Junior tournament, a decent half point from hAnA in a drawn game against Amir Muqri in Round 8.
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Despite being ill, stubborn hAnA took part in the Nf6 event held in Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, Kuala Lumpur on a wet evening.
Unfortunately, she lost in the 1st Round to G.Bick(USA) whilst playing White.
Tomorrow, she'll be playing Black against Norshafaah. Due to the late kick-off tonight as a result of rain and logistical delays, the Second and Third Round tomorrow will start at 10.30am & 3.30pm respectively.
Further Background on the Event, HERE
WOMEN's Open Debating Championship 2012 (WODC2012) @UiTM, Shah Alam
Amira Fathina is taking part in the WODC 2012 at UiTM, Shah Alam starting from today till Sunday, 11 November 2012. What is different from the normal debate competition she participates in is that as the event name suggests - it is a WOMEN's ONlY competition.
After participating in the 1st ASEAN Educational Debate Challenge in Chiangmai-Thailand, last August...this event should be a walk in the park for her.
All the Best Amira Fathina and do Carry On the Family's debating traditions.
After participating in the 1st ASEAN Educational Debate Challenge in Chiangmai-Thailand, last August...this event should be a walk in the park for her.
All the Best Amira Fathina and do Carry On the Family's debating traditions.
Tuesday 6 November 2012
1st SUMMIT Open 2012
UPDATE: 11/11 Story, HERE
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Event Details/Update HERE.
Initially, hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE was supposed to play in this event and I'd even paid for it over the Maybank Counter in TTDI on 22nd October. However, on Saturday 3/11 - CS informed me that there'll be a FIDE-rated event in TTDI, Read HERE.
The event is called the Nf6 Junior Chess. Details, HERE.
Hence,taking cognisance of the fact that hAnA is NOT FIDE-rated yet coupled with the fact that the event is so near to home I'd withdrawn her from the 1st Summit Open and her place will be replaced by her cousin Ariff(NR: 1175).
Am hoping, that the cHEss pIRATE will put up a credible showing in the U-10 category...and what I meant by credible is at least a 50% winning record IF not better.
SWASHBUCKLE(Play) HARD cHEss pIRATE, I am sure that if you play well - many opponents will "WALK the PLANK".
Monday 5 November 2012
Nf6 JUNIOR Chess Championship 2012, FIDE-Rated Event in TTDI-KL
UPDATE 9/11:
hAnA's participation in this event is questionable after having to bring her to the clinic around 1-2am today due to breathing difficulties. The attending doctor I.e. Dr.S says that she's in no condition to take part in any activity whatsoever. However, I have my own opinion and hopes that she recovers fast after bring given certain medications.
If she were to miss this event, am hoping that the organisers will accept Her brother i.e. The cHEss pIRATe as a last minute replacement.
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Pairings for Nf6 JUNIOR 2012, HERE
Blog Update, HERE
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Rcvd a SMS on Saturday,3/11 from CS informing of a FIDE-rated invitational tournament to be held in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail(TTDI) - Kuala Lumpur. The organisers had extended an invitation to KL players via CS to participate in the event scheduled from 9 till 13 December 2012 and that there are 4 more slots available.
A check through Malaysia's chess blogs revealed the following additional info for the event in TTDI I.e.
The Chess Connections
Syazrin.Com
Apparently, the Nf6 Junior chess event is part of the Nf6 Masters event.
Even though I'd registered and paid for Hana's participation in the 1st Summit Open on Sunday, 11/11, how can I not register hAnA taking cognizance of the fact that the event is so close to home. Moreover, we were also planning to take part in another FIDE - rated event i..e the 4th Penang Heritage City scheduled to be held in Mid-December 2012. Read HERE.
Participating Players(as per SMS rcvd on 4/11@11:02pm) are:-
(1) 1539 - M.Faqih
(2) 1549 - Amir Ghaazi
(3) Lim Ming Xian
(4) Lim Ming Kang
(5) Siti Aishah Abd. Aziz
(6) Shafaah Zamri
(7) 1573 - Gabriel Bick
(8) 1376 - Raja Bazil
(9) 1383 - Amir Muqhri
.......and the 10th person invited is AMIRA FARHANA bt.AMIRUL (1264).
Note: Ratings listed are Malaysian National Ratings and NOT FIDE Ratings.
Another info that i'd received is that in order to be FIDE-rated, hAnA will have to earn AT LEAST 1 point from all her 9 Round-Robin games.
hAnA's participation in this event is questionable after having to bring her to the clinic around 1-2am today due to breathing difficulties. The attending doctor I.e. Dr.S says that she's in no condition to take part in any activity whatsoever. However, I have my own opinion and hopes that she recovers fast after bring given certain medications.
If she were to miss this event, am hoping that the organisers will accept Her brother i.e. The cHEss pIRATe as a last minute replacement.
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Pairings for Nf6 JUNIOR 2012, HERE
Blog Update, HERE
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Rcvd a SMS on Saturday,3/11 from CS informing of a FIDE-rated invitational tournament to be held in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail(TTDI) - Kuala Lumpur. The organisers had extended an invitation to KL players via CS to participate in the event scheduled from 9 till 13 December 2012 and that there are 4 more slots available.
A check through Malaysia's chess blogs revealed the following additional info for the event in TTDI I.e.
The Chess Connections
Syazrin.Com
Apparently, the Nf6 Junior chess event is part of the Nf6 Masters event.
Even though I'd registered and paid for Hana's participation in the 1st Summit Open on Sunday, 11/11, how can I not register hAnA taking cognizance of the fact that the event is so close to home. Moreover, we were also planning to take part in another FIDE - rated event i..e the 4th Penang Heritage City scheduled to be held in Mid-December 2012. Read HERE.
Participating Players(as per SMS rcvd on 4/11@11:02pm) are:-
(1) 1539 - M.Faqih
(2) 1549 - Amir Ghaazi
(3) Lim Ming Xian
(4) Lim Ming Kang
(5) Siti Aishah Abd. Aziz
(6) Shafaah Zamri
(7) 1573 - Gabriel Bick
(8) 1376 - Raja Bazil
(9) 1383 - Amir Muqhri
.......and the 10th person invited is AMIRA FARHANA bt.AMIRUL (1264).
Note: Ratings listed are Malaysian National Ratings and NOT FIDE Ratings.
Another info that i'd received is that in order to be FIDE-rated, hAnA will have to earn AT LEAST 1 point from all her 9 Round-Robin games.
Sunday 4 November 2012
18th KEPONG JUNIORS Open 2012
cHEss pIRATE Official Results, HERE
hAna's Official Results, HERE
FINAL UPDATE:
cHEss pIRATE placed 7th out of 50 in the U-8 category & is also the YOUNGEST Player.
hAnA finished 10th out of 65 in the U-10 category.
BOTH received a Medal, a Hamper, 1+1 Certificates. This is in addition to other freebies like Hand Towel, Clip File etc.
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UPDATE 7:-
R7:
BOTH WON the final round. CP won on Board 7, Against Tan Hou Ping(1046)
Hence, both finished with identical records I.e. 5 WINS & 2 LOSSES
R6:
cHEss pIRATE - WON on Board 8 against Jon Bon / hAnA - LOST.
Both, 4 Wins & 2 Losses
R5:
hAnA WON v. Joel Pang, 4W & 1L / cHEss pIRATE lost v. Aiman(1292) on Board3, 3W & 2L
R4:
cHEss pIRATE WON v. Wong Qi Hao(1025),3W & 1L / hAnA lost v. Nurul Farhana, 3W & 1L
R3:
hAna WON by Checkmate / Faiz lost by Checkmate to Dinesh Kumar(1310) on Board 3.
R2:
BOTH WON by Checkmate.
R1:
hAnA WON. cHEss pIRATE WON due to opponent's NO-SHOW.
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Am presenting a paper in Shah Alam for an event called " Suai-Kenal HIKMAH ". Hence, as per Malaysia Day Chess Challenge in September(Read HERE) when I was away in Kuantan as a Trainer & Facilitator for a Cross-Cultural Communications training programme the Mum is stepping-up (Read HERE).
ALL THE BEST KIDS.
Friday 2 November 2012
Entrepreneurship Challenge at HSC-KL
UPDATE:
hAnA's YUMMYLICIOUS business racked up sales of RM685 and all the cakes were sold.
Her costs were RM461.70+107.20. Nett Profits were RM100++.
She rcvd a hamper+certificate, Diary and a RM10 TIMES Book Voucher.
After the event, she got a treat at TGIF@HSC-KL.
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In a departure from her normal extra-curricular activities like Chess, Choral Speaking, Art and Tae Kwan Do...hAnA will be taking part in an Entrepreneurship Challenge at the Hartamas Shopping Centre(HSC), tomorrow.
hAnA's biz partner will be her MoneyTree Academy classmate i.e. Sabrina and they'll be selling cakes under the brand name "YUMMYLICIOUS".
"ALL the BEST GIRLS"
hAnA's YUMMYLICIOUS business racked up sales of RM685 and all the cakes were sold.
Her costs were RM461.70+107.20. Nett Profits were RM100++.
She rcvd a hamper+certificate, Diary and a RM10 TIMES Book Voucher.
After the event, she got a treat at TGIF@HSC-KL.
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In a departure from her normal extra-curricular activities like Chess, Choral Speaking, Art and Tae Kwan Do...hAnA will be taking part in an Entrepreneurship Challenge at the Hartamas Shopping Centre(HSC), tomorrow.
hAnA's biz partner will be her MoneyTree Academy classmate i.e. Sabrina and they'll be selling cakes under the brand name "YUMMYLICIOUS".
"ALL the BEST GIRLS"
Venue Recce - 18th Kepong Juniors 2012
I've to present a Paper discussing Shariah Money & the Constitution at an event called HIKMAH in Shah Alam's Yayasan Restu this Sunday. Hence, I am unable to accompany the kids to the 18th Kepong Juniors Open 2012.
The "Minister of Home Affairs" will have to step up and "stepped-up" she did when she went to recce the event venue as we rarely go to Kepong except when using the MRR2. She found the venue i.e. SJKC Kepong 2.......thanks to directions from our neighbour, S.
Am hoping that the kids will do well coz Based on previous events when I wasn't around i.e. Malaysia Day Chess Challenge and 2nd SK.Seri Hartamas Age Group, track record dictates a good showing.
The "Minister of Home Affairs" will have to step up and "stepped-up" she did when she went to recce the event venue as we rarely go to Kepong except when using the MRR2. She found the venue i.e. SJKC Kepong 2.......thanks to directions from our neighbour, S.
Am hoping that the kids will do well coz Based on previous events when I wasn't around i.e. Malaysia Day Chess Challenge and 2nd SK.Seri Hartamas Age Group, track record dictates a good showing.
Tuesday 30 October 2012
4th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open-Challenger - Under Consideration!
UPDATE 1@31/10:
Received 4 email replies from the Organiser(Mr.Tan) & Venue Hotel.
Till this point Mr.Tan is very efficient and responds quickly to my email queries UNLIKE some other organisers who'll list their email address in the blog(s) and/or application form(s) but NEVER replies to email queries.
The Venue hotel & Mr.Tan had also responded to my rates query I.e RM145nett per night c/w a Big Bed & 2 Breakfast.
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Louisa from PCA-SH suggested that I send the 2 kids to participate in the above-mentioned event. hAnA needs to "graduate" to the classical game rather than just playing rapids whilst it'll be "good exposure" for the cHEss pIRATE.
Upon checking the Event's website, HERE I realised that the fees alone per person is RM200(being a non-PCA player)...more than whatever fees that I'd paid before. If I recall correctly, the highest fees I'd ever paid for a chess event is RM40 or, RM50 for the National Age Group (NAG 2012) organised by the MCF in March 2012 near the Olympic Hotel, KL. At an average entrance fees of RM25 per chess event/competition, RM200 is enough for 8 competitions.
Estimated Expenses for Event:-
(1) RM 400 Entrance Fees @RM200 x 2pax I.e. AF2 & AF3
(2) RM 1,320 Accommodation @RM220 x 6Days (Tune Hotel)
(3) RM 140 Toll @70 x 2Ways (KL - Butterworth - Penang Bridge - KL)
(4) RM 250 Petrol @ 125Per Full Tank x 2 Fillings
(5) RM 500 Food & Incidentals
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RM 2,610 WOW.....
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Let me first check with the organisers as to wether participants for the Challenger event will be FIDE-rated or, not. Otherwise, they'll be no point entering I suppose!?
Friday 26 October 2012
a ROUND with UNCLE JOHN.
Friday UPDATE: After being treated for dinner by Pak Long Akbar at Zorro Cafe, nearby the ZON at Stulang...the cHEss pIRATE was feeling cocky and asked Pak Long to drop by at AmanSari for a game. If not for the traffic crawl at Jln.Wong Ah Fook, the game would probably have taken place. Alas,...it was not to be, YET!
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hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE are in JB for the raya holidays to visit their uncles and relatives.
After telling them of the game I saw Uncle John aka Faizal playing against one of his opponent during A-level days in the dormitory of 51C-DU where the opponent disrupted the game by "felling the chess pieces" both of them wanted a "piece of Uncle John".
cHEss pIRATe played 1 game at Menara Landmarks and another game at Amansari whilst hAnA played 1 game against Uncle John at Amansari.
Cheers Mate.
PS: Used to play long distance against Uncle John....perhaps need to recommence the Game.
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hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE are in JB for the raya holidays to visit their uncles and relatives.
After telling them of the game I saw Uncle John aka Faizal playing against one of his opponent during A-level days in the dormitory of 51C-DU where the opponent disrupted the game by "felling the chess pieces" both of them wanted a "piece of Uncle John".
cHEss pIRATe played 1 game at Menara Landmarks and another game at Amansari whilst hAnA played 1 game against Uncle John at Amansari.
Cheers Mate.
PS: Used to play long distance against Uncle John....perhaps need to recommence the Game.
Wednesday 24 October 2012
18th KEPONG Juniors & 1st SUMMIT Open, Registered & Paid
1st SUMMIT OPEN: 02/11/2012@ Organiser's Update, Read HERE
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After 2 NO-SHOWS and a POSTPONED event in Shah Alam which was supposed to be held on 3/11,I decided to register hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE for 2 events to be held over consecutive weeks.
FIRST Time I'd paid(RM50 + RM24) for 2 events together as one of the the Organiser for both events are the same person I.e. Lim Tse Pin. He'd also sent a SMS for the event on 28/10(CAS 4th Quarter Allegro) which I'd declined due to the Raya holidays.
...SCHOOL HOLIDAYS is about to Start!!!
Sunday 21 October 2012
INSOFAR Scholarship, OCT. - Another NO Show!
Having had to skip the UPSI Open in mid-October due to the examinations season, hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE had wanted to take part in the October's edition of Insofar Scholarship tournament...and I'd even registered them by sending a SMS to Raja Aiza(012-3415030) on 15/10
However,due to late Partcipation Notice(s) given (at the 11th Hour, so to speak)by learning institution for an event which require their participation the kids would have to give the event a miss. The duo had really wanted to use the RM50 vouchers won in the Insofar Shah Alam Age Group in July ( Read, HERE )...seems like we have to save the voucher for at least another month then.
Blogmaster wishes the Insofar organisers a successful tournament.
Sunday 14 October 2012
cHEss pIRATE is a SPENT Force!!!
After a hiatus of a couple of months, the cHEss pIRATE restarted theory classes at PCA-Sri Hartamas,KL.
When he came back after back-to-back classes, he was "dead to the world" till around 5pm. Must have did some "heavy thinking" in class.
When he came back after back-to-back classes, he was "dead to the world" till around 5pm. Must have did some "heavy thinking" in class.
Friday 12 October 2012
6th UPSI Open 2012 - Have to Give It a Miss
As far back as August, the family had planned to participate in the 6th UPSI Chess Open 2012...In line with the "getting a few things done" whilst traveling to places which we would normally have no reason to go to. Tanjung Malim-Perak D.R. is one such destination.
However, the exam season put paid to those traveling intentions especially since hAnA have to "REDEEM Herself" after her "disastrous" mid-year performance this year where she'd placed in a never heard before position of 6th, mainly due to her frequent class-skipping. There were just too many days(my Guestimate is about 3weeks in total or more) spent away from school due to chess competitions(Bangsar Zone & KL Finals) and training sessions(MSSM KT preparations) as well as choral speaking appearances in TV3, NTV7 & RTM plus exhibitions.
All the best to the organisers. Hope you all take into account of the academic examinations timetable when planning for next year's event.
However, the exam season put paid to those traveling intentions especially since hAnA have to "REDEEM Herself" after her "disastrous" mid-year performance this year where she'd placed in a never heard before position of 6th, mainly due to her frequent class-skipping. There were just too many days(my Guestimate is about 3weeks in total or more) spent away from school due to chess competitions(Bangsar Zone & KL Finals) and training sessions(MSSM KT preparations) as well as choral speaking appearances in TV3, NTV7 & RTM plus exhibitions.
All the best to the organisers. Hope you all take into account of the academic examinations timetable when planning for next year's event.
Wednesday 10 October 2012
The LATEST Ratings Are Out: October - December 2012
The October-December 2012 Malaysian National Chess ratings aka NR were just released.
Details, can be observed HERE.
Both hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE had improved I.e. by 22 & 42 to 1264 & 1158 respectively. Would be great to see the spreadsheet as to where exactly their points were collected from.
COMMENTS:
(To Be Continued, when more details are available)
The AMfa FAmily's latest NR are as follows:-
(1) cHEss pIRATE = 1157 (+45)
Gathered from 2 competitions:-
A. CAS 23rd Selangor Juniors Open ( + 8 )
B. 3rd Swensen Open ( + 36.8 )
NETT = 44.8 + 1112 (Previous Ratings)
Note:
Participated in 3 Unrated Event; Insofar Shah Alam(July), Malaysia Day Chess Challenge(Sept) & 2nd SK Seri Hartamas Age Group(Sept.)
(2) hAnA = 1264 (+22)
Accumulated from ONLY 1 tournament:-
A. CAS 23rd Selangor Juniors Open ( + 22 )
NETT = 22 + 1242
For both AMira FAthina (1077) & AHM (1383), there were NO CHANGEs. Both, did not take part in any competition.
Note: It is such a pity that 2 competitions (I.e. Malaysia Day Chess Challenge organised by PCA & 2nd SK Seri Hartamas Age Group) both held in September which they both participated and did rather well were not rated. Otherwise, both would have improved even further.
Sunday 30 September 2012
hAnA's BEST Tournament - 2nd SK Seri Hartamas Age-Group Chess Championship, 2012
The 2nd SK Seri Hartamas Age-Group Chess Championship held on Saturday,29th September 2012 in Sri Hartamas,KL is easily hAnA's best performance ever in a chess competition since she started participating in Chess competitions since the last Quarter of 2011.
She won 5 out of 6 games and was tied on 5points with the U-10 Girls Winner(Evelyn Tan Eng Thong) and Runners-Up(Lum Ting Fang). However, despite having the same points hAnA lost out on count back to Evelyn and Lum.
To analyse her performance; 1242 is hAnA's NR.
Her opponents NR are:-
R6: 1112. WON. Amir Faiz bin Amirul (cHEss pIRATE)
R5: 1246. WON. Ivan Sean Yap
R4: 1234. WON. Nur Faiqah Aminuddin.
R3: xxxx. LOST. Muhd Aqil Nabil.
R2: 1238. WON. Cheah Kah Hoe.
R1: xxxx. WON. Amer Lokman Hakim
Note 1: "xxxx" denotes "Not Rated" or, "Unable to Track Ratings".
Note 2: Theoretically, based on only the NR she should have won ALL her games save for the opponent in Round 5...who is only rated 4points higher than her.
The Best Prize ever received by hAnA in her short Chess playing career, consists of:-
(1) RM80 Cash
(2) Gift Hamper
(3) Medal(Bronze)
(4) Certificate of Achievement
Note: hAnA's previous best prize was when she received RM50 for placing 9th in the U-12 Mixed Category at MBPJ Open held on 23 June 2012 at the Community Hall, Petaling Jaya. See Results HERE
WELL DONE, Amira Farhana bt.Amirul aka hAnA.
She won 5 out of 6 games and was tied on 5points with the U-10 Girls Winner(Evelyn Tan Eng Thong) and Runners-Up(Lum Ting Fang). However, despite having the same points hAnA lost out on count back to Evelyn and Lum.
To analyse her performance; 1242 is hAnA's NR.
Her opponents NR are:-
R6: 1112. WON. Amir Faiz bin Amirul (cHEss pIRATE)
R5: 1246. WON. Ivan Sean Yap
R4: 1234. WON. Nur Faiqah Aminuddin.
R3: xxxx. LOST. Muhd Aqil Nabil.
R2: 1238. WON. Cheah Kah Hoe.
R1: xxxx. WON. Amer Lokman Hakim
Note 1: "xxxx" denotes "Not Rated" or, "Unable to Track Ratings".
Note 2: Theoretically, based on only the NR she should have won ALL her games save for the opponent in Round 5...who is only rated 4points higher than her.
The Best Prize ever received by hAnA in her short Chess playing career, consists of:-
(1) RM80 Cash
(2) Gift Hamper
(3) Medal(Bronze)
(4) Certificate of Achievement
Note: hAnA's previous best prize was when she received RM50 for placing 9th in the U-12 Mixed Category at MBPJ Open held on 23 June 2012 at the Community Hall, Petaling Jaya. See Results HERE
WELL DONE, Amira Farhana bt.Amirul aka hAnA.
Saturday 29 September 2012
2nd SK.Seri Hartamas KL Age Group Chess Championship 2012
OFFICIAL:
hAnA - 3rd/Bronze in U-10 Girls Category (7th Overall with 5pts).
(Note: 1st@Evelyn & 2nd@Lum Ting Fang...both 5pts as well)
cHEss pIRATE - 17th Overall, with 4pts.
Note: DESPITE playing an attacking game, CP Amir Faiz lost to his sister hAnA who managed to absorb the attack and countered accordingly. Hence, hAnA ended with 5pts(5Wins & 1 Loss) whilst cHEss pIRATE finished strongly with 4pts(4 WINS & 2Losses).
LATEST:
The UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED!!! Civil War is about to erupt!!!...the WINNER will get bragging rights in the house. Round 6 will be a FAMILY AFFAIR with hAnA playing against the cHEss PIRATE on Board 4. Initially, I thought that my eyes were deceiving me...uNFORTUNATELY when the pairing for the final round was issued and I used my finger to double check the line, that was when I knew it'll be a family event.
3rd Update:
Round 5:
B6: hAnA(B) v. Ivan Sean Yap. WON(C'mate)
B10:CP Amir Faiz(W) v. Zulkarnain. WON(C'mate)
R4:
B8: hAnA(W) v. Nur Faiqah Aminuddin. WON(C'mate)
B10: CP Amir Faiz(B) v. S.Thaarik Eswar. WON(C'mate)
Positon Going into 4th Round:-
hAnA 15th/80.2pts, BH:7.5, 4, 2.5
CP 29th. 2pts, BH:6, 3, 2
LUNCH Update:
R3:
B4: hAnA(B) v. Muhd.Aqil Nabil. LOST(C'mate)
B25:CP Amir Faiz(W) v.Ilyas Aslam. WON(3 Illegal Moves)
R2:
B2: CP Amir Faiz(B) v. Wong Zi Yue. LOST(C'Mate)
B4: hAnA(W) v. Cheah Kah Hoe. WON(C'Mate)
R1:
Board6:hAnA(B) v.Amer Lokman Hakim. WON(C'Mate)
B31: CP Amir Faiz(W) v. Sofea Syaril. WON(Ran Out of Time)
1st UPDATE:
For some inexplicable reason, Faiz's rating of 1112 was NOT listed resulting him
starting the event ranked 29th instead of 13th. hAnA on the other hand started the competition on 5th place as her NR of 1242 was listed.
WE.......or, at least hAnA is back at SK Seri Hartamas,KL around 8.30AM for the 2nd SK Seri Hartamas Age Group Chess Competition 2012. hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE will be taking part in the U-10 Age Group. The exact same venue also hosted this year's Bangsar Zone chess competition where hAnA took part as a member of the SK TTDI (1), KL chess team and finished 5th in the U-10 category. For the record, other members of SK TTDI(1) Chess Team for the Bangsar zone finals are Alysa(8th), Najwa(15th) and Suraya(16th)
hAnA - 3rd/Bronze in U-10 Girls Category (7th Overall with 5pts).
(Note: 1st@Evelyn & 2nd@Lum Ting Fang...both 5pts as well)
cHEss pIRATE - 17th Overall, with 4pts.
Note: DESPITE playing an attacking game, CP Amir Faiz lost to his sister hAnA who managed to absorb the attack and countered accordingly. Hence, hAnA ended with 5pts(5Wins & 1 Loss) whilst cHEss pIRATE finished strongly with 4pts(4 WINS & 2Losses).
LATEST:
The UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED!!! Civil War is about to erupt!!!...the WINNER will get bragging rights in the house. Round 6 will be a FAMILY AFFAIR with hAnA playing against the cHEss PIRATE on Board 4. Initially, I thought that my eyes were deceiving me...uNFORTUNATELY when the pairing for the final round was issued and I used my finger to double check the line, that was when I knew it'll be a family event.
3rd Update:
Round 5:
B6: hAnA(B) v. Ivan Sean Yap. WON(C'mate)
B10:CP Amir Faiz(W) v. Zulkarnain. WON(C'mate)
R4:
B8: hAnA(W) v. Nur Faiqah Aminuddin. WON(C'mate)
B10: CP Amir Faiz(B) v. S.Thaarik Eswar. WON(C'mate)
Positon Going into 4th Round:-
hAnA 15th/80.2pts, BH:7.5, 4, 2.5
CP 29th. 2pts, BH:6, 3, 2
LUNCH Update:
R3:
B4: hAnA(B) v. Muhd.Aqil Nabil. LOST(C'mate)
B25:CP Amir Faiz(W) v.Ilyas Aslam. WON(3 Illegal Moves)
R2:
B2: CP Amir Faiz(B) v. Wong Zi Yue. LOST(C'Mate)
B4: hAnA(W) v. Cheah Kah Hoe. WON(C'Mate)
R1:
Board6:hAnA(B) v.Amer Lokman Hakim. WON(C'Mate)
B31: CP Amir Faiz(W) v. Sofea Syaril. WON(Ran Out of Time)
1st UPDATE:
For some inexplicable reason, Faiz's rating of 1112 was NOT listed resulting him
starting the event ranked 29th instead of 13th. hAnA on the other hand started the competition on 5th place as her NR of 1242 was listed.
WE.......or, at least hAnA is back at SK Seri Hartamas,KL around 8.30AM for the 2nd SK Seri Hartamas Age Group Chess Competition 2012. hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE will be taking part in the U-10 Age Group. The exact same venue also hosted this year's Bangsar Zone chess competition where hAnA took part as a member of the SK TTDI (1), KL chess team and finished 5th in the U-10 category. For the record, other members of SK TTDI(1) Chess Team for the Bangsar zone finals are Alysa(8th), Najwa(15th) and Suraya(16th)
Friday 21 September 2012
2nd SK Seri Hartamas KL Age Group 2012 - Postal Invitation
UPDATE 2:
"Received with thx". SMS rcvd fm 017-2898215 ( xxx ) at 7:29:43am today in response to my SMS registration yesterday of hAnA & cHEss pIRATE for the 29/9 event.
UPDATE 1:
Payment of RM40 for 2players made at HLBB, Sri Hartamas branch after Friday Prayers.
YESTERDAY, for the FIRST TIME EVER...the kids received via Post, an Information Flyer and an Application Form for a chess championship to be held on Saturday, 29th September 2012. HAnA and the cHEss pIRATE were of course very excited as they very, very, very SELDOM receive any letters addressed to them.
During Dinner, I'd asked the kids as to whether they wanted to participate in the event and both replied in the affirmative.
I supposed the intended objective of sending the Postal Invitation were achieved. Now I just need to confirm with the organisers as to whether the event is a rated event or not.
"Received with thx". SMS rcvd fm 017-2898215 ( xxx ) at 7:29:43am today in response to my SMS registration yesterday of hAnA & cHEss pIRATE for the 29/9 event.
UPDATE 1:
Payment of RM40 for 2players made at HLBB, Sri Hartamas branch after Friday Prayers.
YESTERDAY, for the FIRST TIME EVER...the kids received via Post, an Information Flyer and an Application Form for a chess championship to be held on Saturday, 29th September 2012. HAnA and the cHEss pIRATE were of course very excited as they very, very, very SELDOM receive any letters addressed to them.
During Dinner, I'd asked the kids as to whether they wanted to participate in the event and both replied in the affirmative.
I supposed the intended objective of sending the Postal Invitation were achieved. Now I just need to confirm with the organisers as to whether the event is a rated event or not.
Monday 17 September 2012
PUSAT TUISYEN SAHABAT PINTAR - Malaysia Day Chess 2012
UPDATE:
hAnA got 3wins out of 4games.
4R: v. Brian (W)
3R: v. Amirul (W)
2R: v. Arrveen (W)
1R: v. AQIL (L)
Some General observations after sending hAnA:-
(1) "Value" prizes on offer I.e. Food hampers
(2) Rather Amateurish 1st attempt yo organise a chess event by PTSP as players have no timers and are supposed to bring their own chess set.
(3) "Poor" response as only 7players registered.
(4) Having said the above, entrance fee is ONLY RM5.00...so what more can one expect!
>>>>>>>
Everybody seemed to be jumping on the chess bandwagon nowadays. The latest is hAnA's Tuition Centre I.e. Pusat Tuisyen Sahabat Pintar(PTSP) located in Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, KL.
Details of event as follows:-
Competition: MALAYSIA DAY CHESS Competition
Date: MONDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012
Time: 8.30AM - 11AM. 4 Rounds
Venue: 2nd Floor, Sahabat Pintar Tuition Centre - TTDI, KL
hAnA got 3wins out of 4games.
4R: v. Brian (W)
3R: v. Amirul (W)
2R: v. Arrveen (W)
1R: v. AQIL (L)
Some General observations after sending hAnA:-
(1) "Value" prizes on offer I.e. Food hampers
(2) Rather Amateurish 1st attempt yo organise a chess event by PTSP as players have no timers and are supposed to bring their own chess set.
(3) "Poor" response as only 7players registered.
(4) Having said the above, entrance fee is ONLY RM5.00...so what more can one expect!
>>>>>>>
Everybody seemed to be jumping on the chess bandwagon nowadays. The latest is hAnA's Tuition Centre I.e. Pusat Tuisyen Sahabat Pintar(PTSP) located in Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, KL.
Details of event as follows:-
Competition: MALAYSIA DAY CHESS Competition
Date: MONDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER 2012
Time: 8.30AM - 11AM. 4 Rounds
Venue: 2nd Floor, Sahabat Pintar Tuition Centre - TTDI, KL
cHEss pIRATE "kidNAPPED".......to Play Chess!
hAnA informed me that the cHEss pIRATE was kidnapped to play chess today when he went to a KAFA friend's open house cum birthday party. Apparently, some elder boys were not happy that a 5-year kid had beaten them and demanded a rematch.
Double-checked with the cHEss pIRATE and he said that he played 5games against some elder boys...and WON All! WaQAQA....first time I heard "Kidnapped, To Play Chess".
Double-checked with the cHEss pIRATE and he said that he played 5games against some elder boys...and WON All! WaQAQA....first time I heard "Kidnapped, To Play Chess".
Friday 14 September 2012
U-7 CHAMPION - 2012 MALAYSIA DAY CHESS CHALLENGE: AMIR FAIZ b. AMIRUL
Ever since I came back from Kuantan, it has been a busy week....Post-training Debrief & Report, shooting for 2 TV episodes(Episodes 11 & 12) of Islamic Finance@The Capital TV, Preparing for 2 presentations on 15/9(Moneytree-Sri Hartamas)titled "MONEY-What Is & History" & 18/9(IIUM-PJ)titled "throw BRICs to the PIGS" and countless office and mamak restaurants meetings.....even now I'm preparing my slides for a "MONEY" Talk for tomorrow's Moneytree Graduation ceremony in Sri Hartamas.
Only today, or rather NOW it dawned upon me that my son the self-proclaimed cHEss pIRATE ( Read HERE )had won a chess title...HIS FIRST, even though it was not a nationally rated event. It is also a welcomed change as compared to just getting consolation/special prizes for being the Youngest Participant in a competition.
Results HERE
It would be good if I had the match records to analyse his results rather than just the final results.
Note: This should have been the cHEss pIRATE's 2nd U-7 title.
Read HERE
Saturday 1 September 2012
MALAYSIA DAY CHESS CHALLENGE 2012
Hail the 2012 PCA MALAYSIA Day Chess Challenge U-7 Champion @the cHEss pIRATE AMIR FAIZ bin AMIRUL.
He's also the YOUNGEST Participant but due to him winning the "better prize", the Youngest Participant prize was awarded to someone else.
hAnA also did better than normal in the Open Category finishing 4th on 5points with the 2nd & 3rd Placed player but lost out on 1st Tie-Break BH. She was also the BEST GIRL/Female participant but since the 4th prize in the Open Category is deemed "more prestigious" by the Organisers, the Best Female Participant's prize went to another participant who secured 3points.
Read Report HERE
OFFICIAL RESULTS:
MALAYSIA DAY Chess Challenge 2012
(1) 6 pts.
(2) Chai. 5 pts. 25 BH
(3) Aqil. 5pts. BH 22.5
(4) hAnA. Starting Rank: 4. 5pts. BH 21.5
:
(7) Cheah Kah Hoe(1238). 4pts. BH 26.5
:
(15) cHEss pIRATE. Starting Rank: 11. 4pts. BH 19
SMS Update: Rcvd at 17:32:28
Open Category - Aqil@3rd, Hana@4th, Faiz@15th & Arif@20th.
Faiz Champion U-7 n Youngest but youngest award went to someone else.
SMS Update: Rcvd at 16:55:51
Final Results - Hana n Aqil 5/6, Faiz 4, Arif 3.5pts.
All Faiz's opp r unrated.
SMS Update: Rcvd at 16:16:01
So far, Hana n Aqil 4W/1L. Lost to same opp Chai Micaiah.
Faiz n Arif 3W/2L. 1 more rnd to go.
SMS Update: Rcvd at 13:03:05
Faiz won - check mate!
SMS Update: Rcvd at 13:00:19
Faiz winning tapi tak tekan timer.
SMS Update: Rcvd at 12:58:57
Faiz n opp still playg.
SMS Update:Received at 12:48:57noon.
1st Round:hAnA, Aqil & Arif won their games.
Faiz still playg. He's taking notes.
hAnA starting rank is 4th & cHEss pIRATE Faiz is 11th
>>>>>>>
Competition: MALAYSIA DAY CHESS CHALLENGE
Date: SUNDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2012
Time: 12NOON - 5.30PM. 5 Rounds
Venue: Polgar Chess Academy(PCA)-Sri Hartamas,KL
Organiser: PCA
Whilst the creme de la creme of Malaysian Chess is fighting for the Country in Turkey, mere mortals like the cHEss pIRATE and hAnA would have to make do with a Non-Rated event to be held in Sri Hartamas tomorrow called the "MALAYSIA DAY CHESS CHALLENGE".
This would be the first event where I won't be with the kids at all due to some other previous engagements. Time for the mum to STEP-UP.
Instructions have been given. Let's see whether the Mum can execute, mainly:-
(1) To Slow Down his "thought process" the cHEss pIRATE is supposed to note his games.
(2) Pre-event practise matters I.e.Day b4 and on event date.
All the Best Kiddos.
Saturday 25 August 2012
3rd SWENSEN OPEN RAPID AGE GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP, 2012
UPDATE:
cHEss pIRATE FAIZ ended with a 50% record gathered from 3 wins.
He Placed 23rd(StartingRank29) out of 49players with a BH of 18.
3pts were placed between 19th(BH 20.5) to 28th(BH 15.5 @ Asia Moo)
His 3rd 50% record after POLGAR May Day Challenge and INSOFAR Age Group, Shah Alam in July.
He also won a Special Prize of a Chess Set from Cerdik Catur Enterprise for being the YOUNGEST male participant at 5years, 5months, 3weeks and 2days. Coincidentally, Faiz had also received a hamper from Cerdik Catur in another event held in June - HERE
R6: WON. (W, Bd.13) Loh Xiong Yi(1219), Checkmate.
R5: LOST. (B, Bd.10) Nur Faiqah Aminuddin(1234), Checkmate.
R4: LOST. (W, Bd.6) Wong Zi Yue(1266), Checkmate.
Note: Also Wasted Time due to Timer NOT Pressed & Restroom Break
R3: WON. (B, Bd.9) Irfan Hakimi Irman(1180), Checkmate
R2: WON. (W, Bd.20) Tan Hougen(1128), 3 Illegal Moves(Green Cards)
R1: LOST. (B, Board 9) Ivan Sean Yeap(1246), Queen Blunder
Note:
His Cousins Arif placed 11th in U-8/ Aqil, 10 of 78 in U-10 / Ayesha, 52 of 62 in U-12.
My Assessment:
The whole idea for taking part in the U-8 event is to see how Faiz measures up against his peers.
(1) He can hold himself against "newer" players but will struggle against stronger.
Ivan Yap(1246), Wong (1266) & Nur Faiqah (1234) are all higher rated players.
(2) Needs to "slow down" moving the pieces.
Note: Get him to start writing games in Non-Rated event to slow down his movement.
(3) End Game NEEDS to be addressed.
(4) Not to bring Gadgets that will distract him.
Assessment on Competition:
(1) Venue was good. Also easy access to Prayer room.
(2) Food readily available even at venue.
(3) Most important, Junior players from other countries participating
e.g. Iran, India, Singapore as well as Australia & Philippines.
(4) It always irks me that time is not adhered to as advertised.
(5) Slight disappointment that advertised Lunch Break Lecture did not materialise.
(6) For RM30, note should have been made available.
(7) So called "Certificate" was just a piece of paper...leaves much to be desired!
Especially so when there were many overseas participants.
Competition: 3rd SWENSEN OPEN RAPID AGE GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP, 2012
Date: SUNDAY, 26 AUGUST 2012
Time: 8.30AM - 5.30PM, (Lunch Break & Chess Lecture: 12NOON - 1.30PM). 6 Rounds
Venue: CITITEL, MID-VALLEY KL
Organiser: ATCC / Arbiter: Abdul Hamid
Another NEW Tournament & Another NEW Venue for the cHEss pIRATE.
This must be AT LEAST the 6th NEW VENUE for 2012 after OCM-KL, PCA-Hartamas, PKS Cochrane-KL, Old Town-PJ & Shah Alam. Cititel is also our FIRST Hotel Venue. An interesting aspect of this tournament is the advertised "Lunch Break Chess Lecture". Should be interesting.
Let's see how the cHEss pIRATE measures up against his peers!!!
cHEss pIRATE FAIZ ended with a 50% record gathered from 3 wins.
He Placed 23rd(StartingRank29) out of 49players with a BH of 18.
3pts were placed between 19th(BH 20.5) to 28th(BH 15.5 @ Asia Moo)
His 3rd 50% record after POLGAR May Day Challenge and INSOFAR Age Group, Shah Alam in July.
He also won a Special Prize of a Chess Set from Cerdik Catur Enterprise for being the YOUNGEST male participant at 5years, 5months, 3weeks and 2days. Coincidentally, Faiz had also received a hamper from Cerdik Catur in another event held in June - HERE
R6: WON. (W, Bd.13) Loh Xiong Yi(1219), Checkmate.
R5: LOST. (B, Bd.10) Nur Faiqah Aminuddin(1234), Checkmate.
R4: LOST. (W, Bd.6) Wong Zi Yue(1266), Checkmate.
Note: Also Wasted Time due to Timer NOT Pressed & Restroom Break
R3: WON. (B, Bd.9) Irfan Hakimi Irman(1180), Checkmate
R2: WON. (W, Bd.20) Tan Hougen(1128), 3 Illegal Moves(Green Cards)
R1: LOST. (B, Board 9) Ivan Sean Yeap(1246), Queen Blunder
Note:
His Cousins Arif placed 11th in U-8/ Aqil, 10 of 78 in U-10 / Ayesha, 52 of 62 in U-12.
My Assessment:
The whole idea for taking part in the U-8 event is to see how Faiz measures up against his peers.
(1) He can hold himself against "newer" players but will struggle against stronger.
Ivan Yap(1246), Wong (1266) & Nur Faiqah (1234) are all higher rated players.
(2) Needs to "slow down" moving the pieces.
Note: Get him to start writing games in Non-Rated event to slow down his movement.
(3) End Game NEEDS to be addressed.
(4) Not to bring Gadgets that will distract him.
Assessment on Competition:
(1) Venue was good. Also easy access to Prayer room.
(2) Food readily available even at venue.
(3) Most important, Junior players from other countries participating
e.g. Iran, India, Singapore as well as Australia & Philippines.
(4) It always irks me that time is not adhered to as advertised.
(5) Slight disappointment that advertised Lunch Break Lecture did not materialise.
(6) For RM30, note should have been made available.
(7) So called "Certificate" was just a piece of paper...leaves much to be desired!
Especially so when there were many overseas participants.
Competition: 3rd SWENSEN OPEN RAPID AGE GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP, 2012
Date: SUNDAY, 26 AUGUST 2012
Time: 8.30AM - 5.30PM, (Lunch Break & Chess Lecture: 12NOON - 1.30PM). 6 Rounds
Venue: CITITEL, MID-VALLEY KL
Organiser: ATCC / Arbiter: Abdul Hamid
Another NEW Tournament & Another NEW Venue for the cHEss pIRATE.
This must be AT LEAST the 6th NEW VENUE for 2012 after OCM-KL, PCA-Hartamas, PKS Cochrane-KL, Old Town-PJ & Shah Alam. Cititel is also our FIRST Hotel Venue. An interesting aspect of this tournament is the advertised "Lunch Break Chess Lecture". Should be interesting.
Let's see how the cHEss pIRATE measures up against his peers!!!
Friday 24 August 2012
off to Thailand for ASEAN Debate for a different MIND GAME!
28/8 UPDATE:
Hail the ALL-Girls Debating Team and Amira Fathina!!!
The team from Tunku Kurshiah College(TKC),Negeri Sembilan emerged Champions of the 1st ASEAN Educational Challenge Debate 2012 held in Chiangmai, Thailand.In the finals held at the University, the TKCians defeated the team from Thailand.
Proud of you Amira Fathina and the rest of the team.
26/8 UPDATE:
Amira Fathina took part in 2 debates today and her team qualified for the semi-finals.
Tomorrow will be the finals.
>>>>>>>
Amira Fathina is off to Chiangmai, Thailand for the ASEAN Debate.
Family left the house at around 2.30AM for a purported 3AM rendezvous at the LCCT with the rest of the TKCians.
...in the wee hours met Johan & wife from A-Level days and Selva fm NCUK days.
Hail the ALL-Girls Debating Team and Amira Fathina!!!
The team from Tunku Kurshiah College(TKC),Negeri Sembilan emerged Champions of the 1st ASEAN Educational Challenge Debate 2012 held in Chiangmai, Thailand.In the finals held at the University, the TKCians defeated the team from Thailand.
Proud of you Amira Fathina and the rest of the team.
26/8 UPDATE:
Amira Fathina took part in 2 debates today and her team qualified for the semi-finals.
Tomorrow will be the finals.
>>>>>>>
Amira Fathina is off to Chiangmai, Thailand for the ASEAN Debate.
Family left the house at around 2.30AM for a purported 3AM rendezvous at the LCCT with the rest of the TKCians.
...in the wee hours met Johan & wife from A-Level days and Selva fm NCUK days.
Monday 20 August 2012
Hari Raya Blitz ...and Ended with 2 Rapids
Recently, we i.e. hAnA, cHEss pIRATE & I started playing Blitz chess. Normally, we'll set the timer for 5minutes each.
Hence, in the morning after performing Raya prayers at Surau Mutiara Damansara in PJ and whilst waiting for their mum to prepare raya food for 2 families(Mine and my eldest sister Akmar)...we played a few rounds of blitz chess. This time the timer was set at either 4minutes or 3:30seconds. Had fun playing blitz and without realising it, my beloved wife had called out - " Dah Siap, Jemput Makan!"
It has always been a tradition since my late Mum was still alive that we'll have Sayur Lodeh(a concoction of mixed vegetables cooked whilst being simmered) and Ketupat with Kuah kacang....yes, Ketupat and not the cheap "knock-ons" called Nasi Himpit. Normally, the dishes will be ready by 2-3am in the morning...and without fail every year when everyone is asleep I would have the first taste of the dishes so to speak. Corny or weird as it may sound, I'd always considered the first taste of the dishes at 2-3am in the morning as a time where I reminisce about previous years while listening to the Takbir Raya. This year my wife might have wised up to my early morning food fetish especially when a few ketupats were unaccounted for and/or the lodeh levels had gone down....so she decided to prepare the stuffs the night before and only start cooking at 6AM.....aaaarggghhh! There goes my traditional early morning "tribute" to yesteryears.
...we finishEd having our meal and berhari raya with my family and my sister's family(who came from Penang) and by noon we were off to Kg.Mantun - KL to celebrate with my in-laws.
Before we knew it it was already 10PM and was Just finishing "dinner" at an Uncle's House in Bangsar...we decided then to go to an A-Level friends' (Azlina & Nizam aka Lin & Dag)house in TTDI where we met another A-levels friend i.e. Fazlur & family. We had known the couple & Fazlur since 1988...slightly below quarter of a century when doing our A-level programme in DU. What a relief as finally the cHEss pIRATE had a chess-sparring partner and he was still willing to play rapid even at 11PM. cHEss pIRATE managed to play 2 rapid games before we called it a day....just before 12midnight.
Hence, in the morning after performing Raya prayers at Surau Mutiara Damansara in PJ and whilst waiting for their mum to prepare raya food for 2 families(Mine and my eldest sister Akmar)...we played a few rounds of blitz chess. This time the timer was set at either 4minutes or 3:30seconds. Had fun playing blitz and without realising it, my beloved wife had called out - " Dah Siap, Jemput Makan!"
It has always been a tradition since my late Mum was still alive that we'll have Sayur Lodeh(a concoction of mixed vegetables cooked whilst being simmered) and Ketupat with Kuah kacang....yes, Ketupat and not the cheap "knock-ons" called Nasi Himpit. Normally, the dishes will be ready by 2-3am in the morning...and without fail every year when everyone is asleep I would have the first taste of the dishes so to speak. Corny or weird as it may sound, I'd always considered the first taste of the dishes at 2-3am in the morning as a time where I reminisce about previous years while listening to the Takbir Raya. This year my wife might have wised up to my early morning food fetish especially when a few ketupats were unaccounted for and/or the lodeh levels had gone down....so she decided to prepare the stuffs the night before and only start cooking at 6AM.....aaaarggghhh! There goes my traditional early morning "tribute" to yesteryears.
...we finishEd having our meal and berhari raya with my family and my sister's family(who came from Penang) and by noon we were off to Kg.Mantun - KL to celebrate with my in-laws.
Before we knew it it was already 10PM and was Just finishing "dinner" at an Uncle's House in Bangsar...we decided then to go to an A-Level friends' (Azlina & Nizam aka Lin & Dag)house in TTDI where we met another A-levels friend i.e. Fazlur & family. We had known the couple & Fazlur since 1988...slightly below quarter of a century when doing our A-level programme in DU. What a relief as finally the cHEss pIRATE had a chess-sparring partner and he was still willing to play rapid even at 11PM. cHEss pIRATE managed to play 2 rapid games before we called it a day....just before 12midnight.
Friday 17 August 2012
3rd SWENSEN OPEN RAPID AGE GROUP, registered!
I'd asked hAnA & the cHESs pIRATE the same question but at different times.
The question is as follows:-
" XXXX, Nak masuk chess competition tak...1 week after Raya? "
Answers:-
cHEss pIRATE - " NAK!!! "
hAnA - Shook her head and said , "...Tired la Ayah!".
Hence, for once the cHEss pIRATE is taking part in a chess competition without his sister taking part as well. He'll be taking part in the 3rd Swensen Rapid Age Group in the U-8 category scheduled to be held 1 week after Hari Raya Aidil Fitri I.e. Sunday,26th of August at the Cititel, Mid-Valley KL.
I guess, OP Peter was right when he made his comments on the kids prior to the 4th Merdeka Challenge.
Hopefully, it'll be a good competition to gauge how bad or, good the cHEss pIRATE really is as the U-8 Age Group competition is rarely organised. The last one that I can recall is the National Age Group competition organised by the MCF in March of this year.
The question is as follows:-
" XXXX, Nak masuk chess competition tak...1 week after Raya? "
Answers:-
cHEss pIRATE - " NAK!!! "
hAnA - Shook her head and said , "...Tired la Ayah!".
Hence, for once the cHEss pIRATE is taking part in a chess competition without his sister taking part as well. He'll be taking part in the 3rd Swensen Rapid Age Group in the U-8 category scheduled to be held 1 week after Hari Raya Aidil Fitri I.e. Sunday,26th of August at the Cititel, Mid-Valley KL.
I guess, OP Peter was right when he made his comments on the kids prior to the 4th Merdeka Challenge.
Hopefully, it'll be a good competition to gauge how bad or, good the cHEss pIRATE really is as the U-8 Age Group competition is rarely organised. The last one that I can recall is the National Age Group competition organised by the MCF in March of this year.
Sunday 29 July 2012
4th MERDEKA CHESS CHALLENGE, 2012
OFFICIAL RESULTS:
hAnA, AMIRA FARHANA
Open Category: 7th fm 52 (4pts, BH: 13.5)
U-9: 4th
Note: Her 1st Round opponent No-Show resulted in hAnA having a low BH score and affected her Overall position. Even her brother who secured only 2 points had a higher BH score than hAnA I.e. 14.
cHEss pIRATE, AMIR FAIZ
Open Category: 32nd out of 52 (2pts@1win & 2draws. BH: 14)
U-9: 12th?(TBC)
Note: Special Prize for YOUNGEST PARTICIPANT
UPDATE:
hAnA
R1,B06(B): Ng Yan Han, 1 - 0, Forfeit(NO Show)
R2,B06(W): Alexander Henderson,1 - 0, Checkmate
R3,B06(B): Ivan Yap 0 - 1, Checkmate.
Note: Did NOT See, similar situation as per game against S'pore player during 23rd Selangor Juniors Open.
R4,B05(W): Jaydon Leong, 1 - 0, Checkmate
R5,B05(W): Sofea Syahril, 1 - 0, Checkmate
cHEss pIRATE
R1,B10(B): Rathakrishnan Ruvesh, 0.5 - 0.5, Stale Mate (Blunder)
R2,B13(W): Zulkifly Azim, 1 - 0, 3 Illegal Moves
R3,B. (. : Mira Kaur Ajeet, 0.5 - 0.5, (Blunder, with only opponent's King remaining)
R4,B07(w): Sofea Syahril, 0 - 1, Checkmate. Note: (Blunder, whilst a Queen Up)
R5,B11(B): Joel Pang, 0 - 1, Lost due to 3 Illegal Moves
Competition: PCA MERDEKA CHESS CHALLENGE
Date: SUNDAY, 29 JULY 2012
Time: 1.00PM - 4.00PM, (Break: 1-2PM). 5 Rounds
Venue: PCA, Sri Hartamas
Organiser: POLGAR CHESS ACADEMY / Arbiter: ???
...Comments received prior to registration:-
- Your Daughter is CAPABLE but not sure whether she's interested.
- SON is INTERESTED but NOT SURE yet whether he's CAPABLE.
(Would have to agree with his spot on assessment).
2nd Ramadhan tournament for hAnA & the cHEss pIRATE after Insofar's Shah Alam Age Group competition last week. The main difference is the start/end time and also the categories a player competes in.
Tuesday 24 July 2012
1,000 pageVIEWS 4 AMfaCHESS blog
Just realised that there have been more than 1,000 pageVIEWS for this blog which were started in April of this year. As at time of writing, there were 1,007 views...GO Figure!
I'm a bit piqued as to why there would be visitors from out of Malaysia or, any visitors for that matter to this blog as it was started more as a Journal for my family's chess escapades and NO picture is uploaded. Readership appeal, would most probably be limited to between 5 and 10 family members.
Apart from MALAYSIAN visitors, visitors to this blog country of origin (where there are more than 1 visitor) are:-
(1) USA - 89
(2) UK - 78
(3) Russia - 65
(4) Germany - 9
(5) South Korea - 3
(6) Singapore - 2
PageVIEWS by BROWSERS:-
1. Safari - 579 (57%)
2. Firefox - 132 (13%)
3. Internet Explorer - 116 (11%)
4. Chrome - 103 (10%)
5. Mobile Safari - 60 (5%)
Top 5 PageVIEWS according to OPERATING SYSTEMS:-
1. iPad - 564 (58%)
2. Windows - 207 (21%)
3. Linux - 90 (9%)
4. Android - 56 (5%)
5. iPhone - 14 (1%)
COMMENTS / Inputs as to the future direction for this blog will be much appreciated.
Sunday 22 July 2012
INSOFAR SHAH ALAM Age Group, 2012
RESULTS UPDATE:
It seemed that the tournament is for 4 Rounds ONLY ( Having had a cursory look at the flyer handed out, I had assumed that it'll be for at least 5 or, 6 rounds).Thus, by 1.30pm the competition was over.
cHEss pIRATE @ AMIR FAIZ - 4th(out of 8), U-7 Mixed Category
Note: His 2nd 50% record after Polgar's May Day Challenge. However, he's yet to achieve it in a rated event,
hAnA @ AMIRA FARHANA - 9th(out of 16), U-12 Mixed Category
1PM UPDATE:
cHEss pIRATE. 2-2(50%)
R1(W): v. (NR). WON
R2(B): v. Puteri Rabiatul(NR). WON
R3(W): v. Wong Zi Yue (1266). Lost
R4(B): v. Asia Moo (1028). Lost
hAnA 2-2
R1(. ): v. Syazwan (NR). WON
R2(. ): v. Puteri Munajjah(1613). Lost
R3(. ): v. Bryan Yap (1203). Lost
R4(W): v. Nik A.Muhaimin (NR). WON
Competition: INSOFAR SHAH ALAM AGE GROUP
Date: SUNDAY, 22 JULY 2012
Time: 9.00AM - 4.00PM, (Break: 1-2PM). 4 Rounds
Venue: AMPAC, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah, Shah Alam
Organiser: INSOFAR CHESS ACADEMY / Arbiter: Nik A.Faroqi
hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE is at another NEW Venue and NEW Tournament. More importantly, this would be the FIRST TIME ever that both will be taking part in a competition in the blessed month of Ramadhan. cHEss pIRATE will be playing in the seldom held U-7 category whilst hAnA is in the U-12 category.
A "unique" point for me is that the competition only allows 16 players per age group. Also the organiser asked the player's age as at 1st January for grouping purposes. Hence,theoretically Faiz falls under the U-5 category while hAnA is in the U-10 group.
...Late Kick-Off(10.30AM) to an early start(8.40AM).
It seemed that the tournament is for 4 Rounds ONLY ( Having had a cursory look at the flyer handed out, I had assumed that it'll be for at least 5 or, 6 rounds).Thus, by 1.30pm the competition was over.
cHEss pIRATE @ AMIR FAIZ - 4th(out of 8), U-7 Mixed Category
Note: His 2nd 50% record after Polgar's May Day Challenge. However, he's yet to achieve it in a rated event,
hAnA @ AMIRA FARHANA - 9th(out of 16), U-12 Mixed Category
1PM UPDATE:
cHEss pIRATE. 2-2(50%)
R1(W): v. (NR). WON
R2(B): v. Puteri Rabiatul(NR). WON
R3(W): v. Wong Zi Yue (1266). Lost
R4(B): v. Asia Moo (1028). Lost
hAnA 2-2
R1(. ): v. Syazwan (NR). WON
R2(. ): v. Puteri Munajjah(1613). Lost
R3(. ): v. Bryan Yap (1203). Lost
R4(W): v. Nik A.Muhaimin (NR). WON
Competition: INSOFAR SHAH ALAM AGE GROUP
Date: SUNDAY, 22 JULY 2012
Time: 9.00AM - 4.00PM, (Break: 1-2PM). 4 Rounds
Venue: AMPAC, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah, Shah Alam
Organiser: INSOFAR CHESS ACADEMY / Arbiter: Nik A.Faroqi
hAnA and the cHEss pIRATE is at another NEW Venue and NEW Tournament. More importantly, this would be the FIRST TIME ever that both will be taking part in a competition in the blessed month of Ramadhan. cHEss pIRATE will be playing in the seldom held U-7 category whilst hAnA is in the U-12 category.
A "unique" point for me is that the competition only allows 16 players per age group. Also the organiser asked the player's age as at 1st January for grouping purposes. Hence,theoretically Faiz falls under the U-5 category while hAnA is in the U-10 group.
...Late Kick-Off(10.30AM) to an early start(8.40AM).
Sunday 15 July 2012
" Orang BERBUDI, Kita BERBAHASA. "
The Malays have a proverb which read as follows:
" ...(cont.from above),
ORANG MEMBERI, KITA MERASA."
Which means Good deeds, must be reciprocated with good deeds.
...the very least that we can do for the SKTTDI and MSSM-KL Chess Teachers who'd helped hAnA in her chess journey is to have an Appreciation Dinner.
Had intended for the dinner to be done earlier but work commitments, NGO matters, Alumni 60th Anniversary celebrations and a car accident put paid to those early hopes.
Hence, am quite relieved that we finally managed to host an Appreciation Dinner at Muhibbah Restaurant in Sg.Penchala, KL before the start of the fasting month and just before my taking part in the RSOG-ACD training programme which starts on Monday.
Once again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH and SYUKRAN to all Chess Teachers from SKTTDI(1) and the MSSM KL Chess Team Teachers who made the journey possible for hAnA.
" ...(cont.from above),
ORANG MEMBERI, KITA MERASA."
Which means Good deeds, must be reciprocated with good deeds.
...the very least that we can do for the SKTTDI and MSSM-KL Chess Teachers who'd helped hAnA in her chess journey is to have an Appreciation Dinner.
Had intended for the dinner to be done earlier but work commitments, NGO matters, Alumni 60th Anniversary celebrations and a car accident put paid to those early hopes.
Hence, am quite relieved that we finally managed to host an Appreciation Dinner at Muhibbah Restaurant in Sg.Penchala, KL before the start of the fasting month and just before my taking part in the RSOG-ACD training programme which starts on Monday.
Once again, THANK YOU VERY MUCH and SYUKRAN to all Chess Teachers from SKTTDI(1) and the MSSM KL Chess Team Teachers who made the journey possible for hAnA.
Thursday 12 July 2012
Latest NR of AMfa FAmily: July-September 2012
The July-September 2012 Malaysian National Chess ratings aka NR were just released.
Details, can be observed HERE
The AMfa FAmily's latest NR are as follows:-
(1) AMir FAiz aka cHEss pIRATE = 1112.
Gathered from 2 competitions:-
A. 4th KL Scholastic ( - 0.8 )
B. MBPJ Open ( + 11.2 )
NETT = 10.4 + 1102(Previou s Ratings)
(2) AMira FArhana aka hAnA = 1242.
Accumulated from 3 tournaments:-
A. 4th KL Scholastic ( + 38.42 )
B. 2012 MSSM in KT ( - 74.11 )
C. MBPJ Open (+ 73.19 )
NETT = 36.8 + 1205
(3) AMira FAthina = 1077
NO CHANGE. Even though she took part in the Seremban Zone MSSNS Chess competition, her ratings have NOT changed as the Seremban Zone competition was NOT a National-rated event.
(4) AHM = 1383
Debut NR in Chess after taking part in his maiden competition i.e. the MBPJ Open in response to hAnA's challenge.
Monday 9 July 2012
INSOFAR SHAH ALAM Age Group, hAnA & cHEss pIRATE-Registered
Competition: INSOFAR SHAH ALAM AGE GROUP
Date: SUNDAY, 22 JULY 2012
Time: 9.00AM - 4.00PM, (Break: 1-2PM). 4 Rounds
Venue: AMPAC, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah, Shah Alam
Organiser: INSOFAR CHESS ACADEMY
Just registered via SMS, hAnA & the cHEss pIRATE for the above-mentioned Tournament.
" Salam. OK Registered. TQ for support..Zaki "
~ SMS received fm 017-2032051 on 9 July(22:21:55)
TQVM to Mr.Zaki Yeop for the invitation extended on 1st July during the recent Selangor Juniors Open at ATCC.
Further Details, Read INSOFAR
Date: SUNDAY, 22 JULY 2012
Time: 9.00AM - 4.00PM, (Break: 1-2PM). 4 Rounds
Venue: AMPAC, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah, Shah Alam
Organiser: INSOFAR CHESS ACADEMY
Just registered via SMS, hAnA & the cHEss pIRATE for the above-mentioned Tournament.
" Salam. OK Registered. TQ for support..Zaki "
~ SMS received fm 017-2032051 on 9 July(22:21:55)
TQVM to Mr.Zaki Yeop for the invitation extended on 1st July during the recent Selangor Juniors Open at ATCC.
Further Details, Read INSOFAR
Discussing Matters Related to Chess in School
Today, after school hours I went to see hAnA's Class Teacher(Cikgu Nur Halim) & the School's Principal(Pn.Hajjah Nik Nab) as well.
I was concerned that hAnA's continued absence from class and school due to Chess(around 2-3weeks) and Choral Speaking(1-2 weeks) is starting to take it's toll on her academic performance. Never before had I seen in hAnA's class standing a position any lower than 3rd but, I saw it this year when I collected her report card last week.
Hence, I requested that an official letter be inserted into hAnA's records stating that from January-June of this year she had missed classes due to her representing the school in Choral Speaking.......and of course, hAnA representing the SKTTDI School (@ SK Seri Hartamas), Bangsar Zone (@ SK Desa Tun Hussein Onn) and Federal Territory (@ Kuala Terengganu for MSSM Chess) Team for Chess.
The school Management were very supportive of my request and promised to do so within a week. Puan Hajjah Nik Nab was very supportive and gave hAnA some words of encouragement to work harder at her chess game so that hopefully she can even represent Malaysia in the future.
My sincere thanks to the Principal of SKTTDI(1) - Pn.Hajjah Nik Nab, her Senior assistant - Puan Kamariah and Cikgu Nur Halim for the support given. Not forgetting, Ustaz Rosdi and Puan Norliana for handling the SK.TTDI(1) Chess Team.SYUKRAN, SYUKRAN.
I was concerned that hAnA's continued absence from class and school due to Chess(around 2-3weeks) and Choral Speaking(1-2 weeks) is starting to take it's toll on her academic performance. Never before had I seen in hAnA's class standing a position any lower than 3rd but, I saw it this year when I collected her report card last week.
Hence, I requested that an official letter be inserted into hAnA's records stating that from January-June of this year she had missed classes due to her representing the school in Choral Speaking.......and of course, hAnA representing the SKTTDI School (@ SK Seri Hartamas), Bangsar Zone (@ SK Desa Tun Hussein Onn) and Federal Territory (@ Kuala Terengganu for MSSM Chess) Team for Chess.
The school Management were very supportive of my request and promised to do so within a week. Puan Hajjah Nik Nab was very supportive and gave hAnA some words of encouragement to work harder at her chess game so that hopefully she can even represent Malaysia in the future.
My sincere thanks to the Principal of SKTTDI(1) - Pn.Hajjah Nik Nab, her Senior assistant - Puan Kamariah and Cikgu Nur Halim for the support given. Not forgetting, Ustaz Rosdi and Puan Norliana for handling the SK.TTDI(1) Chess Team.SYUKRAN, SYUKRAN.
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