5th Round: KELANTAN
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EVENING UPDATE: Hana lost after the xx move. However, another sterling performance by Iman Sofea and assisted ably by Esther on the 3rd Board coupled with Allaida debut win enabled FT to win the match 3-1. Thus,6 Match Points in the MSSM Chess Tournament with 2 Wins (against Pahang & Kelantan, 3-1 margins) and 2 Draws (against Sarawak & N9).
Kelantan will be the FT opponents in the 5th Round beginning at 2.30pm.
Hana is playing against Nur Faqihah.
4th Round: PAHANG
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11.30AM UPDATE: Finally, Farhana scored her maiden point in the MSSM Tournament. Checkmate in 30minutes.
The FT Team won the match 3-1 and secured their Maiden win and obtained 2 Matchpoints bringing their total for the tournament to 4 Matchpoints.
FT U-12 Girls Team is drawn against Pahang for the 4th Round.
Hana is paired against Siti Khairunissa on the 2nd Board.
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Thursday, 7 June 2012
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
REST DAY & Open Galleries
Today is a REST Day for the MSSM Chess Tournament in KT.
of OPEN GALLERIES
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The organisers must have valid reason(s) for NOT allowing public access to the viewing galleries located at both wings of the Indoor Stadium. However, one negative aspect of this ruling is spectators participation. A colleague of mine who happened to be in KT for a wedding had wanted to view the tournament on his way back to KL as his son is also interested in chess, having played in the Sentul zone MSSKL competition recently...but, when told that the public gallery is off-limits he decided to give the place a miss and head back to KL.
IF, one of the objectives of the MSSM Chess Tournament is to engage the masses and popularise the game - The ORGANISERS HAVE FAILED!!!
As a comparison, in March of this year the National Age Group(NAG) organised by the Malaysian Chess Federation(MCF) were held at the OCM Indoor Stadium in KL. The Viewing gallery were opened to the public and one can see a more "engaging" competition.
of OPEN GALLERIES
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The organisers must have valid reason(s) for NOT allowing public access to the viewing galleries located at both wings of the Indoor Stadium. However, one negative aspect of this ruling is spectators participation. A colleague of mine who happened to be in KT for a wedding had wanted to view the tournament on his way back to KL as his son is also interested in chess, having played in the Sentul zone MSSKL competition recently...but, when told that the public gallery is off-limits he decided to give the place a miss and head back to KL.
IF, one of the objectives of the MSSM Chess Tournament is to engage the masses and popularise the game - The ORGANISERS HAVE FAILED!!!
As a comparison, in March of this year the National Age Group(NAG) organised by the Malaysian Chess Federation(MCF) were held at the OCM Indoor Stadium in KL. The Viewing gallery were opened to the public and one can see a more "engaging" competition.
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
3rd ROUND: v. N9
4.30 PM UPDATE: Hana lost the game against Sasithra whilst playing White. However, Iman Sofea and Esther Tang on the 1st and 3rd Board respectively won their games resulting in the Match being drawn and FT earning their 2nd Match Point.
FT Girls U-12 have been drawn against the Negeri Sembilan team in the 3rd Round.
Amira Farhana is pitted on the 2nd Board against Sasithra.
FT Girls U-12 have been drawn against the Negeri Sembilan team in the 3rd Round.
Amira Farhana is pitted on the 2nd Board against Sasithra.
2nd ROUND: v.SARAWAK
UPDATE: FT Team Drew 2-2 with Sarawak. Hence, 1 Match Point Gained
The Borneo Island seemed to have a "love affair" with the U-12 Girls Team.
Yesterday,it was SABAH NEGERI DI BAWAH BAYU. TODAY, the FT Team have been paired against SARAWAK BUMI KENYALANG.
Sarawak have no rated player and as such will start with an average rating of 1200
As per Yesterday, Farhana is playing 2nd Board and her opponent is Fion Law.
The Borneo Island seemed to have a "love affair" with the U-12 Girls Team.
Yesterday,it was SABAH NEGERI DI BAWAH BAYU. TODAY, the FT Team have been paired against SARAWAK BUMI KENYALANG.
Sarawak have no rated player and as such will start with an average rating of 1200
As per Yesterday, Farhana is playing 2nd Board and her opponent is Fion Law.
Monday, 4 June 2012
VENUE Familiarisation & 1st Round PAIRING
8.30AM UPDATE:
U-12 Girls Team lost to Sabah 1-3
1.30PM UPDATE:
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( The Official Pairings for MSSM GIRLS U-12 Event, Round 1. KL v. Sabah )
FT Girls U-12, Paired Against SABAH.
The U-12 Team will be starting with an average rating of 1222. Sabah only have 1 rated player and thus will start with an average rating of 1201.
FARHANA will be Playing 2nd Board against Siti Zulaikha.
Rest of the Team:
1st Board: Iman Sofea v. (WON)
3rd Board: Esther v. (LOST)
4th Board: Allaida v. (LOST)
( KL Chess Team 2012 to MSSM Chess K.Terengganu. Picture: Courtesy of MSSMKL blogspot )
Time: 8.45AM (0845 hours)
Venue: STADIUM TERTUTUP NEGERI TERENGGANU
9.30AM: Contingents Picture-Taking Session, starting with Perlis, Kedah & Penang. Perak, Selangor & KL next.
U-12 Girls Team lost to Sabah 1-3
1.30PM UPDATE:
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FT Girls U-12, Paired Against SABAH.
The U-12 Team will be starting with an average rating of 1222. Sabah only have 1 rated player and thus will start with an average rating of 1201.
FARHANA will be Playing 2nd Board against Siti Zulaikha.
Rest of the Team:
1st Board: Iman Sofea v. (WON)
3rd Board: Esther v. (LOST)
4th Board: Allaida v. (LOST)
Time: 8.45AM (0845 hours)
Venue: STADIUM TERTUTUP NEGERI TERENGGANU
9.30AM: Contingents Picture-Taking Session, starting with Perlis, Kedah & Penang. Perak, Selangor & KL next.
Sunday, 3 June 2012
The MIND GAMES begins.......VERY EARLY in KT !?!
LATEST UPDATE:
6Rounds INSTEAD of 7 Rounds of Tournament Play. Team & Individual Event being held concurrently. FT rest day on Wednesday.
FIRST, Hotel Rooms were NOT enough...resulting in some Teachers and the Coach having to find alternative accommodation late at night!!! Homestays and relatives in KT seemed to be the preferred choices.
THEN, Schedule earlier announced were NOT adhered to and being changed as and when it suits the hosts whims and fancies!!!
Local Hosts BETTER BUCK-UP...You're "Soiling" the image of KT Chess.
IF you're starting to play your mind games early in order to win more medals for the State, YOU're truly Mistaken!!!
6Rounds INSTEAD of 7 Rounds of Tournament Play. Team & Individual Event being held concurrently. FT rest day on Wednesday.
FIRST, Hotel Rooms were NOT enough...resulting in some Teachers and the Coach having to find alternative accommodation late at night!!! Homestays and relatives in KT seemed to be the preferred choices.
THEN, Schedule earlier announced were NOT adhered to and being changed as and when it suits the hosts whims and fancies!!!
Local Hosts BETTER BUCK-UP...You're "Soiling" the image of KT Chess.
IF you're starting to play your mind games early in order to win more medals for the State, YOU're truly Mistaken!!!
Saturday, 2 June 2012
FT MSSM Chess Team Leaves 4 KT
The FT Chess Team just left the Pusat Kecemerlangan Sukan Cochrane (PKSC) for the MSSM Tournament in KT.
Also seen were the FT Softball Team, headed for KT as well.
Teachers Escorting: Cikgu Azwan (sporting a Commando haircut) & Cikgu Azman. Also Coach i.e. IM Irwanto Sadikin.
Good Hunting, Team.
Also seen were the FT Softball Team, headed for KT as well.
Teachers Escorting: Cikgu Azwan (sporting a Commando haircut) & Cikgu Azman. Also Coach i.e. IM Irwanto Sadikin.
Good Hunting, Team.
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