15 December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The latest results from London Chess Classic 2013 indicate that both Michael Adams of England and Boris Gelfand, Israel have both won their respective tie-break games of the quarter-finals with 2-0 scores. As a result Adams and Gelfand will join Kramnik and Nakamura in the semi-finals of the London Chess Classic 2013.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Round 6 Playing Hall - Super Sixteen Rapids
14th December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – 5th London Chess Classic 2013 live stream
Rolando Nolte Wins Penang Open 2013
14 December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The 5th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2013 was held from 5th – 13th December 2013 at the Red Rock Hotel, Penang was won by IM Rolando Nolte, Philippines, with a score of 7.5 points from 9 rounds of classical play. Second, IM Kvon Andrey from Uzbekistan and third, Abelgas Roel, Philippines.
The best Malaysia play, Yeoh Li Tian, finished in 6th position with a 6.5 points.
To see more results, please visit chess-results.com or click here.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Svidler’s Fourth Round Win London Classic 2013
13 December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The London Chess Classic 2013 is currently being played with 16 players this year. This year, the sixteen players are grouped into four groups namely, A, B, C and D. Fabiano Caruana of Italy (Group D) and Vishy Anand (Group A) of India are jointly leading with 10 points.
Here is a round 4 game between Peter Svidler and Vladimir Kramnik, LCC 2013. Svidler won this game in Group B. Both players are lying in 6-7th position currently among the 16 players.
Standings After Roun 4:
Round 3 and Round 4 Results:
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Fong Yit San, Tan Li Ting are the new Junior Champions 2013!
8th December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The 6th National Junior Chess Championship 2013 was held in Johor Bahru City Square Office Tower, Johor Bahru from 1-5th December 2013. The boys event was won by Fong Yit San with 8.0 points from 9 rounds of play.
Meanwhile in the girls event, Tan Li Ting repeated her previous win with a win this year with 8 points from 9 rounds of play.
Boys Event:
Girls Event:
To see more results, please visit chess-results.com MAS or click here.
Sepang Chess Carnival 2013 slated for 21-22nd December 2013
GREETINGS FROM SEPANG
Do mark your calendar this December for the Sepang Chess Carnival 2013 to be held in the Desa Putra, Kajang. This national chess event is jointly Persatuan Catur Daerah Sepang (PROTEM) in collaboration with JPP Zon Desa Putra (MPSepang) and Pejabat Ahli Parlimen Sepang. .
The carnival is scheduled from 20th December to 21st December 2013 and it offers 3 major events – Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship, Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only) and Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship with a total prize fund of around RM5000.00.
If you are interested to play in this event, or would like to know more information on the event details i.e. entry fees, hotels or accommodation, please reply to this email or direct your clarification and questions to either Catur Sepang Admins Email at catursepang@gmail.com or event Secretary, Mr Khairi Jansar at kj_melaka@yahoo.com. Also you may refer to fb CaturSepang.
Karnival Catur Sepang 2013 (Sepang Chess Carnival 2013)
Organised by Persatuan Catur Daerah Sepang (PROTEM In collaboration with JPP Zon Desa Putra (MPSepang) and Pejabat Ahli Parlimen Sepang
Date : 21st & 22nd December 2013
Tournament : a. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship
b. Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only)
c. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship
Venue : Dewan Serbaguna
Sekolah Rendah Agama Desa Putra
43000 Kajang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Time Control : 25 minutes played to the finish with no incremental time added.
Registration fee (Non-Refundable):
a. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship
i. RM 30.00 per person for early birds.
ii. RM 25.00 per person under 18 years old.
(Additional RM10.00 after 18th December 2013)
b. Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only)
i. RM 10.00 per person for early birds.
(Additional RM5.00 after 18th December 2013)
c. Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship
i. RM 20.00 per person for early birds.
(Additional RM5.00 after 18th December 2013)
# Participants are required to bring along their Identification Card, Birth Certificate (for contestants under 12 years of age) and Passport (non-Malaysian players) for verification purposes.
# The Organizers has the rights to reject late registration. Contestants will be refunded.
To register:
1. Bank-in to 12070005537711 (Bank Muamalat) under the name Aviqa Resources.
2. The registration form and a scan-copy of the bank-in slip MUST be emailed to catursepang@gmail.com before 18th December 2013.
3. Player who failed to submit BOTH the bank-in slip and the completed registration form before 12.00pm, 20th December 2013 aren’t allowed to participate.
# The organizer reserve all rights to make amendments except the results of the competition.
# For further enquiries, please refer to the contact number provided below.
Further enquiries:
1. Khairy Jansar - 019-3914349
Accommodation:
Information about hotels and homestays, any enquiries please call:
1. Mohamad Jamalullail Hamzah - 0133738842
2. Amir Nushi Ibrahim - 014-7343451
Prizes:
| Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship | ||
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| Champion | 700.00 |
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| 2nd prize | 500.00 |
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| 3rd prize | 300.00 |
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| 4th prize | 150.00 |
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| 5th prize | 100.00 |
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| 6th prize – 10th prizes | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Under 12 | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Under 18 | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best IPT Student | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Woman | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Veteran | Hampers equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Sepang | Hampers equals to RM30.00 |
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| TOTAL | RM 2080 |
Prizes:
| Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship | ||
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| Champion | 300.00 |
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| 2nd prize | 250.00 |
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| 3rd prize | 150.00 |
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| 4th prize | 50.00 |
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| 5th prize | 50.00 |
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| 6th prize – 10th prizes | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Under 12 | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Under 18 | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best IPT Student | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Woman | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Veteran | Hampers equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Sepang | Hampers equals to RM30.00 |
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| TOTAL | RM 1130 |
| Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Rapid Championship | ||
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| Champion | 300.00 |
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| 2nd prize | 250.00 |
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| 3rd prize | 150.00 |
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| 4th prize | 50.00 |
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| 5th prize | 50.00 |
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| 6th prize – 10th prizes | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Under 12 | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Under 18 | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best IPT Student | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Woman | Hamper equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Veteran | Hampers equals to RM30.00 |
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| Best Sepang | Hampers equals to RM30.00 |
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| TOTAL | RM 1130 |
* All participants will be given a certificate of participation and certificate of achievement for best players.
Event Schedule – Date, Time and Playing Rounds
The Festival will be held from 21st December to 22nd December 2013 based on the following playing schedule:
| Date | Day | Time | Event | Remarks |
| 21 – Dec -2013 | Saturday | 8.30 am | Players meeting |
Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship (National Rated and unrated) |
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| 10.15 am | Round 2 | |
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| 11.30 am | Round 3 | |
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| 22 – Dec -2013 | Sunday | 8.30 am | Players meeting | Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only) and Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship
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Tournament Format
1. The Swiss Manager pairing program shall be used to assist the Chief Arbiter and the Pairing Arbiter to execute the pairing
2. The event is open to all players and the ranking and seeding for all the players will follow the following:
Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship and Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship
· Latest published National rating prior to the start of the event (October 2013)
· In the absence of National rating, players shall be ranked as Unrated.
Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship
· Unrated for Sepang Residents Only
Appeals Committee
The appeals Committee for each event will be appointed separately during the respective players’ meeting session and shall consist of 5 members and 2 reserves. Where possible, no two members of the appeals Committee shall come from a single state or association.
Dress Code
All players must wear smart casual or formal when entering the tournament hall. Players not adhering to the dress code shall not be allowed to enter the tournament hall.
Rules and Regulations
- This chess tournament is open all age. For the blindfold rapid chess tournament only for 50 players.
- FIDE Chess rules and regulations are applied. Chief Arbiter will conduct briefing if have enquiries.
- The organizing committee reserves the rights to accept or reject any entry without explanation. First-come-first-serve basis applies with a limited number of registrations for participation. Refunds will be provided to rejected entrant(s).
- Six rounds FIDE Swiss System will be played by all participants regardless of their results from earlier encounters and the one with the most accumulated points will be declared as the winner.
5. All participants are required to report 40 minutes before the start of the first round unless prior notification is given to the Chief Arbiter. There will be no refund under such circumstances.
6. The organizer reserves the rights to remove any individuals deemed interfering or acting in an undesirable manner. All participants are therefore expected to conduct themselves appropriately during the event.
7. The decision of the Director and Chief Arbiter with regards to the tournament is FINAL.
8. No smoking at the tournament area. No provocations during the event.
*Subject to change
| Karnival Catur Sepang 2013 (Sepang Chess Carnival 2013) |
Official Registration Form
This is a Rapid National event offering 6 Rounds of play and is OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS. ALL FIDE rules and regulations shall apply. The Swiss Manager program will be used for pairings.
The time control is 25 minutes played to the finish with no incremental time added. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
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| Sepang Rapid Chess Open Championship (RM35.00) |
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| Sepang Rapid Chess Close Championship (Unrated for Sepang Residents Only) |
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| Sepang Rapid Chess Open Blindfold Championship |
*Please (√)
Name (As according to I/C):_____________________________________________
Gender: M / F Age: __________
I/C No./Passport No.: __________ Date of Birth: __________
Address: ____________________________________________________
Postcode: __________ Country: ____________ State: _____________
H/P no: ________________ Email: ___________________________________
University/School: _____________________________________________
FIDE rating (if any): _______ National rating (if any): _______
Signature: __________ Date: ________________
Receipt [FOR OFFICER USE ONLY]
Name: _______________________ Date: _____________
IC No / Passport No.: __________
Payment: __________
Received by: _________________ Signature: ___________
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/catur.sepang?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
Source: Catur Sepang
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
Syakir Shazmeer wins YDP MPSJ Trophy 2013
7th December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Muhd Syakir Shazmeer Azhar wins the Open Category of the Yang DiPertua Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya Trophy 2013 at the Kompleks 3C, Taman Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya earlier this evening. Syakir scored 6.5 points from seven rapid rounds. Second, Christopher Castellano, PHI, with 6.0 points and third, WCM Nur Nabila Azman Hisham with 6.0 points.
To see more results, please visit chess-results.com or click here.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Castellano wins 5th IIUM Chess Invitational 2013
1st December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The IIUM Chess Invitational 2013 was held successfully at the Engin Hall, International Islamic University Malaysia in Gombak, Selangor. It was won by Christopher Castellano with 6 points and a superior tie break points. Second, Ronnie Lim Chuin Hoong, third, Ian Udani, fourth, Muhd Syakir Shazmeer Azhar and fifth, Abdul Shukor Rajah. All top five winners scored six points but in descending order of tie break points.
Castellano wins 5th IIUM Chess Invitational 2013
1st December 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The IIUM Chess Invitational 2013 was held successfully at the Engin Hall, International Islamic University Malaysia in Gombak, Selangor. It was won by Christopher Castellano with 6 points and a superior tie break points. Second, Ronnie Lim Chuin Hoong, third, Ian Udani, fourth, Muhd Syakir Shazmeer Azhar and fifth, Abdul Shukor Rajah. All top five winners scored six points but in descending order of tie break points.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Fourth Quarter Allegro 2013, 29 Dec 2013
30th November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The Chess Association of Selangor will be organizing the 14th CAS Fourth Quarter Allegro Championship 2013 on the 29th December 2013 at DAT Chess Connections, 4th Floor, Wilayah Complex, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Kuala Lumpur.
Two categories: National Rating >1400 and National Rating <1400.
Prizes have been improved and conditions improved to retain loyal participants of the Allegro tournament series. 7 rapid rounds as usual. Closing date on 14th December 2013.
Official website link: http://selangorchess.blogspot.com/2013/11/14th-cas-fourth-quarter-allegro-on-29th.html
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SelangorChess
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Malaysia win annual match against Singapore!
24 November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – News from Ismail Ahmad of Malaysia’s win against neighbours, Singapore, in a weekend team chess event held at the CitiTel Hotel, Mid Valley over the weekend, 22-24 November 2013.
Two rounds of classical chess and two rounds of rapid chess were held giving Malaysia a 78.5 – 65.5 scoreline over Singapore.
Congratulations to coach, Ismail Ahmad of Malaysia who also doubled-up as the senior player in the team. Congratulations to all Malaysian players, officials and all those who helped organised the event!
(Picture from Ismail Ahmad’s facebook)
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Carlsen New World Chess CHAMPION!
23 November 2013, Kuala Lumpur - Last night in game 10 in Chennai, Magnus Carlsen drew his game against Vishy Anand. This draw gave Carlsen a 6.5-3.5 score and the prized World Chess Champion title.
The Sicilian Defence Moscow variation transpired during the game.
Carlsen only needed to play 10 of the 12 scheduled games to win the title. Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen, the new World Champion! 22 year old Carlsen went from amateur to world champion in just ten years.
http://chennai2013.fide.com
Thursday, November 21, 2013
5th IIUM Chess Invitational Tournament 2013, 30th November 2013
21 November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The International Islamic University is organizing the 5th IIUM Chess Invitational Tournament this 30th November 2013. It will be held at Engin Hall, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak.
There will be three categories: Open, Under-21 and Under-12.
Details of the tournament are shown below:-
| 5TH IIUM CHESS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT 2013 (NATIONAL RATED) |
IIUM Sports & Recreational Centre in collaboration with Ministry of Education (MOE) and Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) will be organizing the 5th IIUM Chess Invitational Tournament 2013 scheduled to be held on 30th November 2013 at Engin Hall, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak.
This tournament will be divided into three categories which are Open Category, Under-21 Category and Under-12 Category.
Registration Fees:-
| 1. Open Category | RM 40 |
| 2. Under-21 Category | RM 20 |
| 3. Under-12 Category | RM 20 |
| DATE/DAY
| PROGRAMME | TIME | VENUE |
| 30th November 2013 Saturday | Walk In Registration | 8.00am – 9.00am | Engin Hall, IIUM |
| Round 1 | 10.00am – 10.50am | ||
| Round 2 | 11.00am – 11.50am | ||
| Round 3 | 12.00pm – 12.50pm | ||
| Round 4 | 2.00pm – 2.50pm | ||
| Round 5 | 3.00pm – 3.50pm | ||
| Round 6 | 4.00pm – 4.50pm | ||
| Round 7 | 5.00pm – 5.50pm | ||
| Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony | 6.15pm |
| PRIZES | |||
| PLACING | OPEN CATEGORY | UNDER 21 CATEGORY | UNDER 12 CATEGORY |
| 1st | RM 1,000 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate | RM 250 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate | RM 250 + Trophy + Medal + Certificate |
| 2nd | RM 750 + Medal + Certificate | RM 200 + Medal + Certificate | RM 200 + Medal + Certificate |
| 3rd | RM 500 + Medal + Certificate | RM 150 + Medal + Certificate | RM 150 + Medal + Certificate |
| 4th | RM 300 + Medal + Certificate | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate |
| 5th | RM 200 + Medal + Certificate | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate |
| 6th | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate |
| 7th | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate |
| 8th | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate |
| 9th | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate |
| 10th | RM 100 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate | RM 50 + Medal + Certificate |
| 11th | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| 12th | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| 13th | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| 14th | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| 15th | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best IPTA/S | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best Women | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best Under 21 | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best Under 12 | RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best IIUM Staff | 1st = RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| 2nd = RM 70 + Medal + Certificate | |||
| 3rd = RM 60 + Medal + Certificate | |||
| Best IIUM Student | 1st = RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| 2nd = RM 70 + Medal + Certificate | |||
| 3rd = RM 60 + Medal + Certificate | |||
| Best Rating <1700 | 1st = RM 80 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best Rating <1600 | 2nd = RM 70 + Medal + Certificate | ||
| Best Rating <1500 | 3rd = RM 60 + Medal + Certificate |
CLOSING DATE: 29TH NOVEMBER 2013
(ENTRIES AFTER THIS WILL BE SURCHARGED DOUBLED)
1. Please pre-register your entry before the closing date stated.
2. Players are encouraged to budget for their own board and lodgings, as well as transportation needs.
3. Payment of entry fee must be paid in cash on registration day. For payment by cheque should be written in the name of BENDAHARI UIAM.
4. Any inquiries, please contact the Secretariats:-
Sr. Norsharmila Zabani
No. Tel.: 012-9771017/016-3332207
Br. Ahmad Fadzil Nayan
No. Tel.: 013-3122187
Br. Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Abdul Rahman
No. Tel.: 019-3644840
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1) This tournament is restricted to FIDE laws of tournament.
2) The time control is 25 minutes per game/per player. The adjustment of number of round and time control will be determine by Chief Arbiter.
3) One winner is eligible to one prize only.
4) All decisions are final.
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| REGISTRATION FORM |
Name : ___________________________________________________
IC No./Passport No. : ___________________________________________________
Address : ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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Gender : M / F
Rating : ___________________________________________________
Telephone : ____________________ E-mail ____________________
Please tick (/)
| 1. Open Category | |
| 2. Under-21 Category | |
| 3. Under-12 Category |
DECLARATION
I hereby declare my participation in the 5th IIUM Chess Invitational Tournament 2013 and agree with the rules and regulations stated above. I understand that the organizing committee reserves the right to accept or to reject the application as deemed fit.
____________________ ___________________
Signature Date
* Kindly return this form via fax 03-6196 4749 or e-mail to sharmila@iium.edu.my
For more information, please contact the Secretariats:-
Sr. Norsharmila Zabani
No. Tel.: 012-9771017/016-3332207
Br. Ahmad Fadzil Nayan
No. Tel.: 013-3122187
Br. Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Abdul Rahman
No. Tel.: 019-3644840
5th IIUM Chess Invitational Tournament, 30 November 2013
21 Nov 2013, Kuala Lumpur - The International Islamic University is organizing a rapid chess tournament on the 30th November 2013. It will be a 7 rounds of time control of 25 minutes per player per round. Details shown in photos below:-
Monday, November 18, 2013
Anand draws in 7th game
18th November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – Tonight’s game between Anand and Carlsen ended in a draw after the 32nd move. Anand played white in a Ruy Lopez opening. With this draw, Carlsen continues to lead 4.5-2.5 after the seventh game. Anand needs to win two games to level the score. It didn’t happen tonight.
[Event "FIDE World Chess Ch 2013 Chennai"] [Site "Internet Chess Club"] [Date "2013.11.18"] [Round "?"] [White "Anand, V."] [Black "Carlsen, M."] [Result "1/2-1/2"] [ECO "C65"] [PlyCount "64"] [EventDate "2013.??.??"] 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bxc6 dxc6 6. Nbd2 Bg4 7. h3 Bh5 8. Nf1 Nd7 9. Ng3 Bxf3 10. Qxf3 g6 11. Be3 Qe7 12. O-O-O O-O-O 13. Ne2 Rhe8 14. Kb1 b6 15. h4 Kb7 16. h5 Bxe3 17. Qxe3 Nc5 18. hxg6 hxg6 19. g3 a5 20. Rh7 Rh8 21. Rdh1 Rxh7 22. Rxh7 Qf6 23. f4 Rh8 24. Rxh8 Qxh8 25. fxe5 Qxe5 26. Qf3 f5 27. exf5 gxf5 28. c3 Ne6 29. Kc2 Ng5 30. Qf2 Ne6 31. Qf3 Ng5 32. Qf2 Ne6 1/2-1/2
Links:
World Chess Championship 2013 (Chennai IND)
Sat 9th Nov 2013 - Thu 28th Nov 2013 - Official Site
WCh 2013 (2 players 12 Rds Match Indiv TC:120m:60m:15m+30spm(61)) - Games in PGN: Games| Live
(Photo by Anastasiya Karlovich)
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Carlsen captures second victory in Chennai
17 November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – In Chennai, India, Magnus wins his second victory against Anand in the sixth game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2013. With this win, Magnus pulls ahead with a 4-2 scoreline against Anand.
The Ruy Lopez Opening transpired with the Berlin Defense variation. Carlsen played black in this game and won in the rook endgame.
The game viewer for the sixth game between Anand and Carlsen is shown below:-
Official website: http://chennai2013.fide.com
(Photo by Anastasiya Korlovich)
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Carlsen pulls ahead with a win in 5th game!
16th November 2013, Kuala Lumpur - In Chennai, India, Magnus Carlsen manages to make a breakthrough win over Vishy Anand in the fifth game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2013. This win gives Carlsen a 3-2 lead over Anand in this 12 match series.
The official website reported that the challenger started the game with 1.c4 and after sidelining several popular openings, from Semi-Slav to Noteboom to Marshall Attack, the relatively rare 6.Nc3 brought about an interesting position that resembled Nimzo-Indian pawn structure.
Anand’s bishop was passive but it successfully protected the entry points on the 7th rank. Black also activated the rook along the 5th rank, according to the old Capablanca’s recipe.
White couldn’t break in and black pieces gradually gained activity. However, Anand still had to find the best moves just to stay in the game. He did so for some time until a careless check 45…Rc1+ cost him the a-pawn.
In the resulting rook endgame with ‘a’ and ‘h’ pawns white pieces were ideally placed to force the quick advance of the passer. Anand resigned after Carlsen got the second passer going.
Official website: http://chennai2013.fide.com
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Caro-Kann 2nd Game Drawn, FIDE World Chess Championship 2013
10th November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – In Chennai, India, the Caro Kann opening was played with Anand playing white in the second game of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2013. The game ended in an another draw after 25 moves.
The standings after two games is Anand 1 – 1 Carlsen. Vishy Anand is the defending World Champion and Magnus Carlsen the number one ranked player in the world is the current challenger.
In the first game, Carlsen playing white chose the Reti System an extremely conservative choice and the game ended in a draw in 16 moves and 90 minutes of play.
(picture from Chess Network)
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
6th National Junior Chess Championship 2013 in Johor Bahru
6th November 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The Johor Chess Association and Malaysian Chess Federation are jointly organising the 6th National Junior Chess Championship 2013 from 1st-5th December 2013 in City Square, Johor Bahru.
Please contact johorchess@gmail.com or msianchess2010@gmail.com for more information or visit Johorchessassociation.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Anand-Carlsen World Chess Championship 2013 in Chennai
5 November 2013, Kuala Lumpur - The FIDE World Chess Championship match (FWCM) between the defending World Champion Viswanathan Anand (India) and the Challenger Magnus Carlsen (Norway) starts this week in Chennai, India. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Thursday 7th of November 2013, while game 1 is going to take place on Saturday 9th of November.
It will be played over 12 matches and the first player scoring 6.5 points or more wins.
According to the official website, the FWCM 2013 shall be played over a maximum of twelve (12) games and the winner of the match shall be the first player to score 6.5 points or more. If the scores are level after the regular twelve (12) games, after a new drawing of colors, four (4) tie-break games shall be played. The games shall be played using the electronic clock starting with 25 minutes for each player with an increment of 10 seconds after each move. In case the match is still drawn, a match of 2 games shall be played with a time control of 5 minutes plus 3 seconds increment after each move. In case of a level score, another 2-game match will be played to determine a winner. If still there is no winner after 5 such matches (total 10 games), one sudden-death game will be played.
Links:
World Chess Championship 2013 (Chennai IND)
Sat 9th Nov 2013 - Thu 28th Nov 2013 - Official Site
WCh 2013 (2 players 12 Rds Match Indiv TC:120m:60m:15m+30spm(61))