Monday, May 10, 2010

Malaysian Chess Festival 2010, 28 Aug- 8 Sep 2010

THE MALAYSIAN CHESS FESTIVAL
This year (2010) the Festival comprises of the following events;
28 - 31 August
30th ASTRO Merdeka Team Chess Championship
ASTRO Merdeka Individual Rapid Chess Championship
01 - 08 September 
IGB Malaysia Open Chess Championship
AmBank Chess Challenge
Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng International Seniors Open
The National Age-Group Rapid Chess Championship
A new event, the International seniors open might be interesting to some older new-comers !!!!
See attached Entry Forms or click here for images of registration forms.
(source: email from Abdul Hamid Majid, MCF)
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Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre
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Event Manager: DAT Chess Centre, 4.20CS, 4th Car Park Annexe, Komplek Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah,
50100 K.L, Malaysia - Tel. (60) 19 3158098 - Fax. – 03 40244337 - Email: aham@pc.jaring.my & aham4you@gmail..com
http://www.datcchess.blogspot.com/

IGB - 7th Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysia Open Chess Championship 2010

This 9 Round, individual tournament is open to all players. FIDE (World Chess Federation) rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall. All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries.

Aug 28 – 31
ASTRO Merdeka Chess Championship 2010
Bintang Ballroom
CitiTel Mid Valley
31 Aug (Tue)
Players Meeting
2100
01 Sep (Wed)
Registration
Round 1
0730 - 0830
0900
02 Sep (Thu)
Round 2 & 3
0900 & 1500
03 Sep (Fri)
Round 4
0900
04 Sep (Sat)
Round 5 & 6
0900 & 1500
05 Sep (Sun)
Free Day
06 Sep (Mon)
Round 7 & 8
0900 & 1500
07 Sep (Tue)
Round 9
Malaysian Blitz Open - Prize Giving
0900 – 1300
1500 - 1900

Prizes in US$:                                                                               Open Section
Malaysians
Special Prizes
1
4000
6
700
11
250
1
800
Best  Lady
500
2
3000
7
600
12
250
2
500
2 Best Lady
250
3
2000
8
500
13
250
3
300
Best U 16
200
4
1000
9
400
14
250
4
200
Best U 12
150
5
800
10
300
15
250
5
100
Incentive Prizes: To encourage decisive results there is a prize fund (maximum US$ 2,000) to be distributed at the end of the tournament among players of any rank defeating Grandmasters. The maximum prize per win is US$ 100 and if the number of wins exceeds 20, then those defeating GMs will receive a pro-rated share of the prize fund. Another US$ 200 will be given as the Best Game Prize.
Medals & certificates will be given to winners. Champion’s name will be engraved on the Dato’ Arthur Tan Challenge Trophy.
Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Section Prizes will take precedence over the Malaysian/Special Prizes.

Venue: Ballroom, 5th Floor, CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 KL. Accommodation:
All players are required to budget for their own board and lodging as well as transportation needs. The official hotel is CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel. First 20 GMs to register will be provided accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. Conditions for Titled Players: No tournament entry fee for Gms, Ims, WGms, WIms and players rated above 2500 on the July 2010 FIDE Rating List. Room rates are US$ 70 per room per day on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast. Tournament Entry Fees: In US$ - There will be 10 % discount if entry fees are paid before June 2010.

2400 - 2499
50
2200 – 2299
100
1600 - 1999
150
2300 - 2399
75
2000 - 2199
125
unrated
200
Bank Account:: DAT CHESS CENTRE   -  Maybank Current Account: 5145  9822  0396 
Jalan Bunus,  50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -  SWIFT : MBBEMYKL

Tournament Entry Fees must be paid before the start of the first round. Closing Date for entries: 10 August 2010. Entries after this
date will be charged double. Tournament entry fees must be paid before the closing date. For further details call Abd Hamid Majid
Tel: (60) 3 40219576  Mobile: (60) 19 3158098 -   Fax: (60) 3 40244337  Email:  aham@pc.jaring.my &  aham4you@gmail.com

IGB - 7th Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysia Open Chess Championship 2010
Name
FIDE Rtg
FIDE ID
NAT
Address
Tel No
Email




                   
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Endorsed By:
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Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre
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Event Manager: DAT Chess Centre, 4.20CS, 4th Car Park Annexe, Komplek Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah,
50100 K.L, Malaysia - Tel. (60) 19 3158098 - Fax. – 03 40244337 - Email: aham@pc.jaring.my & aham4you@gmail.com
http://www.datcchess.blogspot.com/

AmBank Malaysia Chess Challenge 2010

This 9 Round, individual tournament is open to all players rated below FIDE Rtg 2200. FIDE (World Chess Federation) rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall. All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries.

Aug 28 – 31
ASTRO Merdeka Chess Championship 2010
Bintang Ballroom
5th Floor
CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel
31 Aug (Tue)
Players Meeting
2100
01 Sep (Wed)
Registration
Round 1
0730 - 0830
0900
02 Sep (Thu)
Round 2 & 3
0900 & 1500
03 Sep (Fri)
Round 4
0900
04 Sep (Sat)
Round 5 & 6
0900 & 1500
05 Sep (Sun)
Free Day (National Rapid Age Group Chess Championship)
06 Sep (Mon)
Round 7 & 8
0900 & 1500
07 Sep (Tue)
Round 9
Malaysian Blitz Open - Prize Giving
0900 – 1300
1500 - 1900


Prizes: Open Section
All cash prizes in RM
MCF National Rating Prizes (Malaysian citizens only)
1600 - 1400
1399 - 1200
1199 and below
1
2,000 + Challenge  Trophy
800
600
300
2
1,500
500
400
200
3
1,000
300
200
100
4
800
150
100
50
5
600
Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Prizes will take precedence over the Special Prizes..
6 - 7
300
8 - 10
200
All prize winners will get medals & certificates

FIDE Rtg 2200
RM 75
Below 2000
RM 100
Unrated
RM 150
Under 16  will be get a 20 % discount
Bank Account: DAT CHESS CENTRE   -  Maybank Current Account: 5145  9822  0396
Jalan Bunus,  50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -  SWIFT : MBBEMYKL

Venue: Ballroom, 5th Floor, CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 KL.
Tournament entry fees must be paid before the closing date. Closing Date for entries: 10 August 2010. Entries after this
date will be charged double.. There will be 10 % discount if entry fees are paid before June 2010. For further details call Abd Hamid Majid Tel: (60) 3 40219576  Mobile: (60) 19 3158098 -   Fax: (60) 3 40244337  Email:  aham@pc.jaring.my &  aham4you@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 10 AUG 2010. ENTRIES AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE CHARGED DOUBLE.

Name
FIDE Rtg
FIDE ID
NAT Rtg
Address
Tel No. (Mobile)
Email
AmBank Malaysia Chess Challenge 2010




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Endorsed By
MERDEKA NAT. OPEN RAPID AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
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Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre
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DAT Chess Centre, 4.20CS, 4th Floor Car Park Annexe, Komplek Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah,
50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tel. (60) 19 3158098 - Fax. – (60) 03 40244337
Email: aham@pc.jaring.my & aham4you@gmail..com – Website: http://www.datcchess.blogspot.com/
Lunchtime Chess Lecture by US National Master Ron Gross
SIMULTANEOUS EXHIBITION by grandmasters !!!
BALLROOM, 5th FLOOR, CITITEL MIDVALLEY HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR
05 September 2010 (Sunday)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
TOURNAMENT:  5 Age Groups in 2 categories (Boys & Girls)/ 7 rounds SWISS, Time Control:  25 minutes to finish
U-8
Date of Birth
On or after 2002
U-14
Date of Birth
On or after 1996
U-10
Date of Birth
On or after 2000
U-16
Date of Birth
On or after 1994
U-12
Date of Birth
On or after 1998
Participants are requested to bring along their I/C or B/C for verification.
DATE

TIME

PROGRAMME

VENUE

 29 August 2010 (Sun)  
0930 – 1300
Registration
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley
05 September 2010 (Sun)
0900 - 1200
Round 1 - 3
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley
1230 – 1400
Lunch-Time Chess Lecture by US National Master Ron Gross
1400 - 1800
Round 4 - 7
Bintang Ballroom, CitiTel Mid Valley
1800
Prize Giving

ENTRY FEES:      1. RM25.00 for all Age Groups.  (Registration after closing date on 29.08.10 – RM50.00).
ENTRIES AFTER 29 AUGUST 2010 WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZERS. 

MODE OF PAYMENT (Bank In)

1.   The entry form and a copy of pay-in-slip MUST be faxed to 03-40244337. (Attn: Encik Abd. Hamid Majid, not later than Sunday, 29 August 2010)
Bank Account: DAT CHESS CENTRE - Maybank Current Account: 5145 9822 0396
Jalan Bunus, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. NO REGISTRATION BY TELEPHONE OR SMS.
2.  Direct submission of entry form with cash to Abd Hamid Majid (019 3158098 – aham@pc.jaring.my, aham4you@gmail.com), not later than 29 August 2010.

TIE-BREAK:         1) Solkoff, 2) S.B. 3) Cumulative

MERDEKA NATIONAL OPEN RAPID AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

CATEGORY
PRIZES
BOYS
GIRLS
U-8 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 16
Champion
Gold Medal
Gold Medal
2nd
Silver Medal
Silver Medal
3rd
Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal
4th
Medal
Medal
5th
Medal
Medal
6th
Medal
7th
Medal
Prize Winners in all Age Groups will also receive Certificates of Achievement.





                      
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Endorsed By:
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Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre
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Event Manager: DAT Chess Centre, 4.20CS, 4th Car Park Annexe, Komplek Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah,
50100 K.L, Malaysia - Tel. (60) 19 3158098 - Fax. – 03 40244337 - Email: aham@pc.jaring.my & aham4you@gmail.com
http://www.datcchess.blogspot.com/

1st Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng – International Seniors Open 2010

This 9 Round, individual tournament is open to all players above 55 years of age. FIDE (World Chess Federation) rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings.. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall. All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall.. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries.

Aug 28 – 31
ASTRO Merdeka Chess Championship 2010
VENUE:
Bintang Ballroom
5th Floor
CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel
31 Aug (Tue)
Players Meeting
2100
01 Sep (Wed)
Registration
Round 1
0730 - 0830
0900
02 Sep (Thu)
Round 2 & 3
0900 & 1500
03 Sep (Fri)
Round 4
0900
04 Sep (Sat)
Round 5 & 6
0900 & 1500
05 Sep (Sun)
Free Day
06 Sep (Mon)
Round 7 & 8
0900 & 1500
07 Sep (Tue)
Round 9
Malaysian Blitz Open - Prize Giving
0900 – 1300
1500 - 1900



Prizes: Seniors Open Section
All prizes are in Ringgit Malaysia {RM}
Seniors Age Group Category (Special) Prizes
Seniors 65 – 74 years
Above 75 years
1st
4,000 + Challenge  Trophy
2,000
2,000
2nd
3,000
1,000
1,000
3rd
2,000
500
500
4th
1,000
Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Prizes will take precedence over the Special Prizes. All prize winners will get medals & certificates
5th
500
Best Malaysian – Rm 500


FIDE Rtg  ≥2300
RM 100
FIDE ≥2000
RM 200
FIDE <2000
RM 300
Unrated
RM 400
Bank Account:: DAT CHESS CENTRE   -  Maybank Current Account: 5145  9822  0396
Jalan Bunus,  50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -  SWIFT : MBBEMYKL

Venue: Ballroom, 5th Floor, CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel, Mid Valley Megamall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 KL. Accommodation:
All players are required to budget for their own board and lodging as well as transportation needs. The official hotel is CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel. All GMs who register will be provided accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. Conditions for Titled Players: No tournament entry fee for Gms, Ims, WGms, WIms and players rated above 2400 on the July 2010 FIDE Rating List. Room rates are US$ 70 per room per day on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast. Tournament Entry Fees: Ringgit Malaysia (RM) - There will be 10 % discount if entry fees are paid before June 2010.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 10 AUG 2010. ENTRIES AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE CHARGED DOUBLE.

Name
FIDE Rtg
FIDE ID
NAT Rtg
Address
Tel No. (Mobile)
Email
 1st Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng – International Seniors Open 2010

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Endorsed By:
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Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre
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Event Manager: DAT Chess Centre, 4.20CS, 4th Car Park Annexe, Komplek Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah,
50100 K.L, Malaysia - Tel. (60) 19 3158098 - Fax. – 03 40244337 - Email: aham@pc.jaring.my & aham4you@gmail.com
http://www.datcchess.blogspot.com/
MERDEKA INDIVIDUAL RAPID OPEN
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
The DAT Chess Centre will organize the 1st Merdeka Individual Rapid Open Chess Championship 2010 in the Ballroom, CitiTel Midvalley Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The time control is 25 mins + 10 seconds increment from move 1.
 
DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS ONLY THE FIRST 100 PLAYERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 
Date
Programme
Time
Venue
28 August 2010 (Saturday)
Registration*
08:00 –08:45
VENUE:
Bintang Ballroom
5th Floor
CitiTel Mid Valley Hotel
Round 1 - 4
09:00 – 13:45
LUNCH
Round 5 - 7
14:30 – 17:40
Closing / Prize Giving
18:00

PRIZES - MERDEKA INDIVIDUAL RAPID OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
Champion:
RM 1,000 + Medal
Sixth - Tenth
RM 100+ Medal
Second:
RM 500+ Medal
Best U-16
RM 100+ Medal
Third:    
RM 400+ Medal
Best Lady
RM 100+ Medal
Fourth: 
RM 300+ Medal
Best U-12
RM 100+Medal
Fifth:     
RM 200+ Medal

Entry Fee – OPEN – RM 30
Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 16) – RM 20
Bank Account:: DAT Chess Centre   -  Maybank Current A/C No: 5145  9822  0396 - Jalan Bunus,  50100 KL, Malaysia
CLOSING DATE: 10 AUGUST 2010 BY 12:00 PM. ENTRIES AFTER THIS WILL BE SURCHARGED DOUBLE
Entry fees must be paid before the closing date. For further details call:
Abd Hamid Majid - Tel: (60) 3 40219576 - Mobile: 019 3158098 - Fax: (60) 3 40244337  Email: aham@pc.jaring.my

NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE
FAX
MOBILE
EMAIL

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DAT CHESS CENTRE - Official Receipt - Being payment for

MERDEKA INDIVIDUAL OPEN RAPID CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

Received From

Amount
RM 30
RM 20

______________________________                     _____________________________________                                                                                                                                          
                Cash / Cheque No :                                                           DAT CHESS CENTRE                                                          Date


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Endorsed By:
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Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre
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Event Manager: DAT Chess Centre, 4.20CS, 4th Car Park Annexe, Komplek Wilayah, No 2, Jln Munshi Abdullah,
50100 K.L, Malaysia - Tel. (60) 19 3158098 - Fax. – 03 40244337 - Email: aham@pc.jaring.my & aham4you@gmail..com
http://www.datcchess.blogspot.com/
30th ASTRO MERDEKA RAPID OPEN TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
The DAT Chess Centre will organize the 30th ASTRO Merdeka Rapid Open Team Chess Championship 2010 in the Ballroom, CitiTel Midvalley Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A team will consist of 4 or 4 + 1 (reserve) players. The time control is 25 mins + 10 seconds increment from move 1.
 
DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS ONLY THE FIRST 50 PAID TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 
Date
Programme
Time
Venue
28 August 2010 (Saturday)
Merdeka Individual Rapid Open




Venue:
Ballroom, 5th Floor
CitiTel Midvalley Hotel
29 August 2010 (Sunday)
Opening / Registration*
08:00 –08:45
Round 1
09:00 – 10:30
Round 2
11:00 – 12:30
Round 3
13:30 – 15:00
30 August 2010 (Monday)
Round 4
09:00 – 10:30
Round 5
11:00 – 12:30
Round 6
13:30 – 15:00
Round 7
15:30 – 17:00
31August 2010 (Tuesday)
Round 8
09:00 – 10:30
Round 9
11:00 – 12:30
Closing / Prize Giving
13:30

* Only for teams who do not have confirmed entries.

OPEN  SECTION - (ASTRO MERDEKA Challenge Trophy)
Champion:
Challenge Trophy + 5 Medals + RM 5,000
Sixth
RM 1,000
Second:
5 Medals + RM 4,000
Seventh
RM 800
Third:    
5 Medals + RM 3,000
Eighth
RM 700
Fourth: 
RM 2,000
Ninth
RM 500
Fifth:     
RM 1,500
Tenth
RM 300
Best Malaysian Team
RM 3,000
*Best Jr Team (U16)
5 Gold Medals = RM 500
2 Malaysian Team
RM 2,000
*Best Jr Team (U12)
5 Gold Medals = RM 500
3 Malaysian Team
RM 1,000
Best Board Prizes
Medals for Board 1 - 5
*# Best State Team:
RM 1,000 + Medals
*Best Govt / *IPT / Ladies / *School / Family / Veteran (>50) Team:
RM 500 each
* Subject to at least 3 teams playing & 50 % result
# Born, Resident, Schooling or Working in the State
   * Government Team must be certified by the department / * School Team must be certified by the School. / * IPT must be certified by IPT
Entry Fee - OPEN
Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 16)
4 players
5 players
4 players
5 players
RM 300
RM 375
RM 150
RM 175
Bank Account:: DAT Chess Centre   -  Maybank Current A/C No: 5145  9822  0396 - Jalan Bunus,  50100 K L, Malaysia

Conditions for participation for both the events:

The average rating of the players in a team should not exceed 2250 during play.
Example: Player A: 2500 - Player B: 2300 - Player C: 2200 - Player D: 2000 = 9000 ÷ 4 = 2250
Unrated players will be considered as 1800 for calculation purposes.
CLOSING DATE: 10 AUGUST 2010 BY 12:00 PM. ENTRIES AFTER THIS WILL BE SURCHARGED RM 100. CHANGE OF BOARD ORDER, CHANGE OF NAMES ETC. WILL ALSO BE SURCHARGED RM 20 PER CHANGE.

Tournament entry fees must be paid before the closing date. For further details call
Abd Hamid Majid - Tel: (60) 3 40219576 - Mobile: 019 3158098 - Fax: (60) 3 40244337  Email: aham@pc.jaring.my
ENTRY FORM – RAPID (Closing Date: 10 Aug 2010)
30th ASTRO MERDEKA RAPID OPEN TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
Players should be registered as per board order upon submission. Changes in board order, change of names etc. will be surcharged @ RM 20 per change. Entry forms will not be accepted without the entry fees.


TEAM NAME
SPECIAL CATEGORY
(Eg – IPT, School etc)
PLAYERS (Full Name)
Players should be registered as per board order upon submission. Changes in board order, change of names etc. will be surcharged @ RM 20 per change.


BOARD 1
FIDE
/Nat Rtg:

BOARD 2
FIDE
/Nat Rtg:

BOARD 3
FIDE
/Nat Rtg:

BOARD 4
FIDE
/Nat Rtg:

BOARD 5
FIDE
/Nat Rtg:
ADDRESS

TELEPHONE
FAX
MOBILE
EMAIL

OPEN  (√ where applicable)
JUNIOR (Under 16)  (√ where applicable)
4 players
5 players
4 players
5 players
RM 300
RM 375
RM 150
RM 175
Bank Account:: DAT Chess Centre   -  Maybank Current A/C No: 5145  9822  0396
Jalan Bunus,  50100 Kuala  Lumpur, Malaysia
       
                 WE AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO ABIDE BY ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
                NAME OF CAPTAIN / MANAGER & SIGNATURE :                                                                                                                                                                   

CROSSED CHEQUE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO : DAT CHESS CENTRE

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DAT CHESS CENTRE - Official Receipt - Being payment for

30th ASTRO MERDEKA RAPID OPEN TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

Received From
(Team Name)

Open
Junior ( U-16)
Amount
4 players - RM 300
5 players - RM 375
4 players - RM 150
5 players - RM 175

√ where applicable


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                Cash / Cheque No :                                                           DAT CHESS CENTRE                                                          Date
                                                                                                              












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