Archive for March, 2008
KLCA resurrected
I came to KL in 1993 to work and the first thing that I looked for is chess clubs. Luckily KLCA was just reactivated and started to hold many weekend tournaments in the Russian Cosulate library in Jln Ampang. I had many memorable games there. Saw strong players like Mok and Peter Long drop by […]
Pinoy brain drain?
I read with interest the latest Weekender issue 42 by Manuel O Benitez that Enrique Pacienca, Rico Mascarinas, Domingo Ramos, Bong Villamayor,Yves Ranola, Luis Chiong and Nelson Mariano II have so far gone over to Singapore for greener pastures.
Latest news in the newsletter is that Oliver Dimakiling may also be making the switch to Singapore […]
From ClosetGrandmaster - Mas lost in R8
Check it out here
SIO Update: Mas draws round 7
Mas playing White drew his game vs Cua Sherily. Cua, a Philipino caused the tournament upset in previous rounds by beating GM Dejan Antic.(game here). She is only rated at 2132 but having a great tourney performing at 2375.
Mas is now at 4.5 /7
SIO Round 6 update: Mas lost to Zhao
Sad news. Saw this on ClosetGrandmaster.blogspot.com live entry:
Australian GM Zhao triumphed over IM Mas, of Malaysia.
SIO 5th Round: Mas draws against GM Daryl Johannsen
IM Mas is doing well in his latest results drawing against GM Daryl Johannsen.
Mas was in a Bishop vs Knight ending with one pawn down.
Mas is now 4/5.
http://chess-results.com/Tnr11862.aspx
Peter Long annotates
Peter Long has started a new column for trainers to share their knowledge of chess with young players. It’s called Trainers Notebook and to be published weekly, he has agreed to exclusive Malaysian syndication with The Patzer. This week FT Peter Long kicks off with “You have to decide“.
Peter Long can be contacted by […]
Mas goes 3.5/4 in SIO
The sharp eyes of chessdigest blogger, Yusof Yasnain picked this up:-
After 2008 O2C Doeberl Cup, IM Mas Hafizulhelmi participates in 2008 Sydney International Open. In round 4, he beats GM Murray Chandler of New Zealand with white and with the win, he will face another GM in round 5 on board 3; namely GM Darryl […]
Chessmaster 2 results
Pinoy Ian Udani looks to be pretty strong winning yet again in local tournaments ahead of strong Malaysian players like Kamaludding Yusof, Mok Tze Meng, Anas, Saprin, Kamalarriffin Wahiduddin, Yeoh Chin Seng, Abdul Hag etc.
Ranking and Games after round 7 ChessMaster 2008 Leg 2 (Open)
No. P. Name […]
2008 Doeberl Cup - Premier (round 8)
Full results at official tournament site
at stesen pelabuhan klang right ? I'm going to pre- register the tournament now
thanks in advance
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