Archive for October 31st, 2008
Grand Closing Ceremony
For the third time, chess was highlighted live on Vietnam national TV.
Last night was the closing ceremony and it was no less a grand affair like the Opening Ceremony and Cultural night. I’m happy to have attended at least 2 out of the 3.
Here are some random pictures.
The bus will [...]
Faces of Under 8 winners
These are the youngsters who are the top 5 winners of the World Youth 2008 in the Under 8 Open category.
They are Tran Minh Thang of Vietnam, Olamaei Alireza of Iran, Liu Xiangyi of China, Liao Yu Hao of China, and Jonathan Chiang of the USA. Who knows. One of [...]
Coming home
Today is departure day and I’m following the Malaysian team on the same bus. We are leaving early even though the flight is in 7 hours. Better be safe than sorry.
It takes 3 hours by bus from Vung Tau to Ho Chin Minh airport which is 120 km away.
I can’t wait to get back and [...]
It’s over
Graffitti left on the giant Knights outside of the entrance of the Stadium for the World Youth Chess Championship 2008. With 73 countries taking part both the Knights are filled with word.
Ok. I left my mark there too
It’s been a long tournament here. I have not been sleeping well but the experience [...]
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Of course I already know about the new Stonemaster.info and the new sections that are going to be built.Anyway, thanks for passing the info along. I'm sure there are