With the conclusion of the fourth round of the Kl Rapid Grand Prix (held 8 and 9 May 2010) which was organised for the Kuala Lumpur Chess Association by Polgar Chess Asia together with the Royal Selangor Club, all that remains is for the finals (which we are postponing till the end of the year due to calendar congestion) and so it is time to review the event.
But first, the standings:
Open Category:
U-12 Category:
We had a total of 61 unique entries in the Open Category and a total of 56 unique entries in the U-12 and so a total of 117 unique entries, a rather disappointing number but indicative perhaps of the size of the local chess community.
But perhaps more telling is the constant unhappiness expressed by so many not participating that legs were being played over two days (as necessitated to give players the increasingly rare opportunity to play longer 90 minute games or 45 minutes each).
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With no less than three players earning their third and final International Master norms, the UKM KL Masters can only be deemed a big success.
(Click on chart to see detailed results)
But everyone did well too, the unsuccessful candidates all certainly showing enough quality in their games and results which on another occasion with some luck [...]
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Play has gotten underway at the Senate Room in Bangunan Cancellor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi.
This is the first of a series of collaborations planned between KLCA and UKM.
For results, pairings, schedule and other such details, please see http://www.chess-results.com/tnr32719.aspx?lan=1
The organisers also thank Mr Philip Fernandez for his SGD 1,000 sponsorship.
Andrew Ooi is also resident at the [...]
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Hou Yifan was a very popular and most convincing winner of the 3rd KL Open 2010, the 16 year old grandmaster from China having already been crowned champion one round before the end.
See video of closing and prize giving ceremony by clicking here.
All reports are at the tournament website ww.klchess.com/klopen/ and the final standing can be [...]
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This was a nice treat for some who could not make the KL Open, a few participants who wanted to play even more chess, and arbiters who are also chessplayers!
In the end it was Abdul Haq Mohamad from Malaysia who scored the only half point after coming so close to winning.
More photos at http://thefidetrainer.blogspot.com/2010/04/photos-from-nigel-short-simultaneous.html.
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The first ever UKM KL Masters – a FIDE (World Chess Federation) International Master title and rating tournament – will be held from 13-19 April 2010 at UKM (University Kebangsaan Malaysia) in Bangi and is co-sponsored and organised by UKM for the KLCA (Kuala Lumpur Chess Association) and supported by MCF (Malaysian Chess Federation).
No.
Name
FED
Rtg
1
GM
Iuldashev Saidali
UZB
2511
2
IM
Tirto
INA
2402
3
IM
Situru [...]
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With the grand opening ceremony at the Olympic Sports Hotel today that was graced by The Regent of Perak, Raja Nazrin Shah Sultan Azlan Shah, the 3rd KL Open Chess Championship has gotten underway.
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The KL Open will be played from 7-12 April and games will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and [...]
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Winners at the KL Rapid Grand Prix 3rd Round being presented their prizes by Chinese prodigy GM Hou Yifan.
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KL Rapid Grand Prix Standings after Three Rounds
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The Masterskill KL Chess Festival has taken shape and is all set to go in the coming month of April and to be an annual event that we hope to continue to grow every year!
First up is the third leg of the KL Rapid Grand Prix from 3-4 April at the Royal Selangor Club in [...]
