Friday, April 30, 2010

11th ASEAN+AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

11th ASEAN+AGE-GROUP
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

NEWLY Amended MCF
Regulations for Participation in 11th
Asean+Age-Group 2010



Malaysian eligibility for
participation in the Asean+Age-Group Chess Championship 2010 ;



The Malaysian Chess Federation
(MCF) has decided to allow junior players other than NAG10 TOP 4 to
apply for consideration to participate in the Asean+Age-Group Chess
Championship 2010.

This changed is with regard
to the organizers ruling of allowing Players
with Direct Registration
to be registered. The MCF Selection
Guideline
shall not be enforced for the Asean+Age-Group 2010 due
to this ruling. However all MALAYSIAN must have the endorsement and
sanction from the Malaysian Chess Federation for participation in FIDE
Junior events.

To encourage more juniors participation
in the Asean (since many top junior players will be involved in MSSM),
MCF is inviting those who wishes to participate in the Asean+ Age-Group
Chess Championship, Subic Phillipines 4-13 June 2010.



All application to participate
must be made in writing to MCF (refer MCF blog) and will need the endorsement
of MCF Selection Committee for approval.

(The application must be made
in writing by parents/guardians themselves.)

MCF Selection Committee are
to determine, in respect of each applicant for consideration, if that
applicant is strong enough to play in the event. ( Certain factors like
Fide Rating and National Rating is important for consideration) MCF
Selection Committee shall decide upon the application and the decision
shall be final and conclusive without appeal.

The dateline of submission
for all application is 4th May 2010




  1. The extended deadline
    (Malaysians only) for all registration and payment for Asean by cheques/cash
    will be 8th May 2010.
  2. Late Registration
    (after 15 May) shall be subjected to a penalty fee as stated below.
    Registration Fee
Registration Date  Players Through  Federation  Players With Direct Registration All accompanying persons 
Before and on 15th May 2010 US$ 200 US$ 250 US$ 75
After 15th May 2010 US$ 250 US$ 300 US$ 125




Thursday, April 22, 2010

Latest Development From Malaysian Chess Federation !

LATEST DEVELOPMENT ON OFFERS/ PROPOSALS

TO THE MALAYSIAN DELEGATION FOR

THE 11TH ASEAN + AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010


MCF + FIRST GM + PARENTS DIALOGUE SESSION

Dear Parents / guardians,

The Malaysian Chess Federation with the colaboration of  FIRST GM Academy will hold a dialogue session for parents of participants considering going for the Asean Age-Group Chess Championship this June.

The Malaysian Chess Federation cordially invites all parents/ guardians of the National Junior Squad for this dialogue session. This forum is organize to make available all offers and proposals to be presented by FIRST GM to the Malaysian Delegation for Asean.   

Date                :           1st May 2010 (Saturday)
Time                :           1330
Venue :                       DATCC, 4th Floor, Parking Bay ,Kompleks Wilayah, KL

 Agenda:

  1. INTRODUCTION                      -   Hj Ibrahim A. Bakar - MCF Deputy President
  2. FIRST GM offer /Proposals     -   Mr Raymond Siew -  Director FIRST GM
  3. Dialogue                                  -   Open to all                         


Parents and guardians who requires more information / clarification with regard to the
1st May dialogue ,

Kindly contact ;

Mr. Gregory Lau
The Honorary Secretary
Malaysian Chess Federation
Suite 1.21, Level 1, Wisma OCM,
Jalan Hang Jebat,
50150 Kuala Lumpur
H/P 012-9020123



LIST OF NATIONAL JUNIOR SQUAD 2010 ( NAG 2010 TOP 4)

BOYS U-08
1
Wong Yinn Long  (Penang)

2
Jagathees Guna Balan (Johor)

3
Tan Jun Ying  (Penang)

4
Muhd Faqih Aminuddin  (Selangor)


GIRLS U-08
1
Nur Islamurni Hj Yahaya (Kedah)

2
Khaw Ker Shean  (Penang)



3
Zainoor Ikmal Maisarah Mohd Noor (Selangor)

4
Nadia Syafiqah Mohd Hisham  (Johor)


BOYS U-10
1
Teh De Juan (Penang)

2
Amier Hamzah Mohd Zuhri (KL)

3
Tan Yong Zhao (KL)

4
Danish Hamzah Al-Hadi (Johor)


GIRLS U-10
1
Puteri Rifqah Fahada Azhar (Selangor)

2
Nithyalakshmi Sivanesan (Negeri Sembilan)

3
Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa Azhar (Selangor)

4
Tan Wei Ting (Kuala Lumpur)


BOYS U-12
1
Muhd Aziz Farhan Noor Akbar (Johor)

2
Ooi Zhi Yang  (Penang)

3
Aron Teh Eu Wen (Perak)

4
William Lee Kah Howe (Penang)


GIRLS U-12
1
Nur Najiha Azman Hisham  (Selangor)

2
Tan Li Ting  (Kuala Lumpur)

3
Camilia Johari  (Kuala Lumpur)

4
Ee Sun-Xin  (Selangor)


BOYS U-14
1
Daniel Iskandar Arif (Johor)

2
Muhd Irfan Haqqim Azhar (Selangor)

3
Elgin Lee Kah Meng (Penang)

4
Tan Jun Feng (KL)


GIRLS U-14
1
Nur Nabila Azman Hisham  (Selangor)

2
Fairuz Hamizah Ahmad Fuad (Kedah)

3
Tang Kar Khei (Penang)

4
Hoh Tjin Hui (Penang)


BOYS U-16
1
Evan Timothy Capel (Penang)

2
Muhd Nabil Azman Hisham (Selangor)

3
Fong Yit San (Perak)

4
Wong Jianwen (KL)


GIRLS U-16
1
Latifah Kaiyisah Mohd Latib (KL)

2
Hoh Tjin Li (Penang)

3
Teh Kai Wen (KL)

4
Winnie Hong Wee Ni (Selangor)


BOYS U-18
1
Tan Ken Wei (KL)

2
Lim Zhuo Ren (KL)

3
Muhd Izz Saifuddin (KL)

4
Mark Siew Kit-Tze (Perak)


GIRLS U-18
1
Ong Choon Yong (Penang)

2
Putri Nur Fariza Ahmad Darji (Perak)

3
Lee Yan Xin (Penang)

4
Nur Munirah Mat Rahim  (Perak)



Source :  Mr. Gregory Lau
              Honorary MCF Secretary

Post by : Hairul Abdul Hamid
              Malaysian Chess Federation






11th ASEAN+ AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010

11th ASEAN+ AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010
Subic, Philippines – 4th to 13th June 2010
The ASEAN Age Group Championships will be held in Subic, Philippines from 4th to 13th June 2010 and will be conducted in the U-8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 Age-Groups for Girls and Open. In addition, Seniors (aged 50 and above) will be held.

Regulations: This information sheet is only for Malaysian participants.


Malaysian eligibility for participation ; 
  1. Players who are in the National Junior Squads can apply.
    (Please refer to MCF Selection Guidelines 2010 for details and eligibility.)
  2. The players who are entitled to participate should not have reached their relevant age as on 1st January 2010.
  3. There are separate categories for Open and Girls under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 & 20. Seniors (aged 50 and above) will be held.
  4. The NEW! Deadline (for Malaysians only) for all registration and payment is 1st May 2010. Late Registration shall be subjected to a penalty fee as stated below.
    For more details regarding the registration fee , click here
    Transportation
    The registration fee includes airport transfers. Details of Flight Arrival must be provided before 1st June 2010 otherwise no transfers will be arranged. It takes some 2-1/2 hours each way from Manila, and around an hour from Clark.
    New Closing Date for Malaysian entries & payments is 1st May 2010 
Parents and guardians of National Junior Squad who requires more information regarding the Asean +Age-Group Chess Championship 2010,

Kindly contact 
Mr. Gregory Lau
The Honorary Secretary
Malaysian Chess Federation
Suite 1.21, Level 1, Wisma OCM,
Jalan Hang Jebat,
50150 Kuala Lumpur
H/P 012-9020123
email – greglau64@gmail.com

Post by Hairul Abdul Hamid
            Malaysian Chess Federation

Thursday, April 15, 2010

ASIAN YOUTH INVITATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010


ASIAN YOUTH INVITATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
BeijingChina – 8th to 15th July 2010

 1. Invitation

The Chinese Chess Association has the honour to invite all Asian National Chess Federations affiliated to FIDE to participate in the 2010 Asian Youth Chess Championships (under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14, under- 16, and under-18) hosted by the Jinma Chess Club under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation from 8th (arrival) to 15th July (departure) 2010 in Beijing, China.

2. Participation

2.1 Each National Federation can enter one (1) player in each of the Under 10, 12, 14, 16 & 18 (Open & Girls) categories, totalling a maximum of ten (10) invited Players.

2.2 Players placed top three in their respective categories of the 2009 Championships will also have personal right and will be accepted as invited players.

2.3 At most two (2) additional (extra) players per category from one national Federation can also be registered. All players in Under-8 categoriesshall also be considered as additional (extra) players.

2.4 The Organising Committee shall have an additional player per category and shall hold a player in reserve to make an even number of participants if necessary.

3. Registration and Travel conditions

3.1 Entry forms must be filled by the National Federations and returned WITH FULL PAYMENT to the Organiser not later than 1st June 2010. The Organiser reserves the right to accept or reject any registration after this deadline subject to a penalty fee of US$50.

3.2 The complete registration form must include the surname, first name, FIDE ID number, FIDE rating and title, and passport number of each player and each accompanying person. It must also include the name, telephone, fax number and email of the Head of Delegation and of the Federation Official in charge.

3.3 A digital scan of the passport and ID photo of each player and each accompanying person must be sent by email to the Organising Committee.

3.4 All travel expenses must be paid by the participants or their National Federation.

3.5. Every player (invited or additional) and every accompanying person has to pay to the Organiser the amount of US$100 being Registration Fee.

3.6 The above amount of US$100 includes accreditation and bus transport from the airport to the official hotel and back to Airport.

3.7 Players will not be paired until all payments of their federation have been fulfilled.

3.8 Players will not be paired if they are not accredited in Beijing at least one hour before the Technical Meeting.

4. Entry Fees

4.1 In accordance with FIDE regulations an entry fee of US$75 is required for each invited player. Their National Federation must pay this amount to the Organiser.

4.2 For each additional player, an entry fee of US$150 is required. Their National Federation must also pay this amount directly to the Organiser.

5. Hotel Accommodation

5.1 Accommodation and full board will be provided at three or four star hotels by the Organizer.

5.2 Free board and lodging will be provided to the invited players as well as to One (1) official per federation from noon of 8th July to noon of 15thJuly. The Organiser shall accommodate 2 or 3 invited participants in normal twin rooms.

5.3 All participants and all accompanying persons are obliged to live at the Official Hotel.

5.4 Hotel payments for all additional players and accompanying persons must be made in advance before arrival in Beijing.

5.5 Cost for full board and lodging (with breakfast, lunch & dinner) for additional players and accompanying persons:
a. Twin-sharing: US$70 per person per day.
b. Single room: US$100 per person per day.

6. Prizes

6.1 Cups and Medals will be awarded to the top 3 players in each category.

6.2a The Champions (after tie-break) in the Under-18 and Under-16 categories shall receive the IM (WIM) norm equivalent to 9 games.

6.2b The Champions of all categories (maximum of 3 players in case of a tie) shall be award the title of FIDE Master (Woman FIDE Master).

6.2c The players with Silver and Bronze medals (2nd and 3rd placings after tie-break) in all categories shall be awarded the title of Candidate Master (Woman Candidate Master).

6.3 The Champion (after-tie-break) of each category shall have personal right (free board and lodging) to participate in the 2011 World Youth Championships as invited players.

6.4 The top three winners (after tie-break) of each category shall have personal rights to participate in the 2011 Asian Youth Invitational Championships as invited players.

6.5 The final standings (after tie-break) of the best 3 players from each federation shall count towards the Team result. Cups and Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each category.

7. Playing Schedule:

Date                            Details                                                Time
08th July                       Arrival                                                 12:00 hrs
                        Opening Ceremony                               18:00 hrs
Technical Meeting                                 20:00 hrs
09th July                       Round 1                                               09:00 hrs
Round 2                                               15:30 hrs
10th July                       Round 3                                               09:00 hrs
11th July                       Round 4                                               09:00 hrs
                        Round 5                                               15:30 hrs
12th July                       Round 6                                               09:00 hrs
13th July                       Round 7                                               09:00 hrs
Round 8                                               15:30 hrs
14th July                       Round 9                                               09:00 hrs
Closing Ceremony                                15:30 hrs
15th July                       Departure                                             12:00 hrs

8. Format

8.1 The Championships will be played according to the Swiss System of 7 or 9 Rounds, depending on the number of participants in each category. Seven rounds shall be played with 16 or fewer players, and 9 rounds if greater than 16.

8.2 If possible, players from the same federation shall not be paired with each other in the last round.

8.3 Rate of play will be 90 minutes for the whole game + 30 seconds increment for each move played starting from move 1.

8.4 Tie-Break for Swiss-System : Buchholz, followed by Sonneborn-Berger; Number of Wins with the Black pieces. In case of Round-Robin : Sonneborn-Berger; Direct Encounter; Number of Wins with the Black pieces.

9. Contact of the Organising Committee

Registration by email or fax to:- China Chess Association
Address: 80Tian Tan Dong Rd.BeijingChina 100061
In emergency, please contact Miss Abigail Tian Hongwei
Tel.: 0086-10-6710 2301      Fax: 0086-10-6710 1522
Mobile phone: 0086-13911917506

Details of Bank Account:
Intermediary Banker’s Name:             JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York
Swift Code:                                         CHASUS33
Beneficiary Banker’s Account No.:     001043718
Beneficiary Banker’s Name:               Industrial And Commercial Bank of China,
Beijing Municipal Branch, Beijing, PRC
Swift Code:                                         ICBKCNBJBJM
Beneficiary’s Name:                            XIAOHONG, 9558880200003586855
                                                            Room 525, 80 Tian Tan Dong RoadBeijing 100061, China
                                                            Tel: (86) 10 - 67179295

Please copy registration to Technical Director Ignatius Leong   ignatiusleong@pacific.net.sg
            and Asian Chess Federation  asianchessfederation@yahoo.com

10. Visa Information

Invitation for entry visa will be sent by email or fax to federations of participants.

11. In addition to the Invitational Championships, the Organiser invites participants for the Asian Youth Challengers Championships – based on the same age-groups

11.1 There is no restriction and a Federation may register any number of entries (all considered as additional players).

11.2 The Entry Fee payable to the Organiser is US$50 and the Registration Fee for players and accompanying persons is US$100 each.

11.3 Hotel Accommodation, Playing Schedule and Format shall be the same as the Invitational Championships.

11.4 Medals will be awarded to the top 5 players in each category. There will be no team prizes.

11.5 The top three players (maximum 3 in case of tie) of each category shall receive the title of Asian Master awarded by the Asian Chess Federation.


Source : Gregory Lau 
              MCF Honorary Secretary

Post by : Hairul Abdul Hamid
              MCF