Thursday, May 27, 2010

MCF versus DATCC Friendly Match !


There will be a friendly chess match between Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) against Dato` Arthur Tan Chess Centre (DATCC) next week.

Details are as below:

Date: 2nd June 2010 (Wednesday)

Venue: DATCC , Kompleks Wilayah, KL

Time: 1800 Hours

Number of Boards : 10

Time Control: 90 minutes + 30sec increment from move1


source : Gregory Lau
             Honorary Secretary
             MCF

post by : Hairul Abdul Hamid
              MCF

Thursday, May 20, 2010

THE NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 16 –20 JUNE 2010!

The 2010 National Closed Championship will be held from 16th-20th June 2010. This year event will be organised by University Kebangsaan Malaysia at Dewan Canselor Tun Abdul Razak (DECTAR) Bangi, Selangor. For further details, download the  entry form here

Update on the 2010 National Closed , click here

Friday, May 7, 2010

AYCC 2010 - Budget costing and Conditions for Malaysian Participants

ASIAN YOUTH INVITATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 
                                     Beijing, China – 8th to 15th July 2010
          Estimated Expenses  
OFFICIAL PLAYER costing

ItemsCosts (USD)Costs (RM)Remark
Registration Fee100380Charged by Organiser
Entry  Fee75285Charge by FIDE
Air Ticket*
1500 (estimate)Malaysia Airline (Return)
KL- Beijing – Beijing –KL
Board and Lodging

Provide by organizer
Mgt Fee #
200Charged by MCF
Total
2,365


ADDITIONAL PLAYER costing

ItemsCosts (USD)Costs (RM)Remark
Registration Fee100380Charged by Organiser
Entry  Fee150570Charge by FIDE
Air Ticket*
1500 (estimate)Malaysia Airline (Return)
KL- Beijing – Beijing -KL
Board and Lodging490
    70 X 7
    nights))
1,862Charged by Organiser – inclusive meals- 3 times
Mgt Fee #
200Charged by MCF
Total
4,512



ACCOMPANYING PERSON Costing

ItemsCosts (USD)Costs (RM)Remark
Registration Fee100380Charged by Organizer
Air Ticket*
1500 (estimate)Malaysia Airline (Return)
KL- Beijing – Beijing -KL
Board and Lodging490
    70 X 7
    nights))
1,862Charged by Organiser – inclusive meals- 3 times
Mgt Fee #

Charged by MCF
Total
3,742

    *Air Ticket –an estimated cost. Actual cost depends on date of purchase. Should actual cost is lower, the money will be returned. In case of the actual cost is higher, the surplus will be charged back to the respective person. 
    # Management Fee charged by MCF includes the following services:
  1. Administrative activities i.e.traveling plan, registration, booking and other admin matters.
  2. Providing official to accompany all delegates from KL-Beijing, Beijing - KL
  3. and act as contact person for matters relevant to Malaysian delegates.
  4. Manage and assist participants during the period of tournament.
  5. With cooperation of delegates, ensure smooth traveling and participation of Malaysian delegates.

      Note: Exchange rate is estimated at 1 USD = RM 3.80 
Guidelines only for Malaysian participants ASIAN YOUTH INVITATIONAL EVENT
(Refer MCF Selection Guidelines)
MCF Registration Conditions
All Official and Additional players ( NAG10 TOP 4 only)   must confirm their participation with a deposit payment of USD 100 to MCF by 15 May 2010 . This deposit is to confirmed your place in the event  as Registration fee.(Non Refundable)  
Entry forms must be filled with FULL PAYMENT to MCF  not later than 22nd May 2010.
Bank Account:  PERSEKUTUAN CATUR MALAYSIA – AmIslamic Bank ,
Jln Raja Chulan Branch , Current A/C No:  211-202-200852-2 
MCF reserves the right to accept or reject any registration after this deadline subject to a penalty fee of USD50.
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. 
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.


                  ASIAN YOUTH CHALLENGERS CHAMPIONSHIPS  
                                                   Beijing, China – 8th to 15th July 2010
                   Estimated Expenses  
ADDITIONAL PLAYER costing

ItemsCosts (USD)Costs (RM)Remark
Registration Fee100380Charged by Organiser
Entry  Fee50190Charge by FIDE
Air Ticket*1500 (estimate)Malaysia Airline (Return)
KL- Beijing – Beijing -KL
Board and Lodging 490
    70 X 7
    nights))
1,862Charged by Organiser – inclusive meals- 3 times
Mgt Fee #
200Charged by MCF
Total
4,132


3. Accompanying Person/Parent

ItemsCosts (USDCosts (RM)Remark
Registration Fee100380Charged by Organizer
Air Ticket*
1500 (estimate)Malaysia Airline (Return)
KL- Beijing – Beijing -KL
Board and Lodging490
    70 X 7
    nights))
1,862Charged by Organiser – inclusive meals- 3 times
Mgt Fee #
100Charged by MCF
Total
3,842

    *Air Ticket –an estimated cost. Actual cost depends on date of purchase. Should actual cost is lower, the money will be returned. In case of the actual cost is higher, the surplus will be charged back to the respective person. 
    # Management Fee charged by MCF includes the following services:
  1. Administrative activities i.e.traveling plan, registration, booking and other admin matters.
  2. Providing official to accompany all delegates from KL-Beijing, Beijing - KL
  3. and act as contact person for matters relevant to Malaysian delegates.
  4. Manage and assist participants during the period of tournament.
  5. With cooperation of delegates, ensure smooth traveling and participation of Malaysian delegates.

      Note: Exchange rate is estimated at 1 USD = RM 3.80 
Guidelines only for Malaysian participants
MCF Registration Conditions
The Asian Youth Challengers Championships is an Open Event.  
All applications to participate in the Asian Youth Challengers Event must be made in writing to MCF for sanction and approval . 
Entry forms must be filled with FULL PAYMENT  to MCF  not later than 22nd June 2010.
Bank Account:  PERSEKUTUAN CATUR MALAYSIA – AmIslamic Bank ,
Jln Raja Chulan Branch , Current A/C No:  211-202-200852-2 
MCF reserves the right to accept or reject any registration after this deadline subject to a penalty fee of USD50.
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. 
A digital scan of the passport and ID photo of each player and each accompanying person must be sent by email to MCF.


source: Gregory Lau
            MCF Honorary Secretary


Post by : Hairul Abdul Hamid
              Malaysian Chess Federation

ASIAN YOUTH INVITATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS Beijing, China – 8th to 15th July 2010





ASIAN YOUTH
INVITATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Beijing,
China – 8
th 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
categories
shall 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 15th
July. 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:
80, Tian Tan Dong Rd., Beijing, China 100061

In
emergency, please contact Miss Abigail
Tian Hongwei

Email:
tianhongweidu@hotmail.com

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 Road, Beijing 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
             Honorary Secretary
             Malaysian Chess Federation

Post by : Hairul Abdul Hamid
              Malaysian Chess Federation