The second edition of this event was held today at PKNS Complex in Shah Alam. A total of 16 participants which was actually the total that could be accomodated at the venue, HBM Professional Training Centre. We played in a small room and on account it is a week-end there was no air-conditioning!
Results
Champion IM Jimmy Liew
2nd Abdul Haq Mohammed
3rd Check Kin Keuw
Other prizes include :
Veteran Dr. Wahid Karim
Best 1600 Mohd Raimi Rahim
Best 1500 Bustaman Harun
Best Lady Raja Noraizah
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Truth shall set you free
Raymond Siew likes to quote quotes. Let me also quote a quote he quoted.
"The truth shall set you free"
Two of his favourite lies which he never tire of bringing up every three posting. Firstly, that I pressured Lim Zhuo Ren - "attacked him until he broke down" to write an email to disassociate himself from the likes of Raymond Siew. Secondly, that I offered LZR a "deal" in the SEA Games selection in return.
"The truth shall set you free"
Two of his favourite lies which he never tire of bringing up every three posting. Firstly, that I pressured Lim Zhuo Ren - "attacked him until he broke down" to write an email to disassociate himself from the likes of Raymond Siew. Secondly, that I offered LZR a "deal" in the SEA Games selection in return.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Steve Jobs passed away
Sadly, I have learnt that Steve Jobs has just passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was only 56 years old. As a young man he created the Apple company out of his garage. A real visionary he was the mastermind behind such iconic Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes,
You can read more about the man here.
This speech still moves me today.
You can read more about the man here.
This speech still moves me today.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
What is Article 10.2
A reader has commented in the shoutbox that I should apologize to Najib for my mistake here. This post is created so that we may discuss and debate on Article 10.2.
For the record, before that post was written I had asked Najib's permission. If he did not want me to, I would not have published that. I consider him a friend and have great respect for him as someone who always try to do the right thing - not easy in this complex world that we live in where the lines between right and wrong are constantly being blurred. We have also discussed this incident privately in emails and understand and respect each other's stand.
For the record, before that post was written I had asked Najib's permission. If he did not want me to, I would not have published that. I consider him a friend and have great respect for him as someone who always try to do the right thing - not easy in this complex world that we live in where the lines between right and wrong are constantly being blurred. We have also discussed this incident privately in emails and understand and respect each other's stand.
Ivancuk and wife robbed
Quite sad to read about this in ChessBase today.
They were robbed at gunpoint while getting into the taxi that were to take them to the airport. Worse, Ivancuk's wife lost her passport which meant she could not accompany him to Bilbao.
The games are to resume in Bilbao tomorrow. Ivancuk is currently leading the tournament.
They were robbed at gunpoint while getting into the taxi that were to take them to the airport. Worse, Ivancuk's wife lost her passport which meant she could not accompany him to Bilbao.
The games are to resume in Bilbao tomorrow. Ivancuk is currently leading the tournament.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
1st Qin Huangdao Open
While we have been pre-occupied with the on-going Grand Slam in Sao Paolo (now on the way to Bilbao, Spain), a strong open tournament has been going on in China. All the top Chinese are there as expected e.g. Bu XiangZhi, Wang Yue, Li Chao etc.
In the fourth round, the recently crowned Malaysian Open champion Li ShiLong made a major scalp. His opponent is none other than the Vietnamese prodigy and 2717 ELO rated Le Quang Liem. The game is quite good.
In the fourth round, the recently crowned Malaysian Open champion Li ShiLong made a major scalp. His opponent is none other than the Vietnamese prodigy and 2717 ELO rated Le Quang Liem. The game is quite good.
Unmasked
The madman continues his agenda of "divide and conquer".
He invited me to unmask him and I have. Most of you will know by now but for the new-comers here are the lies and hypocrisy. If someone lied and cheated, can we trust him not to do so again? Think.
Claimed Lim Zhuo Ren and Sumant as his students. But both have made it clear in black and white that they are not. I always wondered what someone who has not pushed a pawn or pressed the button on a chess clock, what can they teach to real chess-players?
All comments which are unfavourable (and all are) do not see the light of day on his blog to make it seem that he has a lot of supporters.
All these evidence are present for those who can see. But he can resort to innuendos and lies without supporting evidence. I said it before and let me say it again. I still invite anybody who have a shred of evidence to prove that I "attacked" any "training program etc etc etc" to come forth and show everyone.
People who lied and supported cheating have no moral grounds to even mention the term "moral compass". Or do they?
He invited me to unmask him and I have. Most of you will know by now but for the new-comers here are the lies and hypocrisy. If someone lied and cheated, can we trust him not to do so again? Think.
Claimed Lim Zhuo Ren and Sumant as his students. But both have made it clear in black and white that they are not. I always wondered what someone who has not pushed a pawn or pressed the button on a chess clock, what can they teach to real chess-players?
All comments which are unfavourable (and all are) do not see the light of day on his blog to make it seem that he has a lot of supporters.
All these evidence are present for those who can see. But he can resort to innuendos and lies without supporting evidence. I said it before and let me say it again. I still invite anybody who have a shred of evidence to prove that I "attacked" any "training program etc etc etc" to come forth and show everyone.
People who lied and supported cheating have no moral grounds to even mention the term "moral compass". Or do they?
Monday, October 3, 2011
Wall Street protest
Thousands turn up for a peaceful street protest. Police turn up in full force. Eventually the police starts arresting random protestors. Other protestors try unsuccessfully to grab onto their colleagues from being dragged away. They lock arms and chant slogans "let them go, let them go" and "the people united, will never be defeated".
Another street protest in Malaysia? Nope, this happened and is still happening in America, "land of the free". I was surprised to learn that the protest had been going on since September 17th. Surprised because I have hardly read about it in our main stream media. I found it out when browsing on the WWW.
Another street protest in Malaysia? Nope, this happened and is still happening in America, "land of the free". I was surprised to learn that the protest had been going on since September 17th. Surprised because I have hardly read about it in our main stream media. I found it out when browsing on the WWW.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Kasparov, My Story
The DVD has been posted on Youtube here .
Not sure if this is infringing some copyright. Probably will be taken off Youtube once someone notices. Meanwhile, enjoy it while you can.
I have gone through a few of the videos. Very good insights on the psychology of the game and interesting reactions from Kasparov on the great players such as Karpov,Smyslov, Petrosian and Spassky. And the games he presented were also very interesting and the way Kasparov explains them are also very educational. Quite a lot to learn from these videos. Rather than listening to the madman and nobody in our midst writing nonsense better to study these.
Not sure if this is infringing some copyright. Probably will be taken off Youtube once someone notices. Meanwhile, enjoy it while you can.
I have gone through a few of the videos. Very good insights on the psychology of the game and interesting reactions from Kasparov on the great players such as Karpov,Smyslov, Petrosian and Spassky. And the games he presented were also very interesting and the way Kasparov explains them are also very educational. Quite a lot to learn from these videos. Rather than listening to the madman and nobody in our midst writing nonsense better to study these.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
GM explains rook ending
Here David Navarra explains his rook ending against Radek Wojtaszek at the Tata Steel tournament this year. Very instructive and entertaining.
At one point he mentions he wanted to go to the rest room but his opponent played too quickly for that :)
At one point he mentions he wanted to go to the rest room but his opponent played too quickly for that :)
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