17th February 2010 – Team Singapore prevails in nailbiting finale in Round 4

With three gutsy cheers for Singapore before the start of Round 4, Team Singapore was ready
to take on Malaysia and to cut the deficit and turn it into a victory.  Largely spurred on by the
improved performances over the last two rounds, the team was determined to continue our
victorious run in the series.  The Singapore-Malaysia match started in 1985 and in the past 25 years,
 a total of 20 annual matches had been contested, with Singapore leading the series 10 – 9.

Going into the fourth and final round, the deficit has been cut down to 3 points with Singapore trailing.

In the final few minutes of Round 4, with the score at 20 – 17 in favour of Singapore and one board
remaining, Osric Mooi threw in his full weight to beat Malaysia’s latest International Master – Mok Tze Meng
in a nailbiting encounter where both sides had chances, thus giving Singapore a slim 1 point margin
victory. Osric’s  victory gave Singapore the match, 76.5 – 75.5.

Well done !! Team Singapore.

17th February 2010 – Singapore rebounds in Round 3

Playing with renewed vigour and determination, Team Singapore rebounded in Round 3
beating Malaysia 20.5 – 17.5 in rapid match play.

The good results were fueled by the generous offer by Senior Player Jimmy Ng who offered
‘3 figure sum’ Ang Pow bonus for Singapore Players who score three points and more. Crystal
Valerie Soh, Selina Sia, Ryan Ow and Christabel Neo were the players with perfect score at Round 3.
These 4 players were offered more Ang Pows if they complete the match with full points.  Other
players  also clamoured for more ‘ang pows’ and kind sponsor Jimmy Ng generously agreed to give
give all players who win Round 4, an Ang Pow each. With this festive gesture, Team Officials are
keeping their fingers cossed for a resounding results in Round 4. 

17th February 2010 – Round 2 ends in a Draw

A large crowd witnessed the nail-biting finish in the second round of the Malaysia-
Singapore Match 2010.  With one board remaining and Malaysia leading 18-19, tension
was high as both teams were kept on their toes wondering if Malaysia will score
two consecutive victories. Eventually, IM Paciencia Enrique prevailed with a win over
IM Mas Hafizulhelmi to score the last point of the round to even out the score at 19 – 19.

Coach Jovan Petronic is confident that the better showing in the 2nd round will produce
better results in the remaining 2 rounds. The team is in good spirit and pledges to do their
best in the remaining two rounds to be played with rapid (25 minutes each) time control.  

16th February 2010 – Malayisian Tigers win Round One

Malaysia opens their Tiger year with a roaring start by beating Singapore 22 – 16 in the first round
of the Singapore – Malaysia Chess Challenge 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, playing white.

In the words of Team Captain Jovan Petronic he noted that the Malaysian Contingent, this year is much
stronger than those  in previous editions of the series. Nevertheless it is still difficult to predict the final
results. He thinks the situation will become clearer when Singapore takes on White on 38 boards in
Round 2 of the match. Despite the fact that it is only a friendly, the individual matches were intense
and there were no quick draws.

Singapore Young Lions hope to claw back the results in Round 2 with White. 

 Full Results of Match

Photographs Of Match

 

 12 February 2010 – Departure Reminder

All Players, Officials & Accompanying Persons are reminded to report on Monday
15 February 2010 by 4.45 am at the Bishan Community Club along Bishan Street 13.
Delegation members are to take note of the rooming and bus allocation.  The two
buses will depart at 5.00 am sharp to beat the expected traffic jam at the immigration
counters on both sides of the Tuas Checkpoints.  The Delegation will stop for lunch at Seremban
before we arrive at the Cititel Express Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. All Members are
reminded to take care of their personal belonging such as passports, laptops and cameras.

If you require clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact Team Manager at 91123608 (Mobile).

Rooming List

Bus Seatings Arrangement

Match Programs

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28 January 2010  – Team Singapore for Singapore – Malaysia Match

The SCF is pleased to announce the Team to the Singapore-Malaysia Chess Challenge 2010 to
be held from 15 February to 17 February 2010.

There will be a briefing for all PLAYERS and Accompanying Persons on Saturday 30th January 2010
at 6.15 pm at the SCF premises in Bishan.  All players are expected to attend this briefing.

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This year’s Singapore – Malaysia Match shall take place from 15th February to 17th February 2010
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Programme is as follows -

There will be 38 boards. SCF will be responsible for the travel and living expenses for ALL PLAYERS
– two-way bus transfers, travel insurance, twin-sharing room with three meals. SCF will nominate a
few trainers such that the trip would also be a play cum training experience. 

Accompanying persons shall pay a total of $200 covering two-way bus transfers, travel insurance,
twin-sharing room with breakfast and 2 meals (lunch). 

Appended is the list of nominated players who MUST inform SCF in writing before Friday
15^th January 2010 whether they want or do not want to be selected. At the same time,
please provide in writing the names of accompanying persons after which late registration
shall not be accepted. Please write to singchess@pacific.net.sg indicating names as in passport,
passport number, date of birth, date of expiry of passport and names of accompanying persons
and their particulars as above.

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We expect a big delegation of about 120 persons and to inculcate team spirit, we would want all players
and the accompanying persons to travel together rather than making their own travel plans. 

Team Officials are as follows :-
Head of Delegation – SCF Vice-President Mr Shashi Jayakumar
Team Manager – SCF Executive Director Mr Philip Chan
Head Coach – SCF Technical Director Mr Jovan Petronic,
FST Zurab Azmaiparashvili, FT Ashot Nadanian, FT Enrique Paciencia and FT Anjela Khegay
Arbiter – IA Thomas Hoe
The Chaperon and Team Doctors will be announced later. 

Please confirm your participation before 15^th January 2010.

Ignatius Leong
SCF President