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Last Updated 24.07.2008                                                click here to download Membership Form

SCF website is undergoing servicing due to suspected spyware (pop-up advertisements) and trojan virus. Please do not upload until further notice unless your computer is protected. For 4th World Schools Chess Championships, please take down the alternative Official Website http://worldschools2008.blogspot.com Any inconvenience caused is fully regretted.

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Prep/Post analysis for Singapore players shall be as follows:
Single Round Days - 1200 to 1430 and from 1600 to 2130 hr
Double round Days - 0730 to 0845; 1000 to 1530; 1700 to 2300 hr

We seek the cooperation of all Singapore players for the 4th World
Schools Chess Championships to come early for the preparation session
to avoid bottle-necks that may result in some players out in the 
preparation. 
Thank you

Venue: #02-10 (Senior Citizen Activity Room), Teck Ghee CC 
  

Deadline of submission is extended to 22nd July
There will be a 5% discount for the reservations for hotels
After this deadline, there will be no discounts

Next deadline for registration (No discount) on 15th August 2008

Please adhere to deadline stricly.

Download Payment by 15th July 2008 
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The following players has been confirmed:

1. GM Zhang Zhong, Individual Men, Mixed Pair & Team
2. GM Wu Shaobin, Team
3. IM Goh Weiming, Team
4. Timothy Chan Wei Xuan, Team
5. FM Terry Chua Zheng Yuan, Team
6. WGM Li Ruofan, Individual Women, Mixed Pair

This is the final team list and according to regulations, 
substitution of name is not allowed

Download Regulations for World Mind Sports Games
Download General Information for World Mind Sports Games  

Prep/Post analysis for Singapore players shall be as follows:
Single Round Days - 1200 to 1430 and from 1600 to 2130 hr
Double round Days - 0730 to 0845; 1000 to 1530; 1700 to 2300 hr

Venue: Level 3, Teck Ghee CC 
  

Application to SCF by 24th July 2008.
Players/Accompanying Person selected shall pay own airfare and insurance.
Rooms and Meals provided free.

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Date: August 8th, 9th, 10th 

Venue: Teck Ghee CC, 861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10

Closing Date: Monday 4th August 2008

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Date: Saturday 30th August 2008 (JC & Secondary)
Date: Sunday   31st August 2008 (Primary)
Venue: Northland Primary School, 15 Yishun Avenue 4
Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2008

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Please take note of change of timing to 4 pm

A briefing will be conducted for Singapore participants in the forthcoming 
4th World Schools Chess Championships and those interested in the World Youth Championships

Those who are unable to attend are advised to be represented by their parents or friends.

Date:  Saturday 12th July 2008
Time:  4 pm
Venue: SCF Bishan, Multi Purpose Hall 
  

Date: Saturday 2nd August 2008 from 9 am to 7 pm 

Venue: Civil Service Club, 60 Tessensohn Road

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th July 2008

Download Entry Form for 2nd August 2008   

Download SCF Rating as at 1st July 2008 
Download FIDE Rating as at 1st July 2008  

Download Term 3 Groupings Starting 27, 28, 29 June 2008 
    

1. The World Mind Sports Games (Information & Regulations attached) will be 
held in Beijing, China. According to the regulations of the World Mind 
Sports Games, SCF will nominate one and the same team for both the Blitz and 
Rapid Men's Team events which will be held from 12th to 18th October.
The deadline for nomination is 14th July after which, no substitution of 
player(s) is allowed. SCF will select the team of 4 players + 1 reserve.

1.1 Seeded will be National Champion Goh Wei Ming. A Rapid Chess Tournament 
(regulations as per WMSG) will be held whereby the top 2 players will be 
selected. In the event of any tie for the top 2 places, SCF President shall 
decide. The Selection & Training Committee reserves the right to nominate 
the 2 remaining players and subsequent vacancies arising.

1.2 All MALE players, who must be Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents, 
with FIDE Rating of minimum 2100 and above are welcome. The playing schedule 
(subject to the number of participants) is as follow:-
Saturday, 28th June - 9am to 9.45am - On the spot Registration of 
Particpation
Saturday, 28th June - 10am to 12.15pm - Rounds 1 to 2
Saturday, 28th June - 2pm to 5.30pm   - Rounds 3 to 5
Sunday,   29th June - 2pm to 5.30pm   - Rounds 6 to 8
Saturday,  5th July - 10am to 12.15pm - Rounds 9 to 10
Saturday,  5th July - 2pm to 5.30pm   - Rounds 11 to 13

2. The Chess Olympiad will be held in Dresden, Germany, from 12 to 26 
November. The deadline for nomination is 12th September after which, no 
substitution of player(s) is allowed. SCF will nominate a team comprising 4 
players + 1 reserve for the Open Olympiad.

2.1 Seeded will be Goh Wei Ming and Jason Goh - the top 2 players from the 
National Championship. A Tournament will be held whereby the top 2 players 
will be selected. In the event of any tie for the top 2 places, SCF 
President shall decide. The Selection & Training Committee reserves the 
right to nominate the 1 remaining player and subsequent vacancies arising.

2.2 All players, who must be Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents with 
FIDE Rating of minimum 2100 (1st July 2008 FIDE Rating List) are welcome to 
register with payment of entry fee of $30 before 25th July 2008. The 9-round 
playing schedule is as follow:-
Saturday,   2nd August - 9am - Round 1
Saturday,   2nd August - 3pm - Round 2
Sunday,     3rd August - 9am - Round 3
Sunday,     3rd August - 3pm - Round 4
Wednesday,  6th August - 7pm - Round 5
Wednesday, 13th August - 7pm - Round 6
Friday,    15th August - 7pm - Round 7
Saturday,  16th August - 9am - Round 8
Saturday,  16th August - 3pm - Round 9

Download Regulations for World Mind Sports Games
Download General Information for World Mind Sports Games  

Singapore finished 3rd overall nation with 21 medals (4 Gold, 4 Silver & 14 Bronze)

Individual Results:
Gold - CM Daniel Chan Yi Ren      (Std Open U14)
Gold - FM Ignatius Leong          (Rapid Veteran)
Gold - FM Ignatius Leong          (Blitz Veteran)
Silver - Ryan Ow JUn Wai          (Std Open U8)
Silver - FM Graham Chua Xing Jian (Std Open U14)
Bronze - WFM Danielle Ho En Huei  (Blitz Girls U14)
Bronze - FM Ignatius Leong        (Std Veteran)

Team Results:
Gold -   Std Open U14 (CM Daniel Chan, FM Graham Chua, Tay Kiat Boon)
Silver - Rapid Open U16 (Terry Chua, Christer Aplin, Wong Zeng Rong)
Silver - Std Open U16 (Terry Chua, Tan Weiliang, Christer Aplin)
Bronze - Blitz Open U14 (Daniel Chan, Graham Chua, Tay Kiat Boon)
Bronze - Rapid Open U14 (Daniel Chan, Graham Chua, Tay Kiat Boon)
Bronze - Blitz Open U16 (Tan Weiliang, Christer Aplin, Terry Chua)
Bronze - Std Open U8 (Ryan Ow, Ng Chek Khau, Ajax Valerio)
Bronze - Blitz Open U8 (Ryan Ow, Ng Chek Khau, Ajax Valerio)
Bronze - Rapid Open U8 (Ryan Ow, Ajax Valerio, Ng Chek Khau)
Bronze - Rapid Open U10 (Edward Lee, Derek Lim)
Bronze - Blitz Girl U8 (Natanya Ng, GAbrielle Ho)
Bronze - Rapid Girl U8 (Gabrielle Ho, Natanya Ng)
Bronze - Std Girl U14 (Danielle Ho, Zerlene Cheng)
Bronze - Blitz Girl U14 (Danielle Ho, Michelle Ho, Zerlene Cheng)
Bronze - Rapid Girl U14 (Danielle Ho, Zerlene Cheng, Freya Ho)

Congratulations to our winners and many thanks to the Singapore Contigent of
25 players, 18 accompanying persons & 4 coaches.

Check Overall Results 
  

Due to a lack of entries as at closing date, the event has been cancelled.
Any inconvenience caused is fully regretted.
  

 
Check Start List/Pairings/Results NationalJunior Blitz 
Check Start List/Pairings/Results National Blitz
  

Date: 23rd & 24th August 2008
Venue: Queenstown Community Club 
Closing Date: 10th August 2008 

Download Registration Form for 23rd & 24th August 2008    

Open for application from National Junior/Youth Squads members only
Closing Date: 15th June 2008

Download Tournament Regulations   

Annual General Meeting for 2008 will be held on: 

Date: Saturday 21st June 2008 at 2.00 pm
Venue: Teck Ghee Community Club, 861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10

AGM Notice has been sent out on Friday 6th June 2008 by post.
Members who have not received their AGM notice by post may 
collect a copy from SCF or call Mr Osric Mooi at 97574465. 

Download Agenda  

The Executive Council at its meeting on 6June 2008 has adopted a Disciplinary
Procedure to deal with cases of misconduct among players and trainees in the SCF's
programmes. The procedure takes effect from 1st July 2008.


For details, click SCF's Disciplinary Procedure wef 1st July 2008  

In April 2008, Mr K. Shanmugam stepped down as SCF's Honorary Adviser following
his appointment as Law Minister. The SCF congratulates Mr Shanmugam on his 
appointment and wishes him every success.

Date: Sunday 27th July 2008 from 9 am to 6 pm 

Venue: Nee Soon East Community Club Hall, 1 Yishun Avenue 9 S(768893)

Closing Date: 20th July 2008 or 1st 250 entries

Download Entry Form for 27th July 2008   

Registration now open. 

Deadline for registration: Saturday 21st June 2008 by 7 pm.

The full list of groupings shall be posted latest by Monday 23rd June 2008.

Download Registration Form Starting 27, 28, 29 June 2008    

Winner: WGM Li Ruofan (SIN)

Download Final Standings    
  

Date: Saturday 17th May 2008 (Round 1 & 2)
      Sunday   18th May 2008 (Round 3 & 4)
      Monday   19th May 2008 (Round 5 & 6)
Time: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
Venue: Teck Ghee Community Club Hall, 861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 (Near Block 410)
Closing Date: 11th May 2008 or 1st 240 entries

Download Entry Form for 17th to 19th May 2008 
Check Starting List for SCF Rated 
Check Starting List for FIDE Rated
  

Date: 19th April to 4th May 2008
Venue: SCF Bishan (Inside Bishan CC)



Singapore U20 vs Myanmar




Download Standings & Crosstable

Download Final Standinds (Gold) for 31st May and 1st June 
Download Final Standinds (Silver) for 31st May and 1st June   

Download Final Standings Thursday 1st May 2008   

Date:Sunday 13th April 2008 9 am to 6 pm
Venue:Queenstown CC Hall, 365 Commonwealth Avenue, S(149732)

Download Results (Secondary) Sunday 13th April 2008
Download Results (Primary) Sunday 13th April 2008      

Date: 29th March to 13th April 2008
Venue: SCF Bishan (Inside Bishan CC)



Singapore U20 vs Myanmar




Download Standings & Crosstable

The abovementioned post is open for application.
Please apply by 16th April 2008.
 
Download Job Specs 

Download Final Standings    

Download Final Standings Sunday 25th May 2008   

Please take note that some members of the National Junior Development Squad
has be moved up to National Junior Squad (FIDE rated Group A & B)

A briefing for members and their parent:
Only Youth Squad (Gold & Silver) and 
National Junior Squad (FIDE rated Group A & B) 
Date: Saturday 29th March 2008
Time: 2 pm (Do not be late)
Venue: SCF Bishan
Please take note that the training venue is now at SCF Bishan as the venue at Teck Ghee CC
is undergoing renovation.

Download Term 2 Groupings Starting 28, 29, 30 March 2008 
    

Venue: Teck Ghee Community Club, #03-02

Download Tournament Crosstable   
Check Pairings and Results on chessresults.com 
Download games in pgn   

Check Pairings and Results on chessresults.com    

Registration now open. 

A briefing on National Junior Squad  shall be conducted daily from
March 12, 13, 14 & 15 at Teck Ghee CC from 2.30 pm during the National Schools Individual
Championships. All are welcome.

Deadline for registration: Wednesday 19th March 2008 by 7 pm.
Please take note that venue at Nee Soon has been changed to Northland Primary School.

The full list of groupings shall be posted latest by Tuesday 25th March 2008.

Download Registration Form Starting 28, 29, 30 March 2008    

Venue: Teck Ghee CC, 861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10
Time: 9 am to 6.30 pm

Category: Open            Monday    10th March 2008
          Open/Girls U15  Tuesday   11th March 2008
          Open/Girls U13  Wednesday 12th March 2008
          Open/Girls U11  Thursday  13th March 2008
          Open/Girls U9   Friday    14th March 2008
          Open/Girls U7   Saturday  15th March 2008

Overall results and Standings:

Open Winner: Shen Chuan Qi (RI)
 
Open U15 Winner: Timothy Chan (RI) after playoff 
Open U13 Winner: Graham Chua (RI) after playoff
Open U11 Winner: Francia Goh (Nan Hua Pri)
Open U9 Winner: Derek Lim (ACS Junior) after playoff
Open U7 Winner: Ryan Cheng (Kheng Cheng)


Girl U15 Winner: Selina Sia (Nanyang Girls')
Girl U13 Winner: Danielle Ho (Nanyang Girls') after playoff
Girl U11 Winner: Monisha Raja Jawahar (Northland)
Girl U9 Winner: Amber Lai (Tao Nan) after playoff
Girl U7 Winner: Gabrielle Ho (Raffles Girls')

Download 60th National Schools Individual Entry Form

Venue: Civil Service Club, Tessensoln, 60 Tessensohn Road
Date: 5th & 6th April (Schools Invitational Category)
Date: 6th April (Public Service Team Category)

Download Final Results for Public Service Schools Invitation Team
Download Final Results for Public Service Team Competition 

IM Tibor Karolyi and Dr Nick Aplin have won The Guardian 2007 Chess Book of the 
Year Award for their book Endgame Virtuoso Anatoly Karpov. Tibor, a former 
Hungarian Champion, is well-known among Singapore chess players, especially juniors, 
as a top FIDE-certified chess trainer. Nick is a former Honorary General Secretary of 
the Singapore Chess Federation. The book had earlier been shortlisted for the English 
Chess Federation Book of the Year 2007 Award.

Olimpiu G. Urcan was shortlisted for The Guardian 2007 Chess Book of the Year Award for 
his book Surviving Changi. The book is the biography of a little-known British player 
Eugene Colman (1878-1964), who was interned in Changi Prison during the Japanese Occupation
and remembered for his contribution to a line in the Two Knights Defence.  
  

Closing Date: 25th April 2008

Download Tournament Regulations   

Venue : Asean Chess Academy, Beach Road
Date: Saturday 23rd February 2008 from 9 am to 6 pm
Date: Sunday 24th February 2008 from 9 am to 6 pm

Check Hong Bao Saturday Rapid Tournament Starting List on chessresults.com 
Check Hong Bao Sunday Rapid Tournament Starting List on chessresults.com 

Download Entry Form Hong Bao Saturday Rapid Tournament for 23rd February 2008
Download Entry Form Hong Bao Sunday Rapid Tournament for 24th February 2008      

The Singapore delegation of Trainees & Trainers who took part in the 1st leg of the 1st Asean Masters
Circuit held in Tarakan, Indonesia, from 8th to 19th January return with major achievements.
In the GM "A" Group, Singapore new PR GM Zhang Zhong won convincingly with the final score of 9 points
from 11 rounds.

In the GM "B" Group, FT & IM Ashot Nadanian (who has also applied for SPR) was placed second, narrowly
missing his third GM Norm.

In the WIM Tournament, FM Graham Chua was 3rd - he drew against GM Edhi Handoko, who has long been one of
Indonesia's strongest players. 
Tying for 5th were WFM Jeslin Tay and WFM Nguyen Mai Hung (who is doing a one year training stint in Singapore). 
WFM Victoria Chan tied for 10th. All the six players gained rating points, hauling a combined total of 105 points.

Download Tournament Cross Tables 8th to 19th January 2008

Check New Year Saturdays Weekend Tournament Pairings and Results on chessresults.com 
Check New Year Sundays Weekend Tournament Pairings and Results on chessresults.com 
    

A briefing will be held on Saturday 12th January 2008 at 2:30 pm 
at the Asean Chess Academyconducted at 2.30 pm for the following groups:

1. National Squad (Men & Women)
2. Youth Squad (Gold & Silver)
3. Junior Squad (FIDE rated Group A & B)

Trainees under the age of 20 should be represented by their parents.

National Squad (Men) - IM Goh Weiming, IM Jason Goh, GM Zhang Zhong, GM Wu Shaobin,
                       GM Wong Meng Kong, IM Enrique Paciencia, WGM Li Ruofan
National Squad (Women) - WFM Victoria Chan, WFM Liu Yang, WIM Anjela Khegay, WFM Jeslin Tay

Download Term 1 Groupings Starting 11, 12, 13 January 2008    

14 chess players were awarded B3 Spex carding for year 2007.
Each shall receive $100.
 
Download List of Recipients  
  

Date:  29th December 2007 to 5th January 2008

The technical meeting on 29th December 2007 amended the tournament to 9 round swiss.

Check National/Challengers Pairings and Results on chessresults.com 
Download Bulletin (View with chess programme) 

Download Playoffs Results 

4th Singapore International Chess Convention 2007
Incorporating:
1. 4th Singapore Masters Open International Tournament 2007, 16th to 22nd December
2. 4th Singapore Challengers Open International Tournament 2007, 16th to 22nd December
3. Seminar for Coaches 2007, 16th to 21st December 
4. Arbiters Training Seminar 2007, 17th to 21st December 2007

FIDE Events:
1. FIDE Administrator Management Seminar 2007, 18th to 21st December, Park Royal Hotel
2. FIDE Presidential Board Meeting 2007, 21st to 24th December. Park Royal Hotel


Check Masters Open Pairings and Results on chessresults.com

Check Challengers Open Pairings and Results on chess results.com

Date: Saturday 15th December 9 am to 7 pm (2 rounds)
Venue: Asean Chess Academy, Beach Road
Category: Veteran>50,Men's,Women's,Boys & Girls U8,U10,U12,U14,U16,U18,U20


19th SIN vs MAS Chess Challenge 2007



Singapore won 87 to 53.

Download Full Results for 15th December 2007
Photo gallery by Jovan Petronic 

Joel Chan Cheng Hoong wins Open U12 in playoff with
Iskandar Bin Abdullah 2nd and Eugene Wee Chun Jie 3rd
 
Download Final Results   

Final results Under-9 Category
Final results Under-12 Category
Final results Under-15 Category 

Current National Junior Squad Members may continue on Term 1 2008 in January 2008.
Those who miss qualification from the National Age Group in December 2007 will have to
qualify through the National Schools Individual in order to continue from Term 2 2008.

Current National Youth Squad (Gold) must qualify through the National Age Group Championships.

Download Registration Form Starting 11, 12, 13 January 2008    

Congratulations to the team of:
FM Muhd Haikal,
FM Jonathan Wong,
CM Jordan Yap &
Yuan Weiting

FM Muhd Haikal won the Individual Standard Bronze and the
team won Rapid Team Silver and Standard Team Silver

Our appreciation to Ministry of Education for funding the team and
Mrs Tan Shao Furn (Teacher from Nanyang Primary School) as Team Official
 

18 Singapore players participated in this 11 round event 
The best results for Singaporeans were: 
CM Daniel Yi-Ren Chan (9th at U14 with 8 pts), 
FM Graham Chua (12th at U12 with 7.5 pts), 
WFM Monisha Raja Jawahar (13th at Girls U10 with 7 pts), 
Derek Lim (14th at U8 with 7.5 pts), 
WFM Danielle Ho (20th at Girls U12 with 7 pts), 
FM Daniel Fernandez (22nd at U12 with 7 pts). 

Final standings, games, photographs and videos may be found at the Official Website
Congratulations to all participating Singaporean players and trainers! 

Download Latest Results
 

Singapore will be represented by GM Wu Shaobin and GM Wong Meng Kong.
President Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan has designated Ignatius Leong as Technical Delegate.
Thomas Hoe, Osric Mooi and Anjela Khegay are appointed as Arbiters.

Link to MAIGOC Official Website 
Link to Asian Chess Federation Website

The abovementioned post is open for application.
 
Download Job Specs 

In view of the change in calendar and many have planned their holidays well in advance,

Current National Junior Squad Members may continue on Term 1 2008 in January 2008.
Those who miss qualification from the National Age Group in December 2007 will have to
qualify through the National Schools Individual in order to continue from Term 2 2008.

Current National Youth Squad (Gold) must qualify through the National Age Group Championships.  

ASEAN Chess Confederation's federation leaders (representives of the National
Chess Federations of INA, PHI, SIN and VIE) met at Cebu (Philippines) on
23 September 2007 and signed the regulations for 2 new major chess events:

1. The 1st Edition of ASEAN Masters Circuit 2008
2. The 1st Edition of ASEAN Grand Prix 2007/2008

Download Calendar

Download Full Results 

Link to SDSC Website 

Players who are eligible may apply.
Deadline - 1st October 2007

Link to Commonwealth Official Website
 

4th Singapore International Chess Convention 2007
Incorporating:
1. 4th Singapore Masters Open International Tournament 2007, 16th to 22nd December
2. 4th Singapore Challengers Open International Tournament 2007, 16th to 22nd December
3. Seminar for Coaches 2007, 16th to 21st December 
4. Arbiters Training Seminar 2007, 17th to 21st December 2007
Closing date - 1st November 2007

Download 4th Singapore Masters & Challengers Open 16th to 22nd December 2007
Download Seminar for Coaches 16th to 21st December 2007
Download Arbiters Training Seminar 17th to 21st December 2007 

Notice is hereby given for Training Providers to tender for the Training of
1) SCF National Squads (Men's and Women's Squad)
2) National Youth Squads (Gold and Silver Squads)
3) National Junior Squads (Development and Intermediate)
for 2 years from the period 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2009.

Interested parties should submit their applications in writing to the SCF.
The deadline for submission is 19 September 2007.

Download Tender Specifications 
Download Annex A to Tender 

The ASEAN+ Youth Team Championships is an initiative of the
ASEAN Chess Confederation and Malaysian Ministry of Education.
Schools,legally constituted teams may register directly with the organisers.

Individuals who are eligible to participate may register with SCF 
at singchess@pacific.net.sg before 1st October 2007.

After this deadline, SCF will have the discretion to determine the team 
compositions. The cost per player (inclusive of registration fees, travel insurance, 
land transport, board and lodging) is $800 per player. For accompanying persons, the cost is S$850.

Download Tournament Regulations 

Download Selection Guidelines 2008 
wef 01.01.2008
Download SCF Title Awards 

Download Final Standings

Assignment of trainers for the championships:

FST, IM Jovan Petronic - 
(Daniel Chan, Timothy Chan, Terry Chua, Dominic Lo)

FT, IM Ashot Nadanian - 
(Matthew Chin, Chu Mei Yin, Chu Shaomin, Daniel Fernandez, Danielle Ho)

FT, IM Enrique Paciencia - 
(Sarah Chan, Derek Lim, Liu Yang, Melissa Lo)

IM Tibor Karolyi - 
(Christer Aplin, Graham Chua, Monisha Jawahar, Christabel Neo)

Link to World Youth Chess Championships 2007
 

In the Boys U14 Category
CM Daniel Chan tied 3rd/4th & 
Christer Aplin tied 5th/7th 

Download Tournament Report by FST Jovan Petronic 
  

The 4th Singapore International Chess Convention 2006
Incorporating
3rd Asian Schools Chess Festival
Arbiters & Coaches Training Seminars
Singapore Masters & Challengers Open International Tournament
from Dec 10 to 22 
is now open to tender for co-organisation with SCF.

Closing date shall be 14 September 2007 by 12 pm in writing.

Application to be submitted by 23rd August 2007 to 
singchess@pacific.net.sg
HPE shall decide and make known decision by 28th August 2007.

Download Regulations

Final Standings: 
1st - IND   28.0
2nd - HUN   27.5
3rd - PHI   25.5
4th - UZB   24.5
5th - AUS 1 24.0
6th - TUR   23.5

PAIRINGS AND RESULTS:
Starting Team List 
Link to Chess-Results.com
Winner of Board Prize

BULLETIN Rd 1   Rd 2   Rd 3   Rd 4   Rd 5
   
BULLETIN Rd 6   Rd 7   Rd 8   Rd 9   Rd 10

SCF invites application from qualified players to participate in the World 
Youth Championships from 17th to 29th November 2007 in Antalya, Turkey. The
High Performance Sub-Committee (HPE) has drawn up three schemes that are 
specific to this event only.

Deadline of 15th August 2007 by 1900 hrs for submission
shall be enforced strictly.


Check  World Youth Subsidy, Incentives & Bonus
Link to World Youth Chess Championships 2007
 

The League shall start in September 2007.
A chess clinic shall be conducted prior to the league
Venue: Singapore Chess Federation
Date:  19th August 2007 from 2 pm to 3.30 pm
Contact Thomas via emailsingchess@pacific.net.sg
Link to SDSC Website

All selected players are to indicate their acceptance by contacting Thomas at SCF
via emailsingchess@pacific.net.sg by Wednesday 25th July 2007
 
Download List of Selected Players 

Download Results and Crosstable 9th to 17th July 2007, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei

The EXCO is pleased to announce that Mr K. Shanmugam, an MP
for Sembawang GRC, has accepted its invitation to be SCF's
Honorary Adviser. Mr Shanmugam's term is for two years and
takes immediate effect.

The SCF looks forward to two years of fruitful chess development
with the guidance of the Honorary Adviser. 
  

Members of National Youth Squad, National Youth Training & National Junior Squads
who wished to participate to inform SCF via emailsingchess@pacific.net.sg
by 15th July 2007 for selection by HPE (Formerly known as S & T). 

Download Regulations for 22nd to 30th August 2007 
  

Based on Term 1 & 2 attendances and Term 3 registrations for the National 
Junior Squad Training for 2007, a short list of players for the World Youth
Under-16 Olympiad has been drawn up as follows:
Download Shortlisted Players 

The shortlisted players are to indicate their readiness for final selection 
by contacting Thomas by Wednesday 4th July 2007 by 7 pm.

The shortlisted players who have responded will then be put through intensive training
over a period of one month, upon which a group of 20-25 players will be finally selected 
to form teams for the event from 4th to 12th August 2007 in Singapore. 

The Singapore contingent of 115 (2 officials, 6 coaches, 59 players and 48 accompanying persons)
emerged 2nd overall nation behind Vietnam with 52 medals (12 Gold, 23 Silver & 17 Bronze).
Notable results were:
Standard Open U8 Gold   - Derek Lim De Li
Standard Open U12 Gold  - Jonathan Wong Shern Yang
Rapid Open U14 Gold     - Shannon Scott Neubronner
Standard Girls U10 Gold - Monisha Raja Jawahar
Standard Girls U16 Gold - Victoria Chan Wei Yi
Standard Veteran Gold   - Chan Peng Kong
Rapid Veteran Gold      - Chan Peng Kong
Blitz Veteran Gold      - Chan Peng Kong

Download Overall Medal Tally
Download Standard Chess Final Standings
Download Rapid Chess Chess Final Standings
Download Blitz Chess Final Standings

Link to Chess-Results.com
The Singapore Chess Federation congratulates our players for their outstanding performance and 
thank you to all accompanying persons for their support. 

The chess federations of Singapore and Turkey have signed a Memorandum 
of Understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation for mutual benefit.
 
Mr Ignatius Leong, President of Sinapore Chess Federation and 
Mr Ali Nihat Yazici, President of Turkiye Santranc Federasyonu 
(Turkish Chess Federation) inked the MOU on 13 June 2007 in 
Pattaya, Thailand, where the 8th Asean+ Age Group Championships
are being held. 

The scope of cooperation includes the organisation of a periodic chess 
match between Singapore and Turkey, technical cooperation including best 
practices in the organisation of chess events and the sharing of knowledge 
and experience in developing chess.

The guiding principle behind the MOU is mutual friendship, trust and respect 
and a common desire to advance the interests of chess in Singapore and Turkey.

Complimentary Souvenir Tshirt & Watches for players only.
May be collected from Asean Chess Academy, Beach Road
From Sunday 10th June from 12 pm onwards

Please be reminded to furnish SCF with Flight detail via email  
singchess@pacific.net.sg for airport-hotel transfer.

Download Confirmed Registration for Team Singapore (Updated daily)

Download Registration Form for Singapore players and accompanying person

Download Sponsorship Guidelines

Download Eligible Members for sponsorship

Download New EXCO 2007-2009

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting for 2007 
will be held on:

Date: Sunday 3rd June 2007 at 3.00 pm
Venue: SCF Bishan (In Bishan CC), 51 Bishan St 13, #02-01A SIGC

Members who have not received their AGM notice by post may 
collect a copy from SCF or call Mr Chua at 9653 5487. The audited account may 
be collected from 17th May onwards at SCF or on the day of the AGM

Please take note of new inclusion in agenda:
6. To appoint the Appeals Committee of 3 persons and 2 reserves.
Such persons shall be past Council Members.

Download Agenda  

Singapore represented by 
Victoria Chan, Jordan Yap, Matthew Chin
Danielle Ho, Michelle Ho, Derek Lim

Link to Latest Standing 
Link to Official Website 

Intchess in cooperation with Singapore Heritage Society 
and National Library Board,links Chess and Heritage Tournament 
with launch of book, Surviving Changi on Singapore Chess History.

Date:  Saturday, 28th April 2007
Time:  9 am to 4.30 pm 
Venue: The Pod (16th Floor), National Library Board, 100 Victoria Street

The SCF is pleased to announce a sponsorship program for players who are in the process of pursuing
an IM or GM title. Under this program, the SCF will provide funding for selected players who has
obtained at least one IM or GM norm, to participate in tournaments where they will have the 
opportunity to obtain their 2nd or more IM or GM norms.

Details of the program is set out in Sponsorship Guidelines
All interested players are required to submit an application to the SCF by 30th April 2007.
For more information on the criteria required for obtaining IM and GM norms,
please visit  FIDE website

The following has been selected by S & T for National Squad 2007
Men Squad:  1. FM Goh Weiming          Women Squad:   1. WIM Anjela Khegay
            2. Chan Weng Chee                         2. WFM Jeslin Tay
            3. Timothy Chan                           3. Victoria Chan
            4. GM Wu Shaobin                          4. WFM Liu Yang
            5. GM Wong Meng Kong

The SCF has noticed a disturbing trend of players making late withdrawals from tournaments 
or otherwise completely failing to attend tournaments which they had registered in recently.

From 1 April 2007onwards, any player who registers for FIDE rated tournaments, and
(i) withdraws from the tournament after pairings for the first round have been released, or
(ii)fails to play in three or more consecutive rounds, without providing any valid reasons, 
    shall be subject to disciplinary action by the SCF, including but not limited to suspension
    of the player from future SCF tournaments.

From 1 April 2007onwards, SCF will not advertise any chess events which are not organised
by SCF, unless these events are open to the public and are either SCF rated or FIDE rated.
SCF retains full discretion over the use of the website which is meant to be only for SCF 
purposes. SCF reserves the right to reject any requests for the placement of notices or
advertisements on the website without providing any reasons.

The World Youth U16 Olympiad 2007, to be held from 4th to 12th August 2007, together with the 4th World
Schools Championship 2008, to be held from 5th to 12th August 2008, shall be jointly open to tender for
co-organisation with SCF.

Interest parties should submit their applications in writing by 12 pm on 28th February 2007. 
Any tender submitted should cover both events.

Download Press Statement 

Congratulations to the following for their results in 2nd Asian Schools 2006. You have earn free 
hospitality (Room, Breakfast and 1 Meal) if you decide to participate in the 3rd World Schools 
Championships 2007. The Greek organisers have requested your early confirmation to help facilitate 
Singapore's participation.
1. Victoria Chan
2. Danielle Ho
3. Monisha Raja Jawahar
4. Jordan Yap
5. Jonathan Tay
6. Derek Lim
7. Melissa Lo
The SCF & ASEAN Chess Academy shall co-ordinate registration if done so before 1 March 2007. 
As Singapore will be the host in 2008, key personnel may be sent to understudy the Greek organisation, 
so a big Singapore delegation is expected this year.

1. 3rd World School General Regulations 27 April to 6 May
2. 3rd World School Registration Form 27 April to 6 May
3. International Chess Open Halkidiki 2007 27 April to 6 May
4. 1st International Arbiter Seminar 29 April to 4 May
Details on marketing and trainer seminar shall be out later.

Link to Zone 3.3 Chess Championships 2007 - Women
Link to Zone 3.3 Chess Championships 2007 - Men

FIDE awarded the titles for
Mohd Haikal , ID5802342 FIDE Master
Teo Wei Xing. ID5801621 Candidate Master
for performance in 7th ASEAN Age Group Championships 2006 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Our congratulations.  

The following Singapore-based trainers IM Ramos Domingo (PHI), NM Jasur Madjidov (UZK) and 
WFM Adelaida Zakharova (RUS) completed and passed a FIDE-certified Trainers Seminar organised 
and held in Singapore by SCF & FIDE (World Chess Federation) from 18th to 23rd December 2006.

The seminar was conducted by FIDE Senior Trainers Michael Khodarkovsky and Ignatius Leong.

Congratulations to the three newly-certified trainers.

Together with the two other seminars organised in 2004 & 2005, the number of professional 
FIDE-certified trainers in Singapore has now increased to 18 from 15.

List of FIDE Certified Chess Trainers based in Singapore
Link to FIDE Trainers' System

Download Q & A Slideshow on 6th January 2007

Please refer to Selection Guidelines 2007 for qualification to:
National Junior Training Squad 2007 - 50% qualification from National Age Group or
                                      50% + 1 from National Schools Individuals 
National Youth Squad 2007 - Top 6 from National Age Group Open (Up to 8 in total to be selected by S & T)
National Youth Training Squad 2007 - Based on age/rating guidelines.

A Q & A session by S & T for parent and player on the Selection Guidelines 2007 shall be held on 6th January 2007 from 2 pm at Asean Chess Academy during the National Age Group Championships. All are welcome.
(This post has been edited as at 03.01.2007)

Nanyang Primary School Chess Club had their first chess camp in 
Gardiner Chess Centre in Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast Australia from December 1st to 11th
Download Report by Denise Lim Age 12 & Miss Doreen Thiam, Teacher-in-charge

With effect from 27th November 2006, all National Youth Squad and National Junior Squad training
shall be relocated to:

Asean Chess Academy
7500D Beach Road #03-10/14
The Plaza Block D
Singapore 199394 (Behind Hotel Plaza Parkroyal

National Youth Squad training games on Saturday shall resume as normal at SCF Bishan.

Check Map Location 

Singapore retain the Dato Tan Kim Yeow Challenge Cup for the sixth consecutive year by 
beating Malaysia 79.5 to 60.5 at Midvalley Cititel, Kuala Lumpur. 
The overall series now stand at 9-9.

The Singapore Contingent of 133 was represented by 6 Officials, 70 Players and 57 Accompanying Persons. 
The Singapore Chess Federation wishes to thank all players, accompanying persons and supporters for their support.

Download18th SIN-MAS Results on 25th November 2006 

Please tune in to 938LIVE on Wednesday 22nd November 2006 from 11.10 am onwards.
Will be hosted by Stanley Leong and/or Mahesha Thenabadu


The participants are:
Jason Goh – International master (age 17, member of Singapore national team, SEA Games medalist 2003, 2005) 
Foo Hsiang Ming – former national player, Honorary Secretary General of SCF, lawyer
Tibor Karolyi (Hungary) – International master and one of the Singapore national coaches, author of ‘Judit Polgar – The Princess of Chess’ and ‘Kasparov’s Fighting Chess’ – best known pupil Peter Leko, super grandmaster from Hungary
Nick Aplin (PR from England) – Vice-President of SCF, parent of 13 year-old boy in Singapore Youth squad; co-author with Tibor of ‘Kasparov’s Fighting Chess’

Asean Chess Academy will sponsor FIDE-rated Singapore players.
Email to ignatiusleong@pacific.net.sg for registration by Wednesday 15th November 2006.

Check Tournament Regulations for 17th to 23rd November 2006

Singapore is represented by Chung Kim Kui (Team Manager), Andrew Chan (Asst Team Manager), Wu Shaobin (Coach),
Tibor Karolyi (Coach), Ravindran Shanmugam (Boys U18), Sarah Chan (Girls U16), Chung Juen Sen (Boys U14) &
Daniel Chan (Boys U12).
Check World Youth Official Website
Check World Youth Link

Played on Saturday 30th September 2006 from 2 pm to 6 pm at SCF, Bishan.
Caissa Patzers wins 37.5 to 34.5
Download Friendly Match: U13 vs CP Full Report

183 teams from 77 Schools competed with
Raffles Institution the winner of the Mah Bow Tan Challenge Cup

Download Final Results

Singapore finish 15th/24 teams
Round 1 : Singapore (Rank 13th)   0-4   Hungary (Rank 1st)    
Round 2 : Singapore             1.5-2.5 China B (Rank 18th)       
Round 3 : Singapore               3-1   Syria   (Rank 20th)       
Round 4 : Singapore               0-4   South Africa (Rank 16th)
Round 5 : Singapore             3.5-0.5 Turkey B (Rank 14th)
Round 6 : Singapore               3-1   Turkmenistan B (Rank 24th)
Round 7 : Singapore               3-1   Switzerland (Rank 11th)
Round 8 : Singapore             2.5-1.5 Turkmenistan A (Rank 12th)
Round 9 : Singapore               0-4   India (Rank 4th)
Round 10: Singapore               4-0   Turkey C (Rank 22nd)
A special daily Singapore Team report by Dominic, Daryl, Terry, Graham , Terry
Watch it Live on www.tsf.org.tr 
Check official website

The SCF wishes to employ a part-time Assistant Organiser (AO) who shall be prepared to work Fridays, 
weekends and when necessary on public holidays. The applicant should have knowledge of Chess and 
Tournament rules. 

This post may lead to a full time appointment for suitable candidates.

Interested applicants should submit their full resume address to:
The SCF President
51 Bishan Street 13 #02-01A SIGC Singapore 579799.
The closing date is 21st August 2006. 
Shortlisted candidates shall be notified to attend an interview.

Click Job Specs for more details

Olympic Day in Singapore will be celebrated on Saturday 8th July 2006 at Chinese Gardens. This is a
celebration of the founding of the Olympic Movement with several activities to further enhance the 
Olympic values and friendship among our youth, Healthy Lifestyle clubs and National Sports Association.

The event is organised by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), Singapore Olympic Academy (SOA),
Team Singapore, McDonald's, Singapore Athletics Association (SAA), and the South West Singapore
Community Development Council (CDC).

Singapore Chess Federation will have a chess exhibition, headed by Dr.Nick Aplin and heroes and heroines
from the World Schools Championships. Chess has a booth at the Bamboo Garden from 7.30 am to 11 am.
All are welcome to join in the celebrations.

SCF rewards the following with cash incentives totalling $1,500 for
their performances in the individual events for Standard and Rapid Chess:

Mohd Haikal Open U10 Standard Gold = $800; Rapid Bronze = $100; Total $900
Teo Wei Xing Open U14 Standard Silver = $400
Derek Lim De Li Open U8 Rapid Bronze = $100
Michelle Ho En Ying Girls U8 Rapid Bronze = $100

Singapore finished 4th Overall Nation after Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines with a total haul of 
33 Medals, 1 Gold 7 Silver 25 Bronze

We congratulate all 59 members of Team Singapore for their performance and
Many thanks to the 58 accompanying persons for their support

We congratulate Mohd Haikal for achieving the FM Title for winning the Open Under 10 Category
and the only Gold Medal Performance for Singapore

Download 7th Asean Age Group Overall Results

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting for 2006 will be held on
Saturday 24th June 2006 at 4 pm
at Cairnhill Community Club, 1 Anthony Road Singapore 229944

Members who have not receive their AGM notice by post may collect from SCF or
call Mr Chua at 9653 5487

The Prize presentation for the National Junior Blitz will be held at 6 pm, in conjuction with the
presentation of 7th Asean Age Group Championships 2006 cash awards. 

Download Agenda
Download consultation paper

The Turin Olympiad starts today with a record 146 teams in the open division and 108 teams 
in the Women`s Olympiad. FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Italian Chess Federation 
President Gianpietro Pagnoncelli declare the Olympiad open.

Birthday surprise as Jeslin Tay upset IM Grigoryan Karen (rated 2411) in round 9

Rd 1 - Singapore (68th) 4   Rwanda       (146th)  0  
Rd 2 - Singapore        2   Lithuania    (39th)   2  
Rd 3 - Singapore        0.5 Brazil       (26th)   3.5 
Rd 4 - Singapore        0.5 Italy A      (43rd)   3.5 
Rd 5 - Singapore        2   Lebanon      (100th)  2
RD 6 - SIngapore        1.5 Iraq         (89th)   2.5
Rd 7 - Singapore        4   Botswana     (107th)  0
Rd 8 - Singapore        2   Algeria      (91st)   2
Rd 9 - Singapore        2   Turkmenistan (57th)   2
Rd 10- Singapore        1   Finland      (53rd)   3
Rd 11- Singapore        2   Nigeria      (95th)   2
Rd 12- Singapore        3   Nicaragua    (87th)   1 
Rd 13- Singapore        1.5 Venezuela    (75th)   2.5

Check Singapore Team result
Live games at Official Website
Reporting from Turin, Italy by Thomas Hoe

The FIDE Election will be held during the FIDE Congress in Turin, Italy. The two Presidential 
Candidates are the incumbent Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, who is also a Head of State, and Dutch 
professional corporate leader Bessel Kok. The campaigning has been intense with Ilyumzhinov 
claiming the support of 70 national chess federations and Kok 37 at time of writing.
 
Sensing that the contest is potentially divisive for the chess world, managing director of 
Asean Chess Academy and current General Secretary of FIDE, Mr Ignatius Leong, makes a radical 
call for unity and a re-constitution of the Election Ticket. 

Click here for details

The 3rd Singapore International Chess Convention 2006
Incorporating
2nd Asian Schools Chess Festival
Arbiters & Coaches Training Seminars
Singapore Masters & Challengers Open International Tournament
from Dec 17 to 31 
is now open to tender for co-organisation with SCF.

Closing date shall be 18 May 2006 by 12 pm in writing.

Derek Lim becomes Singapore 1st World Champion by winning the Open Under-7 category with 8/8
Danielle Ho tied for 1st but came in 3rd after tie break in Open Under-11 and achieved title of 
World Girls U11 Champion.

In the overall team category,
The team of Roaring Lions Derek Lim, Linson Lim, Danielle Ho, Michelle Ho and Aston Taminsyah representing
Asean Chess Academy won the Gold Medal finishing ahead of Russia and England respectively.

For more details, Visit World Schools official website


World Schools Individual Final Results

CATEGORY
NAME
SCORE
FINAL RESULT


Open U7
Derek Lim
8/8
1st


Open U9
Linson Lim
5.5/9
16th


Open U9
Michelle Ho
5/9
24th


Open U11
Danielle Ho
7/9
3rd


 


  







13.04.06 -  Chess Olympiad 2006, Turin, Italy May 19 to Jun 5


The S & T has selected the following to represent Singapore in the Chess Olympiad 2006
1.   GM Wong Meng Kong
2.   IM Jason Goh Koon Jong
3.   IM Chan Peng Kong
4.   FM Goh Weiming
5.   FM Dominic Lo Kin Mun
6.   Jeslin Tay Li Jin
7.   GM Wu Shaobin (Captain)

The team shall depart on 18 May 2006 on AF 257 at 2320 and return Singapore 6 June 2006.
 






28.03.06 - National Team 2006/2007


The following has been selected by the S & T for FY2006/2007

Men's Squad :  Wong Meng Kong, Wu Shaobin, Goh Wei Ming, Jason Goh
               Chan Peng Kong, Dominic Lo, Daryl Wong,   Evan Yeo

Women's Squad: Jeslin Tay,     Liu Yang,   Suzanna Sia
               Victoria Chan,  Dawn Hui,   Sarah Chan

Training for Men's Squad shall be every Fridays 1900 to 2200 at SCF Bishan.
and every Sundays 0930-1330 at SCF Bishan starting from 17th March 2006 onwards.

Training for Women's Squad shall be every Fridays 1900 to 2200 at Asean Chess Academy starting 31 March 2006
and every Saturdays 1430-1630 at SCF Bishan starting 8 April 2006







22.02.06 - Court of Appeal Dismisses Libel Claim with Costs


 
In Mar 04, nine SCF members - Steven Tan Chor Chuan, Roger Yap Swee Chee, Lawrence Ee Boon Peng, Mark Ong Chong Ghee, 
Rolles Rudolf Jurgen August, Kenny Chern Seng Pau, Allan Yung Yew Kong, Nelly Menon (Rolles), and Tan Lian Seng brought 
a libel action against 11 members of the 2003-2005 SCF Executive Council (EXCO) alleging that certain statements published 
by the EXCO in an appeal addressed to members on 2 Jan 04 in response to a requisition the nine had submitted on 30 Dec 03 
for an extraordinary general meeting were defamatory. 
 
The case was heard before Justice Andrew Ang in Jan 05. On 18 May 05, Justice Andrew Ang dismissed the action and 
subsequently on 28 Sep 05, issued his Grounds of Decision (GD). Justice Andrew Ang found that while the requisitionists 
were entitled to requisition an EOGM under the SCF's constitution, however if in the exercise of that right, they put up 
items in the requisition which unfairly suggested wrongdoing on the part of the EXCO, it cannot be that EXCO could not 
defend themselves by putting up a suitable rebuttal within the bounds set by law. Justice Andrew Ang found that the 
plaintiffs were indeed mischievous and selectively inaccurate in putting up various items in the 30 Dec 03 requisition. 
As such Justice Andrew Ang found that the EXCO had justified the libel. 
 
8 of the 9 members subsequently appealed Justice Andrew Ang's decision with the exception of Mark Ong Chong Ghee who accepted 
the learned Judge's findings and did not proceed with the appeal process. The appeal was heard on 21 Feb 06 in the Singapore 
Court of Appeal comprising Chief Justice Yong Pung How,  Justice of Appeal Chao Hick Tin and Justice Belinda Ang Saw Ean. 
The Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed Justice Andrew Ang's findings and dismissed the appeal with costs. The EXCO has 
recovered a substantial portion of the costs of the trial from the plaintiffs and will now proceed to recover costs of the 
Appeal from them as well. 
 
The EXCO wishes to sincerely thank all chess members who have stood by them throughout the entire two year legal process. 
The support - both moral and tangible - is fully appreciated. Thank you." 

See 22 Feb 2006 Straits Times Article on "Checkmate"






09.01.06 -  Proposed Inter-Constituency Chess Tournament 2006


The proposed Inter-Constituency Chess Tournament 2006 shall be jointly organised by 
People's Association and Singapore Chess Federation.We seek members who are interested 
to participate to submit your particulars to us soonest. While discussions between PA 
and SCF are in its infant stage, your support is vital to it's success. 
Kindly give us your support by sending us this survey form 






09.01.06 - Article on chessbase.com on Singapore International Chess Convention and Uniquely Singapore by Urcan Olimpiu


Visit www.chessbase.com 
for a wonderful article on Singapore International Chess Convention and Uniquely Singapore





30.12.05 - Singapore Masters/Challengers International Open Tournament 2005 at Hotel Royal


CLOSING CEREMONY HAS BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD TO 1.30 PM

Masters Round 9 results & final standing

Challengers Round 9 results & final standing

Only Top 10 games for Masters Open live on  www.monroi.com/wdc/realtime/tournament.php?tnm_id=110
Visit SICC Official Website for more updates










29.12.05 - 2nd Singapore International Chess Convention 2005- Arbiters Seminar and Seminar for Coaches Results


Arbiters Seminar Report  
Arbiters Seminar Results 
Seminar for Coaches Results 








25.12.05 - 17th Singapore-Malaysia Challenge 2005


Singapore 89.5 Malaysia 50.5

Overall Results 

Visit thestar.com from Malaysia  






24.12.05 - Asian Schools Chess Festival


Round 9 starts at 9 am on 24th December and 
Prize Giving at 3 pm at Jade Room, Level 2 Hotel Royal

Check Round 9 FINAL RESULTS


Monroi's E-scoresheet for Asian Schools Chess Festival!

For Live game, Visit SICC Official Website for more updates 








13.12.05 - 2nd Singapore International Chess Convention at 
                                   HOTEL ROYAL-
                                   SIN-MAL Challenge at COPTHORNE ORCHID HOTEL


Please take note of change in venue.

Technical meeting for Singapore participants in Asian Schools Chess Festival to be held at 9 am on Sunday 18th December
at SCF, Bishan. Please send email to singchess@pacific.net.sg to indicate your
attendance for this meeting.

Technical Meeting ON 18th December for Head of Delegation at Asean Chess Academy, Goldhill Plaza #02-01
Round 1 pairing for Asian Schools will be up on 18 December after technical meeting on 
SICC Official Website

Preliminary list of players for Asian Schools Chess Festival

Preliminary list of players for Singapore Masters & Challengers Open




SCHEDULE OF EVENT

DATE
TIME
ASIAN SCHOOLS CHESS FESTIVAL
VENUE


18 December
0900
Technical Meeting(SIN)
SCF, Bishan


18 December
1100
Technical Meeting(OTHERS)
Asean Chess Academy


19 December
0900-1300
Opening Ceremony & Round 1
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


19 December
1600-2000
Round 2
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


20 December
0900-1300
Round 3
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


20 December
1600-2000
Round 4
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


21 December
0900-1300
Round 5
Hotel Royal 15th Floor



22 December
0900-1300
Round 6
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


22 December
1600-2000
Round 7
Hotel Royal 15th Floor



23 December
1430-1830
Round 8
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


24 December
0900-1300
Round 9
Hotel Royal 15th Floor


24 December
1500
Closing Ceremony
Hotel Royal 2nd Floor







12.12.05 -  SOCCER FRIENDLY - Seniors 6 Juniors 5


Singapore Seniors narrowly defeated Singapore Juniors 6-5 (Scorers- Senior-Nick Aplin(2),Minh,Kang Keng,Ariskin,
Andrew Chan, Juniors-Wei MIng(3),Christer Aplin,Peter Chan)in a freindly soccer match played on Sunday 11 December at 
St Joseph's Institution. In all,50 players, parents, trainers, officials and supporters turn up to support each other.
We would like to thank SJI for the use of the facility , Mr Philip Chan for refereeing and everyone who has turn up 
to support this event.






11.12.05 -  Local news in channelnewsasia


Log on to channelnewsasia for more updates 








10.12.05 -  SOCCER FRIENDLY - Singapore Junior vs Senior Challenge


Our Junior Chess Players have challenged us all - Trainers, Parents, Officials and Council Members
to a friendly soccer match.  Apologies for the late notice in view of our very heavy training and
competition schedule.  Please send a sms to Thomas at 9852 0625 if you can be available for the above.
Even if you are unable to play - we look forward to your support.

Details are as follows :-   

Venue         -   St. Joseph's Institution, Malcom Road (Beside Tanglin Community Club)
                                  
Date/Time     -   Sunday 11 December 2005 at 3.00 pm sharp.







09.12.05 -  2nd International Chess Convention 2005


More updates in the next few days.

Monroi's E-scoresheet for Asian Schools Chess Festival!

Live games on internet for Asian Schools Chess Festival

Check SICC Official Website for more updates 







05.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 9 and 3rd Bronze Medal 



Goh Wei Ming draw with GM Nguyen Ngoc VIE and achieved IM norm and wins Individual Standard
Bronze Medal.


Men's & Women's Standard Round 9-Monday 5th December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE(After Rd 9)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Ly Hong 2330
VIE
4/9


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
1-0
IM Situru 2382
INA
4.5/9


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0-1
Barbosa 2355
PHI
4/9


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
0.5-0.5
GM Nguyen Ngoc 2542
VIE
5.5/9



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0.5-0.5
Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
3/9


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
0.5-0.5
Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
3.5/9


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
0-1
Wan Khye Theng 1947
MAL
4/9


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
WFM Sukandar 2092
INA
4.5/9



Please try vietnam website for other details of interest

www.teamsingapore.com.sg Team Singapore Official Site 

www.2005seagames.com.ph PHI SEAGAMES Official Site








05.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 8 


Standard Round 8 - Men

Goh Wei Ming played a Reti Opening. He made a mistake that led to passivity. His black-squared bishop 
could not find an influential role to play. The position was never in danger of erupting badly. It was 
later calculated that this game guaranteed Wei Ming his first IM norm. Congratulations to Wei Ming.  
DRAW v Dinh Duc Troung VIE

Wu Shaobin was observably tired before the game. He played a few quick moves only. Then he went off to 
focus his attention on preparing for the final round. DRAW v Halay INA

Meng Kong played a Scandinavian Defence and came up with a new plan. He delayed castling and obtained 
a comfortable position. He sacrificed the exchange to stir up complications. With pawns and R+B he was 
able to create enough threats to force his opponent onto the defensive. There were few opportunities to 
force a winning position, though he may have missed one possible line. DRAW v Mok MAS

Jason played the Slav Defence and adopted an aggressive plan. The centre was vulnerable as he proceeded 
to attack on the kingside. His opponent responded on the queenside. Then Jason miscalculated – 
the mistake brought about a lost position. LOSS v Nguyen Anh Dung


Standard Round 8 - Women

Suzanna and Liu Yang played a brief game and settled for equality. DRAW

Jeslin played demonstratively. She quickly gained the upper hand. By sensible manoeuvring she gained 
a material advantage and nursed it comfortably through the ending. Her R + 4p were far too strong for 
her opponent’s B + 2p. A well played game. WIN v Salvador PHI

Dawn recovered her composure well and played defiantly. After losing on time in the earlier round she 
quickly created a winning position in which her pieces dominated the centre of the board at the cost 
of a mere pawn. A quick mate did not happen but instead she forged a winning B+4 p v N+2p advantage. 
WIN v Win Win Thwe. 

The sum of rankings at this stage – with 1 rounds to go.

Men			Women
Vietnam 	20	Philippines	20
Philippines     31	Vietnam		23
Malaysia	51	Indonesia	34
Singapore	58	Myanmar 	79
Indonesia	60	Singapore	80
Myanmar		92

Next round (9)

Nguyen Ngoc VIE v Wei Ming
Babosa PHI v Jason
Situru INA v Meng Kong
LvHong Nguyen VIE v Wu

Suzanna v Wan MAL
Liu Yang v Sukandar INA
Dawn v Jeslin



Men's & Women's Standard Round 8-Sunday 4th December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE(After Rd 8)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0-1
FM Halay
INA
3.5/8


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Mok Tze Meng 2351
MAL
3.5/8


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0.5-0.5
GM Nguyen Anh Dung 2551
VIE
4/8


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Dinh Duc Trong 2355
VIE
5/8



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
1-0
Salvador Aices
PHI
2.5/8


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
1-0
Win Win Thwe
MYA
3/8


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
0.5-0.5
WFM Liu Yang
SIN
4/8


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
WCM Suzanna Sia
SIN
4/8



Please try vietnam website for other details of interest








04.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 7 



Standard Round 7 - Men

Goh Wei Ming played a significant game. Singapore were in contention with Malaysia and Indonesia for 
the bronze medal. Any head to head game took on greater importance. To begin with Chan appeared to 
have a lead in development but any advantage was illusory. Wei Ming consolidated and at one stage 
was a pawn to the good. Unfortunately he was unable to push home his advantage. DRAW v Chan N. MAS

Wu Shaobin played the early part of the game with his usual finesse. He seized the open d-file with 
his rooks and looked to increase his advantage. His blitz opponent stirred up some complications and 
started to attack. LOSS v Damakiling PHI

Meng Kong played a solid opening but his subsequent position seemed to be deteriorating against his 
younger opponent. Meng Kong summoned his experience and gradually pulled himself back into the game. 
A satisfying escape – and a sigh of relief. DRAW v Halay INA

Jason played against the Grunfeld and quickly established a strong central passed pawn and tactical 
threats. Black missed an interesting opportunity to counterattack against Jason’s king and after that
it was all one way traffic. WIN v Zaw MYA


Standard Round 7 - Women

Jeslin had regained much of her composure after a tough opening to the tournament. She looked strong
in the centre and gained a small space advantage. Black’s king looked a little exposed on f7. As it 
turned out there was no way to force a happy conclusion. DRAW v Tin Lay Shwe MYA

Liu Yang played a sharp theoretical line of the Meran. Her opponent handled the task well and 
stablilised position – there was only a small disadvantage. Then Black managed to neutralize even 
that advantage. DRAW v Dian Cheri INA

Suzanna’s opponent played d4 Nf3 Bf4 – avoiding a sharp position. Suzanna’s position deteriorated 
and she could have lost piece. Like many games in the tournament the contest was decided by a 
blunder.  WIN v Marmono MAS

Dawn played an excellent game, but one which ended in controversial manner. She started sharply by 
pushing g5 in the Scandinavian and generating dangerous attacking chances after twenty moves. 
With an open g-file and marauding bishop and queen, she seemed poised for victory. Tragedy struck 
as she missed a mate in three – one that was not at all obvious – it would have made a fine finish 
to the game. The chance was lost and her opponent countered. Then came a big surprise. Dawn played 
her move – pushing her king out of check. White captured a rook and within seconds Dawn responded 
by taking a bishop on h2. Almost instantaneously White indicated that Dawn had lost on time. 
Something was wrong as the incremental system should have added 30 seconds to Dawn’s clock. 
The scoresheets were signed by the players. Had the clock been set incorrectly? 
Was it already faulty? A huge disappointment for everyone. LOSS v Thandar MYA.


The sum of rankings at this stage – with 2 rounds to go.

Men			Women
Philippines	25	Philippines	20
Vietnam		26	Vietnam		23
Malaysia	52	Indonesia	34
Indonesia	53	Myanmar		79
Singapore	56	Singapore	80
Myanmar		97

Next round (8)

Dinh Duc Troung VIE v Wei Ming
Nguyen Anh Dung VIE v Jason
Mok MAS v Meng Kong
Halay INA v Wu

Suzanna v Liu Yang 
Dawn v Win Win Thwe MYA
Salvador v PHI v Jeslin



Men's & Women's Standard Round 7-Sunday 4th December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE(After Rd 7)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0-1
FM Dimakiling 2329
PHI
3/7


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Halay 2369
INA
3/7


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
1-0
FM Zaw Oo 2508
MYA
4/7


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Nicholas Chan 2313
MAL
4.5/7



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0.5-0.5
Tin Lay Shwe 2299
MYA
1.5/7


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
0-1
Thanda 2332
MYA
2/7


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
1-0
Marmono 2016
MAL
3.5/7


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
Dian Chery 1900
INA
3.5/7










04.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 6 


Standard Round 6 - Men

Goh Wei Ming created a sacrificial attack as Black. He had a fine open diagonal, a passed pawn and a
well-posted knight but was it enough. As the time pressure increased it became obvious to Ashot 
Nadanian that Wei Ming had a number of available options. The win was assured with time to spare. 
WIN v Wong ZJ MAS

Wu Shaobin was confronted by one the young lions from Vietnam. Playing a Slav Defence he was equal 
after the opening. A middle game mistake, however, cost him the game. He lost immediately after the 
error to a nice combination. LOSS v Le Quang Liem VIE

Meng Kong’s game featured an interesting endgame. He had R+P v B+2P. Significantly the pawns were 
connected and well-advanced, so it took much care (on both sides) to gain a decisive advantage. 
Looking very cool under time pressure Meng Kong probed and side-stepped, but ultimately had to 
settle for sharing the point. DRAW v Lim Yee Weng

Jason was material ahead fairly early but the position was still unclear. In a Sicilian, white 
had sacrificed two pieces for the initiative. Jason defended well and may have had chances to secure 
an advantage. After a number of exchanges the players arrived in a tricky ending R+B v R – and 
agreed a draw. DRAW v Tirto

Standard Round 6 - Women

Jeslin was working hard to revive her spirits and the team score. She created chances during the 
opening and middle game, although she missed some opportunities to secure a winning advantage. 
As the game simplified, Jeslin moved into an even rook and pawn ending. DRAW v Myat MYA

Dawn played a very interesting game. In a MacCutcheon, she disturbed Black’s kingside and created 
a passed pawn on the h-file. With R+B each, the game was delicately poised. Dawn created two passed 
pawns but they could not be easily mobilized. On the queenside there were four dangerous pawns. 
Dawn decided to fight by exchanging pieces – by something of a fluke the configuration worked 
in Black’s favour. LOSS v Marmono MAS

Suzanna recorded a confident win. She followed Sicilian theory and played a thematic bishop 
sacrifice on e6 which ripped open the position. Her opponent may not have played the defence with 
great accuracy, but in reality she was not allowed to. A fine attacking win in 22 moves. 
WIN v Win Win Thwe MYA

Liu Yang played a Scandinavian and achieved a fairly balanced position. Yang took control of a 
central file with her rooks. The ensuing position did not provide winning chances. 
DRAW v Magna PHI

The national rankings (based on sum of best four competitors’ scores and rankings) at this stage – 
with 3 rounds to go.

Men				Women
Vietnam		  16.5	26	Vietnam		   16.0	  14
Philippines       14.5	29	Philippines        15.0	  27
Malaysia	  13.5	49	Indonesia	   14.0	  42
Indonesia	  13.5	52	Myanmar		    8.5	  84
Singapore	  12.5	54	Singapore           8.0	  81
Myanmar		   9.0	96

Next round (7)

Wei Ming v Chan MAS
Wu v Dimakiling PHI
Jason v Zaw`MYA
Halay INA v Meng Kong

Liu Yang v Dian Cheri INA
Marmono MAS v Suzanna
Thandar MYA v Dawn
Jeslin v Tian Lay Shwe MYA


Men's & Women's Standard Round 6-Saturday 3rd December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE(After Rd 6)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0-1
FM Le Quang Liem 2386
VIE
3/6


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Lim Yee Weng 2348
MAL
2.5/6


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Tirto 2370
INA
3/6


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
1-0
FM Wong Zi Jing 2312
PHI
4/6



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0.5-0.5
Myat
MYA
1/6


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
0-1
Marmono 2016
MAL
2/6


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
1-0
Win Win Thwe
MYA
2.5/6


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
Magno Enerose
PHI
3/6



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03.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 5


Standard Round 5 - Men

Goh Wei Ming appeared to be gaining the upper hand – happily playing quite aggressively. His opponent
responded and found ways to make life difficult. Ultimately the material dwindled so much that there 
was only going to be one result. DRAW v Dableo R (PHI)

Wu Shaobin played against the Benko Gambit. He later regretted the omission of a preparatory move 
that would have established an advantage. He created enough counterplay on the king side – with 
the aid of a knight sacrifice – to force a draw. DRAW v Wong Zi Jing (MAS) 

Meng Kong worked hard throughout the session against his young opponent. However, he miscalculated 
and the position became critical. The imbalance was too acute to survive. LOSS v Le Quang Liem (VIE)

Jason was involved in a complex battle where the material forces became unbalanced – a dynamic 
contest ensued. Possibly there were chances to force home an advantage but the Indonesian battled 
hard and forced an equal ending. DRAW v Handoko E (INA)

Standard Round 5 - Women

Jeslin demonstrated great composure. Clearly determined that her previous results would not have a 
negative effect, she took the game to her opponent. Defending against the Catalan she was able to 
attack on the kingside. It proved difficult to force critical weaknesses and as the game entered 
the endgame any winning chances dissolved. DRAW v Marmono R (MAS)

Dawn found herself at a disadvantage early on being restricted in her movements on the kingside. 
Her opponent planted a bishop on f6 blocking the advance of the f-pawn. Ultimately material was 
lost and with it the game. LOSS v Tran TKL (VIE)

Suzanna followed her preparation well and entered a complex position. She chose to capture a pawn 
but it only permitted her opponent to develop her pieces and stir up some complications. She fought 
hard and created chances to equalize but a slip late on allowed White to capitalize fully. 
LOSS v Salvador A (PHI)

Liu Yang did not find the correct opening line but was able to create a position of relative 
strength that was defensible. Black had an active position particularly along the queen-side files. 
Liu Yang fought hard to negate the advantage and was rewarded for her efforts with a half point.  
DRAW v Lumongdong LK (INA)


Men's & Women's Standard Round 5-Friday 2nd December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE (After Rd 5)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Wong Zi Jing 2312
MAL
3/5


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0-1
FM Le Quang Liem 2386
VIE
2/5


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0.5-0.5
GM Handoko 2407
VIE
2.5/5


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
0.5-0.5
IM Dableo Ronald 2440
PHI
3/5



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0.5-0.5
Marmono 2016
MAL
0.5/5


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
0-1
WFM Tran TKL 2143
VIE
2/5


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
0-1
Salvador Aices
PHI
1.5/5


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
WIM Lumongdong 2163
INA
2.5/5









02.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 4


Standard Round 4 - Men

Goh Wei Ming would not have been happy with his opening. Playing against the Larsen he found himself 
in a passive position. His opponent applied steady pressure and squeezed Wei Ming. Perhaps with more 
time he could have saved the ending. LOSS v Torre (PHI)

Wu Shaobin played the Caro-Kann but tried to initiate counterplay too quickly. He had to nurse a bad 
position during the middle game but he was unable to hold it. LOSS v Nguyen Anh Dung (VIE) 

Meng Kong also played the Caro-Kann against an old rival. He was prepared for a long battle. However, 
in a quicker game than Wu’s he found an interesting tactical blow that forced a perpetual check. 
DRAW v Handoko (INA)

Jason played the Meran variation of the Slav. He made a mistake in the middle game but was resourceful 
in his response. He exploited a slip by his opponent and made his way into an endgame. 
DRAW v Le Quang Liem (VIE)

Standard Round 4 - Women

Jeslin was determined to play a strong game. In the early middle game she appeared to be well placed 
with pressure on backward pawns. Unfortunately she tried for too much. Late in the game her position 
became critical as she overcommitted on the king-side. LOSS v Win (MYA)

Dawn played with composure. She achieved a small but effective advantage. When her opponent tried to 
counter along the centre files she saw further and neatly simplified to an endgame with a pawn advantage. 
Her technique was sound as she made use of tempo gain to queen her R pawn. WIN v Myat (MYA)

Suzanna found it difficult to select a workable plan. In attempting to trap and win a bishop she 
miscalculated and had to play on in a difficult position. She was unableto find a way out. 
LOSS v Hoang (VIE)

Liu Yang played steadily throughout with the black pieces. At one stage – with many pieces exchanged – 
she created sufficient counterplay with king and knight to guarantee a draw against king and bishop. 
DRAW v Lomibao (PHI) 


Men's & Women's Standard Round 4-Friday 2nd December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE (After Rd 4)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0-1
GM Nguyen Anh Dung 2551
VIE
2.5/4


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0.5-0.5
GM Handoko 2407
INA
2/4


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Le Quan Liem 2386
VIE
2/4


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
0-1
GM Torre 2535
PHI
2.5/4


Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0-1
Win Win Thwe
MYA
0/4


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
1-0
Myat Thiri Aung Kyaw
MYA
2/4


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
0-1
WIM Hoang Thi Bao Tram 2306
VIE
1.5/4


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
WFM Lomibao 2126
PHI
2/4









02.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 3



Standard Round 3 - Men

Goh Wei Ming played a sharp attacking variation. His opponent – last year’s silver medalist – was the 
victim of good preparation. A neat sacrificial attack ended matters quickly. WIN v Megaranto (INA)

Wu Shaobin was on top board. He calculated carefully but made a slight slip and found himself in a slightly 
awkward bishop ending. Careful defence reaped its just rewards. DRAW v Torre (PHI) 

Meng Kong found himself in an interesting but dangerous rook and pawn ending. In order to save time he created 
a solid position and then made quick moves with his rook along the third rank. Neatly he forced a perpetual.  
DRAW v Tirto (INA)

Jason was forced to defend against an advanced passed pawn and material down. Defiantly he fought to hold back 
his opponent but in end he had to concede. LOSS v Dimakiling (PHI)

Standard Round 2 - Women

Jeslin had problems in the opening that she was unable to solve. But to her credit she fought on to test her 
opponent’s technique. LOSS v Tranh Thi Kin Loan (VIE)

Dawn played well to gain a slight advantage. She missed a chance to establish her rook on the seventh but kept 
the upper hand. The position was simplified in to a 2R+B v 2R+N ending, but then a pawn was lost. 
LOSS v Dian Sheri Stefani (INA)

Suzanna played against a well-prepared opponent in a Modern Defence. She fought hard but went down in a rook 
and knight ending. LOSS v Nguyen Thi Thanh An Tu (VIE)

Liu Yang played a Queen’s Gambit Accepted. Her opponent seemed to maintain a slight edge throughout, but it 
was not enough to create a serious imbalance. DRAW v Tamin Upi Darmayana (INA) 


Men's & Women's Standard Round 3-Thursday 1st December 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE (After Rd 3)


GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
0.5-0.5
GM Torre 2535
PHI
2.5/3


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Tirto 2370
INA
1.5/3


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0-1
FM Dimakiling 2329
PHI
1.5/3


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
1-0
GM Megaranto 2530
INA
2.5/3



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0-1
WFM Tran Thi Kim Loan 2143
VIE
0/3


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
0-1
Dian Chery Stefani 1900
INA
1/3


WCM Suzanna Sia 2002
SIN
0.5-0.5
WGM Nguyen Thi Thanh An 2357
VIE
1.5/3


WFM Liu Yang 1980
SIN
0.5-0.5
WIM Tamin 2219
INA
1.5/3










01.12.05 - 23rd SEA Games 2005 - Standard Round 2


Standard Round 2 - Men

Goh Wei Ming played well to defeat his opponent. In a Slav Defence he found the answer to a novelty by 
his opponent. Gradually he outplayed his younger Vietnamese rival. WIN v Le Quang Liem (VIE)

Wu Shaobin looked composed throughout in a Caro-Kann – playing with his usual focused approach he was 
never in any real danger. From an unclear position he capitalized on a mistake to create a strong centre
– he won a piece and then the game. WIN v Tirto (INA) 

Meng Kong equalised easily in the opening and gradually exchanged pieces against his highly fancied 
opponent.  The game was draw in the end game. DRAW v Nguen Anh Dung (VIE)

Jason in the Sicilian he had some problems emerging at one stage a pawn down. He managed to fight back 
and created sufficient counterplay to create problems for his opponent. Ultimately there was a short 
discussion but Jason successfully claimed a draw by three fold repetition. DRAW v Wong Zi Jing (MAS)

Standard Round 2 - Women

Jeslin managed to obtain a good position in the Queens Gambit. As the game proceeded she adopted a 
safety-first approach and became somewhat passive. Unable to find a way to break through in the middle 
game she emerged in the ending with 2R+B v Q+B. A tactical mistake lost the exchange and then the game. 
LOSS v Tamin (INA)

Dawn played the Marshall Gambit but found herself in a slightly inferior line. She was unable to challenge 
on the kingside with any strength and then made a tactical error. LOSS v Tin Lay Shwe (MYA)

Suzanna played the Sozin variation in the Sicilian. She obtained a better position and cautiously manoeuvred
 to neutralize her powerful and higher rated opponent. There was not enough in the position to bring victory. 
DRAW v Le Thanh Tu (VIE)

Liu Yang obtained a superior position –Czech Benoni/Old Indian type of position. As the game moved forward
the advantage gradually evaporated. Her Philippine opponent eased out of trouble. In what was still a tenable 
position Yang blundered into mate. LOSS v Mendoza (PHI) 



Men's & Women's Standard Round 2-Wednesday 30th November 2005

NAME
COUNTRY
RESULT
NAME
COUNTRY
SCORE (After Rd 2)



GM Wu Shaobin 2510
SIN
1-0
FM Tirto 2370
INA
2/2


GM Wong Meng Kong 2460
SIN
0.5-0.5
GM Nguyen Anh Dung 2551
VIE
1/2


IM Jason Goh 2428
SIN
0.5-0.5
FM Wong Zi Zing 2312
MAL
1.5/2


FM Goh Wei Ming  2407
SIN
1-0
FM Le Quang Liem 2386
VIE
1.5/2



Jeslin Tay 2016
SIN
0-1
WIM Tamin 2219
INA
0/2


Dawn Hui 2005
SIN
0-1
Tin Lay