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Although busy with work, I managed to get the latest Round 2 National Closed live game (from kedaicatur.com) . Pretty convenient since the game was saved on the PC to my DropBox folder, I can access it using my phone too because the it is immediately synced to it. Now I can watch it during my tea break. Running Android and it currently...

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  From a recent game of IM Jimmy Liew in the Philippines. Event though the results was not decisive it was interesting.   From a recent game of IM Jimmy Liew in the Philippines. Event though the results was not decisive it was interesting. ...

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CDs and hard disk used to be my main medium for backup and storage for important files. Not any more. Nowadays I realise everything I save goes on to the “cloud”. For example I find DropBox invaluable now that almost all my main files are kept there. All 9 editions of DATMO pgns are there. Most of my chess photos are there although...

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After weeks of organizing Open event where players of all strength are able to play, it is time to open up the opportunities for the mere amateurs to try their skills amongst players of the same strength - without having to deal with the likes of IM Jimmy and IM Mas whom both took part in DATCC weekend event last Sunday. For this...

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Trying to restore this blog again for one sole reason – Lim Chong’s articles are here.. Trying to restore this blog again for one sole reason – Lim Chong’s articles are here.. ...

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The 10th Malaysian Chess Festival 2013 incorporating the following events will be held from 9th Aug (Arrival Day) - 19th Aug (Departure Day). This year it will be a FIDE rated event with possibilities of title norms. This year it will be a FIDE rated event with possibilities of title norms. 1) 10th IGB Dato Arthur Tan International Open Chess Championship 2013 2)...

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Last night I had the chance to bump into someone trying out Microsoft Surface Pro. It is not available yet for sale officially in Malaysia but it’s only  a month away ie. June 2013. The previous incarnation of this device really attracted me when I saw it being used in many recent TV programs. The way the magnetic keyboard hooked on to the...

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Official site: http://selangorchess.blogspot.com Chess results : http://www.chess-results.com/tnr99400.aspx?art=4&lan=1&wi=821 Official site: http://selangorchess.blogspot.com Chess results : http://www.chess-results.com/tnr99400.aspx?art=4&lan=1&wi=821 ...

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