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_For Circulation to Media & Public._ 👇 👇 👇 *MCF MEDIA STATEMENT- 1st EXCO Meeting & Appointments* 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 The *Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF)* newly-elected EXCO held its first meeting on Wednesday, 28th December 2016 in Sani Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Prior to the start of the meeting Abdullah Al Amiri (Chairman of the Board for Fujairah Chess & Culture Club, UAE ) paid a...

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UMP Pekan 2016 (by AI Chess) Full screen view ...

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Perhaps overlooked after the bigger events such as the National Scholastics and MCF AGM, the 9th National Junior U-20 Championship initally listed out in MCF Calendar 2016 will most likely not take place. Again, this blog does not represent MCF in any way and also since their website does not confirm the event is on, we can only assume it is not. Anyone...

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The majority of web visitors today are using handphones so it was sensible to put some work into the mobile version of GilaChess.net. Still new to mobile visual interface so any comments and suggestions to improve is most welcomed. ...

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.. with one round to spare. Interactive crosstable after 8 rounds. Last round to be played today. Final Round Pairing:-

GM Ian Poudani is currently the sole leader of the Johor Open after 5 rounds of play. He has 4.5/5. Following closely behind just a half point short are: GM Fominyh Alexander IM Kuybokarov Temur GM Neelotpal Das IM Nguyen Van Huy IM Nolte Rolando GM Schebler Gerhard There are 4 more rounds to to. 8 DGT iive chess games are broadcasted via...

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[Event "JOHOR OPEN 2016"] [Site "?"] [Date "2016.12.12"] [Round "1.2"] [White "GM Pourramezanali ,Amirreza (IRI)"] [Black "FM Ismail,Ahmad (MAS)"] [Result "1-0"] [LiveChessVersion "1.4.8"] [ECO "B01"] ...

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This has got to be my biggest psychological "trauma" suffered while chess blogging. The Exabyte nightmare I endured and experienced  for years has resulted me having this phobia of losing content if I posted to a paid hosted website. I do pay for GilaChess.net and it is by far a better platform to host my chess content but I have chosen to post everything to blogspot...

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A total of 65 players are taking part in the 2016 Johor Open. Titled players comprise 8 GMs, 11 IMs and 8 FMs. After the first round, all the top seeds won as expected. The only notable "upset" is Daler Vakhidov (1983) defeating IM Sean WInshand Kushendi (2408). Top seed in this tournament is 21 year Iranian GM Idani Pouya.

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Latest list I cut and paste from JohorChess official website. But please go to that site to check out the actual list for the latest update. No Name ELO Rating Sex Ctry 1 Pouya Idani 2530 Male IRI 2 Amirreza Pourramezanali 2522 Male IRI 3 Igonin Temur 2466 Male UZB 4 NEELOTPAL DAS 2463 Male IND 5 Fominyh Alexandr 2437 Male RUS 6...

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Related link : GilaChess article on the Olympiad Team receiving Honors ...

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IM Temur Kuybokarov beats FM Dang Hoang Son in round 8 to take over as tournament leader. Tomorrow will be the FINAL round. Catch the game live at 9am! ...

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Penang Open 2016 ...

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Uzbek IM Temur Kuybokarov stopped FM Erwan winning streak by taking a game off FM Erwan using the White pieces in Round 7. However, with the loss FM Erwan is still join leader with IM Temur. Here is the game from Round 7, Board 1: ...

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I am unsure and still trying to find out if it is officially his 2nd or 3rd norm. ...

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Indonesian FM Erwan Mohamad  is in the sole lead in the Penang Open after 6 rounds. 3 more rounds to go. His closes rival are one full piont behind. They are FM Dang Hoang Son  ,IM Kuybokarov Temur  and FM Pitra Andika. ...

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I know it sounds egotistical but for Malaysian Chess niche, Gilachess owns the web traffic. \ It's not only this blog that has the highest traffic (although during events such as the Malaysian Chess Festival and Penang Open - it certainly has) but the chess portal catur.org which serves as reference to chess updates for other chess events and news. The other reason...

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Another game played by the current joint leader (after round 4) ...

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Among 7 GMs taking part, none are the leaders after 4 rounds. Instead 2 FMs have perfect 4/4 points. They are FM Ervan Mohamad and FM Dang Hoang Son. Following closely half a point behind are: IM Nolte Rolando  IM Paciencia Enrique  FM Pitra Andika  GM Neelotpal Das  GM Cao Sang  IM Vo THanh Ninh Interactive Crosstable after Round 4  (http://www.chess-results.com/tnr250930.aspx?lan=1&art=4&wi=821) Follow the...

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Those who work with IA Encik Hamid Majid will have heard this phrase by now. It is meant to be a jokingly way to mock those who arrive late for the meeting among the tournament helpers/arbiters.. "Kalau nak datang lewat lebih baik jangan datang" The list below with circle symbols are those who came late for their round 4 game but luckily it's...

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Nik Ahmad Farouqi os playing on Board 4. ...

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Please visit http://broadcast.kedaicatur.com for the live games ...

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Please visit http://broadcast.kedaicatur.com for the live games ...

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Mr Lee giving his opening speech. IM Mas - Malaysia strongest contender in the Penang Open 2016. The playing Hall First seed GM Pourramezanali Amirreza (ELO 2525) held to a draw by Malaysian Dawsan Tan Soon Wel (ELO 1889) Playing one pawn down, Dawson Tan held the draw using black against the GM.