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By Kai, August 5, 2009 10:56 am

There is plenty for visitors to see and do besides play chess all day!

The Bangkok Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening at The Bull’s Head Pub & Restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 – just round the corner from Phrom Phong skytrain station (take exit 5 and turn into the lane beside The Robin Hood pub). Players begin to arrive from 6:30pm and tournaments usually begin at about 8:00pm. With over 200 active players of every standard from beginners to masters, you are bound to find players to give you a good game – all are welcome. And it is free (though nobody would object if you bought the organiser a drink )

If you’re new to Bangkok, the Bull’s Head is one of the longest established English pubs in town, with a charismatic manager (Billy), excellent service and that famous British pub food (great steaks), popular with expats (perhaps because of that cute waitress with the silky black hair). They are also shortlisted for the World’s Best British Pub! You can find more information at their website

The Bangkok Chess Club also meets every Friday evening at Woodstock Bar and Grill. Great food and special prices on the drinks. Take the skytrain to Thonglor station, and then bus, motorcycle, taxi or a good walk to Thonglor Soi 13: Woodstock Map. You can find more information at their website.

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By Peter, July 26, 2010 10:43 pm

Click here for a schedule of the Chess4Thai youth team and open team tournaments.

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By Henry, July 24, 2010 9:55 pm

Dr. Obrom Sinpibarn of the OLA School plays a demonstration game with BCC President Kai Turila

The 8th BCC FIDE Rated Chess Tournament in cooperation with OLA International Academy started today at 9:00 am in OLA International Academy School.

It was opened by the BCC founder President Mr. Kai Tuorila. Players and guest was welcomed by the owner of the school DR. Obrom Sinpibarn. In his speech although he was new in chess and just introduced chess to him by the organizer of this tournament amazingly he knew where chess was started and how it was developed. He was applauded by the audience and chess players when he told that he is willing to help and promote chess here in Thailand. He even promised that he will talk to the head of ministry of education to include teaching chess in school. Henry Calacday the organizer of this tournament did the drawing of seeds and numbers of player. FIDE International Arbiter Mr. Panupand Vitchuprapa observed the players as they started the first round.

Surprises and upsets in the opening round was made by the 13 years old and unrated boy Suvich Tachaplalert against the highest FIDE rated player in this tournament MR. Thotsaporn Tanatipanonda (2047). This young boy continued his superb performance in the 2nd round to draw with Filipino bet Mr. Michael Culasing. After 2nd round and the long day for the players and organizer 2nd highest rated player Alex Klemm (2017)of Switzerland got a perfect 2 points against Pricha Srivatanakul of Thailand and Benoni Wabe of The Philippines. Poompong Wiwatanadate and Suvich Tachaplalert of Thailand are on the 2nd and 3rd place with 1 1/2 each.

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By Kai, July 22, 2010 8:39 am

Seen here with the Thai Airways Cabaret are Khun Smarn (TCA), GM Karpov, Khun Sahapol (TCA), Richard Conn Jr., and BCC President Kai Tuorila.

Seven-time World Chess Champion GM Anatoly Karpov and Richard A. Conn Jr., FIDE candidates for President and Deputy, dropped by briefly to Bangkok to meet TCA and BCC officials. Bangkok Chess Club wishes good luck for their election campaign, and is looking forward for “chessful” cooperation in the future.

More details on Karpov’s campaign can be found at www.karpov2010.org.

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By Peter, July 15, 2010 3:52 pm

UPDATE: standings After Round 6
1. Wiwatanadate, Poompong THA 1972 5 (12.25)
2. Thanatipanonda, Thotsaporn THA 2047 4 (10.75)
3-4. Tachaplalert, Suvich THA 3.5 (10.25)
3-4. Culasing, Michael PHI 1860 3.5 (7.25)
5-6. Calacday, Eric PHI 1908 2.5 (8.00)
5-6. Wabe, Benoni PHI 2.5 (5.50)
7. Klemm, Alexander SUI 2017 2 (3.50)
8. Srivatanakul, Pricha THA 1797 1 (3.50)

Henry C. is organizing a single round robin FIDE rating tournament at the end of this month (July), with a time control of 90 minutes + 30 sec. increment. FIDE tournament rules will apply.

There will be 10 players:

• 6 FIDE Rated Players 1800+
• 2 unrated players
• 2 students

3. Fee:  1000 Baht / 500 Baht for student

4. Prizes (estimates):

• First prize: 2500 Baht + Trophy
• Second Prize: Trophy
• Third Prize: Trophy

5. Schedule: 24-27 and 30 July 2010

6. Venue:

• OLA International 37/1 Paholyothin Road Bangkok Thailand (24-27th July)
• Woodstock Restaurant (30th July)

Organization:

• Chief Arbiter: Panupand Vijjuprabha
• Deputy Arbiter: Pornpong Petchrongrusamee
• Tournament Director: Henry Calacday

Please contact Henry at henrycalacday@hotmail.com for registration. Already registered are:

1. Thotsaporn T. (THA) 2047
2. Alex Klemm (SUI) 2017
3. Poompong Wiwatanadate (THA) 1972
4. Eric Calacday (PHI) 1908
5. Kamel Maouel (ALG) 1886
6. Michael Culasing (PHI) 1850
7. Benoni Wabe (PHI)
8. Suvich Tachaplalert (THA)

Download a bigger map here

Download the programme here

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By Peter, June 28, 2010 12:23 pm

August 15, 2010 at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, Pattanakarn Rd.

Programme for Chess Players

Programme for Non-Chess Players

Venue: 12m x 19m Exhibition 33mx19m

Live Internet Broadcast (sensor board): Live broadcast (on the Internet) of the 1st Board(of each competition level) of each round (using DGT board) and live (real-time) games are also available in the exhibition area.

Chess Game Comments: Comments on the 1st board of each competition level are available.

Standard Tournament: Venue is decorated up to a standard chess tournament. Only standard equipment is used in the game. Any communication devices are not allowed in the venue. All chess comments will be done at the exhibition area.

Lunch and Drinks: Free lunch and drinks* for players

*We only provide water and cocoa-flavoured dairy drink. You may want to bring your own soft drinks or juices.

Security Notice: For security reason, only authorized person (chess players, authorized parents, organizers and authorized visitors) will be allowed in the tournament. For a very young chess player, we recommend that they should not leave the venue without their parent.

*This schedule may change without prior notice.

Chess Sets, Chess Pieces, Boards, Software and Clocks (for sale at reasonable and affordable price)

Refreshments: Free for competitors

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By Peter, June 14, 2010 6:36 pm

The Bull’s Head seems to think so. They have cancelled our Tuesday night Chess Club for June 15th, because they seem to think that the place will be packed with a lot of noisy free-spending football fans. Does anyone really want to watch Brazil hammer the Korean DPR? Who cares any more? If England Cannot even beat the USA, then it’s hardly worth watching…

Anyone would think the Bull’s Head were trying to turn a profit!

So there it is: TUESDAY JUNE 15TH CANCELLED. We will keep you posted here about next Tuesday, or maybe find an alternative venue.

UPDATE: TUESDAY JUNE 29TH also CANCELLED for Japan’s big match.