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Comment on 8th BCC Rating Tournament by Peter

Peter — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:16:11 +0000

Hi Rohan. The Chess4Thai tournament used the rapid chess format (25 minutes + 10s per move). BCC maintains both long game ratings and Blitz (5-15minutes) but not rapid. For long game ratings, and FIDE ratings, you need to participate in a long game tournament like this one that Henry recently organised. If you would like a blitz rating you can participate in any of our weekly chess club meetings.

Comment on 8th BCC Rating Tournament by Rohan Dalvi

Rohan Dalvi — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:51:50 +0000

I just played in a chess4thai event at Ramkamhaeng university on 22nd august and drew with eric calacdy rated 1967..when will i get a bangkok chess rating?

Comment on Chess4Thai tournament by Peter

Peter — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:11:09 +0000

You are more than welcome to enter. Please send an email to jirapak_p@hotmail.com for registration

Comment on Chess4Thai tournament by Shabarinath Iyer

Shabarinath Iyer — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:33:03 +0000

Is chess4thai only for thailand chess players or are outsiders also eligible to participate?
I am from Sri Lanka. Can I come to play the tournament on 22 August 2010?
If, yes, what is the procedure?

Comment on 8th BCC Rating Tournament by Henry

Henry — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:34:14 +0000

3rd Day of BCC FIDE Rated Chess Tournament

After the 3rd day and sixth exciting rounds of the 8th BCC FIDE Rated Chess Tournament, Thai junior chess player who went to Philippines to commpete and represent Thailand in CHESS Asian age group tournament was leading and needs only to draw his final round against 13 years Thai boy ( Suvich Tachaplalert; who is also performing very well) to win the championship trophy. Poompong Witanadate who landed 2nd place of last year 7th BCC Rating Tournament had 5 points out of possible 6 points with 4 wins and 2 draws. He is still unbeaten and looks so strong going to the final round.
Suvich Tacaplalert with his age of 13 is showing a real and great talent in chess. Among of the 8 participants in this round robin tournament, he was the only one who won over the two highest rated in this tournament. We still need to see on Friday if he can defeat the unbeaten player on this tournament.
The standings after 6th rounds
1. Poompong Witanadate 4 wins 2 draws 0 loses with a total points of 5
2. Thotsaporn 4 wins 1 draws 1 loses with a total points of 4.5
3. Michael Culasing 3 wins 1 draw 2 loses with a total of 3.5
4. Suvich Tachaplalert 3 wins 1 draw 2 loses with a total of 3.5
5. Eric Calacday 2 wins 1 draw 3 loses with a total of 2.5
6. Alex Klemm 2 wins 0 draw 4 loses with atotal of 2
7. Benoni Wabe 2 wins 0 draw 4 loses with a total of 2
8. Pricha 1 win 0 draw 5 loses with atotal of 1

Comment on 8th BCC Rating Tournament by henry calacday

henry calacday — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:03:03 +0000

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.

Comment on 8th BCC Rating Tournament by Henry Calacday

Henry Calacday — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:34:59 +0000

Kamel the Algerian joined the registered please update thanks
henry C

Comment on 8th BCC Rating Tournament by henry Calacday

henry Calacday — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:50:26 +0000

Regestered players

1. Alex Klemm 2000+
2. Thodsaporn 2000+
3. Eric Calacday 1900+
4. Poompong Witanadate 1900+
5. Michael Culasing 1800+
6. Benoni Wabe Provisional rating 1906
7. Suvich Tachaplalert un-rated

Comment on Is the World Cup really more important than chess? by Peter

Peter — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:08:25 +0000

Yes, back to usual now. However if there is a BIG match during clashing with the chess club, it is worth double-checking. You coming?

Comment on Is the World Cup really more important than chess? by ong thian loon

ong thian loon — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:30:34 +0000

hi Peter, so how about this Friday 25/06/10? Does it ON as usual?

Comment on New format for Tuesday night chess? by Erik

Erik — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:11:10 +0000

My title is SGM: SOBER GRAND MASTER. Worth much more than a DM.

Comment on New format for Tuesday night chess? by Peter

Peter — Mon, 17 May 2010 13:40:46 +0000

I think I have a few DM norms already…