The 12th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 has attracted the attention of some of the best players in the world, including defending champion GM Gustafsson, joint winner GM Nigel Short, and 3-time former champion GM Rogelio Antonio Jr. of the Philippines. Join them at the glorious Dusit Thani Bangkok for a week of high quality chess and world class fun!
For a full list of participants click here…
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Jirapak Chess Academy, together with Seacon Square, is holding 1st JCA CUP Chess Competition
System
Prizes
Rules & Regulations
Rules applied in this competition will be in accord with JCA’s rules. Arbiter’s judgment is final.
Competition Schedule
17th December 2011
18th December 2011
Contact : Mr. Jirapak Pitirotjirathon
The Bangkok Chess Club has the honour of inviting all Chess Players to participate in the 12th Bangkok Chess Club Open 2012 from 13–19 April, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Dusit Thani has become a major sponsor and the tournament will be held Bangkok in the elegant 5 star hotel. With the tournament growing each year, we are expecting up to 300 players from 50 countries – again the biggest and strongest ever held in Thailand.
Henry’s tournament is complete – congratulations to Thotsaporn for an amazing 8.5/9 score, and to Poompong for a very close second place (8/9)!
| Players | Rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mark McCready | 1861 | – – | ½ | ½ | ½ | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4½ | V |
| 2. Sahapol Nakvanich | 1891 | ½ | – – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4½ | VI |
| 3. Kamel Maouel | 1870 | ½ | 1 | – – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ½ | 0 | 3 | VII |
| 4. Thotsaporn Thanatipanonda | 2050 | ½ | 1 | 1 | – – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8½ | I |
| 5. Poompong Wiwatanadate | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | II |
| 6. Michael Culasing | 1854 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – – | ½ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2½ | IX |
| 7. Peter Darby | 1930 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ½ | – – | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4½ | IV |
| 8. William Campi | 1804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – – | ½ | 0 | 2½ | VIII |
| 9. Henry Calacday | 2029 | 1 | 1 | ½ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ½ | – – | 1 | 5 | III |
| 10. Nathan Hall | –– | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – – | 2 | X |
STOP PRESS
July 25: More information for Roadhouse can be found at their website: http://www.roadhousebarbecue.com/
July 23: Beginning Tuesday 26th we will be at the Roadhouse BBQ every Tuesday, on the corner of Surawong Road and Rama IV. Nearest BTS is Sala Daeng – walk through Thaniya Plaza and turn right past Jim Thompson shop. Nearest MRT is Silom – walk along Rama IV past the McDonalds to Surawong Road
July 12: The Bull’s Head has closed early, so there is no chess club tonight (July 12th) or next week (July 19th). See you on Fridays at the Queen Victoria, while we check out various possibilities to replace the BH.
Only weeks after moving the Friday Club, we have to move our Tuesday Club too! The Bull’s Head is having to close because their Landlords have not renewed the lease – this coming Tuesday will be the last in Soi 33/1. The end of an era, as I was at their opening party in October 1994.
We are in discussions about a new venue already – watch this space for more news.