General news about the BCC and the chess world
So many things are happening with Chess in Thailand, it’s hard to keep up. Thailand National Champion and long-time BCC member, FM Jirapak has opened his chess school. May it be the start of a long-term improvement in the standards of chess here – who is going to be the first GM?
FM Boonsueb was held to a draw by BCC regular Ron Hoffman in the final round, but won the open tournament with a superior tiebreak. Ron claimed second place, and Gainsfield Chess Academy director, Henry Calacday swept into third place with a revenge match over your writer.
In the other age groups winners were as follows:
The earthquake long feared in Japan arrived with a vengeance on Friday. The magnitude 9 earthquake was the strongest they have ever experienced, and was followed by a deadly 10m tsunami. The world is in shock at the scale of the event, and many countries have responded quickly to offer material and logistical support as well as condolences.
While our thoughts are with our Japanese friends, we must count ourselves lucky to be so far away from this disaster – Thailand has no Pacific coastline and is completely unaffected, so the Thailand Open will proceed as planned.
Date: Saturday 13th, 2011; 07:00-16:00
Venue: Rachavipha Room, 2nd Floor, Chaophya Park Hotel, 247 Rachadapisek Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok 10400
(5 minutes from MRT Rachadapisek station)
After preparation and practice in several prior Grand Prix events, all players are now challenged to prove their skills. Chess players of all levels, ages and affiliations are invited to participate in this Chess4thai’s Main Annual Event to ensure high standard, number of participants and quality of games.
Preliminary Details (subject to changes as necessary)
This competition is divided into age categories: Under 10 / Under 12 / Under 14 / Under 18 / Over 18. Age calculation is as of 13.03.2011
Proof of Age: Copy of an official document showing the date of birth, e.g. student’s report book, passport, student ID card, FIDE application, health insurance card, etc. (please do not submit actual documents; Xerox copies will suffice)
Schedule:
07.00 – 07.45 Registration (Late registration will result in a 1st Round forfeit)
08.00 – 09.00 Round 1
09.00 – 10.15 Round 2
10.15 – 11.30 Round 3
11.30 – 12.30 Lunch (buffet; free for players)
12.30 – 13.45 Round 4
13.45 – 15.00 Round 5
15.00 – 16.15 Round 6
16.30 − 17:00 Closing ceremony
Entry fees: (walk-in) THB700 (child/adult)
(online OR advance) THB500/THB600 (child/adult)
Application: Application opens 06.02.2011 / in the Gainsfield School Tournament. Apply with EEE, Jirapak, Srapong (081-4844586), Panisa; and via e-mail.
Notes:
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In order to smooth the procedures on the opening day, we have adjusted the schedule so that there is only one game. On the second and third days there will be two rounds and on the remaining 4 days only one round per day. Please adjust your strategy appropriately…
The total length of the tournament remains the same – 7 days.