General news about the BCC and the chess world
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.
Apparently the KL Open has been postponed until August 2011, but this is not fully confirmed as yet. More details as they become available.
Grand Prrix #5 Gainsfield Chess Tournament Team Scoring on February 6, 2011.Pantip Plaza Ngamongwan will be the venue. The registration will start at 8:00 am 1st game will start at 9:15 am. Come and join! See poster for more detais
Francisco Vallejo Pons, rated 2698, a Spanish chess prodigy who achieved the grandmaster title at only 16, and was under-18 World Chess Champion in 2000, has confirmed his participation in the Thailand Open 2011. His fans often refer to him as Paco, a common nickname for Francisco in Spanish.
Fielding three of the world top 100 players, the Thailand Open promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of 2011 – a great chance to experience chess at the highest level, and score that elusive GM norm!
Seasons greetings. Friday meetings at Woodstock fall on the 24th and the 31st, so there will be no formal chess club – however you might still get a game if you show up. Bull’s Head should be unaffected.
Have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Woodstock’s rooftop will be open on December 31, with fireworks, BBQ Pizza and more entertainment.