21.06.09 - Clubintchess

Clubintchess shall resume every Tuesday and Saturday 6-8.30pm starting 3rd July 2009 @ Goldhill Center.

11.06.09 - JUNIOR PREPARATORY SQUAD 2009 TERM 3

This is a programme for trainees who missed out on the Singapore Chess Federation National Junior Development Squad cut off benchmark (but score of 2.5 points minimum).
ACA Developmental/Advanced Trainees who has competed in tournaments may apply (Subject to our approval). Training session lasting 3.5 hours shall be held weekly and modelled after the NJSD

Registration form

08.06.09 - Academy moved

With effect from 1st July, our head office will move to 173B Thomson Road, Goldhill Center, S(307623) See Map for location.

14.05.09 - South Zone+ Chess Carnival

A Chess Camp will be held from 2nd June to 4th June 2009 and primary school students from S3 cluster may apply. Please contact Kheng Cheng School (Tel: 62552502) for full details and registration.

Invitation Letter

Registration Form

Chess Camp Attendance List

Participants List

18.04.09 - SIMULTANEOUS CHESS by FORMER WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION ANTOANETA STEFANOVA

Antoaneta Stefanova (born April 19, 1979) is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster, and a former Women's World Chess Champion. She became the twelfth World Women's Champion in 2004 in a 64-player knockout tournament held in Elista, Kalmykia under the auspices of FIDE. Stefanova's FIDE rating of 2557 on the January 2009 list makes her 4th in the world among active female players.

DATE: Sunday, 26th April 2009 TIME: 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm

VENUE: Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn, 60 Tessensohn Road, Level 2

CLOSING DATE: Entries close on 7.00 pm on 25th April or on First-come-first-serve up to maximum 50 players

Details in registration form

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, the simul has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconveniences caused". Club Intchess

17.04.09 - NOTICE

The public is hereby notified that ASEAN Chess Academy Pte Ltd (The Company) has, with effect from 16 April 2009, terminated the employment of Luis Chiong, Philippine Passport Number PP0994791, S Pass Number 0 23866528.

The public is therefore advised that the above-named is no longer authorised to transact any business or collect monies on behalf of The Company.

13.04.09 - Simul at Northland Primary School

29-year old GM Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria will be on a private visit to Singapore from 18th April. Women's World Champion in 2004, she is currently ranked No. 4 in the FIDE Rating List for Women.

Immediately upon arrival, she will head directly for an appearance at Teck Ghee CC. On Thursday, 23rd April, she will play a simul at Northland Primary School against about 50 players from 12.30pm. Those who are interested to visit the simul should write to thomas@aseanchess.com so that entry pass into the school will be prepared in advance.

12.04.09 - 10th Asean+ Age Group Chess Championships 2009

The Championships will be held in Hue City, Vietnam from 6th June to 15th June 2009 and conducted in the Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 20 Age Groups for both Girls and Open. In addition, a Seniors (age 50 and above) event will be held. As the Championships and the Asean Chess Confederation are celebrating their 10th Anniversary, they have extended invitations to other countries in Asia.

Registration now open to players who need to apply for

Trainer Assistance

Registration Form

15.03.09 - JUNIOR PREPARATORY SQUAD 2009 TERM 2

This is a programme for trainees who missed out on the Singapore Chess Federation National Junior Development Squad cut off benchmark (but score of 2.5 points minimum). Training session lasting 3.5 hours shall be held weekly and modelled after the NJSD. Registration form

17.01.09 - Company Developments

1. ASEAN Chess Academy has opened a new centre at:

60 Tessensohn Road,
Second Floor, Civil Service Club,
Singapore 217664

The Centre Manager is Jeffrey Gan (Mobile: 9223 7784 Email: jeffrey@aseanchess.com)

2. Three former colleagues have re-joined the company: Thomas Hoe Chew Meng, May Hui and Jeffrey Gan. Their profiles can be found here.

08.01.09 - Ulu Pandan Hong Bao Open RapidChess Challenge.

Join our Lunar New Year Celebrations - sign up for the Ulu Pandan Hong Bao Open Rapid Chess Challenge. The Federation will now be joining hands with Community Clubs and other community organizations to jointly organize 2009 public holidays chess events in various interesting venues. Who knows - You may be playing your next chess event in the Singapore Flyer.

Please note this event will feature the new "ZERO Start" Rule.

Closing Date is 30th January 2009. Click for Registration Form
Start list

24.11.08 - Asean Chess Academy Prep. Squad

This is a programme for trainees who missed out on the Singapore Chess Federation National Junior Development Squad cut off benchmark (but score of 2.5 points minimum). Training session lasting 3.5 hours shall be held weekly and modelled after the NJSD

Enrolment form available here.

23.11.08 - Notice of Club Intchess AGM

Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Management Committee of Club Intchess will be held on Monday 8th December 2009 at 7 pm at the office of Asean Chess Academy at Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn Road. Kindly call Thomas 97700539 for your attendance.

22.11.08 - Elementary/Intermediate Chess Camp

How to play the opening and some opening traps
Improve your tactic skills: Double Attack, Pin, Skewer
The 10 endgames that everybody must know
Surprising Puzzles
Mini-competition

10-12 December

Development/Advanced Camp

17-19 December

11.11.08 - Announcement

With effect from 11 November 2008, Managing Director Ignatius Leong has acquired all the remaining shares in IntChess Asia Pte Ltd. Mr Leong thus owns the entire interest in the company

14.10.08 - Intensive School Holiday Chess Courses for Children

The year-end examinations will soon be over. The 6-week long school holiday is round the corner and here is a good chance for you to pick up or improve your Chess skills. Our first intensive (daily) course will start on 17 November 2008 for the following levels – Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate and Developmental levels. Each module will start on Monday and completes on Friday with each session stretching 3 hours except for beginners level.

This year the Singapore Chess Federation will commence organising chess courses at their premises in Bishan – SIGC.

Check out our schedule below for the classes available

Student registration form

Course registration form

Course Details

24.09.08 - Executive Moves

Mr Philip Chan Boon Siang will relinquish all his positions and responsibilities in this company on 1 October 2008. The company thanks him for his services since April 2006 and wishes him all the best.

Mr Alberto Muniz Pardino will act as Executive Director of ASEAN Chess Academy from 1 October — 1 November 2008.

03.09.08 - Intchess Magazine - Issue 23 is out. Grab your copy. Not a Subscriber? Sign up!

Be among the first to get the July-August '08 issue #23, with our in-depth coverage of the 4th World Schools Chess Championships. Follow annotations from some of our most successful trainees, including a National and a World Schools Champion. Read all about the CACDEC Seminar for trainers in Africa. We have one of the world's most knowledgeable International Arbiters in our Arbiters' Notebook. Tour the chess scenes of the world, Asean and Singapore. Enjoy the writings of Bobby Ang, a popular Filipino chess journalist. See one of our youngest trainees tackle a Singapore Member of Parliament. And much more. If you are not a subscriber, send your request now for your subscription to intchessmagazine@gmail.com

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11.08.08 - Asean Chess Academy Celebrates

The Asean Chess Academy together with the Singapore Chess Federation celebrated Singapore’s 43rd birthday taking part in a road show at the Teck Ghee National Day Celebrations Observerence Ceremony and Carnival. The guest of honour was Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore and Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC (Teck Ghee Constituency). The road show gave the chess fraternity the opportunity to showcase the success and development of chess in Singapore. Mr Wee Siew Kim another Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC (Jalan Kayu Constituency) played a blitz game with Singapore’s National Under 8 Girls’ Champion, Gabrielle Ho. A crowd of almost 5000 residents attended the celebration.

24.06.08 - 9th Asean Age Group Chess Championships 2008
Danang, Vietnam 9th – 18 June 2008

Team Singapore with 26 players arrived in Danang, Vietnam, on 9th June 2008 for the 9th Asean Age Group Championships 2008.

Although missing some top junior players in the annual event, the team emerged overall in third position behind powerhouses Vietnam and the Philippines.

The Asean Chess Academy congratulates all medal winners both in the individual categories and team events. Others who did not win any medals also enjoyed the experience and comradeship.

The list of medal winners can be viewed here,

12.05.08 - Successful Chess Awareness Programme at Kheng Cheng School

Between 5 and 9 May 2008, a Chess Awareness Programme was conducted by ASEAN Chess Academy trainers at Kheng Cheng School. Over the five days, more than 180 Primary One & Two pupils were taught the basics of the game, played casual games, watched instructive chess videos and succeeded in acquiring the basic knowledge of chess for beginners. Chess at Kheng Cheng School is popular at Club level but also as Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). At the end of May, two special chess camps will be conducted at the school. Schools interested in similar projects may contact us at intchess@singnet.com.sg

07.05.08 - India Gets 19 FIDE Licensed Chess Trainers

By Arvind Aaron

India got four FIDE Trainer titles at the end of the FIDE Trainer Seminar organised by the All India Chess Federation at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from April 30-May 7.

Among the 19 chess trainers who came from all over India, four got the FIDE Trainer title, seven obtained the FIDE Instructor title, three received the National Instructor title and five took the Development Instructor title. The course was conducted by FIDE Senior Trainer and International Master Jovan Petronic of Belgrade, Serbia, and Peter Long of Malaysia in a very professional manner.

Read more ...

28.03.08 - Wanted CHESS TRAINER (based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

The Asean Chess Academy, a FIDE( World Chess Federation) regional chess academy currently headquartered in Singapore and operating in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is looking for suitable candidates for the position of:-

Qualifications:-

* Education at Diploma Level and above of any discipline

* Fluent in English Language a must

* Teaching or working experience with children is preferred but not compulsory

* Rated at least 1700 and above as a chess player

Salary & Benefits:-

* RM2,500 – RM4,500 based on qualifications, experience and skill

* Accommodation provided for foreign coach

* Medical fees and personal accident insurance coverage

* Annual Leave

* Certification as FIDE Trainer/Instructor

Foreigners are encouraged to apply. Please send application with complete resume and copies of certificate to louisa.yip@gmail.com.

24.03.08 - FM Graham Chua wins Intchess Mixed Tournament 2008

ASEAN Chess Academy hosted Intchess Mixed Tournament, part of the ASEAN Masters Circuit, from 15 to 23 March 2008. Twelve players from six countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam) took part. The 11-round tournament was won by FM Graham Xing-Jian Chua (Singapore) with 9 points, followed by FM Peter Long (Malaysia) with 8 points and FM Kyaw Lin Naing (Myanmar) with 7½ points. CM Daniel Chan (Singapore) was fourth after the 3rd-4th position tiebreak. Congratulations to all (including Intchess trainers who assisted in preparation)! Full results here.

24.03.08 - Intchess 19 (November/December 2007) is Released

“Before I learned International Chess, I learned Chinese Chess from my father,” GM Zhang Zhong reveals in an exclusive interview ¨”There were many upsets and surprises by our juniors,” IM Goh Weiming notes in his extensive report on the 60th National Championships ¨IM & FIDE Senior Trainer Jovan Petronic on the FIDE Seminar for Trainers ¨Checkmate like a Grandmaster Puzzles ¨ Singapore Masters 2007 ¨ Play the detective and win chess books: solve three very challenging puzzles of Sam Loyd & and a photograph riddle ¨FIDE Instructor Alberto Muñiz Pardiño on the FIDE Arbiters Seminar ¨News & Brief Reports.

15.03.08 - We are moving…………

We are pleased to announce that the Asean Chess Academy will be relocated at the Teck Ghee Community Club, 861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Singapore 307623, with effect from 15 March 2008. All our contacts, telephone numbers, fax number and emails remained unchanged.

The Academy will be closed on Saturday & Sunday 15 – 16 March 2008 for the relocation except for courses (lesson 10) ending on the above dates (15/3 and 16/3/2008). Business will resume in Teck Ghee Community Club from 17 March 2008.

We regret the inconveniences so caused and the Academy takes this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and patronage.

11.03.08 - A Non Chess Person’s Whimsical Take on Chess as Sport etc….

For some tongue-in-cheek banter on chess as sport and related stuff, see here. (link is http://redsports.sg/2008/03/07/chess-sport-inter-school-2008/)

03.03.08 - 1st Family Chess Festival – Northland Primary School

On Saturday, 1 March 2008, ASEAN Chess Academy supported the initiative of Northland Primary School to organise the 1st Family Chess Festival to promote family bonding through chess. More than 120 participants (pupils, parents, grandparents) attended the workshop, staged in the school’s Gymnasium Hall. The Intchess FIDE Trainer conducted an intensive workshop for beginners (7.45am to 1.00pm) guiding pupils and parents alike in learning the basics of the game. Other schools interested in organising similar workshops may contact us at intchess@singnet.com.sg

28.02.08 - 60th National Schools Individual Chess Championships 2008

The 60th National Schools Individual Chess Championships will be held at Teck Ghee Community Centre (861 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10) from 10 to 16 March 2008 (9am to 6.30pm daily). Tournament details (schedule and registration form) can be downloaded here. Confirmed starting lists can be checked on the Singapore Chess Federation’s website. Registration closes on March 3, 2008. Prospective applicants and registered participants are advised to check regularly the announcements on the SCF webpage.

28.02.08 - Intchess Magazine, Issue 18/2007 is Released

Intchess Magazine (Issue 18/2007) has been released. From the contents: Exclusive Interview with Grandmaster and best-selling author Daniel King, Singapore Juniors at World Youth Championships in Antalya (Turkey), annotations by leading chess juniors, IM Karolyi’s interview and analysis with two-time world champion at endgame composition D. Gurgenidze, chess history, Grandmaster Wong Meng Kong on his remarkable win over Bu Xiangzhi at 2nd Asian Indoor Games in Macau, and much more…

20.01.08 - Singapore players top the 1st ASEAN Masters Circuit (Tarakan, Indonesia)

The Singapore delegation of Trainees & Trainers who took part in the 1st Leg of the 1st ASEAN Masters Circuit held in Tarakan, Indonesia, from 8th to 19th January return with major achievements. In the GM "A" Group, Singapore's new PR GM Zhang Zhong won convincingly with the final score of 9 points from 11 rounds. In the GM "B" Group, FT & IM Ashot Nadanian (who has also applied for SPR) was placed second, narrowly missing his third GM norm. In the WIM Tournament, FM Graham Chua was 3rd - he drew against GM Edhi Handoko, who has long been one of Indonesia's strongest players. Tying for 5th were WFM Jeslin Tay and WFM Nguyen Thi Mai Hung (who is doing a one-year training stint in Singapore). WFM Victoria Chan tied for 10th place. All the six players gained rating points; hauling a combined total of 105 points. Results can be downloaded here.

29.12.07 - GM Azmaiparashvili wins Singapore Masters 2007

Singapore Masters Open 2007 was held at ASEAN Chess Academy, 16–22 December 2007. Forty-four players (8GMs, 4WGMs, 9IMs among others) started the 9-round Swiss competition. GM Zurab Azmaiparashvili (Georgia) won the top prize with 7 pts. GM Zhang Zhong (Singapore) tied for first but lost the tiebreak. GM Sandipan Chanda (India) finished third with 6½ pts, followed on the fourth position by IM Julio Catalino Sadorra with 6 pts. The Challengers Open Tournament, held concurrently, was won by Ong Way Justin (Malaysia) with 8 pts.

14.12.07 - 1st Masterskill ASEAN Youth Team Chess Championships – A Success

Held in Kuala Lumpur on 1–7 December 2007, 1st Masterskill ASEAN Youth Team Championships drew 72 school teams from Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam (U9, U12 & U15). It was organised by the ASEAN Chess Confederation (ACC) and the Malaysian MOE and managed by Intchess Asia Sdn. Bhd. Nanyang Primary School, Northland Primary School and ACA sent representative teams. At the end of an exciting team struggle all Singapore teams obtained commendable results and grabbed the opportunity for gaining experience and fostering the much needed team spirit. A Seminar for Chess Trainers (Developmental Instructor/National Instructor Levels) was also part of the event. Twelve trainers from various Malaysian states attended the lectures given by experienced ACA FIDE Trainers. Following the examination process training titles were awarded. Special guests were Mr. Ignatius Leong, Chairman of ACC, Dato’ Sri Hishammudin Bin Tun Hussein, Malaysian Minster of Education, and Perak Princess Raja Datuk Seri Azureen Sultan Azlan Shah. The event confirmed the excellent potential for chess development in schools in Malaysia. Details and results can be obtained from the official website.

14.12.07 - GM Razuvaev on Chess, Education & Intelligence

Grandmaster Jury Razuvaev, celebrated Russian trainer and Chairman of FIDE Trainers Committee, was recently interviewed on ChessOK.com. GM Razuvaev had conducted a seminar for trainers in Singapore in 2005. He thus had the opportunity to scrutinise the developments of chess in schools in Singapore and the region then. In his interview, GM Razuvaev said of Singapore: “I was surprised at the range of chess education in this country.” Read the whole insightful interview here.

01.12.07 - World Youth Chess Championships 2007 – Final Results

World Youth Chess Championships were held in Antalya (Turkey) between 17 and 29 November 2007. Eighteen Singapore players participated in this important 11-round event. The best results for Singaporeans were: CM Daniel Yi-Ren Chan (9th at U14 with 8 pts), FM Graham Chua (12th at U12 with 7.5 pts), WFM Monisha Raja Jawahar (13th at Girls U10 with 7 pts), Derek Lim (14th at U8 with 7.5 pts), WFM Danielle Ho (20th at Girls U12 with 7 pts), FM Daniel Fernandez (22nd at U12 with 7 pts). Final standings, games, photographs and videos may be found at the official website. Congratulations to all participating Singaporean players and trainers!

07.11.07 - Forthcoming 4th SICC featured on World Chess News

World Chess News, the weekly chess news television programme produced by Krzymowski Chess TV, recently published its episode #171. The news section opened with an interesting report on the forthcoming 4th Singapore International Chess Convention to be held in Singapore on 16-22 December 2007. The details and the registration forms for this important event can be found in the ‘Upcoming Events’ section of our website as well as on SCF’s official website.

24.10.07 - Chess at 2nd Asian Indoor Games

Between 26 October and 3 November 2007, the 2nd Asian Indoor Games take place in Macau. Chess is one of 19 sports featured. Singapore is among the 24 Asian countries in the chess competition (classic, rapid and blitz). There are mixed team competitions and individual (men and women) competitions with 9 gold medals at stake. Asian Chess Federation has appointed Mr Ignatius Leong as Technical Delegate. News and results can be obtained from the event’s official website.

25.09.07 - Chess in Singapore Book of Records 2007!

The largest chess tournament ever held in Singapore is featured in the latest edition of Singapore Book of Records 2007. The just released 2nd edition of the record book notes that more than 1,200 players took part in the 56th National Inter-Schools Individual Championships, jointly organised by Singapore Chess Federation and ASEAN Chess Academy in 2004. The book contains many record-breaking feats from various aspects of life. Dip into it to discover interesting snippets like who shot the last wild tiger on the island, and who defeated his adversary at judo in 8 seconds flat!

13.09.07 - ACA Under 12 Chess Challenge 2007

Registration is open for ACA Under 12 Chess Challenge 2007 to be held on 23 September. The event, organised by Intchess Asia, is open to under 12-year-old players. The 7-round Swiss tournament with rapid chess time control will be held on the premises of Asean Chess Academy. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to 7 different categories. The closing date for applications is 21 September. The registration is limited to the first 150 sign-ups. Send in your registration form now!

12.09.07 - ACA’s Chess Programs for Schools - A Success

On 6-7 September 2007, the 48th National Inter School Team Championships were held at Nan Hua Primary School. 70 schools sent their strongest chess teams to compete in the event. The final standings reveal very good news for ASEAN Chess Academy’s training programs in schools. Both at primary and secondary categories, the top medal winners are school teams trained by Intchess based on a systematic syllabus, a complex coordinating effort and a fruitful partnership with schools’ CCA officials. Full results and statistics may be found here. Congratulations to all!

13.08.07 - FIDE President Joins In Singapore’s National Day Celebrations

Immediately after the Closing Ceremony of the World Youth Under-16 Olympiad 2007 at the ASEAN Chess Academy, FIDE President and Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Mr Kirsan Ilyumzhinov visited Sentosa, Singapore’s popular island resort and the venue of the IR (Integrated Resort – Casino) under development.

That evening, at the invitation of the Singapore Chess federation, whose premises are in Bishan East Constituency, he joined 2,000 Bishan East constituents in their 42nd National Day Celebrations Dinner.

The FIDE President personally congratulated Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Mr Wong Kan Seng on the country’s successes. Mr. Wong is the Member of Parliament for Bishan Toa-Payoh GRC – Bishan East Division.

13.08.07 - FIDE President visits ASEAN Chess Academy

Mr Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, FIDE President and Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, was Special Guest at the closing ceremony of the World Youth U16 Olympiad held in Singapore from 4-12 August 2007. Mr Ilyumzhinov arrived on August 10 and toured the FIDE Singapore Office, the Global Chess Academy and the ASEAN Chess Academy and the playing site of the Youth Olympiad accompanied by FIDE General Secretary and President of Singapore Chess Federation Ignatius Leong. Mr. Ilyumzhinov also met with Singapore government representatives, local and regional chess officials and the Olympiad’s officials. Before the closing ceremony, Mr. Ilyumzhinov had a meeting with Mr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of Community Development, Youth and Sports of Singapore, who was Guest-of-Honour at the ceremony. A detailed report on the FIDE President’s meetings can be found here. In his speech at the closing ceremony, the FIDE President acknowledged the quality efforts of the Singapore chess bodies in making chess popular in the region. Photographs taken during Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s visit may be found here.

31.07.07 - Record of 35 teams at World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad, Singapore, 2007

From 4 to 12 August 2007, ASEAN Chess Academy will host the World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad 2007. In all, 35 teams from 25 countries are participating: Australia, Chinese Taipei, England, Hungary, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Macau, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Zambia. This year’s edition has set a record in the number of participating teams since the inaugural event in 1993. The event is organised by FIDE and SCF. Among the 156 young players this time are 5 IMs, 12 FMs, 2 WFMs and 3 CMs. Here is the list of teams.

Pairings and Results

Bulletins 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Photo

17.07.07 - Singaporeans Top Asia Dragons
Invitation Chess Tournament 2007!

The Asia Dragons Invitation Chess Tournament 2007 in Kaohsiung (Chinese Taipei) ended 16 July 2007 with the four Singapore players achieving outstanding results. The U16 event was won by Timothy Chan with the score of 10.5 pts out of 11, and Victoria Chan finishing third with 8 pts. Lee Kiyul (Korea) was second with 8.5 pts. In the Open Tournament, the two Singaporeans, CM Daniel Chan (Singapore) and FM Terry Chua took the top two spots with 9.5 pts and 9 pts respectively. The 11-round event attracted 24 players from five territories (Taipei, Macau, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Korea) and had started on 8 July 2007. The Chief Arbiter was Mr. Ignatius Leong from Singapore. Congratulations to Singapore’s young players!

01.07.07 - Intchess Master at Nanyang Primary Fun Fair

On 30 June 2007, Nanyang Primary School organised an Open House & Fun Fair. Among the many attractions of the fair, attended by hundreds, was a well-organised chess corner. Our trainer, IM Luis Chiong, was invited to give a most entertaining simultaneous exhibition against all comers. Those who fared well against the master received chess books, magazines, handy chess sets or insignias as prizes.

Schools interested in similar displays involving chess may contact us at intchess@singnet.com.sg

19.06.07 - Goh Weiming – International Master!

FM Goh Weiming was Nanyang Technological University’s Sportsman of the Year (2006), National Champion, Intchess columnist and took pride in having one IM norm. Recently, good news reached us from Hungary. Weiming played in two tournaments trying to make his needed IM norms. He made his 2nd norm during Caissa IM Tournament in Kecskemet (21-29 May) and tied for 2nd-3rd. Then he went on to win the First Saturday IM-B Tournament (2-14 June) with 8 out of 11 making his 3rd IM norm. Weiming profited from SCF’s sponsorship programme. Our congratulations to Singapore’s newest International Master!

15.06.07 - 8th ASEAN Age Groups Championships, Pattaya, 14 – 21 June 2007

8th ASEAN Age Group Championships are underway in Pattaya (Thailand). For results and pairings click here.

Final results: Standard | Blitz | Rapid | Medal tally

10.06.07 - Holiday Chess Camp – A Success!

On 6-8 June a chess camp for elementary/intermediate students was held at ASEAN Chess Academy. The participants enjoyed the sessions dedicated to essential themes of tactics, endgame and opening play. A small tournament with prizes was also played out. Two more camps are scheduled for 20-22 June (developmental/advanced & elementary/intermediate). For details call 62580100 or email us at intchess@singnet.com.sg

26.05.07 - Ignatius Leong – Chief Arbiter at 1st World Women’s Team Chess Championship

The first World Women’s Team Chess Championship is on till 30 May 2007 at Yekaterinburg (Russia). Ten national teams compete: Armenia, Botswana, China, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Vietnam. Mr. Ignatius Leong is the Chief Arbiter of the prestigious competition, which started on 19 and May. Live games and results can be accessed through the event’s official website.

03.05.07 - Chess for Teachers Workshop

03.05.07 - Singapore Chess Heritage Tournament

19.04.07 - Singapore U8s Trump KL Peers

The event was organised by MSSKL, or Malaysian Schools Sports KL, which is like the Singapore Schools Sports Council. Managed by Club Intchess of KL the event was held at KLCC where the famous and biggest Computer Trade Fair was being staged over eight exhibition halls. The exhibition organisers PIKOM generously gave space equal to 10 booths free of charge. The PIKOM chairman opened the chess event while a director from MSSM came to close it.

Derek Lim, Singapore’s World Schools Under-7 Champion, played two simultaneous matches against the local kids. He won 19 - 1 in the first, and after about 1.5 hours rest, he took the second 17 – 0.

An online match was also held between the two cities. The match was to have been over six boards of two games between the U12, U15 & U18 boys’ and girls’ champions but two KL champions failed to show up and there were no reserves. Singapore managed to squeeze out a 4.5 - 3.5 victory.

08.03.07 - Benefits of Chess in Education Lecture for Singapore Schools

27.02.07 - Junior Chess Scholarships Up For Grabs

10.02.07 - New Beginners Courses Started in Singapore Schools

03.02.07 - FIDE Appoints ASEAN Chess Academy as its Training HQ

The FIDE Presidential Board Meeting decided this in Antalya, Turkey, last week.

As FIDE Training HQ, ACA will oversee the worldwide development of chess education including the training of trainers through the organisation of seminars, examinations, certification of trainers.

In so doing, ACA as FIDE Training HQ will be able to use the FIDE mark and/or logo as part of its marketing and branding efforts.

03.02.07 - FIDE Opens New Office in Singapore

The world body decided this at its Presidential Board Meeting held in Antalya, Turkey, from 26-28 January 2007.

FIDE did this after the Singapore Chess Federation tabled a proposal for such an office at the FIDE Congress held along with the Chess Olympiad in Turin, Italy, last May. The SCF proposal had the support of the Singapore Sports Council and the Economic Development Board.

The FIDE Singapore Office shall be located at 7500D Beach Road #03-10/14 The Plaza Block D, Singapore 199594 and will be overseen by Mr Ignatius Leong, General Secretary of FIDE, and staffed by Mr Tang Kum Foo, Administration Manager, who will deal with communications matters with FIDE Commissions and Committees.

15.01.07 - Intchess Trainees at the Top:
25th National Age Group Championships 2007

Calendar 2009

July 2009

June 2009

Pairings and Results

Pairings and Results

9th Vision Masters (found on Youtube)

Pairings and Results

Team Singapore in action (found on Youtube)

May 2009

Chessdom.com

Official Site - In Russian

Cross Table

Pairings and Results

March 2009

Final Results

Cross Table

February 2009

Date : 6 - 14 February 2009
Venue : Civil Service Clubhouse,
60 Tessensohn Road
Singapore 217664

Cross Table

January 2009

Start List of National Open | Playoff
Start List of National Challengers

December 2008

Final results

Korea Chess Federation website (in korean)

November 2008

Chess Olympiad 2008 - Official website

Pairing and Results

Results click here

October 2008

Official website.

Official website.

Kosteniuk wins women's chess individual blitz

July 2008

Official website

Pairings and Results
Backup website
Report by Redsports

Final result

June 2008

Medal Tally