THOUGHTS OF A CHESS ADDICT

ADULTS Brian Lee      -  Agung Santoso Adrian Yeo   -  Alvin Chen Royce Tan    -  Oei Liang Hien ENDGAME Marcus Chen - Benjamin Hurst Tan Jun Hao  - Nicholas Low                     

We have the endgame league and the adult's league starting today from 730pm so as to give the 1 hr per side for each player. The following members have registered: ADULTS LEAGUE Alvin Chen Agung Santoso Brian Lee Royce Tan Adrian Yeo Oei Liang Hien ENDGAME LEAGUE Marcus Chen Benjamin Hurst Tan Jun Hao Nicholas Low Mitchell Han Please be ready to play at 730pm. We can delay up till 745pm but no later. See you then.

After no-shows and absentees, we settled to 81 participants. The hall was setup only on Sunday morning due to the IConnect evening at the CC on Saturday. So it was a blessing that we started at 10am. Our CCMC Chairman, Mr Sng  Jin Poh and Treasurer Mr Tan Tiong How came by to visit and I amthankful for their support to chess for all these years. We've attracted a lot of new players at the tournament (based on the number of illegal moves claimed by the players) and its a healthy sign that its popularity amongst the youth has not quite waned. Though the weather was downcast, the games played were quite the opposite - with lots of gusto, risk, hair-tearing agony and ecstacies.  The senior section has a good mix of strong adults and a former junior champion with the top juniors like Tin YingJao, Ashvin Sivakumar to name a few. We did not give any cash or trophies, only books, which automatically meant that the mercenaries would stay away from this event and allow the chess die...

At closing we have received 86 entries, 32 in Seniors and 54  in Juniors. Thank you all for your support! See you tomorow at 10am first round. Those who are driving, please remember to park BEHIND the CC on Shunfu Estate Blk 303 and 319 on Shunfu Road. The link below will show you the drections. Where is THOMSON CC Lunch is not provided, but there are lots to choose from for lunch - Longhouse Eating House opposite the CC, Shunfu Market, as well as Target Cafe next to the playing hall. The Hall is airconditioned so do bring warm clothing just in case. See you.

Owing to Rapid Chess where the games will have to be decided at the last 2 minutes, there is little scope for players to practice their endgame play. Hence Thomson Chess Club is organising the 2nd Endgame League where each week a prescribed endgame position (near equal for both sides) is introduced for both players to play the position out. Each player will get to play both White and Black of a position. Time Control is 45 minutes per side, which is ample time for players to assess, create a plan and play the position without the rush of time. This I believe will enhance the player's understanding and change their mindset when studying the endgame. All games start at 8pm to allow players ample time to get to Thomson CC. Only members are eligible to join the league. We hope to start on January 25 and resume after the Chinese New Year season on February.8 onwards till end March. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 players with the best scores. Note that you can skip games if you info...

Click HERE for the entry form. The same is submitted and should be published at the SCF Website soon. Please note that you need to have a valid PASSIONCARD before you can sign up. If your parent is a PASSIONCARD holder, then you can quote his/her PASSIONCARD number on the entry form. Those without PASSIONCARD can apply at the Thomson CC Counter.