Thought it would be a good idea to document the last year (since 5 May 2017) in my life as I've started my 55th year today. In a word - EBAY. Ebay has brought me in touch with several of the chess-sets I've hoped to collect, especially the ones that stood out for their use in World Championships and Olympiads. Then there were those that were representative of the countries they were used in. So no ornamental sets. Yes it did cost a small fortune but then it's 1 item off my bucket list so... Hunting them down is perhaps the real joy..like finding a pearl on the beachfront. Then there is the bidding process which of course is nerve-wracking as the time ticks down to the final second. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose by a mere $1! But then over the past year I've learnt to live and let live..there are always other bargains if you search hard enough. The Drueke Player's Choice..a rare gem that is being reproduced by its owner this year as more colle
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I have changed the format of the Thomson Chess Fiesta this year to accommodate the Seniors, which I take it to mean those aged 45 and over. These players used to be active in chess in the Singapore Chess Renaissance in the 80's. Today many of them have had their careers and kids in their teens. Hence they would have some time I believe to return to their main hobby when in school. Many I've met recalled the fun times, the camaraderie plus friendly(now) rivalry they had while competing for top honours back in their schooldays. There were many chess enthusiasts too then who took part in every CC tournament from the Queenstown , Marine Parade, Buona Vista, Cairnhill and on to the Inter-Clubs and the popular Christmas Festivals which made it the largest tournament in numbers back from 1978 to 1982. One cannot underestimate the depth of the players in this era as they worked on the game without the help of coaches, Internet resources and chess engines which were non-existent th
5th THOMSON CHESS FIESTA June 2 – 3 2018 Thomson Community Club Hall, 194 Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574339 Organised by Thomson Chess Club with support from Thomson CCMC, YEC and SCF A026614373 THOMSON SENIORS (NOT FIDE RATED) ROUND 1 June 2 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 ROUND 4 14:00 15:30 16:45 18:00 ROUND 5 June 3 ROUND 6 ROUND 7 14:00 15:30 16:45 Who can enter? : Open to players aged 45 and above based on year of birth. PRIZES (NTUC VOUCHERS) 1 st $300 2 nd $180 3 rd $120 4 th $100 5 th $80 Time Control : 25 minutes per side with a 10 second increment per move starting at move 1. ENTRY FEE : $30 for all players. TIE BREAKS will resolve placing. A026614379 THOMSON CUP RAPID (FIDE RATED)