Friday 11 April 2014
MEDIA COVERAGE - Closing & Opening
The crew from Capital TV (Channel 420 - Hypp TV) was seen covering the closing ceremony for the programme Capital Focus. On the opening day a crew from Media Prima's TV3 was seen as well.
Media coverage for the opening and closing of a chess event in Malaysia!!???
A rarity in Malaysian chess.
TQ to Khairul and team from TV3 as well as Kim and Ismail from Capital TV for covering the event.
Friday 4 April 2014
PLAYERS' MEETING
A Players Meeting is to be held prior to the start of any event.
Purpose is mainly to introduce the Organising Committee and Announce the Technicalities of the Event.
At the same time, to confirm attendance for pairings purposes.
A. INTRODUCE the ORGANISING COMMITTEE
1) Tournament Director
2) Chief Arbiter
3) Dep.Chief Arbiter / Arbiters
4) Secretariat
B. TECHNICAL
1) Schedule / Time Control
2) Default Time
3) Rules & Regulations
4) Dress Code
5) Black/White Draw
6) Appeals Committee (IF Any)
7) Matters Arising
Purpose is mainly to introduce the Organising Committee and Announce the Technicalities of the Event.
At the same time, to confirm attendance for pairings purposes.
A. INTRODUCE the ORGANISING COMMITTEE
1) Tournament Director
2) Chief Arbiter
3) Dep.Chief Arbiter / Arbiters
4) Secretariat
B. TECHNICAL
1) Schedule / Time Control
2) Default Time
3) Rules & Regulations
4) Dress Code
5) Black/White Draw
6) Appeals Committee (IF Any)
7) Matters Arising
Thursday 3 April 2014
VENUE SET-UP
Ideally the venue should be set-up the day before the 1st Round of Play.
General Layout
Table Set-Up - Table, Chair, Clock, Table No.
Others
1) Secretariat Table
2) Name Signages
3) Notation Sheets
4) Display Board / Stand - Venue & Hotel Lobby
5) Wall Clock
6) Notices - Event Prospectus
7) PA System
8) Air-cond
General Layout
Table Set-Up - Table, Chair, Clock, Table No.
Others
1) Secretariat Table
2) Name Signages
3) Notation Sheets
4) Display Board / Stand - Venue & Hotel Lobby
5) Wall Clock
6) Notices - Event Prospectus
7) PA System
8) Air-cond
Wednesday 2 April 2014
Fb Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/2014-KUALA-Lumpur-International-Open-Chess-Championship/
Created a Fb Page for the event.
2014 KL International Open Fb Page links:-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/2014-KUALA-Lumpur-International-Open-Chess-Championship/632622560139967?ref=hl
or,
HERE
2014 KL International Open Fb Page links:-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/2014-KUALA-Lumpur-International-Open-Chess-Championship/632622560139967?ref=hl
or,
HERE
MEDIA PARTNER - CAPITAL TV, Channel 420 @ Hypp TV - UNIFI & STREAMYX
Media Partner for the 2014 KL International Open C.C.
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Monday 31 March 2014
ARRIVALS & PICK-UPS.
UPDATE 2 @ 03/04:
UPDATE 1 @ 02/04:
3 more arrived today.
Total: 5 Foreign Players had already arrived in KL.
(Australia, France, Netherlands & Pakistan )
>>>>>>>
The first few foreign players for the KL Open had already arrived.
They are slowly trickling in. Bulk of players will arrive between 2 - 4 April 2014.
UPDATE 1 @ 02/04:
3 more arrived today.
Total: 5 Foreign Players had already arrived in KL.
(Australia, France, Netherlands & Pakistan )
>>>>>>>
The first few foreign players for the KL Open had already arrived.
They are slowly trickling in. Bulk of players will arrive between 2 - 4 April 2014.
Latest FIDE Ratings List(FRL)
The latest (1st April 2014) FRL is out.
Players participating in the 2014 KL Open can check HERE
Obviously, The 2014 KL International Open C.C. will be using the latest FIDE Ratings.
Sunday 30 March 2014
Co-ordination Meeting
A co- ordination Meeting was held at 10AM today in Petaling Jaya.
6pax attended.
Amongst matters discussed/finalsed:-
(1) Players' Arrivals
(2) Protocol Matters
(3) Venue Set-Up
(4) Matters Arising
A. Media
B. Dress Code
C. Ceremony(ies)
D. Other Issues
6pax attended.
Amongst matters discussed/finalsed:-
(1) Players' Arrivals
(2) Protocol Matters
(3) Venue Set-Up
(4) Matters Arising
A. Media
B. Dress Code
C. Ceremony(ies)
D. Other Issues
OFFICIAL WEBSITE - www.KLchess.com
The official website for the 2014 KL International Open C.C. :- www.KLchess.com
Please refer to the KLchess website for official announcements re the 2014 KL International Open C.C.
Please refer to the KLchess website for official announcements re the 2014 KL International Open C.C.
Friday 28 March 2014
VISA Inquiries
UPDATE 1:
>>>>>>>
A Player contacted to inquire on Visa Arrangements.
Need to get hold of the relevant authorities for confirmation before reverting.
>>>>>>>
A Player contacted to inquire on Visa Arrangements.
Need to get hold of the relevant authorities for confirmation before reverting.
Tuesday 25 March 2014
Wednesday 19 March 2014
FIDE-rated Event
The KL International Open C.C. is a FIDE-rated event.
Refer HERE
Note:
Based on the International Organiser (IO) Seminar I'd attended in Al Ain, UAE during the 2013 World Youth Chess Championship(WYCC 2013) a FIDE-rated event MUST be registered in FIDE's server.
Basically, there are 2 main types of FIDE-rated events i.e.:-
(1) Events offering title norms; and,
(2) Normal FIDE-rated event(s) where a player can add(or deduct) from his/her FIDE-ratings.
For (1), the event MUST be registered in FIDE's server at least 1-month before the event whilst for (2), the event MUST be registered in FIDE's server at least 1(ONE) WEEK before the event.
Based on FIDE's server highlighted above, the event was registered on 10th of January 2014, a good 3 months(almost) before the competition proper.
Refer HERE
Note:
Based on the International Organiser (IO) Seminar I'd attended in Al Ain, UAE during the 2013 World Youth Chess Championship(WYCC 2013) a FIDE-rated event MUST be registered in FIDE's server.
Basically, there are 2 main types of FIDE-rated events i.e.:-
(1) Events offering title norms; and,
(2) Normal FIDE-rated event(s) where a player can add(or deduct) from his/her FIDE-ratings.
For (1), the event MUST be registered in FIDE's server at least 1-month before the event whilst for (2), the event MUST be registered in FIDE's server at least 1(ONE) WEEK before the event.
Based on FIDE's server highlighted above, the event was registered on 10th of January 2014, a good 3 months(almost) before the competition proper.
PLAYERS' LIST
Players' List for the DYTM Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah KUALA LUMPUR International Open Chess Championship 2014,
View HERE
View HERE
Tuesday 18 March 2014
International Organiser(IO) & IO Norm(s)
Whilst at the WYCC 2013 held in Al Ain, UAE I'd attended an IO Seminar conducted by IO Theodorus Tsorbatzpglou ( Theo for short) who is the Secretary for FIDE's Events Commission.
It was an eye-opener for me in the sense that what is laid down by FIDE might not be the reality on the grounds in the local environment and/or FIDE-rated events which either the kids or I had been exposed to in Malaysia(KL, Penang, Kedah & Johor), Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates. The opportunity to network was an added bonus. (Read HERE & HERE2 )
Having passed the examinations ( FIDE Official RESULTS ), a natural progression is to put what have been learned at the IO Seminar into practice and secure IO norms in order to qualify as an IO. Theo highlighted the fact that in future (IF its not already happening now) countries or federations wanting to bid for certain events must have an IO to co-sign the bid document.
Based on xxxx, a person aspiring to be an IO must have organised at least 3 International competitions involving players from 3 different federations.
In January, I'd approached FM Peter Long ( also an IA and FT ) who's organising the KL Interntional Open of my intention to secure an IO norm. He agreed to allow me to come on board the organising Committee (Read HERE). For the opportunity given by Peter, I must put on record my appreciation for the opportunity given. The way I see it, it's better to learn (and along the way secure a 2nd IO norm) from an event of international standing rather than to just simply pick a convenient event for norm purposes but having learned nothing. Amir Faiz was "sent to war" at the tender age of 4years 11 months so to speak at the 2012 NAG despite people saying he's not ready and I don't see why i should hold myself to a lower standard.
This blog serves a a few purposes, namely:-
(1) For me TO NOTE what needs to be done when organising a FIDE-rated International chess competition;
(2) Just as important is to ENSURE what have been done is in accordance to the Guidelines laid down by FIDE as per Seminar attended in WYCC 2013;
(3) COMPARE NOTES & NETWORK with other aspiring IOs in pursuit of IO Norms; and,
(4) ENCOURAGE comments/suggestions from IOs and/or aspiring IOs specifically and the chess fraternity generally on how things can be done better for future events.
It was an eye-opener for me in the sense that what is laid down by FIDE might not be the reality on the grounds in the local environment and/or FIDE-rated events which either the kids or I had been exposed to in Malaysia(KL, Penang, Kedah & Johor), Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates. The opportunity to network was an added bonus. (Read HERE & HERE2 )
Having passed the examinations ( FIDE Official RESULTS ), a natural progression is to put what have been learned at the IO Seminar into practice and secure IO norms in order to qualify as an IO. Theo highlighted the fact that in future (IF its not already happening now) countries or federations wanting to bid for certain events must have an IO to co-sign the bid document.
Based on xxxx, a person aspiring to be an IO must have organised at least 3 International competitions involving players from 3 different federations.
In January, I'd approached FM Peter Long ( also an IA and FT ) who's organising the KL Interntional Open of my intention to secure an IO norm. He agreed to allow me to come on board the organising Committee (Read HERE). For the opportunity given by Peter, I must put on record my appreciation for the opportunity given. The way I see it, it's better to learn (and along the way secure a 2nd IO norm) from an event of international standing rather than to just simply pick a convenient event for norm purposes but having learned nothing. Amir Faiz was "sent to war" at the tender age of 4years 11 months so to speak at the 2012 NAG despite people saying he's not ready and I don't see why i should hold myself to a lower standard.
This blog serves a a few purposes, namely:-
(1) For me TO NOTE what needs to be done when organising a FIDE-rated International chess competition;
(2) Just as important is to ENSURE what have been done is in accordance to the Guidelines laid down by FIDE as per Seminar attended in WYCC 2013;
(3) COMPARE NOTES & NETWORK with other aspiring IOs in pursuit of IO Norms; and,
(4) ENCOURAGE comments/suggestions from IOs and/or aspiring IOs specifically and the chess fraternity generally on how things can be done better for future events.
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