Menjana Pendapatan Persatuan Bersama Kopi Barli Bakar dan Nano Water Can

Assalamualaikum, 

Maaf kerana terlalu lama tak update blog ini.. agak sibuk dengan hal-hal peribadi.. Terima kasih kepada Nik Ahmad Farouqi yang membantu update blog PCNK selama ini. 

Pendapatan Persatuan Catur banyak bergantung kepada tajaan dan yuran ahli. kesukaran mendapatkan tajaan adalah antara faktor aktiviti sukan catur agak suram. Baru-baru ini seorang rakan mencadangkan kepada saya agar PCNK menjana pendapatan melalui penjualan produk-produk yang bersesuaian di mana untung atau komisen dapat disalurkan terus kepada kantung persatuan.  Jadi buat permulaan saya ingin kongsikan dua produk yang saya rasa berbaloi untuk di cuba.

KOPI BARLI BAKAR

Kopi barli bakar ini boleh dijual dengan harga RM30 sekotak (20 sachets). Sekiranya anda berminat menjadi stokis, untung runcit adalah sekitar 60-70%. 

NANO CAN

Nano Can adalah bekas air yang menggunakan teknologi Far Infra Red (FIR) untuk mengaktifkan molekul dan komponen mineral dalam air. Melalui proses ini, kualiti air yang diserap akan menjadi lebih baik. Harga Jualan adalah RM330 seunit di mana untung runcit adalah sekitar 15%.

Sekiranya anda berminat untuk mengetahui dengan lebih lanjut bagaimana ia boleh membantu menambah pendapatan anda dan persatuan, sila hubungi saya di talian 013-9223707

Temuramah Dengan Naserov

Baru-baru ini saya sempat menemuramah saudara Naserov di Kota Bharu.

BB : Assalamualaikum.. guano baru balik klate ni? KC2011 abih doh...

N   : Waalaikumussalam.. kawe balik ado kkijo nih... Bakpo pulok demo nok intebiu kawe nih?

BB : Tokleh ko? pah demo ingak demo sore buleh intebiu kawe? demo tok puah ati kawe report polis kae...

N   : Demo gak gitu slaluh... ho.. pah nok tanyo gapo?

BB : Bakpo demo tok maghi join KC 2011 nyo... kato nok bbabak... ko demo takut bilo denga ado jerung luar nok mmaing?

N   : Mano adow! Mano adow! (sambil muko menjadi seriyes). Kawe tok takut ko jerung.. kawe takut ko lipah nga cicok kubeng jahh....(sambil mata meliar sekeliling mencari cicak dan lipas).

BB : Takpola kalu gitu gak.. ingak demo takuk.. pah setaro mano demo tgk KC2011?

N   : Bagi kawe, KC2011 kemmahh doh walaupun tanpo kehadire kawe.. penyertae pun ghama kkakloh.. tapi kalu kawe masuk ari tu kawe sero buleh timbuk jugok Nik Farouqi.. Syed Azizi kawe tok berani mano nok timbuk mugo dio besa pado kawe..

BB : Pah demo gi ko dok NC2011 buley tigo ni?

N   : Kawe pong tok tahu lagi... MCF pun kkure doh subsidi... kawe putuh anging slaluh... kawey ingak nok ajok Mayday gi la... ajok sek Unstoppable... baru kemahh nok bbabak...

BB : Demo nih bbabak pah ceghoh... oghe suruh g mmain chess.. bukey bbabak...

N : Kawe nga mayday ado misi tersendiri ajaknyo tahun ni nok g timbuk budok di NC2011.. tahun lepah jjeghik doh sore.. tahun ni kalu buleh wak jjeghik 3-4 oghe budok suko jugok...

BB: Kalu bulehhhh........... ehh okla.. lewak doh ni... male-male gini cicok ngan lipah banyok...

N: hoh molek jugok .. kawe seghiya doh jugok nih.... 

Weblog PCNK

PCNK telah reko satu weblog khas untuk sek2 klate... sila daftar di  Kelatechess. hok bukey sek2 klate buleh jugok gi lawat.. cumo tokleh jjadi member je la..... TQ

Yak Boktey!

Assalamualaikum...

Ambo sengeleng dok update blog mugo tokdae... lok ko Nasero nga cikgu Jijoe jah updatenyo... Kesimpulenyo KC2011 memey hebakk.. penyertae ghama dari tahun lepah... hadioh pun banyok... tahniah kepado Pengarah Kejohanan - Cikgu Nik Azrihan .. tahun depey wi ko demo lagi..... 

Buke setakat peserto nga hadioh jah hebakk... game2 pun hebakk.. pemeney keno decide paka Play Off.. nok oyak bisonyo sek2 klate... Kawe pun banggo sebak ghama anok kelate hok takdok tahun lepah.. Bukhari, Amin, Ezmi, Azudin, Rezal dan lain2 ... memey kemahh....

Mutu penganjure pun hebakk jugok... cumo mungkin tahun depey increment tu buleh dikure kae jjadi 10 second ko.... 30 seconds ni lamo do'oh sero....

Hok Tok Hebak

Nombo satu hok tok hebak ialah ambo... ambo mmaing supo "Ayae Utuk".. Tanyo Wan Mayday ngan Nik Nazri la gapo namo ghima tuhhh.... ambok seeded 8 tapi belebokk g nombo 45... ambikkk... hahhaha

Nombor 2 ni hok kawe panah sikit.... "Kecek2 Blakey Jerung vs Bilis" ni ambo nok maghoh ni.... (wat muko maroh skali).. Gapo dio gak hok tok puah hati? Tok puah hati helo ko kawe slaluhh.... kito kkecek kiro mmolek...

sapo hok pertikai kriteria tuh buleh la tgk reply di blog PCNK. Kawe malah nok komen banyok... tapi kalu duk takut sokmo nok lawey jerung gakkk lagu mano nok jadi biso supo jerung? Acu tera ambik semangat sang kancil nga buaya... arnab nga kkuro tuhh... 

Hmm ambo bukey ggapo... kalu hok mano tok puah hati gak.. mari tepon ambo... ambo ajok jjadi AJK PCNK.. demo wi komitment demo kawe wi hok kawe... kito samo2 bbicey mmolek.... tok guno jjadi tukey laung kut luar... masuk slaluh.....

P/S: Kawe puah dok keno timbuk ko jerung tapi tok peghik2 jugopp.... Nasero, Mu jerung ko bilih hahhahah

Kejohanan Catur Tertutup Kelantan 2011

Assalamualaikum...

Maaf sebab ambik masa yang lama dan agak lewat untuk publish info pasal KC2011 ni...lately agak sibuk sampai tak sempat nak mengaktifkan blog ni... Tapi, coverage untuk KC2011 telah dijayakan dengan baik oleh sahabat saya Cikgu Jijoe, Nasrul dan Nik Farouqi di Kelatechessnetwork, Naserov dan blog PCNK.  Kejohanan kali ini ditunjangi oleh Cikgu Nik Azrihan selaku Pengarah Kejohanan.

KC2011 adalah kejohanan pertama anjuran PCNK pada tahun ini. Ia juga merupakan platform untuk memilih tampuk kepimpinan PCNK pada masa hadapan. Sesiapa yang mampu memberi sumbangan tenaga, masa mahu pun wang di alu-alukan menjadi warga PCNK.

Kejohanan kali ini akan diadakan di SMK Pehi, Kuala Krai Kelantan. Kejohanan dua hari ini akan menggunakan kawalan masa selama 45 minit seorang.

Syed Azizi merupakan juara bertahan KC2010 dijangka bakal berdepan cabaran sengit daripada Nik Farouqi, Nik Nazri, Cikgu Mohd Azizul dan Mohd Ariez Azman. 

InsyaAllah KC 2011 akan menjanjikan persaingan yang lebih menarik terutamanya kategori wanita dengan penyertaan yang lebih ramai berbanding tahun lepas...

Win With Pride, Lose With Dignity, Draw by Stalemate / Three Move Repetitions..! :)

Komuniti Catur Kelantan di "Kelate Chess Network"

Assalamualaikum..

Credit to Mohd Hafidz Mat Daud, adik Cikgu Mohd Azizul atas inisiatif menubuhkan laman komuniti catur Kelantan yang di beri nama Kelantan Chess Network. Walaupun sebelum ini telah ada komuniti catur yang dibuat, namun ia kurang aktif. Laman Kelate Chess Network ini diharap mampu menjadi medan terbaik untuk mengumpul ahli-ahli catur khasnya yang pencatur Kelantan.

Mohd Hafidz di USM Open 2010

Saya secara peribadi berharap Kelate Chess Network akan terus aktif dengan sokongan pencatur sekalian dan ia dapat menggantikan blog PCNK yang ada sekarang sebagai Laman Web Rasmi Persatuan Catur Kelantan. Saya juga di sini berharap mana - mana pencatur Kelantan yang mempunyai idea atau cadangan untuk membantu PCNK mendapatkan dana bagi memastikan PCNK akan terus aktif.

Untuk mendaftar sila klik DI SINI  

Kawe Keno Denggi

Assalamualaikum... 

kawe keno demey denggi... 11 hari dale wad.. memey letih la keno penange denggi nih... jadi pesey ambo.. beringak la... kalu demey panah tu.. cepak g jupo doktor... Minum air 100 Plus banyak2.. pahtu... kalau buleh ejah sup ketam nipah... mujarab utk meningkatkan platlet darah....

Demey demey jugok... harap dapat sembuh sepenuhnya sebab nok mmaing di USM Open 16 Oct nih.... walaupun hadioh tok sebesar mano tapi yang penting maing chess....... sek2 klate mari la pakat join... buleh bice utk PCNK sekali.....

USM Kubang Kerian Open 2010

Assalamualaikum..

Kejohanan Catur Terbuka USM Kubang Kerian 2010 akan diadakan pada 16 Oktober 2010 (Sabtu). Pendaftaran boleh dibuat pada hari kejohanan... sapa cepat dia dapat... 

Sumber dipetik dari Muhammad Arshad selaku Arbiter Kejohanan.

Kelas Catur Di Kelantan

Assalamualaikum...

Pertama sekali mohon ampun dan maaf sempena Hari Raya ini sebab lama tak update blog ini. Agak sibuk kebelakangan ini dengan hal-hal kerja dan peribadi. Terlalu banyak yang saya tertinggal tentang perkembangan catur di negara ini. 

Anyway, back to business and chess... sukacita dimaklumkan, tak lama lagi Kelas Catur untuk Sekolah-Sekolah di Kelantan serta IPTA dan IPTS yang berminat akan diadakan. Buat masa ini, perkara-perkara seperti yuran dan struktur program sedang dikemaskini.

Bold Mind Consultancy dengan kerjasama Persatuan Catur Negeri Kelantan akan menyediakan program latihan catur yang sistematik untuk persediaan wakil - wakil sekolah serta agensi-agensi kerajaan dengan kadar yuran yang berpatutan. Program akan dikendalikan oleh pemain-Pemain catur berpengalaman serta mempunyai FIDE rating > 2000. 

Ini adalah langkah awal untuk menghidupkan sukan catur di Kelantan amnya. Maklumat lanjut akan diupdate nanti...

Sekiranya ada sekolah-sekolah di Kelantan yang berminat untuk mendapatkan khidmat jurulatih, boleh berhubung terus dengan saya di talian 013-9223707 atau emel ke catur.kelantan@gmail.com 

Wassalam...

Dungun Open 2010

Maklumat Kejohanan Di SINI

Assalamualaikum, lama tak update, ambo gi main di Dungun Open 2010 bersamo2 Syed Azizi dan Ariez. Hari ni pusingan ke 5 agak unik memandangkan sek2 Kelate akae lawae denge sek2 Terengganu...

1. Syed Azizi vs Muhammad Arshad
2. Norazlin vs Abdul Kadir Jailani
3. Mohd Ariez vs Fairul Yusof

Atas kertas sek2 Terengganu mampu menewaskan sek2 Kelate... atas papan dok tahu lagi lah guano....

Dungun Open 2010

Tarikh : 16-17 Julai 2010
Tempat : Mayang Sari Resort, Dungun, Terengganu
Format : 8 pusingan Swiss (National Rated)

sila klik pada BROSUR DUNGUN OPEN 2010 untuk maklumat lanjut.

Jom kita ke Dungun weh!!!

Abih doh NCC 2010

Aghi ni ambo segho nok tuleh kot bahaso Klate. buke ggapo, saing kawe, Nasero duk bbabak dale bahaso Klate, kawe pong segho nok bbabak jugok...  Tambahe pulok sek-sek Klate perform agok kemah kali nih, jadi kawe segho nok wak coverage hok istimewo sikek....

Nik Farouqi (Nik) paling biso skali dale team Klate. dio nyaghih2 buleh gelare NM. Dale pusinge ngelah tuh, Nik maing utok meney. Dio tokse draw mugo logo baju Klate "Win With Pride, Lose With Dignity" takdok pun perkataae draw. Tapi nik memey Lose With Dignity.. ppeloh jugok kawe tengok muko Tan Khai Boon nok meney gelare NM.. mukeng tahong nih takdok rezeki Nik.. tahong depey kalih... 

Syed Azizi (Syed) hok johe selection baghu nih biso kakloh.. oghe pakak peghik blako nok lawe Syed nih.. mugo dio gi nga reputasi menimbok Nik maso selection. Dio buleh 5 point kali nih.. jupo 7 ore Fide rating.. meney 4, seghi 2, kaloh 2... biso la tuh... Syed seriyess (serius) biso.. buke setakak biso makey.. tapi biso maing chess jugok... tahong depey kalu maing gini jugok gak buleh FIDE Rating la....

Nasero duk saiko budok kecik...

Nasrul Humaimi (Nasero) pun biso jugok.. bele-bele suko jah buleh 5 point... Dio timbok budok kecik round mulo2.. mujo tok jjeghik budok tuh tengok muko sero hok seriyess... sero timbok duo budok kecik tapi budok kecik hok biso la..... seriyesss ni....

duk training nga Nik

Ambo nok kato biso.. tok biso lah mano... buleh la udoh2.. meney 3, seghi 2 kaloh 4... cumo mujo la tok kaloh ngan budok kecik tahong nih....

Afiqah kecik-kecik cili sos...

Sek-sek ttino pong buleh tehey hebaknyo. Afiqah nga Najihah buleh 4 point.. napok jah kecik.. tapi biso kakloh... ambo tokde nok tengok guano sek-sek ttino maing.. 

Najihah duk kosentret...

Ado tigo oghe lagi pemaing Kelate hok maghi atah tekek individu. Mahadzir, Tarmizi nga Izuddin Ahayat. Mahadzir jenih hok lambak panah... minyok diesel kalih... mulo2 kaloh nga budok hok muko seriyesss... tapi pah tu gak dio ngamok sapa buleh 4.5... Izuddin pong biso jugok... buleh 4.5 jugok.. tapi dio jenih tok bbabak mano... maing steady jah... Tarmizi pulok buleh 4 point supo kawe. Dio nyaghih meney nga Syed, tapi Syed guno buoh kilah dinasor teghuh Tarmizi kaloh...

Mahadzir nga muko seriyes... budok tu rilek jah.....

Tarmizi cool pah ceghoh...

Kesimpulenyo, sek-sek kelate buleh kkigho lah... kalu belatih mmoloek buleh jadi NM la tahong depey. tu pong ado lagi hok biso tok join supo Nik Nazri, Maliki, Haq (duk sibuk nganjo jah... mmaing la pulok)...

Penentuan National Master 2010 : Mampukah Nik Farouqi Mencipta Sejarah Buat Kelantan?

Nik Farouqi Nik Abdul Aziz akan berentap dengan Tan Khai Boon dari Pulau Pinang bagi merebut gelaran National Master edisi 2010 esok.

Nik Ahmad Farouqi

Tan Khai Boon

Selepas pusingan ke 8, Nik Farouqi mengumpul 6.5 mata manakala Tan Khai Boon 7 mata. Tan Khai Boon hanya perlu seri bagi menggondol gelaran itu.  Ini adalah satu peluang bagi negeri Kelantan untuk mencipta sejarah selepas sekian lama tidak membawa gelaran NM ke negeri Cik Siti Wan Kembang.

Mampukah Nik Farouqi mencipta kejutan? Kita tunggu saja esok.... 

Pasukan 15 Tahun Wanita Kelantan Mendapat Pingat Perak!!!

Saya mendapat SMS dari Cikgu Sahadi petang tadi. Pasukan Catur Wanita 15 Tahun berjaya mendapat pingat Perak pada kejohanan MSSM kali ini. Walaupun gagal mempertahankan kejuaraan, namun pencapaian pingat Perak adalah sesuatu yang boleh dibanggakan...

Tahniah buat Laila Husna Sahadi, Najihah Saufi, Siti Nur Afiqah dan Nur Ain Syahirah di atas pencapaian ini. Tahniah dan terima kasih juga kepada para Jurulatih dan seluruh kontinjen Kelantan.

Debaran Dua Kejohanan Utama: Pemain Kelantan Berbekalkan Semangat Juang!

Bulan Jun bakal menyaksikan dua kejohanan besar catur peringkat kebangsaan: Kejohanan MSSM 2010 dan Kejohanan Tertutup Kebangsaan di UKM, Bangi.

Kelantan menghantar wakil bagi kedua-dua kejohanan kali ini. Pada hari ini, kejohanan MSSM telah bermula. Kelantan bukanlah sebuah pasukan pilihan secara keseluruhan. Namun, seperti tahun lepas, Kelantan tetap mampu mencuri tumpuan. Bagaimana pula tahun ini? Mampukah Laila Husna Sahadi meneruskan kecemerlangan seperti tahun lalu?

Atas kertas, mungkin tidak begitu menyebelahi pemain Kelantan. Benar, kami kurang pendedahan kompetitif, program pembangunan sukan catur boleh dikatakan masih lemah kecuali beberapa inisiatif yang dibuat oleh individu-individu yang komited seperti menjemput CM Fadli Zakaria mengelolakan bengkel latihan dan sebagainya.

Namun, catur adalah satu perjuangan minda dan semangat. Kelantan mungkin kurang dari aspek teknikalnya, tetapi semangat melawan adalah kekuatan Kelantan. Tidak siapa yang mampu menafikan betapa pemain Kelantan, walaupun kurang menyertai kejohanan tempatan masih mampu melakar kejutan.

Lihat saja bagaimana Laila Husna Sahadi dan pasukan Wanita Kelantan berjaya mencuri tumpuan pada kejohanan MSSM 2009. Atau lihat juga kemampuan saudara Ariez Azman menempatkan diri dalam kelompok top 10 di satu kejohanan catur di Selangor baru-baru ini, meninggalkan beberapa pemain ternama termasuk CM Fadli sendiri.

Kalau kita imbas sedikit jauh lagi, mungkin tiada yang tahu bagaimana salah seorang pemain kedai kopi Kelantan, Wan Abdul Fatah mampu mengejutkan pemain ternama Sarawak yang mempunyai Rating FIDE > 2000 pada kejohanan National Closed 2006. 

Itulah uniknya Kelantan: Pemainnya sukar diramal. Kalau kena gaya dan masa, semangat juang mampu mengatasi kelebihan teknikal. 

Debaran Kejohanan Tertutup Kebangsaan 2010 nanti pasti akan lebih menarik. Kelantan tampil sebagai satu pasukan setelah sekian lama menyepi. Untuk menguasai kejohanan merupakan satu kenyataan yang terlalu ambitious... :) Tapi siapa tahu, Syed Azizi, Nik Ahmad Farouqi, Nasrul Humaimi, Afiqah dan Najihah mampu mencapai sesuatu di kejohanan kali ini.

Nota:

Artikel ini merupakan manifestasi peribadi penulis terhadap pemain-pemain Kelantan. Penulis bertanggungjawab sepenuhnya terhadap pendapat penulis... kalau sesiapa yang menyampah atau tidak bersetuju... Maaf saja lah dari saya..... :)

Artikel Menarik di MyChess Life

Aleacorp: The Entrepreneur's Network

I read Harian Metro recently and gone through an article about ALEACORP.COM This is not like an ordinary weblink promotion as you will be able to download a very informative ebook on how to write a business plan if you join the group with a minimal fee. So if you plan to set up a business or obtaining grant, this maybe suitable for you. Plus you can generate extra income also.

I have registered and the fee is affordable for such information. But it's up to you. This is only an invitation. If you join via this blog please don't forget my name as your introducer; azlinjuarih

Just click HERE  to join

P/S: maybe can be used to obtain grant for chess also...:)

Gula Perlis Open 2010

Satu kejohanan catur rapid akan diadakan di Kangar Perlis pada 12 Jun 2010. Kejohanan ini menjanjikan hadiah yang lumayan malah boleh dijadikan kejohanan pemanas badan bagi mereka yang akan ke NC2010 nanti!

Untuk maklumat lanjut sila lihat FLYER KEJOHANAN 

Atau telefon terus Pengarah Kejohanan : Syaiful; 013-3939838

Review Kelantan Closed 2010

Anda boleh melihat gambar-gambar menarik serta review tourney Kelantan closed di blog NASEROV & IIUMCHESSMASTER.

Saya serahkan pada yang pakar hehhehe....

Syed Azizi Abdul Rahman : From Zero to HERO

He was informed just around 2 weeks before the tourney, nearly cancelled his participation due to health concern but Syed Azizi later defied all odds to win the Kelantan Closed 2010 today in a very convincing way. He won all his games against few notable players. His most outstanding win was against FIDE rated player, Nik Ahmad Farouqi who finished second. His other victim also include Mohd Azizul Mat Daud, Bakri Jusoh and Wan Tarmizi Wan Sulaiman.

Before this tourney, I bet most of you hardly know Syed Azizi well except me..:). Syed Azizi has been my chess friend on and off the board for the past 7 years. He started playing chess since in secondary school representing MSSD Tumpat then. He also represent UiTM Kelantan in inter-UiTM tourney in 2001. Like most Kelantan based players, his tourney exposure was limited within local chess tourney. His only rated tourney was AMBank Challenge 2007, recorded 5.5 points from 11 rounds.

I am more than happy to write about him as much as Bakri Jusoh. I find this two players very inspiring and unique. Despite their lack of tournament exposure, their playing skill can be considered at par with most of active rated player. But what i really respect about these two guys is their humility and manners which some of the talented players lack.

Congratulation to Syed Azizi. We hope you can sustain your excellent form in NC2010. Full result of the tourney can be viewed at Caturkelate and Chessresult.com 

Pics will be uploaded later.

Gambar- Gambar MSSK 2010

Untuk keputusan dan gambar menarik MSSK 2010 sila ke blog Catur MSSM 2010

Maklumat Terkini Pemilihan Ke National Closed 2010

Sila ke blog PCNK untuk maklumat lanjut. Hadiah tambahan untuk U12 dan U18 juga disediakan.

Kejohanan Catur Terbuka Mustari 2010

Satu kejohanan catur rapid akan diadakan di UiTM Dungun, Terengganu pada 14-15 Mei 2010. Kejohanan 7 pusingan ini menawarkan hadiah pertama bernilai RM500 dan terbuka kepada negeri-negeri Pantai Timur sahaja.

Maklumat Kejohanan : Sila klik MUSTARI 2010

Pemain Kelantan Di 37th Selangor Open

Saya menerima emel dari saudara Nik Farouqi mengenai update kejohanan Selangor Open edisi ke 37. Dua orang pemain Kelantan iaitu Nik Ahmad Faroqui dan Abdul Haq menyertai kejohanan kali ini. Sehingga pusingan ke 4, kedua-dua pemain mengumpul 3 mata.

Pada pusingan ke 5 Nik akan bertemu Cheah Chok Fung manakala Haq akan bertemu Low Jun Keat.Update kejohanan boleh diikuti di blog SELANGORCHESS.

Naserov's Blog : Blog Anak Kelantan Jati

Sorrylah lambat promote.. ni ada satu blog bukan catur tak catur yang terbaru.. Blog ni adalah kepunyaan saudara Nasrul Humaimi. Apa yang menarik mengenai blog ini adalah ia menggunakan Dialek/ Loghat Kelantan. Writing style yang segar dan amat berbeza... jadi silalah ke blog beliau di NASEROV (Orang Russia pun cuak dengar nama nih)

Kalau anda tak mampu memahaminya anda bersabarlah.. kerana sabar itu separuh daripada iman... hehheheh.. :)

P/S: kalu ikuk eghe, aku pong nok nnuleh kok klate doh... baghu la sek2 laing tok pehe kito bbabak gapo hehehhe

Who Will Win The FIDE Chess Championship 2010?

I think it still not to late to write about this tourney. I am not going to comment on games as I am not up for it...:) However, I still want to feel the heat by writing and following this event with my own way...:) so, let me start with a simple question: Who will win it? Simple, just vote on the poll on your top right. No prize will be given .. just a pat on the winner's back maybe..:)

My choice shall be non other than Vishy Anand. Why? Simply because I like his playing style and I love his humble and easy going attitude (based on what I saw from interviews and articles I read)

Your guys can follow the tourney from the official websites 

Blog Cato Kelate!

Weh sek-sek klate... acu tera klik gak blog baru Persatue Cato Kelate nih... Tapi sek demo jange kkejut... mugo namo jahh blog cato klate tapi kkecek luar nga speaking blog nih.....

Sek-sek lua kalu nok g tengok jugok gak klik jah laa... takpo.. begheh blako sek-sek kito.....

Afiq Darwish: Another GM in the Making...?

"Melentur buluh biar dari rebung" is a famous Malay Proverb. Simply said, if you want to train someone, start since they were kids as they are usually easy to be trained. I think this proverb fits chess education and training very well. If we want to produce GM, we have to start looking at young kids. Take Yeoh li Tian for example, he's been trained since he was 5 years old (maybe even earlier..) and look at his achievement now...

Polgar Sisters have been exposed in the training program since they were very young. According to the father, Mr. Polgar, Chess genius can be trained.

During SMCH Open recently, I met our own Mas Hafizul, Malaysia's Top player with his "GM" Afiq Darwish, 6 months...:) Could Afiq be our next GM? maybe.....:)

Afiq Darwish's first step to chess...:) 

PCNK Sponsors Committee Gathered at Emirates Kopitiam

Last night a small gathering among Sponsors Committee for Kelantan Chess Association was held at Emirates Kopitiam. The gathering's main objective was to discuss on chess activities which will be organised under PCNK once the incorporation is finalised. An Official blog of PCNK will be on web very-very soon...

Brief on PCNK's Sponsor Committee

The efforts was actually a continuation to the previous efforts by various parties to reactivate the PCNK. However, due to several problems, previous attempts were not materialised. In February 2010, A team of committed Sponsors led by En. Wan Ismail agreed to make another move to realize PCNK. Among other sponsors include Nasrul Humaimi, Nik Ahmad Farouqi, Nik Zaharuddin, Mohd Azizul, En. Nadzri Hamzah, Cikgu Saufi, Cikgu Nik Azrihan and myself.

We had organised several meetings before and currently the application for reactivation of PCNK is already at final phase and being processed by the Sport Commission of Malaysia. Hopefully, it will be approved soon.

Among important and coming soon activity is the selection tourney for National Closed 2010. Tentatively, the selection will be held on 14-15 May 2010. The selection is opened for Kelantan Based players only.  The detail of the event will be posted on the new PCNK Blog soon...:)

After the brief discussion, we had "friendly blitz" seesions.

Nik Nazri Nik Hassan Won SMACH Open 2010

 Muhammad Arshad, The busiest man of the day!

Nik Nazri Nik Hassan emerged as an unexpected winner to win SMACH Open 2010 yesterday. Nazri outplayed several big names such as Nik Ahmad Farouqi, Mohd Azizul and Fantastic Four from Terengganu ie  Norazmi Mohd Nor, Ruzenan Bakar, Suhaidi Mustafa and Fairul Yusof. 

 The Champ!

Bakri Jusoh was quite off-form yesterday, finished 11th placing with 4 points. Yours Truly wasted two winning positions due to weak endgame technique. I lost to better players ie Mohd Noor Al-Maarif (9th place) and Suhaidi Mustafa (7th Place).

Yours Truly vs Suhaidi

Baharuddin Hamzah returned into the local scene and managed to grab the 6th place. Nik Ahmad Farouqi was one of his famous victim. My sparring partner, Ariez who gained valuable experience in KL managed to secure 10th place with 4 points.

Azizul in  Action

Nik Farouqi vs Baharuddin

U18 section

Rahim Ramli

My chess students also performed above expectations in U12 section: Afham (4.5 pts), Naim and Ahmad Syairazi (4 pts), Amirul was a bit unlucky with only 3 pts. Unfortunately, only four winners available for U18 and U12 sections

Afham

Result

Open

U18

U12

KL Open 2010 : Yeoh Li Tian Could Be Our "Carlsen"!

I am really inspired by this young and talented kid and I could not resist to write about him. I had a match against him in AMBank Challenge 2007 (which of course I lost). Yeoh Li Tian's performance in the last KL Open was impressive. Only 2 losses from 9 rounds and RP of 2314 was something very worth to be proud of.

Many blogs has touted him as our best hope for First Grandmaster and I couldn't agree more. He's young and extremely talented. with proper guidance he shall be our own GM Magnus Carlsen..:) Li Tian's Performance in KL Open 2010 - HERE

Farouqi & Haq : Two Kelantan Players at KL Open 2010

Farouqi started very well by drawing his first round against GM Bui Vinh. However, lack of experience or maybe fitness hampered Farouqi from performing better. However, he should give a pat on his back for the effort and commitment for this tourney. Nik's performance in KL Open 2010 - HERE

Abdul Haq may not have an outstanding performance to shout about but he has every reason to be proud as he is the only player who managed to snatch a draw against GM Nigel Short in the Simul event. That is impressive. Abdul Haq is one of Kelantan's most gifted chess players so far. However, his commitment in study and work hindered him to unleash his "Hulk" in chess. Later maybe...:). Haq's performance - HERE

I also want to congratulate all malaysian players for their efforts and determination.

Win With Pride... Lose with Dignity...

The pictures are forked from Hairulovchessmaniacs

GM Luther Thomas : Special GM From Germany

Nik Ahmad Farouqi who is currently participating in KL Open 2010 called me this evening to share with me about GM Luther Thomas (Elo 2559). What is so special about him? He is not the highest rated player, He may not as popular as "Malaysianchessaffairs" or even Stonemaster in Malaysia.. 

Well what is so special about this 41 years old GM from Germany? - He is Physically Challenged / OKU!

Well, most would say chess is not a physical game afterall so why bother? Hmm.. it could be true.. but we are actually inspired by the spirit and determination by GM Luther Thomas in dealing with his physical abnormalities, capitalizing his strength rather than mourning about his disability.

I wish established bloggers like Hairulov, Gillachess, GiloCatur, SIFU or even our new hot and spicy Malaysianchessaffairs should interview him.. His story may inspire us to become a better chess player and a better person too...:)

GM Luther Thomas on Wikipedia

P/S: Good luck also to Abdul Haq - another Kelantan based player in KL Open 2010

Result and updates on KL Open 2010 - HERE

SMACH Open 2010 Kembali!

Kejohanan Catur Terbuka SM Sains Machang kembali lagi tahun ini. Ia dijangka akan diadakan pada Sabtu, 17 April 2010.

Sesiapa yang berminat boleh telefon terus kepada Cikgu Wan Rozuhan di talian 013-9389819. Kepada pemain luar Kelantan sila hubungi Encik Muhammad Arshad di talian 012-9210841

Sila rujuk di pages Chess@Kelantan untuk maklumat terkini.

Emirates Kopitiam : Port Baru Pencatur Di Kelantan

Semalam saya dengan 2 orang rakan pencatur (Khairul Aznan dan Wan Adli) menghabiskan masa sekitar 2 jam (11 malam - 1 pagi) di Emirates Kopitiam, Padang Tembak untuk bermain catur.  Kopitiam ni baru saja dibuka, dan terletak berhampiran dengan Taman Orkid, Padang Tembak. So sesapa yang nak gi lepak sambil main chess boleh je singgah kat situ...

Tempatnya amat selesa, dan masakan pun boleh tahan.. 

So, selain di Jalan Bayam, ini adalah tempat alternatif untuk pemain-pemain catur Kelantan sparring okay!...:)

Promosi percuma ini diberikan atas rasa terima kasih kepada Emirates Kopitiam yang membenarkan kitorang lepak bermain catur kat sana...:)

Sebahagian Gambar - Gambar MSSD KB 2010...

Good Luck to All Malaysian Players in KL Open 2010

Best of luck to all Malaysian players especially Nik Ahmad Farouqi (Kelantan based player) in KL Open 2010. I really hope Malaysians will produce an outstanding performance this year.

Malaysia Boleh...

Win With Pride... Lose With Dignity...

P/S: No draw offer before 30th move.... :)

Keputusan Catur MSSD KB - Ringkasan

Saya memohon maaf kerana tak dapat nak upload gambar atas sebab teknikal (kualiti gambar yang tidak memuaskan).

Berikut adalah TOP 6 bagi setiap kategori.

Bawah 12 Tahun Lelaki 

KBS

1. Ihab Fitri - SK Padang Mokkan

2. Ahmad Aiman - SK Kubang Kerian 2

3. Wan Ameer Shazlan - SK Kubang Kerian 2

4. Nik Izzatul Aiman - SK Kok Lanas

5. Nik Muhd Irfan - SK Kok Lanas

6. Mohd Haziq - SK Kubang Kerian 2

KBU

1. Md Ali Asghar - SK Islah

2. Md Irfan - SK Raja Bahar

3. Md Afham - SK Gong Dermin

4. Muhd Afiq - SK Tapang

5. Ahmad Amirul - SK Gong Dermin

6. Md Afnan - SK Sabak

Bawah 12 Tahun Perempuan

KBS

1. Nur Hanis Natasya - SK Kubang Kerian 2

2. Wan Farrah - SK Kubang Kerian 2

3. Siti Khalilah - SK Padang Mokkan

4. Nur Amira - SK Kubang Kerian 2

5. Nur Fatin - SK Zainab 2

6. Nur Faqimah - SK Zainab 1

KBU

1. Faqihah - SK Banggu

2. Wan Ainul - SK Ismail Petra 1

3. Nur Fatini - SK Mentuan

4. Nur Fitri Amalin - SK Mentuan

5. Fatimah - SK Raja Bahar

6. Nurul Nadia - SK Raja Bahar

Bawah 15 Tahun Lelaki

KBS

1. Ahmad Luqmanul - SMK Kg Chengal

2. Abdullah Harith - SMI Aman

3. Urwah - SMI Aman

4. Mohd Aiman - SMK Dewan Beta

5. Md Firdaus - SMI Aman

6. Md Nasihi - SMK Kg Chengal

KBU

1.Wan Md Imran - SMIP

2. Nik Md Naqib - SMIP

3. Md Adam Hafiz - SMS Tg Faris Petra

4. Ahmad Syahiran - SMK DA Maher

5. Amar Faiz - SMK DA Maher

6. Md Azinuddin - SMK DA Maher

 

Bawah 15 Tahun Perempuan 

KBS

1. Laila Husna - SMK Zainab 1

2. Faezah - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

3. Farah Wadhihah - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

4. Alia Izzatie - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

5. Nor Madiha - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

6. Nur Hazirah - SMK Kg. Chengal

KBU

1. Siti Nur Afiqah - SMS Tg Faris Petra

2. Normawaddah - SMS Tg Faris Petra

3. Azlini - SMIP

4. Nik Nurain - SMIP

5. Alia Farhana - SMK Raja Sakti

6. Nik Nurhayati - SMA Tg Amalin

Bawah 18 Tahun Lelaki

KBS

1. Md. Azhafiza - SMK Kg Chengal

2. Nik Azhari - SMI Aman

3. Uwais - SMI  Aman

4. Md Hanif - SIC

5. Md. Fawwaz - SIC

6. Tn. Andi Hakim - SMK Kg Chengal

KBU

1. Ahmad Zulhilmi - SMS Tg Faris Petra

2. Wan Muhd Adli - SMIP

3. Md. Afiq - SMS Tg Faris Petra

4. Hassan Basri - MRSM PC

5. Zul Fahmi - SMKDA Maher

6. Md Amir - MRSM PC

Bawah 18 Tahun Perempuan

KBS

1. Wan Aemillia - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

2. Nabilah - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

3. Nik Fatimah - SMK Kg Chengal

4. Rumaisa' - SMI Aman

5. Ferra Ardilla - SMKA Naim Lilbanat

6. Maryam - SMI Aman

KBU

1.Wan Sarah - MRSM PC

2. Nur Haifaa - MRSM PC

3. Wan Anisah - SMIP

4. Nur Zatil Aqmar - SMK Raja Sakti

5. Nur Halida - SMA Tg Amalin

6. Siti Nur Saadah - SMA Tg Amalin

Secara keseluruhan, Kota Bharu Utara mendominasi MSSD Kota Bharu terutamanya pemain dari SMS Tg Faris Petra, SMIP dan MRSM. Manakala, Kota Bharu Selatan banyak bergantung kepada pemain dari SMI Aman dan SMA Naim Lilbanat. Penyertaan keseluruhan agak berkurangan berbanding tahun lepas.

Nota:

Sebarang keputusan akhir adalah bergantung pada MSSD Kota Bharu. Ringkasan dalam blog ini adalah tidak rasmi dan sebarang kesilapan teknikal (jika ada) harap dimaafkan.

MSSD Kota Bharu Tamat Hari Ini

Pemilihan wakil ke kejohanan catur peringkat Negeri Kelantan bagi PPD Kota Bharu tamat hari ini. Saya sedang menunggu keputusan rasmi dari Pengerusi Teknik Catur, iaitu Cikgu Amran. 

Berita gembira buat saya bila 2 orang pelajar saya terpilih untuk mewakili MSSD Kota Bharu bagi kategori bawah 12 tahun. Alhamdulillah dan Tahniah buat Afham dan Amirul...:) Kepada yang lain, (Naim , Ahmad, Aida dan Aina) jangan putus asa...:) Cuba lagi tahun hadapan...

InsyaAllah saya akan menyiarkan ringkasan keputusan apabila menerima emel dari pihak Penganjur.

MSSD Kota Bharu 2010 Starts Tomorrow

MSSD Kota Bharu for chess will start tomorrow at SK Kampung Chengal. The 2-day event of 6 rounds is expected to unleash new talent in chess. So, best of luck to all chess players... 

Win With Pride... Lose With Dignity !

Pre Arranged Match : Why It Is Considered as a Cheat?

My first article on Prearranged draw has led to various response.. Most of them disagree with my article. Well.. up to them as this is my opinion. I would like to thank IM Jimmy Liew for his complementary analysis on Badbishops vs Malaysian Chess Affairs - Jimmy's Analysis.

One of Jimmy's comment that attracts me is "One thing is for sure, Rationality uses logic in his arguments (well his name is rationality after all) and not resorting to emotional rants."...:) - logic?? not resorting to emotional rants? hehehe... Jimmy.. Jimmy...

Well, Rationality (Really?) has thrown a baseless accusation that I have edited my post which I DID NOT.. Where is his evidence? he should save the original screen and make comparison before accusing me like that.... This accusation actually confirms one thing which somebody (my chess friend) has told me earlier...:) Ironically, according to Jimmy - The Analyst, this is very logic and rational.

Well, I do not wish to further dragged into this debate..If you believe that pre arranged draw is not a cheat for whateva reasons you think fits then be it... but simply accusing someone edited the post to defend yourself is a very low effort... well what to expect from a blogger who has no balls to identify himself... :)

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To end this debate on wheter Pre Arranged Draw is a cheat or not, here are my opinions...:-

1. When pre arranged match lead to directly / indirectly DENYING / AFFECTING other player chances from winning or securing certain post or prize then it is unethical...

2. Fatigue or money reason can't justify to fix a match... how about the other players that possibly affected by the decision? Is it right? If you think you are unfit to finish all rounds or have no money to compete.. dont compete at all....or just resign...

I left you with an anology... Smoking is bad for you and other people's health ... many people smoke does not make smoking is good... eventhough you might say that you buy cigarette with your own money does not make smoking is good also...if you say you smoke because it makes you feel macho or handsome also does not change the fact that smoking is bad for health....:)

Conclusion

Regardless my opinion on Pre arranged draw, i believe that it will remain status quo... it's a matter of personal integrity and preferences... I personally have agreed to draw with a friend to secure a top 5 place in a chess tourney before.. but I will never say pre arranged match is good as it actually affects other players' chances unfairly..... For those who do not agree.. then.. be it... it's your choice...:)

To Jimmy Liew :

I humbly declined your advice...:)

My prediction after this post: Badbishops: 0 vs Rationality: 2 ( how about pre arranged draw?:))

Food For Thought For "Malaysianchessaffairs"

 I don't know how to react to this NEW BLOG... Malaysian Chess Affairs... I really want to laugh out loud reading one of his post (response to my previous posting on Pre Arranged Draw...). Well.. He claim he is a Malaysian chess player with considerable strength and experience (yeah.. yeah.. yeah..)

Reading his POST made me wonder if he suffer from brain damage or acute comprehensive disability... as I noticed that he actually did not check his facts before posting the post. Here are my simple and clear rebuttals on his blunders:

Blunder 1 : "Norazlin Juarih, went so far to call the idea of prearranging a game cheating."

My Answer: Prearranged draw is considered a form of cheat according to wikipedia., I just commenting on that lah ...so.. your definition that  is not a cheat is based on what? If you have problem with the definition.. sue Wikipedia lah...:) Refer WIKIPEDIA 

Blunder 2: "He goes on to whine that he was once a victim of such 'cheating', how he would have gotten a better placing if the game ended decisively."

My Answer: It was not me who went whining as a victim of such cheating... can you prove it? which line in my POST indicated that I once a victim of this cheating? Maybe you have brain damage. that you are unable to read things properly and suffers from delusional.. pity you...:). After all, the blogger who claimed he was cheated not me la.... other person la... go figure.....:)

Blunder 3 : "I found that you condemned Norazman in the Titiwangsa event, and then went on to urge others to read Norazman's side of the story. Make up your mind. Hypocrite."

My Answer: I think you better learn to read and understand English.. Actually, in my ARTICLE my criticism was more towards the organizer instead of Azman himself....:)

My Advice To This BLOGGER

1. You maybe a strong player but seriously you just show how low you are....

2. Pre arranged draw / pre arranged match in any sports is a cheat no matter how you try to justify it.. The end does not justify the mean....

3. Please check your facts before criticizing others...  

4. Take a break from chess.. as your brain is badly damaged by it.....:)

P/S: I know who you are...:)

Norazman's story...

To be fair, I would like readers to read Norazman's explanation on his situation during Titiwangsa Open recently. I really hope all parties involve will tackle this matter professionally.

Please click here: Norazman's Story

The Greatest Cheat In Chess : Pre-Arranged Draw!

Too many arguments on cheating in chess recently.. I can't help but writing on this issue also. Well, to be objective, let's look at what Wikipedia says on definition of "Cheating in Chess".

"Cheating in chess refers to rule breaking or other unethical behaviours that are intended to give an unfair advantage to a player or team. Cheating can occur in many forms^[1] and can take place before, during, or possibly even after a game. Commonly cited instances of cheating include: collusion with spectators or other players linking to remote computers, rating manipulation, misuse of the Touch-move rule, the pre-arranged draw, and the use of psychological tactics to unsettle an opponent. Many suspiciously-motivated practices are not comprehensively covered by the rules of chess and so, on ethical or 'moral conduct' grounds only, may be judged by some as acceptable and by others, as cheating." - Wikipedia

Forget other form of cheats which I think is not so material to comment, Let's focus on the most used cheat in chess tournament but yet it is still accepted as normal... - PRE ARRANGED DRAW!!

I bet most of us have heard or involved in this pre arranged draw during the tournament. It usually involves top players who use this cheat to secure cash prize or help his/her buddies to win some (if he or she already secured a place).

It is also used to deny another player from winning a prize... this is a clear cut cheat but still widely practised and accepted among chess players... maybe the difficulty in proving such arrangement the stumbling block in countering this cheat...

Win With Pride... Lose With Dignity.....

Fair Play Please...

I recently joined Catur Terbuka WP 2010 held at Stadium Titiwangsa, KL. Well, first my intention was to join the OKU Chess category. However, as one of chess friends (OKU also) did not manage to find a team, I voluntarily offered my spot to him. And luckily, he managed to grab some cash prize. I was lucky also since the organizer allocated "Blogger Category". My perforamance is below par as I only managed to record 3 points out of 6 rounds. 

But, this article is not about my personal performace which is nothing to shout about. I can't help myself writing about one of the most controversial situations (I think la) ever happened in local tournament where the winner is disqualified due to rating dispute or (maybe his deceptive act, which i am not in the position to comment...).

Well, I present to you readers to read and judge for youself from this two blogs (MySIFU) and (Rizal's Blog).

I do believe this controversy can be avoided should the organizer refrain the particular player from participating in the tournament. (Afterall he is a well-known player which is the familiar face in the local chess, and I do believe that many of us know that he is a FIDE Rated player).

And to the player himself, please join the tournament that suit your playing strength to avoid unneccessary complaints in the future..... and if the claim on the dirty tricks are true.... please grown up...Fair Play Please....

Food For Thought to IM Jimmy Liew...

IM Jimmy Liew is one of Malaysia's top players. If you say you are a chess fan in Malaysia, you have to know IM Jimmy.. at least have heard his name... I have seen him (from about 70-80 metres distance) and yes I respect his enthusiasm for chess which seems not fading.. 

I even put his blog on my bloglist as I enjoy his provocative style of writing. Maybe his a great attacking player as well...:) However, reading one of its latest post on Malay-Based Tourney really dissapoint me..  It's not because I am Malay (I have chinese blood also okay...) but I strongly feel such statement like "Maybe this is ala the NEP (National Economic Policy) rationale,  we need NEP because the Malays are unable to compete against other races. I feel like throwing up now, so I'll just stop writing here." should not come from someone of his calibre.

Who's actually being racist here? Who gives IM Jimmy rights to make such a generalize statement based on racial profile?

Afterall, What is wrong having Malay-Closed or Chinese Closed or Indian-Closed Tourney? We are all multiracial what? so just appreciate it lah!... It's just like we have state-based association lah!, Perak Chess Association, Kedah, Selangor.. so if this Association want to organize state-based closed tournament why we should get offended? Can we say.. "Maybe that particular state is unable to compete with other states??" Can we? 

Afterall, does Kelab Catur Jaffolea ask IM Jimmy to sponsor the tourney? If it does than IM Jimmy has right to protest but still he cant related it to such a degrading statement... What a shame!

I do respect other religion, races and I dont mind if you guys want to organize tournament based on your races, religions or your specific groups.... afterall why should I? We are a democratic country kan....

Blog Catur Ilhamuddin Shaik Ali - 2010 Chess Odyssey

Asssalamualaikum...
saja nak promote secara percuma blog catur terbaru dari seorang rakan catur serta rakan satu majikan, iaitu saudara Nor Ilhamuddin Shaik Ali dari Terengganu... saya memang meminati gaya penulisan blog catur beliau yang santai dan ala-ala novel gitu...:) lihat 2010 Chess Odyssey

 Promosi ini adalah percuma dan tidak dibayar....:) jangan ada blog lain yang terasa pulak... it's nothing personal...it's just a matter of taste..:)

Garis Panduan Pemilihan Dari MCF

MCF akhirnya mengeluarkan garis panduan untuk pemilihan pemain bagi mewakili Negara dalam nenerapa siri kejohanan yang ditetapkan.

Antara garis panduan umum yang diambil kira termasuklah:

1. Penglibatan dan pencapaian pemain dalam kejohanan yang diiktira sebagai Natonal Rated dan FIDE Rated.

2. Tarah kompetitif sesuatu kejohanan yang disertai.

3. Untuk layak mengikuti proses pemilihan, setiap pemain perlu menyertai SEKURANG-KURANGNYA satu kejohanan bertaraf FIDE dalam tempoh 12 bulan sebelum tarikh tutup proses pemilihan. (saya juga bersetuju dengan kriteria sebagaimana cadangan saya dalam artikel terdahulu iaitu Cadangan Mewujudkan Sistem Pemilihan Telus

4.Untuk peringkat Remaja, Kejohanan NAG dicadangkan sebagai kriteria pemilihan

Sila lihat artikel MCF di SINI

Catur di Kelantan: Kebangkitan Pencatur Cilik?

Assalamualaikum.. tertarik saya membaca artikel dari web Stonemaster yang bertajuk KUALA KRAI BISO TELAJOK. Artikel ini adalah antara rumusan Fasa 2 anjuran Pusat Kecemerlangan Catur Kuala Krai dalam usaha melahirkan pemain-pemain catur muda berbakat dari Kelantan menjelang MSSK2010 pada April nanti.

Membaca tulisan SM membuatkan saya bangga dengan prospek catur Kelantan. Adik Fatin, Hakimi dan Hazid adalah antara nama-nama yang diangkat SM sebagai pencatur berpotensi. Mungkin ada diantara mereka yang mampu mengisi kekosongan yang ditinggalkan oleh IM Mas dan adik-beradiknya serta Abdul Haq.

Saya ingin mengambil kesempatan di sini untuk mengucapkan tahniah kepada Cikgu Nik Azrihan di atas inisiatif dan komitment beliau yang tinggi dalam sukan catur walaupun beliau bukanlah seorang pemain catur yang aktif. Dengan peruntukan yang terhad serta sokongan dari agensi sewajarnya masih ditahap samar-samar, Cikgu Nik Azrihan tetap komited dalam usaha melahirkan pencatur berbakat di daerah Kuala Krai. 

Saya pasti wakil dari MSSD Kuala Krai pastinya menjanjikan sesuatu yang istimewa pada kejohanan MSSK kali ini. Reputasi sebagai anak didik Stonemaster pastinya memberikan motivasi tambahan untuk melakukan kejutan pada edisi kali ini.  

Selain dari Cikgu Nik, antara guru yang aktif dalam melatih para pemain catur di Kelantan termasuklah Cikgu Mohd Azizul Mat Daud ( SMK Chabang Empat Tumpat) dan Cikgu Amran (SK Gong Dermin). Cikgu Azizul sendiri merupakan pemain yang kuat dan mempunyai FIDE Rating. Selain itu, beberapa Guru merangkap jurulatih veteran seperti Cikgu Sahadi, Cikgu Anis serta Cikgu Saufi pastinya sedang giat mempersiapkan anak didk masing-masing untuk MSSK kali ini.

Good Player vs Good Coach

I am interested reading one of IM Jeremy Silman's articles (respond to a chess fan) about becoming a chess coach especially for beginners (usually primary school students). Many of us would think that you have to know everything to become a good coach. Is that true? Maybe.. but maybe not.

Being a good player needs skills. Being a good coach also needs skills. If one has both skills, then he / she would be the perfect choice. But there are very few of us blessed with both skills. Do you know, that average rating of chess coach for kids worldwide is around 1400-1700? Even the great Kasparov (The highest rated player till now) was coached by lower rated player?

Teaching chess to kids requires different set of skills. Which are more important than your personal rating as follows:

1. You need PATIENCE to teach young children. Patience is important as you can't rush into making them as good as you in just few sessions. You have to set your pace according to your pupils.

2. Are you a NATURAL BORN TEACHER? Meaning to say, you are able to communicate in a simple, clear and entertaining fashion?

3. You must have a likeable attitude to make children feel comfortable with you which leads to better acceptance.

4. Finally you MUST HAVE PASSION for teaching. Will you dare to teach even for a very low fee? What drives you? Money or the sucess of your students? 

P/S : Even IM Jeremy Silman attended class conducted by a 1500 rating teacher...:)

Chess As Subject In Our Education System

Chess is an underrated sport in Malaysia. Sound hard isn't it? But that is the fact. Unlike football, badminton, golf, hockey and other main sports, chess is just a "fit in" in Malaysia. To make it worse, many non-chess community still consider chess as a simple board game like checkers and not a sport.

To them sport should (or should i say must) involve physical movement, sweating and visible tense. Why this happen? simply because they dont understand chess. They never appreciate that competitive chess is as tiring as football or badminton competition per say... 

Efforts should be garnered to make public awareness on chess. The benefit of chess and its commercial value. I am interested mith IM Jimmy Liew articles on Malaysian Chess Future (HERE) . To watch Vietnam and China surpassesed us is something frustrating. What went wrong? Who should take the responsibility? Well of course MCF is the answer. simply because MCF has the access and opportunity to promote chess in Malaysia.

Have MCF met with Ministry of Education to promote chess as one of the recommended sports for students? I don't know. If the meeting has been conducted, good then. However, if MCF never organise such meeting, they should consider one. Education system is actually the best place to scout for great talents as there is our young generation gathered. Gazzetting chess as one of the subjects tought in schools will surely benefit students and the chess community as well.

Chess is clinically proven as one of the best mind sport to improve our brain function. No one can deny the good things chess can contribute to health. Tonnes of research prove that chess also have medical benefit in fighting mental disorders like Alzheimer's and improve one's analytical ability. That is maybe one of the reasons why developed countries like Russia, China, USA, England etc take chess more seriously. put all this findings in a presentable working paper, arrange a meeting and make our point. 

It is a tough work. Yes, it is easier said than done. But we have no choice. We have to make it happen. Maybe a blogger like me can just post bunches of ideas and maybe not all are workable. But great success usually come from simple ideas.. listening to these ideas won't lose you a single cent...

 

Cadangan Mewujudkan Sistem Pemilihan Telus

Malaysian Women Masters akan bermula esok. seramai 16 pemain dipilih untuk merebut gelaran MWM2010 ini. Yang menariknya, belum pun kejohanan ini bermula, ia sudah mendapat perhatian daripada peminat catur tanah air berkenaan kriteria pemilihan tyang diperdebatkan.

Oklah, saya tak mahu mengulas siapa yang betul siapa yang salah.. masing-masing ada pandangan peribadi. Jadi, sebagai salah seorang pemerhati catur tanah air, suka saya mencadangkan MCF mewujudkan satu sistem pemilihan pemain yang lebih tersusun. Tanpa menafikan sistem pemilihan yang ada sekarang sudah baik, namun apa salahnya mempertimbangkan idea-idea baru yang mungkin boleh memantapkan lagi proses pemilihan pemain, tak kira lah wanita atau lelaki atau apa saja peringkat umur:

Konsistensi Pemain Perlu Diutamakan

Walaupun rating pemain adalah penting, tapi konsistensi permainan perlu diambil kira. Ini kerana rata-rata pemain TOP 20 mempunyai jurang rating yang tidak terlalu jauh. sebagai contoh, katakan A telah menjuarai National Closed pada tahun 2000, tapi tidak pernah mengikuti sebarang kejohanan kompetitif selama 6 bulan, tahap permainan beliau mungkin merosot berbanding B yang secara konsisten mendapat tempat top 5 dalam 6 kejohanan kompetitif dalam tempoh tersebut. Jadi, walaupun pemain B tidak pernah menjadi Juara, beliau mungkin merupakan pilihan lebih baik berbanding A

Di sini saya cadangkan satu alternatif atau mekanisma tambahan kepada proses sedia ada, yang mungkin boleh digunakan oleh Persatuan Catur, Kelab atau MCF dalam membuat proses pemilihan. (Kalau rasa tak boleh pakai, anggap saja sebagai bahan bacaan...): Idea ini saya dapat dari konsep Exponential Moving Average dalam menentukan konsistensi pergerakan harga terkini pasaran saham...  

Sistem Purata Mata Terkumpul (Weighted Average Accumulated Points) 

WAAP perlu dibezakan dengan rating pemain. Mata adalah bergantung kepada Jenis Kejohanan (Rated atau tidak / FIDE atau National) serta kedudukan Akhir pemain dalam Kejohanan yang mengiktiraf WAAP. 

Sebagai contoh, Johan National Closed mungkin mendapat 10 mata tetapi Johan Malaysia Open mungkin mendapat 20 mata.  WAAP ini perlu dikira berdasarkan kejohanan dalam tempoh 12 bulan dan tidak boleh di bawa ke tahun hadapan (Bukan seperti Rating). Jumlah mata perlu dibahagi dengan Jumlah Kejohanan Catur yang diiktiraf untuk WAAP yang ada sepanjang 12 bulan itu. Sebagai contoh, katakan ada 6 Kejohanan yang layak menggunakan WAAP, Pemain A mengumpul 20 mata (dengan menjadi Juara di 2 kejohanan peringkat Kebangsaan tetapi tidak menyertai baki 4 kejohanan) manakala Pemain B  mengumpul 15 mata (tetapi menyertai kesemua kejohanan WAAP). maka pengiraan WAAP adalah seperti berikut:

Pemain A 

Jumlah Mata = 20

Jumlah Kejohanan WAAP Yang Disertai = 2

WAAP = (20 x 2)/6 = 6.6

Pemain B

Jumlah Mata = 15

Jumlah Kejohanan (WAAP) Yang Disertai = 6

WAAP = (15 x 6)/6 = 15

Nah, walaupun pemain A menjadi juara dua Kejohanan, tetapi Pemain B lebih konsisten kerana menyertai kesemua kejohanan kompetitif.

Sistem ini adalah dilihat lebih adil dalam menentukan konsistensi pemain disamping rating sedia ada. Ia juga lebih bersifat terkini kerana mata WAAP tidak akan dibawa ke tahun berikutnya. Rasionalnya, anda mungkin hebat tahun 2009, tetapi itu tak bermaksud anda masih hebat tahun ini....

Kesimpulan

Sistem WAAP ini hanyalah merupakan satu cadangan dari saya sebagai pelengkap kepada sistem rating sedia ada dan diharap dapat membantu membuat keputusan pemilihan yang lebih baik... Nak pakai-pakai... tak nak pakai pun takper.... Tapi kalau nak pakai, beberapa perkara perlu di kaji seperti:

1. Jenis Kejohanan yang ingin menggunakan sistem WAAP
2. Jumlah mata WAAP bagi ranking pemain dalam kejohanan
3. Pengiraan perlu mengambil kira kejohanan terkini sekiranya ada dispute mata
4. Kriteria keseluruhan, Contoh:

1. Tgk FIDE Rating dulu
2. Tgk National Rating
3. baru Tgk WAAP

P/S: jangan pilih berdasarkan rupa sudah.....:)

 










P/S: Kalau ada National Rating 1400 (bawah 1600), tapi ada FIDE Rating adakah dikira Amatur??? 

Sepatutnya Amatur = NR bawah 1600 DAN TIADA FIDE RATING.. sebab kalau ada FIDE Rating maknanya bukan amatur lah... sebab FIDE Rating lagi kuat dari National Rating... jangan keliru...:)