Category Archives: Chess

Playing blindfold chess

Posted on 22 April 2011 by ssquah

Blindfold chess is played differently these days. IT’S just not the same any more. Not since the growing popularity of computer chess programs, anyway. Way back in the past when we talked about blindfold chess, it would mean just that: … Continue reading →

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Brilliant display

Posted on 15 April 2011 by ssquah

The Chinese chess championship in Xinghua, China, showcased moments of brilliance. WOULD you give an arm and a leg to even play half as well as the winner of this game? I would. From the Chinese chess championship in Xinghua, … Continue reading →

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Parr’s passing

Posted on 8 April 2011 by ssquah

Larry Parr had made himself such a familiar face on the local chess circuit that he will be missed by his friends in Malaysia. IN the week that I want to share with you a few games from the recent … Continue reading →

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Larry Parr: a reflection

Posted on 6 April 2011 by ssquah

In this Friday’s edition of The Star newspaper, I will be writing a piece about the demise of Larry Parr who passed away on 2 Apr 2011 at the Subang Jaya Medical Centre in Selangor after a short illness. He … Continue reading →

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Narrow win for Nur Nabila

Posted on 1 April 2011 by ssquah

Nur Nabila Azman Hashim shines at the national women’s closed championship. THE national closed championship two weeks ago was won by Lim Zhuo Ren; in addition, there is a new national women’s champion – Nur Nabila Azman Hashim. The national … Continue reading →

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Zhuo Ren a chess champ at last

Posted on 25 March 2011 by ssquah

Lim Zhuo Ren has succeeded in exorcising chess demons from the past. TWO years ago, Lim Zhuo Ren met with the greatest of his heartaches. At the national closed chess championship of 2009, he was leading a close pack of … Continue reading →

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Attention on junior players

Posted on 18 March 2011 by ssquah

Young players provide excitement at championships. ONE of the most encouraging signs in local chess is the continuing willingness of the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) to allow their state chess affiliates to play active roles in organising some of the … Continue reading →

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Chess prodigies vie for women’s world crown

Posted on 11 March 2011 by ssquah

Former child prodigy emerges as new challenger for the women’s world chess crown. THE biggest prize in women’s chess is the women’s world chess championship crown. Right now, it sits pretty with Hou Yifan, the 17-year-old wonder lass from China. … Continue reading →

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A true chess champion

Posted on 4 March 2011 by ssquah

Vietnam’s Le Quang Liem shows the stuff he is made of. IF a champion is someone who has won a competition, how would you define a true champion? To me, it’s very easy: a true champion is one who successfully … Continue reading →

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Frenzy of entries

Posted on 25 February 2011 by ssquah

New development augurs well for local chess scene. IN a development rather unprecedented for Malaysian chess, I have just learnt that all the places in this year’s national closed and national women’s closed chess championships from March 16-20 may have … Continue reading →

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