Peter Long on Chess

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ALL HAIL THE EMPEROR? The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) has for many years now a President in Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib who does not plays chess, and who might still actually do not know that Magnus Carlsen is the World Chess Champion! In all his time, he has never given, let alone raised any money, always depending on a series of Deputy Presidents, one appointed but who eventually challenged him, another elected but who couldn't tolerate his behaviour, yet one more forced out through jealousy, all quitting MCF and chess, but with the current appointee, a fellow politician, remaining loyal. His appointed but unpaid MCF Honorary Secretary Gregory Lau (who only keeps his position by ensuring Ramli's survival) makes a living through a rent seeking model that he has developed in collusion with equally needy individuals in MCF. Lau does this by wielding enormous power over national selection, international participation, applications for World Chess Federation (FIDE

Individuals: 1st - Ng Jun Fung, 3rd - Chai Chang Yik, and 6th - Woo Ka Wai. Others - Darshevintharam Manhokara & Chooi Yi Jien Clubs: 1st - KL Chess Academy Full Results: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr235033.aspx?lan=1

AGM of the Singapore Chess Federation on 21st August 2016. I have yet to receive a reply as to when I could inspect the relevant documents. 13th August 2016 The General Secretary Singapore Chess Federation Dear Sir Re: SCF Annual General Meeting 2016 I write concerning two items on the Agenda: 2. President’s Annual Report for the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016. 3. The Audited Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2016. 2. President’s Annual Report 2.11 It is stated that John Wong is the General Secretary (Acting) and that David Liu was appointed as Honorary Secretary. In the Financial Statements, Liu Dao Wei David was listed as the General Secretary. Please clarify. 2.12 Melvyn Yeo seems to be missing on the list of EXCO on the SCF website. Please clarify. 2.13 GM Zhang Zhong resigned as National Coach in June 2015. Should this not be included in the Report? 2.14 While “The SCF thanks Lisa for her services …”, is there any reason why the same was not acco

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The Auckland Chess Centre Main Playing Area / Tournament Hall Arbiter Team Start of Play...  Players Lounge / Analysis Area

Mount Albert Community Centre Tournament Hall The girl teams - primary, intermediate and secondary - in play Checking the pairings Lunch break Analysis area Free tuck shop Break time! Chief Arbiter Keong Ang and Chief Organiser William Li

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