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BULLETIN (3/2007)

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2007 Autumn Junior Weekender Championships & Reserves - the prizewinners & results!

 

2007 Development Squad - Applications close tomorrow! (21st March)

 

ACT Girls Allegro - 25th March

 

GM Shipov Lecture & Simul - a fantastic opportunity for Canberra players to attend a short lecture and then pit their skills against him!

 

2007 World Junior Championships, World Youth Championships & World Youth Olympiad - Applications have now started

 

Private Coaching

 

Junior Chess Clubs - where all the fun is happening!

 

What else is happening in March/April?

 

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2007 Autumn Junior Weekender Championships & Reserves

 

Firstly, a big thank you must go to Jenny Mason and Agus Setiabudi for all their work at the tournament. Without their efforts, and those of other parents who gave up their time, these events would simply not have happened.

 

All in all, the behaviour and the attitude of the players were of a high standard. It was only on the very odd occasion that obscure thoughts of hot irons and boiling oil began to cross the minds of the organisers of the tournament. Even then, the temperatures of those desirable control implements were way below optimum.

 

Now for the (more important) congratulations part.

 

Championships

1st        Yi Yuan

2nd       Justin Chow

3rd        Allan Setiabudi

 

Championship Primary Shield went to James Li.

Biggest Upset was achieved by Yijun Zhang.

1st U1200 Player was won by Andrew Farley.

 

Reserves

1st        Peter Bradshaw

2nd       Angus Gruen

3rd        Alice Kristofferson

 

First Unrated Player Prize was won by Aidan Pianca.

Encouragement Award was earned by Victor Alubale.

The Rising Star was achieved with a fine performance by Gregory Rostov.

 

Normally, no comments are made on individual games, mainly due to the fact that there are too many to observe. However, the end-game of one did catch the organisers eyes - that of Marat Rostov vs. Joshua Walker. The result is not relevant (except, of course, to the players and, probably, their parents) but it sparkled due to both players being fully focused and fighting for their position on the board. If there was a certificate for “Most Enjoyable Game”, that game would win it. Well done both players.

 

Jim Flood (A big thank you must also go to Jim! - Ed.)

 

Full results and crosstable are at the end of the Bulletin.

 

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2007 Development Squad

 

+++ APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE TOMORROW! (Wednesday 21st March) +++

 

The Development Squad attends eight monthly sessions each year, with the first session to take place on the 15th April. Sessions run from 10:00am to 4:30pm at Campbell High School (unless advised otherwise). There will be a minimum of 3 hours coaching in small ability-based groups at each session, and a mix of play, analysis and competition for the remainder of the day.

 

Applications are welcome from any active junior player in the ACT, provided they are an ACTJCL member and currently playing chess on a weekly basis at an ACTJCL club (Norths, Souths, Tuggeranong or Gungahlin) or at an ACTCA club (Belconnen, Canberra or Tuggeranong). Additionally, all applicants must have a record of participating in ACTJCL tournaments, as well as a parent/carer prepared to assist with the running of at least one event in 2007.

 

There are only 36 spots in this program this year, so get your applications in quick! The cost this year will be $150, payable in two installments. Applications will close on Wednesday 21st March, and selections will be announced by the end of March. The form needs to be completed IN FULL, and no late or verbal applications will be accepted. Applications can be handed in at ACTJCL events; handed to Jeremy (Norths) Libby (Souths) or Shaun (Tuggeranong); posted to ACTJCL C/-56 Allchin Circuit Kambah ACT 2902; or made by email to ceb@o2c.com.au

 

For more information, please visit our website (with full details and application form): http://www.actjcl.org.au/actjcl/

 

(CORRECTIONS) - The Norths Junior Chess Club runs on FRIDAY, not Thursday, as misprinted on the online document. Also, attendance at the Gungahlin Junior Chess Club has been approved to be included in the Chess Activities column, and will be updated shortly.

 

Any other enquiries should be directed to Charles Bishop (ceb@o2c.com.au) or 0414 485 132.

 

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ACT Girls Allegro

 

The ACT Girls Allegro is a fun tournament to decide the Overall, Under 14, 12, 10 and 8 Girls’ Allegro Champions. Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third placegetters overall, along with first, second and third Under 14, first, second and third Under 12 and so on. Additional prizes and encouragement awards may be awarded depending on the number of entries received. Players are only eligible to win one trophy. All participants receive a ribbon.

 

Allegro Chess is player under the same conditions and with the same time controls as the schools’ championships. As with the school events, ALL players are welcome and encouraged to attend, irrespective of skill.

 

When: Sunday 25th March 2007, 10:00am to 4:00pm

 

Where: ACT Junior Chess Centre at Campbell High School, Treloar Crescent, Campbell.

 

Who: Open to all girls born on or after 1 January 1987

 

Cost:  $12.50 per child ($10 for ACTJCL members) maximum of $25 per family ($20 for ACTJCL members)

 

Time Limits: Games will be played using chess clocks with 15 minutes per player per game (max 30 mins. per round). 7 rounds will be played on the day and all players will participate for the full 7 rounds (except when byes occur). No players are “eliminated” during the day!

 

Lunch: Pizza and a soft drink are available for $6 per child. Snack items will also be available from the ACTJCL canteen.

 

Entries: Jennie Nicholson on 6259 1914 or jhnhome@home.netspeed.com.au. When entering, please leave your name, school, date of birth and contact telephone number. Entries close on Wednesday 21st March, however late entries will be accepted up to the start of play if space allows.

 

Note:  Please provide details to the organizer of any medical or custodial issues for your child. This should include any known allergies, chronic medical conditions and behavioural issues that may have an impact on your child's participation in, and enjoyment of, our activities. Please make us aware of any medication that your child carries – we will require them to self-administer any medication. ACTJCL organizers and volunteers MAY OR MAY NOT have First Aid qualifications. All such issues MUST be discussed fully with the organizer and you may need to remain with your child for the event.

 

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GM Shipov Lecture & Simul

 

GM Sergei Shipov will be conducting a short lecture and simul in Canberra very soon. This is a fantastic opportunity for Canberra players as not many GMs of his strength often come to Canberra (Shipov has been in the Top 100 players in the world list for many years and still has a world rank of 163!). GM Shipov is the top seed in the Sydney International Open to be held in Parramatta after Easter (more info in the next Bulletin).

 

Date: Sunday 1st April (no this is not an April Fool’s joke!)

 

Register: 11:15am

 

Venue: ACT Junior Chess Centre at Campbell High School, Treloar Crescent, Campbell.

 

Lecture: Starts 12 noon, for half an hour

 

Simul: Starts 1:00pm

 

Cost: $15

 

Please register if you’re interested by emailing Jenni Oliver at jenni@stratagemcc.com.au. You may also register on the day, if space allows.

 

[GM Shipov is sponsored by Stratagem Computer Contractors]

 

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2007 World Junior Championships, World Youth Championships & World Youth Olympiad

 

Applications are now open for the upcoming World Junior/Asian Junior/Team events. Brett Tindall from the Sydney Academy Of Chess has set up a webpage with the application form for all the events at:

 

http://www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/wjapplication.htm

 

There are many different age groups so have a look and see if you are eligible to  apply for them and if not, think perhaps of setting them as a goal for you to aim for by the end of this year. If you are going to register, make sure you ask your parents before you send in an application! (It may also be a good idea to ask your club coach or club organizer)

 

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Private Coaching

 

Hi I’m Simon Mitchell. I currently coach at the Souths Club but you may have seen me at the Aus. Juniors where I was an arbiter, and became known among some of the younger more impressionable players as the second tallest man in the world. I’m happy to coach anyone rated around 400-1000. For more information, please contact me on 0434 056 088 or email me at simon1mitchell@hotmail.com.

 

*Why take on a private coach?* - It’s really no different to your private lessons in music, tennis or ballet. One-on-one is a great way to learn, particularly if you have a good rapport with your teacher and really want to kick your game along. A coach will be able to analyze your games and spot your strengths and weaknesses. You (or your mum and dad) might see your losses as the result of careless play or lack of thought, whereas your coach may spot a gap in your knowledge of an opening line, or a tactical weakness, or inexperience in the endgame which can be easily remedied with some well planned lessons and a little homework practice. Not everyone needs the "best coach" or the "best player" as their coach - please don't base your choice on rating alone (we have lots of good, older juniors who are very capable coaches for younger players). Make sure you find someone who has a great rapport with your child, prepares a lesson for your child (not just a generic lesson trotted out to all students) and don't be afraid to change coaches if things aren't working out or if your child (and they do!) catches up to their coach!

 

ACTJCL does not promote or endorse individual coaches. All we do is provide the names of people interested in coaching. We do not provide names unless we know players to have sufficient understanding of the game, but schools & parents are expected to use their own procedures to vet candidates.

 

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Junior Chess Clubs

 

Souths Junior Chess Club

Where: Holy Trinity Primary School, Theodore Street, Curtin

When: Thursdays from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, during school terms

Enquiries: Libby Smith (mandesmith@homemail.com.au) or (02) 6291 7625

 

Norths Junior Chess Club

Where: Hawker Primary School, Erldunda Circuit, Hawker

When: Fridays from 4:00pm until 5:45pm, during school terms

Enquiries: Jeremy Reading (big__jezz@hotmail.com)

 

Tuggeranong Junior Chess Club - ACTJCL affiliate

Where: Tuggeranong Valley Amatuer Rugby Union and Sports Club,

Wanniassa (opposite Erindale Shops)

When: Saturdays from 9:45am until 12:00noon

Enquiries: Peter Simpson (psimpson@cyberone.com.au) or 6292 6603

 

Gungahlin Junior Chess Club

Where: Amaroo School Library

When: Wednesdays from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, during school terms

Cost: $5 per child

Enquiries: Shaun Press (shaun.press@apex.net.au) or 6262 2623

 

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What else is happening in March/April?

 

24th & 25th - Dubbo RSL Open (Category 1)

25th - Girls Allegro championship

27th - Primary School Girls finals and high school girl’s finals

31st ~ 1st - Playoff weekend for primary and secondary girls (if needed)

 

6th ~ 9th - Doeberl Cup (Category 5)

10th ~ 14th - Sydney International Open (Category 5)

15th - Development Squad (Session 1)

 

Doeberl Cup: http://www.netspeed.com.au/ianandjan/IansPage/miscellaneous/2007DoeberlCupInfo.htm

 

Sydney International Open: http://www.chessaustralia.com.au/open/index.cfm

 

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Other matters of possible interest

 

Street Chess is a weekly outdoor chess tournament that has been running in Canberra for 15 years. No entry fee for juniors (U16)!

 

Where: outside King O’Malley’s, Garema Place, Civic

When: Saturdays from 11:00am until 2:30pm

 

For more information, please visit: http://www.apex.net.au/~shaun.press/streetchess/

 

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2007 Autumn Junior Weekender Championships & Reserves Full Results

 

Place

Name

Rating

Score

M-Buch.

Buch.

Progr.

1

Yuan, Yi

1774

5

15.5

22.0

17.0

2

Chow, Justin

1467

4.5

13.5

20.5

17.0

3-5

Setiabudi, Allan

1476

4

16.0

23.0

16.0

 

Guo, Emma

1543

4

12.0

18.5

15.0

 

Li, James

1269

4

10.5

17.0

12.0

6

Farley, Andrew

1140

3.5

13.0

19.5

13.0

7

Zhang, Yijun

943

3

10.5

16.5

9.5

8-10

Baines, Casey

982

2.5

12.0

19.0

7.5

 

Nguyen, Van

960

2.5

8.5

14.5

7.5

 

Chitturi, Satya

926

2.5

8.5

13.0

6.5

11-13

Chibnall, Alana

1329

2

13.0

19.5

8.0

 

Masle-Farquhar, Etienne

768

2

12.5

18.5

9.0

 

Setiabudi, Megan

1097

2

12.5

18.5

6.0

 

No

Name

1

2

3

4

5

6

1.

Yuan, Yi

7:W

4:D

6:W

2:D

3:W

9:W

2.

Guo, Emma

8:W

5:W

3:L

1:D

13:W

4:D

3.

Setiabudi, Allan

9:W

6:W

2:W

4:L

1:L

7:W

4.

Chow, Justin

10:W

1:D

5:W

3:W

7:D

2:D

5.

Chibnall, Alana

12:W

2:L

4:L

6:L

10:W

11:L

6.

Li, James

13:W

3:L

1:L

5:W

11:W

8:W

7.

Farley, Andrew

1:L

11:W

8:W

13:W

4:D

3:L

8.

Setiabudi, Megan

2:L

12:D

7:L

10:D

 :W

6:L

9.

Baines, Casey

3:L

10:L

 :W

11:D

12:W

1:L

10.

Nguyen, Van

4:L

9:W

13:L

8:D

5:L

 :W

11.

Zhang, Yijun

 :D

7:L

12:W

9:D

6:L

5:W