THOMSON CHESS FIESTA UPDATE

REGISTRATION  CLOSED。

4th THOMSON FIESTA

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Payment for the event can only be done via cash (paid over the Thomson CC counter ) or cheque mailed together with the entry form.

No online registration or bank transfer accepted.

TAL LECTURE ON MAY 26!

The 8th World Champion Mikhail Nekhemevich Tal took the crown from Mikhail Botvinnik in 1960 after winning the 1959 Candidates Tournament in Zagreb. Known for his quick speculative sacrifices in his games, Tal is often feared as the great attacker which can inflict great complications from his moves, forcing his opponent to find the correct moves to continue within the time control of 2.5 hrs over 40 moves.

Though he reigned for just 1 year before losing the return match to Botvinnik, he continues to participate in tournaments and toning down his risky attacks to play a more universal game.

I had watched him in action in 1989 playing blitz in aid of the Armenian earthquake victims that year. Cool and calculated, he exemplified the perfect traits of a blitz player - using his entire time regardless of his opponent's strength. Should he trail on time and material he would immediately resign.

Do come early on May 26 to witness some of his best moves explained by FT Bradley Loh. We start 8pm sharp.

THOMSON CC CLUB SESSION RESUMES MAY 19

The Club shall be closed from 1-18 May and resume sessions from 19 May.

Please take note.

2017 THOMSON CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

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REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Registration is CLOSED with 102 entries.

VASILY SMYSLOV 10 FEBRUARY

Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov ruled as the 7th World Champion from 1957-58 after wresting the title from Mikhail Botvinnik.

  

His style is basically positional with emphasis on the harmonious development and placement of his pieces. His games are often spectacular gems of strategy and often quoted in many texts. A great master of the endgame, he is most credited with his book with Levenfish on Rook Endgames which is a standard text for anyone on the topic. 

I am a fan of his play generally in imbalanced positions where material is traded for initiative. So looking forward to Bradley's lecture which takes place on Feb 10 Friday 8pm  at the Club. You will definitely have a great time trying to guess some of Smyslov's plans in the middlegame and endgame! 

Another reason for joining other than the free tournament entry! 

See you then