Gukesh D: A Rising Chess Star’s Journey
The 2017 Selangor Open: A Pivotal Moment Meet Gukesh D, the young chess prodigy from India. In 2017, he graced the Selangor Open in Malaysia, leaving an indelible mark on the chess world. But let’s set aside the technicalities for a moment. Yes, he fell…
A Memorable Encounter with the Penang International Open Champion, IM Loeffler
Left to right: Abdullah Che Hassan, Loeffler, Yusof Yasnain. This snapshot captures a spontaneous moment during the Penang International Open, where Abdullah Che Hassan, Norullah, and Yusof Yasnain had just finished their lunch. As luck would have it,…
Good news from SEA games!
We now have some good news after the disappointment of winning zero medals at the Southeast Asian Games. From GM Ian Rogers’ message, as relayed by Ching Kim Lye: Most recent positive news! FM FM Wong recently received his third and final IM norm…