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Malaysia edge out Singapore by three points in chess festival

Les Tan — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:42:54 +0000

By Chan Boon Siang. Contributed by Jovan Petronic

Stansfield Residence, Singapore, January 1, 2011 — Team Singapore lost to Malaysia by a three-point margin, 74.5-77.5, at the 7th Singapore International Chess Festival. … [visit site to read more]

Record entries for 7th Singapore International Chess Festival

Red Sports reader — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:49:50 +0000

With barely 6 days to go before the 1st round of the Festival is played, the organizers have already received a record number of 420 entries from 19 other countries besides host nation, Singapore. … [visit site to read more]

Tin Jingyao of Nanyang Primary — Master chess whiz at just age 9

Red Sports reader — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:06:11 +0000

Tin Jingyao, 9, of Nanyang Primary, won the only gold medal for Singapore in the 11th ASEAN + Age Group Chess Championships. held in Olongapo City, Philippines. … [visit site to read more]

Jiayou! The Nanyang kings: Among Singapore's top primary school chess brains

Red Sports reader — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:33:27 +0000

On a Monday morning of the new school term, Estelle Lee, a P4 pupil in Nanyang Primary School, bought her fish noodle, gulped it down quickly, washed her hands, and walked speedily towards the chess corner located nearby the schoolâ€™s canteen. … [visit site to read more]

Singapore triumphs in 4th World Schools Chess Championships

Dawn — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:58:02 +0000

Singapore emerged the overall champion in the 4th World Schools Chess Championships, with 26 medals across several categories. … [visit site to read more]

Singapore medal hopefuls emerge after seventh round of World Schools Chess Championships

Dawn — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:47:49 +0000

After seven rounds, Singapore players are emerging as medal prospects in the 4th World Schools Chess Championships being held in Singapore. … [visit site to read more]

Singapore chess players in the lead

Dawn — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:19:00 +0000

Singapore players have taken lead positions as the 4th World Schools Chess Championships enters its third round. … [visit site to read more]

Singapore players in good form at World Schools Chess Championships

Dawn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:48:51 +0000

Singapore players are doing well on Day Two of the 4th World Schools Chess Championships held in Singapore. … [visit site to read more]

Good start for top Singapore chess prospects

Dawn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:59:35 +0000

Top Singapore youth chess players are off to a good start in the 4th World Schools Chess Championships. This tournament is being hosted by Singapore and features 250 of the world’s best young players from 23 countries. … [visit site to read more]

Singapore hosts world’s top youth chess players

Dawn — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:08:08 +0000

No matter what you think of chess as a sport, there’s no denying that the 4th World Schools Chess Championships is a noteworthy event, and hosting it a feather in Singapore’s cap. … [visit site to read more]

60th National School Individuals Chess Championships – Singapore's new sport forte?

Dawn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:29:23 +0000

Assuming you agree chess is a sport in the first place, then yes, judging by the latest edition of the national school chess championships. … [visit site to read more]

The Sport of Chess

Dawn — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:36:39 +0000

Do you think Red Sports ought to include coverage about chess? We weren’t so sure. But some hours of research later, we’re coming round to a different view. … [visit site to read more]