Tiviakov wins DYTM Raja Nazrin Shah International Open 2012

With an unbeaten 7/9, top seeded Sergei Tiviakov was a popular and deserving winner with defending champion Oliver Barbosa of the Philippines having to settle for a share of the first and second place prize money.

Leading a pack of 4 players (including 3 Vietnamese!) just half a point behind was Cao Sang followed by Nguyen Van Huy, Jahongir Vakhidov, and Nguyen Duc Hoa.

The top woman player proved to be India's Padmini Rout while 20th placed Ng Tze Han was the best finisher amongst the record 27 locals participating.

Round 8 Games

Round 7 games

Round 6 games

Round 5 games

Round 4 games

Round 3 games

Round 2 games

Round 1 games

Round 2 Pairings

See link to the round two pairings as follows: http://www.chess-results.com/tnr81105.aspx?art=2&rd=2&lan=1

DYTM Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah International Open Begins!

On top board: Sergei Tiviakov vs Ngo Thi Kim Tuyen

Yes, it is official - there are 82 players in the DYTM Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah International Open Championship 2012 - and the pairings for Round One is as follows http://chess-results.com/tnr81105.aspx?art=2&rd=1&lan=1

Interim Final Entry List for DYTM Raja Nazrin Shah International Open 2012

Other than some minor changes to be confirmed in the next few days, the line up for the DYTM Raja Nazrin Shah International Open 2012 is now final with some 90 participants, 10 more than planned for.

We have representatives from 19 countries including 30 titled players (15 Grandmasters, 2 Woman Grandmasters, 7 International Masters, 1 International Woman Masters, 4 FIDE Masters, and 1 Woman FIDE Master). See  http://www.chess-results.com/tnr81095.aspx?lan=1 for full details.

There are also 26 Malaysians playing, a new record turnout from locals!