Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Brunei For Manila Chess Meet

Written by Achong Tanjong
Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Bandar Seri Begawan - Three local chess players - Yu Chu Woon, Lee Fah Ban and Thain Min Nyap - led by team manager Tan San Hock left for Manila yesterday to participate in the lst Lo Ping Cup Chess Championship from Oct 19-21.

The championship organised by Philippine Federal Chess Enthusiast Association Inc will be held at Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

The championship will see teams from Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand and host country Philippines vying for honours.

The first prize winner will receive US$3,000, second place (US$2,000) and third place (US$1,000).-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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