Cavalry on the Squares

CONT

Schedule

1-4

Introduction to
USM Bridge & Chess Club

5-6

Objectives & Missions

7-8

Messages by
Advisors

9 - 10

Messages by
Project Director

11 - 12

TENT

Prize List

33 - 34

Participation Fees

31 - 32

Tournament Regulations

25 - 30

Organizing Committees

15 - 24

Message by
Vice Project Director

13 - 14

SCHED
Your Journey
Starts Here

8.20 AM
Welcome Speech by emcees and
Officiating Speeches from VIPs

8.35 AM
Briefing from Arbiter

8.45 AM
Movement to Breakout Room

Round Starts

9.15 AM 2 minutes Rest
Round 1 2 minutes Rest
2 minutes Rest
9.47 AM 2 minutes Rest
Round 2 2 minutes Rest

10.19 AM
Round 3

10.51 AM
Round 4

11.23 AM
Round 5

11.55 AM
Round 6

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DULE
INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT
4 JUNE 2022
3.15 PM
Dismiss

2.40 PM
Closing

2.35 PM
Photography session

2.32 PM
Movement back to main room

Round Ends

2 minutes Rest 2.02 PM
Round 8
12.25 PM - 1.30 PM
Lunch Break 1.30 PM
Round 7

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TEAM TOURNAMENT
&
Your Journey

Starts Here

8.25 AM

Welcoming Speech by emcees

8.30 AM
Briefing from Arbiter

8.40AM
Movement to Breakout Room

Round Starts 8.50 AM 2 minutes Rest
Round Ends Round 1 2 minutes Rest
2 minutes Rest
9.22 AM 2 minutes Rest
Round 2 2 minutes Rest

9.54 AM
Round 3

10.26 AM
Round 4

10.58 AM
Round 5

11.30 AM
Round 6

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& CLOSING CEREMONY
11 JUNE 2022

2.35 PM
Dismiss

2.25 PM
Feedback Session

2.05 PM
Lucky Draw

2.00 PM
Speech from Project Director

12.15 PM
Lunch Break

12.05 PM
Movement back to main room

12.00 PM
Photography session In

breakout room

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INTRODUCTION niversiti Sains Malaysia (USM), located in

UPenang, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ is Malaysia’s

fourth public university. Founded in 1969, the
university strongly upholds the motto, “We Lead”
which simply transforms into every action and
event organized under the umbrella of USM. In
2008, USM was awarded the status as Malaysia’s
pioneer APEX University, underlining further the
strength and potential of the university academic,
staff and students.

In enhancing the accelerated program
towards excellence (APEX), USM embarks on

U Smany frontiers other than its core area of tertiary
education. Faculty development, research and
innovation and intensive sports development are
amongst the niche areas for USM. Thus, it is no
mystery on the continuous organizing of world-
class, international level competitions, namely
the USM Chess Online Open Tournament 2022.
Furthermore, this championship has always been
receiving high accolades and compliments from
many distinguished organizations and individuals
for its commendable efforts and wide publicity.
USM Bridge and Chess Club has
travelled through a journey of hard work, sheer
commitment and team spirit all throughout the
long years back. We are glad to pronounce that
this is indeed an event solely organized by the
USM undergraduates. Hence, we welcome you to
join us in making this tournament even a grander
success. As participants, you will be our ‘back
bone’, the thrust of the event. We believe, the
foundation laid next year, will further guarantee

B Na successful path ahead for the development of
this USM Chess Online Open Tournament 2022
in Malaysia in general for the next coming years.

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OBJECTIVES 01

Uplifting the leadership skill
and participation of university
undergraduates in chess and

event management.

02

Identify new talents ranging
from all primary and secondary
schools to all universities in
Malaysia and to enhance the
quality of chess in Malaysia.

03

Establishing harmony among
Malaysia students.

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01 MISSIONS

To generate good leadership
skills among university
undergraduates.

02

To ensure the quality and
uphold the name of the chess

game.

03

To provide a platform for
everyone to participate in the
game and gain experience

04

To promote Penang state
tourism among the nationwide

participants.

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ADVISORS
Dr. Fam Pei On behalf of Bridge and Chess Club, Universiti
Sains Malaysia, it is a great pleasure for me
Shan to welcome all participants to 28th USM Chess
Online Open Tournament. This tournament
would gather all the chess lover with passion
to share their skill in this game of mind.

Chess is a game of the mind. We need some
statistics skill with good analysis to triumph our
opponent. I believe this tournament would
also be a great platform to developing logical
and analytical thinking for young minds. As
conclusion, it is a good board game to be
played among family and friends.

I wish to take this opportunity to express my
sincere appreciation to organising committee
who have shown great dedication in making
this tournament a success. A special thank you
to all the sponsors, who have kindly contributed
to the tournament. To end, my best wishes to all
participants.

Regards,

Dr. Fam Pei Shan

“Even a poor plan is better than no plan Ms. Zaiyana Binti

at all.” -Mikhail Chigorin. By playing chess, Mohamed Hussain

you train your mind and your focus towards
your objective. Attacking, defending, taking a
deep breath, that is how you deal in real life too.
Enjoy your games and become a better player
everyday.

Chess brought us together, lets keep the

good sportsmanship alive with good vibes

among us. To all the players, all the best!!.

To our sponsors, we chess community truly

appreciate your support. And to our hard

working organizing members, without you,

this tournament wouldn’t have taken place.

Well Done!! and Thank You. 9

Welcome to the 28th USM Chess Open Teh Wen Chean
Tournament. It is such a wonderful
gathering of chess players of diverse
backgrounds, competing and interacting
under one platform, with sportsmanship
and the spirit of promoting cultural
harmony. On behalf of the USM bridge
and chess club, I thank your valuable
continuous support of the events as
it is a testimony of their excellent and
relentless organizing effort year in, year
out.

The game of chess is a noble and Dr.
ancient sport, believed to have its origin in
the Indian subcontinent. It can imbue us to do our absolute best and never fail to treat
with many excellent qualities which make our opponents with respect and honor, we
us stronger to face the challenge of the can always be proud of ourselves.
21st century. In chess, we should not make
hasty moves which we will regret later and
this teaches us to take responsibility for our
actions and to be patient and calm in facing
hardship. It also teaches us one important
virtue, namely, how to be compassionate in
victory and gracious in defeat. We cannot
always be victorious in life, but if we attempt

Finally, I like to compliment the commit-
tee members for making this event a suc-
cess. I am humble and lucky to be the club
advisor. Each of you makes USM proud!

Regards,
Dr. Teh Wen Chean

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ZZHHAANN HHAANNGPROJECT DIRECTOR
CLUB PRESIDENT

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On behalf of all the organizing
committees of Cavalry on The
Squares, the 28th USM Chess Open
Tournament, we would like to
present our warmest regards. It is
our pleasure and privilege to host
the annual chess open tournament
by USM Bridge and Chess Club.

The USM Chess Open
Tournament has been successfully
carried out for 28 years and it has
I would also like to take
evolved from just a small tournament this opportunity to thank the HEBAT
for chess enthusiasts near USM to Development Centre of USM for
a huge platform for chess players providing us the support and
around the world to interact and opportunity throughout the event.
compete. This is only the second And we would like to express our
time in our history to host the utmost gratitude to our co-organizer,
chess tournament online, and the Penang Chess Association, for
experience has been nothing but their kind support of our annual
wonderful, and we hope that each tournament. And the deepest thanks
of you participating will feel the to our advisors, Dr Fam Pei Shan,
same when you are fighting for the Dr Teh Wen Chean, and Madam
championship. Zaiyana bt Mohamed Hussain for

their encouragement, support and
advices. Last but not least, thank you
to all of the committee members
for their invaluable time and effort
in making this event successful. I
truly believe we have learnt many
lessons and skills throughout the
development of this tournament.

And to end my speech, I
wish all of you the very best in the
tournament, and may this be one of
those memorable and unforgettable
experience in your life. Good luck
and have fun. Thank you.

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YYEEEE WWAANN XXUUVICE PROJECT DIRECTOR
CLUB VICE PRESIDENT

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MESSAGE

To begin, I hope that everyone of
you who is reading this message,
as well as your families and friends,
are safe and protected during this
challenging period. The COVID-19
pandemic affects everyone, even the
USM Bridge and Chess Club. At the
moment, the priority is on personal
safety, and we wish each of you well.

I had the honour of being
one of the organizing committees of
the USM 28th Chess Online Open Additionally, I am
Tournament 2022. As a result of proud and appreciative of the
the new normal brought about organizing committees for making
by COVID-19, the tournament is this tournament a success. I would
conducted virtually through online also like to express my gratitude
platforms. I believe this is still a and appreciation to the Universiti
watershed moment for the chess Sains Malaysia (USM), USM HEBAT
titans gathered here, who will Development Centre, Penang Chess
begin battling in a few hours for the Association (PCA) as well as all of
opportunity to fight for the prizes. our sponsors for assisting us and
I am sure that the tournament will supporting us along.

be tense yet thrilling and that many Thank you for your
great and meaningful games will be unwavering support throughout
played. I wish each candidate the this journey. Although we are all
best of luck and enjoy the moment. affected by the pandemic, USM

Bridge and Chess Club is dedicated
to rising stronger than before. I am
looking forward to meeting all of
you in person whenever we resume
live events. Lastly, thank you for
being a part of the USM 28th Chess
Online Open Tournament 2022 and
for your support for USM Bridge and
Chess Club. Stay safe!

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OARD TOChongZhanHan
OF COMMITTE Project Director
Yee Wan Xun

COVice Project Director
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Emily Ting Ek Sze
Secretary

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OPLowXueYuan
Vice Secretary

Leong Joon Weng
Treasurer

Shoo Yee Wen

OMViceTreasurer
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ARBITER & SWISS AYee Jian Yang
Head of Department

Chew Li Liang

SAssistant Head of Department
Fam Yun Hui
Junior Assistant Head of Department
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Kang Yeong Yu Certificate,
Head of Department Emcee and Protcol

CLim Yi Hang
PEAssistant Head of Department

Wong Kean Hoe
Junior Assistant Head of Department

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DESIGN & Ong Jun Jie
MULTIMEDIA
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Beh Siao Hui
Assistant Head of Department

MNicholas Chan Wey Jie
GJunior Assistant Head of Department

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P PROGRAMME &
GAMES
Cheah Wei Chee
Head of Department

Alwenna Fabian Jules
Assistant Head of Department

M LokeJiaJun
GJunior Assistant Head of Department

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PUBLICITY & Joyce Chua
REGISTRATIO
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Tham Siew Teng
Amanda Ng
RAssistant Heads of Department
Edward Ngui Shi Jie
Junior Assistant Head of Department

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Ng Jia XinSKhor Kai Wei SPONSORSHIP
Head of Department

SAssistant Heads of DepartmentMoh Ling Zheng

Alvin Ang Chin Ping
Junior Assistant Head of Department

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TECHNICALTYong Jia Wen E
Head of Department
Lee Chen Liang
Teh Wei Liang23

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Yeoh Yan Hui
Junior Assistant Head of Department

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NDIVIDUAL RULES & RE

1. This tournament is open to all players.

2. There are six categories to play, as shown in the following:
• Open
• Veteran (≥50 years old)
• Lady
• IPTA/ IPTS
• U18
• U12

3. Swiss system will be used, with eight or nine rounds for INDIVIDUAL.
For the pairings, Lichess Swiss auto-pairing system will be used.

4. FIDE rules and regulations shall apply.

5. Each player is accorded with a time control of 15 minutes for each
side.

6. FIDE regulations apply for mobile phones, which forbids mobile
phone usage and chess engine usage during playing times.

7. Players can be casually dressed or smartly attired during playing times.

8. All players participating in the tournament must set up a camera or
capturing device which can capture the device screen, player’s hands
and face while playing chess in Lichess. Player must login to Cisco
Webex throughout the entire event (refer to diagram below). Players
are not allowed to leave their table while their game is being played.
Chief Arbiter has the right to penalize players who breached the
regulations including expelling them from the tournament to prevent
players who violated the rules from obtaining any prize.

9. Players are also required to use their main accounts for Lichess, sand-
bagging is forbidden. For players creating new accounts, you are
advised to use your real name as the username.

10. During the tournament, players are responsible for their own network
connection and equipment. Organizing committees are not responsi-
ble for any network connection, equipment and server issues.

11. Organizing committees have a final decision right.

12. The organizing committees shall not be liable for any mishap or
loss of personal property of participants during the course of the
tournament.

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EGULATIONS

13. The organizing committee deserves the right to change any of the regulations above without
any prior notice.

14. E-certificate of participant will be given after the tournament via registered email.
15. Age of players is based on 1 January 2022.
16. Every participant must have a Telegram account, all announcements regarding the tournament

will be made in Telegram.
17. The participation fees paid are strictly, non-refundable under any circumstances.
18. Registration will be closed when the maximum number of participants is reached (maximum

500 participants) or when the closing date is reached, whichever comes first.
19. Tie-Breaks: Lichess Sonneborn-Berger scores tie-break (Follow Lichess result).
20. Briefing and QnA session for individual open tournament will be held on 28th May 2022

(Saturday) from 10a.m. to 1p.m., the schedule may be subject to change, depending on the
circumstances. All participants are encouraged to attend, the organizing committee will not be
responsible if participants miss out on any information given during the briefing session.
21. Participants are not allowed to share a camera with other participants. Only one camera is
allowed for one participant.
22. The monitoring camera must be turned on throughout the tournament, if any participant has
their camera turned off for more than 2 minutes during the round, the participant shall lose by
default.
23. Participants are not allowed to turn on Virtual Backgrounds throughout the tournament.
24. Earphones and headphones are not allowed throughout the tournament.
25. Participants are not allowed to switch tabs during the 2 minutes break.
26. Participants are not allowed to chat or discuss with anyone during the tournaments.
27. Participants are required to use their full names for Webex accounts.
28. Participants are only allowed to use laptops, desktop monitors or iPads as playing devices,
please be reminded that smartphones are strictly not allowed.
29. Participants are required to join the lichess team to join the Lichess Swiss tournament.

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TEAMRULES & RE

1. This tournament is open to all players.

2. There are few categories:
• Open
• Veteran (≥50 years old)
• Lady
• IPTA/IPTS
• U18
• U12

3. A team will be only considered as Ladies Team if all the members are in the Ladies
category.

4. The categories below would have priorities as stated below in terms of prize categorization:

• Open > Lady > Veteran > IPTA/IPTS > U18 > U12

5. Each team can only participate in one category and is eligible for winning a maximum of
one prize only.

6. If members in a team are not in same category, then the team’s category will be considered
as the highest priority of the category of members in that team based on the priority list
given above.

7. Each team must only consist of 4 players. For each round, only 4 players from the team can
play. No reserve player is allowed.

8. Substitution of players can only be done until 7 days before the tournament, requests after
the time period will not be entertained.

9. Swiss System (4 tournaments, each for different boards) will be used, with six or seven
rounds for each tournament. Each player from the team is required to join different
tournament. For the pairings, Lichess auto-pairing system will be used. For example:
• Swiss Team Tournament (Board 1) --- Player 1
• Swiss Team Tournament (Board 2) --- Player 2
• Swiss Team Tournament (Board 3) --- Player 3
• Swiss Team Tournament (Board 4) --- Player 4

10. FIDE rules and regulations shall apply.

11. Each player is accorded with a time control of 15 minutes.

12. If any player is not presented within 10 minutes after the game is started, he/she shall lose
by default

13. FIDE regulations apply for mobile phones, which forbids mobile phone usage and chess
engine usage during playing times.

14. In Team Open Tournament, if one of the team players cheats, the whole team will be
disqualified.

15. Players can be casually dressed or smartly attired during playing times.

16. During the tournament, players are responsible for their own network connection and
equipment. Organizing committees are not responsible for any network connection,
equipment and server issue.

17. Organizing committees have a final decision right.

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EGULATIONS

18. The organizing committees shall not be liable for any mishap or loss of personal property of participants
during the course of the tournament.

19. The organizing committee deserves the right to change any of the regulations above without prior
notice.

20. E-certificate of participation will be given after the tournament through email.

21. Age of players is based on 1 January 2022.

22. Every participant must have a Telegram account, all announcements regarding the tournament will be
made in Telegram.

23. The participation fees paid are strictly, non-refundable under any circumstances.

24. Registration will be closed when the maximum number of participants is reached (maximum 300
participants or 75 teams) or when the closing date is reached, whichever comes first.

25. In the event where team consists of members from PCA and members not from PCA, the team shall pay
RM60 (early bird) or RM70 (standard).

26. Players are also required to use their main accounts for Lichess, sandbagging is forbidden. For players
creating new accounts, you are advised to use your real name as the username.

27. Briefing and QnA session for team open tournament will be held on 28th May 2022 (Saturday) from
2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., the schedule may be subject to change, depending on the circumstances. All
participants are encouraged to attend, the organizing committee will not be responsible if participants
miss out on any information given during the briefing session.

28. Participants are not allowed to share a camera with other participants. Only one camera is allowed for
one participant.

29. The monitoring camera must be turned on throughout the tournament, if any participant has their
camera turned off for more than 2 minutes during the round, the participant shall lose by default.

30. Participants are not allowed to turn on Virtual Background throughout the tournament.

31. Earphones and headphones are not allowed throughout the tournament.

32. Participants are not allowed to switch tabs during the 2 minutes break.

33. Participants are not allowed to chat or discuss with anyone during the tournament.

34. Participants are required to use their full names for Webex accounts.

35. Participants are only allowed to use laptops, desktop monitors or iPads as playing devices, please be
reminded that smartphones are strictly not allowed.

36. Players should join the correct board, else the points would not be counted.

37. Tie-Breaks: (Priority in ascending order)
• Lichess Sonneborn-Berger scores tie-break.
• Sum of the points for all 4 players in a team.
• Sum of the points for first 3 boards in case there is more than 1 team obtained the same team
points.
• Sum of the points for first 2 boards in case there is more than 1 team obtained the same points for
first 3 boards.
• The point for the first board in case there is more than 1 team obtained the same points for the
first 2 boards.

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CAMERA SET-UP

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To ensure fair play for all players,
during the tournament, participants
must make sure that the camera is

always on throughout the whole
tournament, and the camera must
capture the participants device’s screen
which shows the Lichess webpage

(for individual tournament)/(for
team tournament) face, and also the

participants’ hands.

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EARLY BIRDREGISTRATIO

INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT

PCA Member: RM 15 per pax
Non-PCA Member: RM 20 per pax

For Non-PCA Member, group registration with 5 to 10
players in 1 application can get RM 18 per pax.

The price for international participants that are not
from Malaysia public or private university is RM 25 per
pax and they are not eligible for group registration

discount.

TEAM TOURNAMENT

PCA Member: RM 40 per team
Non-PCA Member: RM 60 per team

For Non-PCA Member, group registration with 2 to 5
teams in 1 application can get RM 50 per team.

The price for international participants that are not
from Malaysia public or private university is RM 70 per
team and they are not eligible for group registration

discount.

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ON FEES STANDARD

For Non-PCA Member, group registration with 5 to
10 players in 1 application can get RM 23 per pax.

The price for international participants that are not
from Malaysia public or private university is RM 30 per
pax and they are not eligible for group registration
discount.

INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT

PCA Member: RM 20 per pax
Non-PCA Member: RM 25 per pax

For Non-PCA Member, group registration with 2 to 5
teams in 1 application can get RM 70 per team.

The price for international participants that are not
from Malaysia public or private university is RM 90 per
team and they are not eligible for group registration
discount.

TEAM TOURNAMENT

PCA Member: RM 50 per team
Non-PCA Member: RM 70 per team

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INDIVIDUALChampion RM300

1st Runner-Up RM250

2nd Runner-Up RM200

4th Place RM150
5th Place RM140

6th Place RM130
7th Place RM120
8th Place RM110

Best Veteran (>50 years old) RM100
Best Lady RM100
Best IPT RM 80
Best U18 5 Prizes RM 70
Best U12 5 Prizes RM 60

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Champion RM500TEAM

1st Runner-Up RM400

2nd Runner-Up RM300

Best Veteran Team RM160
Best Lady Team RM160
Best IPT Team RM160
Best U18 Team RM110
Best U12 Team RM 90

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Media Partner

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Product Sponsor
Event Supporter

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