17-year-old Gavin Tan Kah Shing from SMK Pinji, was ecstatic with his win in the 2014 SMK Seri Putera Open Chess Tournament, his first championship in an Open category. Having solely won age-groups previously, Gavin has been playing chess for the past 2.5 years only. Organised by the school's chess club, the sixth edition of the ... continue reading »

The recent PIBG SK Tasik Damai Open Chess Tournament received overwhelming response from participants, so much so that the organisers, the school's Parent-Teacher Association, in collaboration with Classical Chess, had to increase the number of prizes presented. Besides this tournament being held on a public holiday, I think the main reason it received such strong ... continue reading »

The inaugural SMK Seri Putra Open Chess Tournament, organised by the school and held at the school hall recently, saw the participation of some 90 chess players. The tournament was sponsored by the school's headmaster, Tuan Haji Mohd. Harmain bin Mohd. Amin. There were three categories; Under-12, Under-15 and Open category. Winners were presented with ... continue reading »