Travel along the Terengganu coast and you will surely be awed by its impressive 244km long stretches of sandy coastline, traditional Malay coastal villages, domestic animals wandering in the fields and picturesque sunrise coming below the horizon. Swaying coconut and casuarinas trees lining the white sandy beaches, amidst the gentle breeze of the calm sea are just picture perfect. Beyond Terengganu’s impressive coastline lies some of the most popular island destinations in Malaysia.
Dotting the seas are spectacular emerald islands of Pulau Perhentian, Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Redang, Pulau Bidong and Pulau Kapas with its powdery white sands, azure waters, naturally formed coral gardens and spectacular marine lives. Inland lies lush tropical rainforests, lakes, dazzling waterfalls, flora and faunas of exotic species and other natural wonders. Arriving by plane, you will pass the tropical rainforests and circle out across the ocean before descending across the foaming surf and beaches to the airport, welcoming you to the beginning of a memorable and magical holiday! The treasures of nature, tradition and heritage awaiting to be explored!
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Source: Terengganu Today ( http://tourism.terengganu.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=312&lang=en )
NATIONAL CLOSED 2013
The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) and Persatuan Catur Negeri Terengganu (PCNT) have the honour of inviting all MCF States Affiliates and MCF Invited players for the The National Closed Championships to be organise in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Kuala Terengganu from 27th May (Arrival) to 02nd June (Departure) 2013.Event Categories :
1) THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 (OPEN) - Piala Tun Hussein Onn.
2) THE NATIONAL WOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 - Piala Tan Sri Sabbaruddin Chik.
The clash between Wonder Kids and Latest National Junior Master
The 1st day I manage to go to the venue, watch the games and meet friends there. But on the next day I have to go back to KL due to work commitment. When I arrived at my home 3.45pm, the 4th round just started and I managed to follow the game online. Thanks to www.kedaicatur.com especially En Muhammad Arshad who make it possible , a very hardworking chess player/organiser/trainer in State of Terengganu.
Fong Yit San (2024) vs Yeoh Li Tian (2288), Round 4, 29.5.2013, National Closed 2013
ECO "B13" Karo-kan Panov Variation
1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. c4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Nf3 Bg4 7. cxd5 Nxd5 8.Be2 e6 9. O-O Be7 10. h3 Bh5 11. a3 O-O 12. Re1 Rc8 13. Be3 Bf6 14. Rc1 Bg6 15.Bd3 Nxc3 16. bxc3 Qa5 17. Bxg6 hxg6 18. Qb3 Qa6 19. Nd2 Rfd8 20. Ne4 b6 21. Bg5 Bxg5 22. Nxg5 Na5 23. Qd1 Rd5
At this point I feel that black is better. I spoke to NWM Khairun Nisa that Yeoh Li Tian has a better game and white's c pawn is a target. But after I a couple of moves I found that white has a better chances. Black: Knight at a5 at the rim and his queen is out of play. White: Queen has more attacking chances.
24. Qg4 Nb3? (Ignoring black tactics on f7)
There are some alternatives:
1. ( 24.....Qb7? 25.Qh4 Qd7 26.Qh7+ Kf8 27.h4) during the game I calculate it's a good move but then found out that black will lose a pawn)
2. ( 24....Rf5? 25.Qh4 Qc4 26.Qh7+ Kf8 27.h4) the same fate with the 1st calculation
3. ( 24....Qc4 is the last choice, if 25.Nxf7? Kxf7 26.Qxe6) the result will be different.
25. Nxf7 Rc6
I don't like the black's Rc6 moves. I prefer 25....Qb7, attacking the knight and at the same time the white's rook at c1 also under attack.
26. Qxg6 (I really surprise with the move... there are two better alternatives)
1. (26. Rxe6 Qc8 27. Rce1 Rxe6 28. Rxe6) I prefer this move than the 2nd alternative moves.
2. (26. Rb1 Qc8 27. Qxg6 Nd2 28. Rbd1)
26... Nxc1 27. Nh6+ Kh8 28. Nf7+ Kg8 29. Nh6+ Kh8 30. Qe8+ Kh7 31. Qxc6 Ne2+ 32. Kh2 Nf4 33. Ng4 Qd3
34. Nf6+ gxf6 35. Qc7+ Kg6 36. Qxf4 Qxc3 37. Rxe6 Qxd4 38. Re4 Qc5 39. Re3 Qc2 40. Rg3+ Kf7 41. Qb8 Qc6 42. Qxa7+ Ke6 43. Re3+ Re5 44. Rxe5+ fxe5 45. Qb8 Qc5 46. Qg8+ Kf6 47. Qg3 Qc2 48. h4 Ke6 49. h5 Qc1 50. Qe3 Qc4 51. Qxb6+ Kd7 52. Qe3 Kd6 53. Qh6+ Kd5 54. Qf6 Qc2 55. h6 Qh7 56. Qg7 Qf5 57. h7 Qf4+ 58. Qg3 Qh6+ 59. Qh3 Qf4+ 60. g3 1-0
Black's resign.
Round 4 Results
| Bo. | Name | Rtg | Pts. | Result | Pts. | Name | Rtg |
| 1 | Fong Yit San | 2024 | 3 | 1 - 0 | 3 | Yeoh Li Tian | 2288 |
| 2 | Ismail Ahmad | 2056 | 2½ | 0 - 1 | 3 | Erowan Masrin | 1864 |
| 3 | Subramaniam Sumant | 2086 | 2½ | ½ - ½ | 2½ | Wong Jianwen | 2084 |
| 4 | Leong Mun Wan | 2174 | 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 | Yusoff Fairul | 1912 |
| 5 | Lee Kah Meng Elgin | 2068 | 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 | Jonathan Augustine Francis | 1706 |
| 6 | Zulkifli Muhd Syazwan | 2029 | 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 | Wong Yinn Long | 1805 |
| 7 | Siew Kit-Tze Mark | 1994 | 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 | Zulkifli Zulfikar | 1541 |
| 8 | Kamin Al-Kamil | 1951 | 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 | Edward Chai Chuan Jun | 1142 |
| 9 | Teh De Juan | 1747 | 2 | 0 - 1 | 2 | Aron Teh Eu Wen | 1949 |
| 10 | Tan Eng Seong | 1675 | 2 | 1 - 0 | 2 | Lim Kian Hwa | 1930 |
| 11 | Fong Yit Ho | 1893 | 1½ | ½ - ½ | 1½ | Nayan Ahmad Fadzil | 2116 |
| 12 | Mahmood Mohd Ezmi | 1792 | 1½ | 0 - 1 | 1½ | Nik Nik Ahmad Farouqi | 2062 |
| 13 | Ramli Abdul Rahim | 1944 | 1½ | 0 - 1 | 1½ | Harun Hisamullah | 1733 |
| 14 | Tan Kok Liang | 1717 | 1½ | 1 - 0 | 1 | Azman Hisham Mohd Nabil | 2036 |
| 15 | Lup Syamaizar | 1749 | 1 | 0 - 1 | 1 | Azhar Muhd Irfan Haqqim | 1838 |
| 16 | Mohd Noor Mohd Noor Azam | 1808 | 1 | ½ - ½ | 1 | Ong Wei Bin | 1697 |
| 17 | Wan Razali Wan Aizuddin | 1433 | 1 | ½ - ½ | 1 | Cheong Jie Yao | 1664 |
| 18 | Sivanesan Subramanian | 1772 | 1 | 0 - 1 | 1 | Mohd Razuan Muhd Harith Farh | 1566 |
| 19 | Azmi Muhd Aiman Zakwan | 1492 | 1 | 1 - 0 | 1 | Ding Tze How Dilwen | 1757 |
| 20 | Muhd Syaahil Hamid | 1498 | ½ | 1 - 0 | ½ | Giridau Guadis | 1969 |
| 21 | Asyrafi Mohd Ruqaim | 1494 | ½ | 0 - 1 | ½ | Ng Jen Sheng | 1629 |
| 22 | Jafri Malim Muhd Adam Hafiz | 1252 | ½ | 1 - 0 | ½ | Ibrahim Mohd Shadan | 1540 |
| 23 | Mohd Razuan Muhd Harith Fahm | 1315 | 0 | 1 | bye |
