Bangkok--May 4--SET
Young Thai Chess Players from Upcountry Won Both the Junior and Senior High School Levels of the “Thai Chess Championship 2005”, and Revealed Their Talents by Beating ‘Sian Pong’, the Chess Wizard, in A Special Match
“The ‘Thai Chess Competition 2005” had winners in the junior and senior high school levels from Petchburi and Ayudhya provinces. 136 contestants excitedly competed through 2 days during April 27 — 28, 2005, at the SET Building. They also showed their talents by beating ‘Sian Pong’, a renowned chess wizard, in a special chess match.
SET President Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong announced that the 2nd Thai Chess Championship co-hosted by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), SETTRADE.Com Co., Ltd., and the Thai Investors Association (TIA) under the “Capital Market for Students” program has become increasingly attractive to Thailand’s youth, as can be seen in the number of contestants participating at the primary and high school levels. There were more than a hundred participants in each group, and this included a number of female players.
“The high school level matches ended Thursday with a great deal of excitement. The young chess players’ performances were almost on par with the best of the best. There was a special match, where ‘Sian Pong’, the chess wizard, played with 4 opposing players. The games were an opportunity for young players to showcase their talent. One team beat ‘Sian Pong’ while the other 3 teams fought him to a draw. These young players have a lot of potential to develop, even though their scores were not yet good enough to come out on top in the individual matches.”
The winner of the junior high school level (not older than 16) was Nathibate Jarupeng, 13, from Phromanusorn in Petchburi, who took home THB5,000 cash, a trophy and a certificate. The first runner-up was Thanat Bannakorn, 14, from Bordindecha School College, who received THB3,000 cash, a trophy and a certificate. The second runner-up was Pasavorn Wattanarat, 13, from Srinakarinwirote University Demonstration School, who received THB2,000 cash, a trophy and a certificate.
In the senior high school level (not older than 19), the winner was Mr. Ariya Tangsunthorntham, 18, from Rajabhat University Demonstration School, Ayudhya Campus, receiving THB5,000 cash, a trophy and a certificate. The first runner-up was Mr. Ekkaphol Jatepiyawat, 16, from Setthabutrbumphen School, who received THB3,000 cash, an honorary plaque and a certificate. The second runner-up was Mr. Warit Suriyonghanphong, 18, from Bangkapi School, who received THB2,000 cash, an honorary plaque and a certificate.
Consolation prizes went to the 4th — 10th place winners at both the junior and senior high school levels, with each receiving THB500 cash and a certificate. Every contestant received 2 CD recordings of last year’s chess matches — one on the games of the 8 finalists in the open category, the other of the Top Chess Wizard games.
The remaining matches shouldn’t be missed by chess enthusiasts. The Open Level will be on Sat. April 30, Sun. May 1, Mon. May 2, Thu. May 5 and Fri. May 6, and the semifinal round will be on Sat. May 7, 2005. Matches for the Tertiary Education Level will be on May 3 — 4, 2005, while the Open Level contestants get to relax before their semifinals.
Chess enthusiasts can watch the matches at the Plern Room and Krua-Rim-Rua Room (annexes of the SET Building) from 09:00hrs. onwards, or watch a live broadcast on www.thaibg.com
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