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Last Updated: March 29, 2009

 

                                

 

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Lebanese Chess Federation New Board

The Lebanese Chess Federation Committee met to elect a new board for a 4 years period according to its rules & regulations.

The new Cabinet is constituted as follows:

  • President: Mr. Nabil Sinno

  • Vice President: Mr. Elie Khairallah

  • Secretary: Mr. Shehadeh Abu Nemreh

  • Treasurer: Mr. Jack Pedrossian

  • Accountant: Mr. Hani Mikati

  • Members: Mr. Hassan El-Jundi, Dr. Hussein Hammoud, Dr. Marie Tueini, Mr. Elie Holichian, & Mr. Vartan Najarian

 

 

2008 Annual report

 

Lebanon Hosting the Asian Cities Chess Team Championship

Lebanon will be hosting the Asian Cities Teams Chess Championship 15- 23 April, 2009.

Regulations

Registration form

www.asia-chess.com

 

Confirmed participating cities: Bangalore (India), Nepal (Nepal), Tehran & Mashhad (Iran), Damascus (Syria), Amman (Jordan), Jerusalem & Gazza (Palestine),

Sharjah, Dubai, & Abu Dhabi (UAE), Baghdad, Najaf, & Suleimaniah (Iraq), Sanaa (Yemen), Beirut, Furn El Shebbak & 2 other cities (Lebanon)

 

 

FIDE Arbiters Seminar in Beirut, Lebanon

As announced by Arbiters Council Chairman Panagiotis Nikolopoulos on the FIDE site, a FIDE Arbitgers Seminar shall be held 18-22 April 2009 in Beirut Lebanon, organized by the Lebanese Chess Federation under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE.

The Lecturer of the seminar will be IA Andrzej Filipowicz (POL), chairman of the FIDE Technical Commission and the assistant will be Dr. Hisham El Gendy.

Applications for participation in the seminar are accepted till 21 of March 2009. 
Detailed information is given by Mr. Elias Khairallah (Vice President of the Lebanese chess federation): 
Mobile: +961 388 32 25, 
Fax: +961 138 38 19 
E-mail: elias-asiancities09@hotmail.com and elkhairallah@yahoo.com 

 

 

 

Antoine Kassis, Champion of Beirut and Mount Lebanon 2009 

Being one of the most solid Lebanese chess players, and a traditional name in Lebanese chess competitions, it does not surprise anybody the name of CM Antoine Kassis when he adds one additional title to his chess career. This time it was Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chess Championship 2009, by gathering 5.5/6 points .

Being the most popular qualification, in his way to Beirut and mount Lebanon championship, Kassis had to overtake several traditional solid chess players and ex-champs. 

Results -  (Click the link)

 

Maya Jalloul, Champion of Lebanon ladies-2009

The 18 years old Maya Jalloul has become the new champion of Lebanon for ladies. In her way to the title, Maya overtook the traditional names in the Lebanese women championships and printed her name on the golden list of Lebanese Women Champions.

Maya is born in 16 April, 1990. Sophomore student in the American University of Beirut (AUB), majoring in Mathematics, and has already won different age categories championships on the Lebanese and Arab Level.

Women championship results:                                                                          

1- Maya Jalloul: 4

2- Suzan Moradion, Kanarig Moradian: 2.5

 

Mahmoud Shamieh, Champion of Lebanon in Rapid Chess

In one of the most stiff and tight championships, Mahmoud Shamieh, the famous name is age categories championships in Lebanon, scored his 1st title in a general championship and became the champion of Lebanon in Rapid Chess 2009. In his way to the championship, Mahmoud overtook very famous and traditional names in the Lebanese chess and imposed himself in the Champions honor list.

The results came as follows:

1- Mahmoud Shamieh: 6.5 Pts

2- Fadi Eid: 6 Pts

3- Faisal Khairallah, Nasim Sakr, Ahmad Najjar, & Marwan Nassar : 5.5 Pts

 

 

 

 

Club Chmapionship 2008, Riyadi 1st, Tanmia 2nd... Anything new?!!

Once again, the year 2008 did not change the rule on the top of the Clubs championship. Riyadi Club champion, Tanmia Beirut Club 1st runner up! Only Ansar Club made the change and grasped the 3rd place in front of the traditional candidates of last year.

The 2009 Championship welcomes 2 new comers Ahimsa and Sanabel clubs who came 1st & 2nd respectively in the 2nd league championship, overtaking several traditional clubs.

 

Complete Results:

 

 

بطولة لبنان في الشطرنج لنوادي الدرجة الأولى 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

رقم الفريق

بطولة لبنان للنوادي 2008 درجة أولى

الجيش

السوفيات

بيروت للتنمية

الفرير

المشاريع

الأنصار

الرياضي

الهومنتمن

مجموع النقاط

الترتيب النهائي

 

 

1

الجيش

 

1

1

1

4.5

0.5

1

2

11

7

 

 

2

السوفيات

5

 

1.5

4

4.5

2

1

3

21

5

 

 

3

بيروت للتنمية

5

4.5

 

4.5

5.5

4.5

2.5

4

30.5

2

 

 

4

الفرير

5

2

1.5

 

5

3

2.5

4

23

4

 

 

5

المشاريع

1.5

1.5

0.5

1

 

1

0

1

6.5

8

 

 

6

الأنصار

5.5

4

1.5

3

5

 

1.5

4.5

25

3

 

 

7

الرياضي

5

5

3.5

3.5

6

4.5

 

5

32.5

1

 

 

8

الهومنتمن

4

3

2

2

5

1.5

1

 

18.5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

هبط فريقا الجيش والمشاريع إلى الدرجة الثانية

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

بطولة لبنان في الشطرنج لنوادي الدرجة الثانية 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

رقم الفريق

بطولة لبنان للنوادي 2008 درجة ثانية

الجمهور

العربية

الميناء

السنابل

الرشاد

الشعلة

أهيمسا

القبس

هوغنمن

مجموع النقاط

الترتيب النهائي

 

1

الجمهور

 

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

8

 

2

العربية

3

 

2

0.5

1

2

0

2

0.5

11

6

 

3

الميناء

0

0

 

0

0

0

0

3

0

3

7

 

4

السنابل

6

5.5

6

 

5.5

6

2

6

5.5

43

2

 

5

الرشاد

6

5

6

0.5

 

6

0.5

6

2.5

33

4

 

6

الشعلة

6

4

6

0

0

 

0

6

0

22

5

 

7

أهيمسا

6

6

6

4

5.5

6

 

6

5.5

45

1

 

8

القبس

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

0

0

9

 

9

هوغنمن

6

5.5

6

0.5

3.5

6

0.5

6

 

34

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

صعد فريقا أهيمسا والسنابل إلى الدرجة الأولى

 

 

 

 

Fadi Eid, Chmapion of Ehden Tournament

Al Midan association organized its 2nd yearly tournament on 24 August, 2008 in Ehden.

The results came as follows:

Rated players: 1- Fadi Eid (IM), 2- Elias Nader, 3- Vahag Khatchadorian (IM) 

Non rated players: 1- Ohannes Armali, 2- Rawad Ayyash

U18: 1- Mohammad Salman, 2- Gerard Oknanian

U16: 1- Razmig Oknanian

U14: 1- Amr Jawish

U12: 1- Mohammad Shahrour

U10: 1-Hrag Kalbozian

 

Faisal Khairallah, Lebanese champion 2008 

After 3 consecutive years (2002-2004), FM Faisal Khairallah grasped his 4th title in the  2008 General championship which was held 4 - 14 June. By this 4th tiltle, Faisal Khairallah becomes the most holder of Lebanese championship titles.

Few comments about 2008 championship:

1- The champion gathered 8.5 points out of 9 possible, 1.5 points difference between him and 2nd place, and guaranteed the championship from the 8th round. Best result ever in modern championships of Lebanon, equally with IM Fadi Eid who was the 1st in achieving 8.5 out of 9 possible points in 1994 championship..

2- The Second rank in the championship was taken by the young player Ali Atwi. Ali Atwi is still playing under U20 championships!

3- 3 players were equal at 3rd place with 6.5 points. The 3 of them are ex-Lebanon champions, and among them the ex-champions of last 2 championships.

Results Round 9

Final Ranking

Players Change of Elo

Games                          Zip File

 

The Lebanese Team for the chess Olympiad will be selected as follows:

1- Lebanese Champion (latest)

2- Cup Holder (Latest)

3- Best performing U20 

4- 2 will players selected by the Federation

 

 

WIM Kanarik Moradian Arab Champion 2007

For the 4th time, WIM Kanarik Moradian holds the Arab Women championship crown in 2007. Kanarik achieved this record in the championship held in Yemen, on December 2007, by gathering 7.5 points out of 9 possible, 1 complete point ahead of the 1st runner up.

Arab Women Champions 2007

 

 

 

 

                                      Nigel Short visits Lebanon

 

Lebanon; 1st holder of Gold Diploma in Chess  

Lebanon was honorably awarded the Chess "Golden Diploma of Achievement" by FIDE for its outstanding CV in organizing Chess events. This Diploma is a recognition of "the unprecedented high number of international tournaments (19 in 4 years)" organized in Lebanon during years 2000-2003, and in which this geographically small country scored exceptional results on the organization scale.

Lebanon is the first country to have the  "Golden Diploma of Achievement" awarded to the president of the Lebanese Chess Federation (LCF) Dr. Ammar Houri on 30/10/ 2004, during the Chess Olympics held in Calvia, Mallorca, Spain.

Golden Diploma

 Photo Presidents LCF & Fide
 
Asian women championship, Lebanon 2004  

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