FIDE Intercontinental Junior U-21 Championship 2008
Ben Karpov 9 Ricnesh 1
Zonal-Master Ben-Karpov thumped deadly rival V.Ricnesh 9-1 in a closely contested 10 rounded match yesterday.
Ben won all 5 games away (as black) and managed to win 4 out of 5 of his home (as white) games. 3 of the games were highly controversial, the second game - where Ben came from one rook and 5 pawns down to win. The 5th game when Ben is position down but manage to fight-back and sprung a shock win in the endgame and the 6th game when he is 5 pawns and one queen down Ben fought back to win - with the help of a passed-pawn at the 7th rank.
Death rival Ricnesh was stunned by the unexpected trashing. Said the 17 years-old star : "I did not expect to lose, let alone take a trashing, right not I'm really pissed, but I have to admit he (Ben Karpov) played really sharply and made things difficult for me".
Openings Ben Karpov used
1st game. White. Ruy Lopez Classical. Won. 1-0
2nd game. Black. Guika Piano. Won. 2-0
3rd game. White. Ruy Lopez Steiniz. Lost. 2-1
4th game. Black. Sicillian (black plays a6 on 2nd move). Won. 3-1
5th game. White. English Opening (white plays Nc3 on 2nd move). Won. 4-1
6th game. Black. Sicillian (black plays a6 on 2nd move). Won. 5-1
7th game. White. English (white plays b4 on 3rd move - Polish). Won. 6-1
8th game. Black. Pettrof - Russian game. Won. 7-1
9th game. White. English (white plays g3 on 3rd move). Won. 8-1
10th game. Black. Sicillian (black plays a6 on 2nd move). Won. 9-1
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Empty-handed, but "IT'S OKAY"
Ben once again returned home with anything, as he once again crashed out of the top 10, but this time only just. Achieving an unconvincing 11th position in the 100 odds strength tournament last week end.
When asked, Ben simply responded with a sigh, "it's ok... silverwares are not everything, what it matters is that I have tried my best and have fun, I know in my heart that I have not tried my best, in fact I am taking things too casual and not even taking the tournament seriously".
Ben also stated that if he were to play seriously, all the other contestants "would-not-stand-a-chance". "I have to give others a chance to show their potential", said Ben Karpov.
Bottom-line, Ben has not regret.
When asked, Ben simply responded with a sigh, "it's ok... silverwares are not everything, what it matters is that I have tried my best and have fun, I know in my heart that I have not tried my best, in fact I am taking things too casual and not even taking the tournament seriously".
Ben also stated that if he were to play seriously, all the other contestants "would-not-stand-a-chance". "I have to give others a chance to show their potential", said Ben Karpov.
Bottom-line, Ben has not regret.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
"Karpov" to major in Blitz
Ben 'Karpov' promise that after a series of 'tragic', he's going to make use of the next tournament as an opportunity to take home something.
Said the master : "this is a perfect for me to grab something, the timing can't be anymore right. Playing a double tournament in a single venue is not going to be an easy task but I think I can handle it better than anyone expect me to, also I expect myself to play in top flight for the blitz category".
So would we see the first double Ben did or would it be another disappointing outing for the Singaporean-born international ?
Said the master : "this is a perfect for me to grab something, the timing can't be anymore right. Playing a double tournament in a single venue is not going to be an easy task but I think I can handle it better than anyone expect me to, also I expect myself to play in top flight for the blitz category".
So would we see the first double Ben did or would it be another disappointing outing for the Singaporean-born international ?
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ben crashes out of top 10 !!!!!!
No words could adequetly describe how Ben must have been feeling after the tournament last sunday. The highly-rated chess master had once again fail to squeeze into the top ten.
Leaving the hall he could only look down and frown.
Said Ben Karpov at a brief interview: "I don't know what happen out there, I just did my work but I didn't get into the top 10, maybe they (the organizers) have made a mistake somewhere".
Even though he might be overcame by grief Ben had chosen not to comment too much on the tradegy. Rather he would look forward to the Blitz Championship at the end of the month.
Leaving the hall he could only look down and frown.
Said Ben Karpov at a brief interview: "I don't know what happen out there, I just did my work but I didn't get into the top 10, maybe they (the organizers) have made a mistake somewhere".
Even though he might be overcame by grief Ben had chosen not to comment too much on the tradegy. Rather he would look forward to the Blitz Championship at the end of the month.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Ben's back - for good !!!!!!
After finally ending his silverware drought two months ago, Zonal Master Ben 'Karpov' is back again - this time for the annual Toa Payoh Open Championships.
The highly-rated chess player has not been performing up to standard for his past few tournaments. But has this raise any concern to him ?
"No, I am not afraid of it, no not at all". Ben 'Karpov' denied. "I would be doing my best, and that's for sure".
Ben has refused to give too much comments, he chose to talk after the tournament instead.
The highly-rated chess player has not been performing up to standard for his past few tournaments. But has this raise any concern to him ?
"No, I am not afraid of it, no not at all". Ben 'Karpov' denied. "I would be doing my best, and that's for sure".
Ben has refused to give too much comments, he chose to talk after the tournament instead.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
FINALLY ... The Wait is OVER !!!
Tears were shed yesterday at Queenstown CC when under-fired Ben Karpov finally achieved his first silverware in 17 months !
This achievement has lighten Ben's burden, when interviewed by the BBC, Ben was overcame by emotion. He said between tears, " for the past 10 months or so I have tons of people coming up to me, asking me when would I receive my next silverware, or would I even... , some even said I do not deserve my ZM title and complained that I was under-achieving ". Ben Karpov later then added, " the pressure was really intense, it was the longest silverware-drought I ever gone through in my career, I am just glad now that is over ". He signed off with a polite bow.
Talking about silverware-drought, it was indeed the longest in Ben Karpov's career. He had came back from not 1, not 2 and not even 3 but 5 tournaments empty-handed. Namely the 2007 National School Team, 2008 National School Individual, 2008 POLITE, 2008 SP Open and 2008 National Rapid Championship. Never before this has happened ... but Ben is right, it's finally over, he had finally received his first silverware yesterday, the first one since March 10 2007 ! (National School Individual 07, where he came in 19 out of 270 !)
There would be celebration till dawn ! Lets all look forward to Ben Karpov's next silverware !
Until then ... this is Freddy Marshall ... Catch you guys soon ! Good Bye .
This achievement has lighten Ben's burden, when interviewed by the BBC, Ben was overcame by emotion. He said between tears, " for the past 10 months or so I have tons of people coming up to me, asking me when would I receive my next silverware, or would I even... , some even said I do not deserve my ZM title and complained that I was under-achieving ". Ben Karpov later then added, " the pressure was really intense, it was the longest silverware-drought I ever gone through in my career, I am just glad now that is over ". He signed off with a polite bow.
Talking about silverware-drought, it was indeed the longest in Ben Karpov's career. He had came back from not 1, not 2 and not even 3 but 5 tournaments empty-handed. Namely the 2007 National School Team, 2008 National School Individual, 2008 POLITE, 2008 SP Open and 2008 National Rapid Championship. Never before this has happened ... but Ben is right, it's finally over, he had finally received his first silverware yesterday, the first one since March 10 2007 ! (National School Individual 07, where he came in 19 out of 270 !)
There would be celebration till dawn ! Lets all look forward to Ben Karpov's next silverware !
Until then ... this is Freddy Marshall ... Catch you guys soon ! Good Bye .
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Vos Royale System (Modern Variation)
On the morning of 11th August 2008 a new system is proposed...
ZM, Ben 'Karpov' has suggested the highly debatable opening stradegy - the Vos Royale system (Modern Variation).
The Vos Royale system starts with white playing e4 then black follows with Nc6.
Vos Royale enjoys a wide variety of follow-ons, thus it is classified as one of the most lively opening system of all-time.
The main idea of the system is to play out the knight first and see what the opponent plays. At the same time black concentrates on controlling the important e5 and d4 square. Black snatches the initiative from white from the very beginning and never want to let go. Lastly, black would also enjoys a healthy development and a very organized structure.
White then can chose to play d4 and black follows with e6. (The Closed Variation) or black can play e5 for the highly debatable continuation (The French Connection), it is called the French Connection as black can choose to play d5 for the next move (and black should play Ne7 and d6 next).
If white were to play Nf3 at the second then black can either choose between the more passive e5 (which turn the game to Ruy Lopez), d6 (Withdraw Variation Number 2) or d5 the doubious Teavee Variation.
What if white chooses to play Nc3 in the second move?
Withdraw Variation, d6 would still be a good move. Black chooses to keep pressure on the critical e5 square, black concentrates on getting more reinforcement for the e5 square and would rather delay the pushing of his e-pawn (to e5). In more aggressive proposal black would choose to fianchetto his dark-squared bishop (this is known as the Dublin's Cannon) to provide a more solid structure for black (and also to strengthen his e5 square).
If white were to play f4 on the second move then I guess e5 would be a sound move, but in that case black would have a little trouble taking over the center. (e4, Nc6, f4, e5, fxe5, Nxe5, Nf3, Nc6 or Nxf3 then white plays d4 to capture the four main center squares).
I have to say that while the Vos Royale may looks relatively new, fresh theories are being discovered everyday - the research team headed by me!
Let me assure that there would be more to come!
Greatest Regard,
With Respect
Zonal Master
Benny Ben 'Karpov' Tan
ZM, Ben 'Karpov' has suggested the highly debatable opening stradegy - the Vos Royale system (Modern Variation).
The Vos Royale system starts with white playing e4 then black follows with Nc6.
Vos Royale enjoys a wide variety of follow-ons, thus it is classified as one of the most lively opening system of all-time.
The main idea of the system is to play out the knight first and see what the opponent plays. At the same time black concentrates on controlling the important e5 and d4 square. Black snatches the initiative from white from the very beginning and never want to let go. Lastly, black would also enjoys a healthy development and a very organized structure.
White then can chose to play d4 and black follows with e6. (The Closed Variation) or black can play e5 for the highly debatable continuation (The French Connection), it is called the French Connection as black can choose to play d5 for the next move (and black should play Ne7 and d6 next).
If white were to play Nf3 at the second then black can either choose between the more passive e5 (which turn the game to Ruy Lopez), d6 (Withdraw Variation Number 2) or d5 the doubious Teavee Variation.
What if white chooses to play Nc3 in the second move?
Withdraw Variation, d6 would still be a good move. Black chooses to keep pressure on the critical e5 square, black concentrates on getting more reinforcement for the e5 square and would rather delay the pushing of his e-pawn (to e5). In more aggressive proposal black would choose to fianchetto his dark-squared bishop (this is known as the Dublin's Cannon) to provide a more solid structure for black (and also to strengthen his e5 square).
If white were to play f4 on the second move then I guess e5 would be a sound move, but in that case black would have a little trouble taking over the center. (e4, Nc6, f4, e5, fxe5, Nxe5, Nf3, Nc6 or Nxf3 then white plays d4 to capture the four main center squares).
I have to say that while the Vos Royale may looks relatively new, fresh theories are being discovered everyday - the research team headed by me!
Let me assure that there would be more to come!
Greatest Regard,
With Respect
Zonal Master
Benny Ben 'Karpov' Tan
Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Rainway Defence System
On the eve of July 2008 , a new chess opening system is borned ...
ZM , Benjamin 'Karpov' Tan has came out with a new defence system called the Rainway Defence .
It generally starts with :
1. e4 , e5
2. d3 , Nf6
3. Nf3 , Bb5
4. Be2 , Nc3
5. 0-0 , 0-0
6. Re1 , d6
7. Nd2 , h6
8. Nf1 , Bf5
9. Be3 , Rfe8
10. Qd2 , Rad8
11. c3 , ...
Or the move's sequence can change with the Sicilian .
Opening Concept
ZM , Ben 'Karpov' propose this new system as an organize , low-risked opening .
According to him , the concept behind the opening is to guard the f , g and h-file vertically . With a double knight defence , the squares would be protected vertically with the reinforcement of a double bishop at e2 and e3 . The Queen at d2 protects the c3 and b2 pawn , and also keep an eye on the two bishop at the e-file . The two rooks are connected at a1 and e1 . The King is safely tucked away at the g1 square (beside the King is the Knight) .
Pieces power
Knight
The double-knight at f1 and f3 guarding the vital h2 square which might be vulnerable to the opponent queen .
In the case of the g2 pawn being threaten , the knight can move to g3 to block the g-file (the King might want to move to h1 and the light-squared bishop to f1) .
Bishop
The two colored bishop do different roles . The light-squared bishop is used more for defence , where-as the dark-squared bishop can be rushed for the offence . The light-squared bishop can control the f1 , e2 , d1 , f3 , g4 and h5 square (at the same time protecting the d3 pawn) . The dark-squared bishop controls the f4 , g5 , h6 , d4 , c5 , b6 and a7 . It also protects the f2 pawn .
Pawns
The pawns can be very aggressive at the endgame at the same time solid defensively at middle-game . It depends on where you choose to anchor your 'mother'- pawn . (the pawn which holds the defence of the entire pawn structure). Usually it is advisable to use two or more protection for your 'mother'-pawn , so as to keep your pawn-structure intact .
Rooks
The two rooks are connected and possible to double them up , they can be also be used to help in the defence .
However at the endgame it is important to note that Rainway Defence can result in very weak rook-endgame . One blunder could give your opponent a significant advantage .
Queen
Nothing much a queen could do here except for defending the King , bishop and the 'mother'-pawn . It is advisable to trade off the queen at the endgame , and concentrate on a solid pawn endgame !
King
The King usually is a defensive piece , but the Rainway Defence feature an active King . According to ZM , Ben 'Karpov' the King is "assumed to be old enough to take-care of himself and could play out-field" . In fact the King is said to be the most aggressive piece at the endgame . (As it could force Zug-Zuang) , and force a victory .
More information
You are more than welcome to feedback or ask more about this opening .
Ben "Karpov" at RFA_HQ@yahoo.com .
ZM , Benjamin 'Karpov' Tan has came out with a new defence system called the Rainway Defence .
It generally starts with :
1. e4 , e5
2. d3 , Nf6
3. Nf3 , Bb5
4. Be2 , Nc3
5. 0-0 , 0-0
6. Re1 , d6
7. Nd2 , h6
8. Nf1 , Bf5
9. Be3 , Rfe8
10. Qd2 , Rad8
11. c3 , ...
Or the move's sequence can change with the Sicilian .
Opening Concept
ZM , Ben 'Karpov' propose this new system as an organize , low-risked opening .
According to him , the concept behind the opening is to guard the f , g and h-file vertically . With a double knight defence , the squares would be protected vertically with the reinforcement of a double bishop at e2 and e3 . The Queen at d2 protects the c3 and b2 pawn , and also keep an eye on the two bishop at the e-file . The two rooks are connected at a1 and e1 . The King is safely tucked away at the g1 square (beside the King is the Knight) .
Pieces power
Knight
The double-knight at f1 and f3 guarding the vital h2 square which might be vulnerable to the opponent queen .
In the case of the g2 pawn being threaten , the knight can move to g3 to block the g-file (the King might want to move to h1 and the light-squared bishop to f1) .
Bishop
The two colored bishop do different roles . The light-squared bishop is used more for defence , where-as the dark-squared bishop can be rushed for the offence . The light-squared bishop can control the f1 , e2 , d1 , f3 , g4 and h5 square (at the same time protecting the d3 pawn) . The dark-squared bishop controls the f4 , g5 , h6 , d4 , c5 , b6 and a7 . It also protects the f2 pawn .
Pawns
The pawns can be very aggressive at the endgame at the same time solid defensively at middle-game . It depends on where you choose to anchor your 'mother'- pawn . (the pawn which holds the defence of the entire pawn structure). Usually it is advisable to use two or more protection for your 'mother'-pawn , so as to keep your pawn-structure intact .
Rooks
The two rooks are connected and possible to double them up , they can be also be used to help in the defence .
However at the endgame it is important to note that Rainway Defence can result in very weak rook-endgame . One blunder could give your opponent a significant advantage .
Queen
Nothing much a queen could do here except for defending the King , bishop and the 'mother'-pawn . It is advisable to trade off the queen at the endgame , and concentrate on a solid pawn endgame !
King
The King usually is a defensive piece , but the Rainway Defence feature an active King . According to ZM , Ben 'Karpov' the King is "assumed to be old enough to take-care of himself and could play out-field" . In fact the King is said to be the most aggressive piece at the endgame . (As it could force Zug-Zuang) , and force a victory .
More information
You are more than welcome to feedback or ask more about this opening .
Ben "Karpov" at RFA_HQ@yahoo.com .
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Karpov Matches
Morale : Hot !!!
Rock bottom , awful , bad , average , good , excellent , Hot and Sizzling !
17 April 2008
Republic Poly , Agora Hall
(White)
VS Jidi
Ben Karpov 2 Jidi 0 .
21 April 2008
Republic Poly , North Library
VS Job
Ben Karpov 6 Job 0 .
21 April 2008
Republic Poly , North Library
VS Mark ?
Ben Karpov 3 Mark 0 .
22 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Spartacus
Ben Karpov 5 Spartacus 0 .
23 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Edwin King
E . King 2 Ben Karpov 0 .
23 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Hametite
Ben Karpov 9 Hametite 0 .
24 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Kaw
Ben 1 Kaw 0
30 April 2008
FIDE World Junior Championship
Round 1 (6 games)
VS Harley Phillips
Ben 3 Phillips 3 . ( Ben won 5:3 on deuse )
2 April 2008
FIDE World Junior Championship
Round 2 (12 games)
VS Eileen Jackson Mary
Ben 8.5 Eileen 3.5 .
6th May 2008
RP , North Library
Ben 3 Jidi 1 .
20th May 2008
Royal Chess
Internet .
Ben 7 Hahh54 0 .
25th June 2008
Rebel 12
Engine
Ben 1.5 Rebel 3.5
30th June 2008
Eileen J Mary
FIDE World Junior Game (24 Games)
Ben Karpov 12 : Eileen J Mary 12
Ben wins 2:0 on deuse .
(Ben fought from 11:4 down to draw 12:12)
8th July 2008
Helen Lim (Junior Open , 12 Matches)
Ben Karpov 12 : Helen 0
13th September 2008
Internet Simoul Exhibition (by Ben Karpov)
21 matches
17 wins, 2 draws, 2 lost
Rock bottom , awful , bad , average , good , excellent , Hot and Sizzling !
17 April 2008
Republic Poly , Agora Hall
(White)
VS Jidi
Ben Karpov 2 Jidi 0 .
21 April 2008
Republic Poly , North Library
VS Job
Ben Karpov 6 Job 0 .
21 April 2008
Republic Poly , North Library
VS Mark ?
Ben Karpov 3 Mark 0 .
22 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Spartacus
Ben Karpov 5 Spartacus 0 .
23 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Edwin King
E . King 2 Ben Karpov 0 .
23 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Hametite
Ben Karpov 9 Hametite 0 .
24 April 2008
Internet
Royal Chess
VS Kaw
Ben 1 Kaw 0
30 April 2008
FIDE World Junior Championship
Round 1 (6 games)
VS Harley Phillips
Ben 3 Phillips 3 . ( Ben won 5:3 on deuse )
2 April 2008
FIDE World Junior Championship
Round 2 (12 games)
VS Eileen Jackson Mary
Ben 8.5 Eileen 3.5 .
6th May 2008
RP , North Library
Ben 3 Jidi 1 .
20th May 2008
Royal Chess
Internet .
Ben 7 Hahh54 0 .
25th June 2008
Rebel 12
Engine
Ben 1.5 Rebel 3.5
30th June 2008
Eileen J Mary
FIDE World Junior Game (24 Games)
Ben Karpov 12 : Eileen J Mary 12
Ben wins 2:0 on deuse .
(Ben fought from 11:4 down to draw 12:12)
8th July 2008
Helen Lim (Junior Open , 12 Matches)
Ben Karpov 12 : Helen 0
13th September 2008
Internet Simoul Exhibition (by Ben Karpov)
21 matches
17 wins, 2 draws, 2 lost
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Dasher ICC Database
Dasher Internet Chess Club
Matches Played : 64
Wins : 53
Draws : 8
Lost : 3
Percentage
Wins : 82.8125%
Draws : 12.5%
Lost : 4.6875%
General Match Stats :
Benjamin VS (IM) Ling Fong (2400) : 36 Games Played
Benjamin 'Karpov' Tan thrashed (IM) Ling Fong : 31 - 5 .
First Half : 10 Wins , 6 Draws , 2 Lost .
Second Half : 18 Wins , 0 Draws , 0 Lost .
Full Time Score : 28 Wins , 6 Draws and 2 Lost .
Benjamin VS Phillip (1200) : 1 Game Played
Benjamin trailing 1-0 .
Benjamin VS Scott (1000) : 2 Games Played
Benjamin leading 2-0
Benjamin VS David (2000) : 1 Game Played
Ben 'Karpov' leading 1-0
Matches Played : 64
Wins : 53
Draws : 8
Lost : 3
Percentage
Wins : 82.8125%
Draws : 12.5%
Lost : 4.6875%
General Match Stats :
Benjamin VS (IM) Ling Fong (2400) : 36 Games Played
Benjamin 'Karpov' Tan thrashed (IM) Ling Fong : 31 - 5 .
First Half : 10 Wins , 6 Draws , 2 Lost .
Second Half : 18 Wins , 0 Draws , 0 Lost .
Full Time Score : 28 Wins , 6 Draws and 2 Lost .
Benjamin VS Phillip (1200) : 1 Game Played
Benjamin trailing 1-0 .
Benjamin VS Scott (1000) : 2 Games Played
Benjamin leading 2-0
Benjamin VS David (2000) : 1 Game Played
Ben 'Karpov' leading 1-0
Ben Karpov VS IM Ignazio (2450) : 24 Games Played
Ben Karpov stun International Master Ignazio 23 : 1
First Half : 10 Wins , 2 Draws , 0 Lost .
Second Half : 12 Wins , 0 Draw , 0 Lost .
Full Time Score : 22 Wins , 2 Draws , 0 Lost .
Rating : 2712
Title : Super GrandMaster
Youngest Dasher ICC GM .
17 years , 1 month and 17 days .
Youngest Dasher ICC SGM
17 years , 1 month and 19 days .
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The Royal Chess Database
Match played : 659
White , Black ratio : around 1 to 1
Games Statistics :
Wins : 590
Draws : 16
Lost : 53
Percentages :
Wins : 89.52959 %
Draws : 2.4279 %
Lost : 8.0425 %
Rating : 2092
Title : Expert
Youngest Royal Chess Expert (rating 2000 - 2199)
17 years , 1 month , 6 days .
White , Black ratio : around 1 to 1
Games Statistics :
Wins : 590
Draws : 16
Lost : 53
Percentages :
Wins : 89.52959 %
Draws : 2.4279 %
Lost : 8.0425 %
Rating : 2092
Title : Expert
Youngest Royal Chess Expert (rating 2000 - 2199)
17 years , 1 month , 6 days .
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Benjamin 'Karpov' Tan J.M.
Name : Benjamin 'Karpov' Tan J.M.
Date of Birth : 1st March 1991
Place of Birth : East Coast Road , Singapore , SEA
Year started chess : 1995
Handed : Left
Specialized opening (White) : English Opening , King's Gambit (Bishop Gambit) .
(Black) : Caro-Kann Defence , English Hybrid , Falkbeer Countergambit .
Ranking : ijji Royal Chess Expert / ZM (Zonal Master)
Rating : ( Dasher ICC ) : 2714
( Royal Chess ) : 2085
(Rating to be updated every friday after 6pm)
National U-18 Ranking (2006) : 18 / 250
( 2007 ) : 19 / 270
Historical Record : First Gabrielite (Students from St Gabriel , Monfort and Assumption English High) in history (56 years) to win every single games in a National School Team Tournament .
Ben 'Karpov' won 6 out of 6 games he played in the 2007 NST .
Ben 'Karpov' holds the All-time record for the most number of National Games consecutives victories in the history of Gabrielite . (56 years) . - 8 consecutives wins .
He also smashed the 'All-time' Gabrielite record for the longest National Tournament unbeatable run . An impressing run that stretches from March 2007 to 10 , March 2008 . Across three seperate tournaments (2007 National School Individual Chess Championship , 2007 National School Team Championship and the 2008 National School Individual Championship)
Unbeatable runs : 9 Games !
Introduction of Ben 'Karpov' life :
Ben is born in the quiet country of Singapore on 1st March 1991 . He is parented by Edward and Grace . It is said that when he is 4 , his father predicted that his son would be a chess great later on in his life . A quiet boy that prefer to work alone and thus having minimum friends in school . He attended Rivervale School when he is in primary school and move on to St Gabriels Institution later on . His chess prodigy is discovered when he is 8 . One of his then classmate introducted him to chess and he picked it up fast . But Ben is too 'chicken' to attend any competition until 2 years later . He picked up his first trophy in his first tournament ( which is a team tournament ) . Ben started representing school and is an iconic figure in the school team for 7 straight years . Most of the time he played in the 2nd board and captained his team . He is most remembered as an all-rounded player , as he is deadly in both deep defence and intense attack . Thus making him the most feared player in the North-East zone . Ben is also said to be able to defeat every single player in his neighboorhood school ; Sengkang Secondary , Compassvale Secondary , Nan Chiau High , North Vista Secondary , Hougang Secondary , Pei Hwa Secondary and Ponggol Secondary . (All 7 schools) . Ben spends 7 hours playing online chess everyday . He is arguable the most exciting upcoming talent in Singapore .
His Achievements :
Ben 'Karpov' Tan's achievement till today includes 32 trophies/medals in 44 tournaments . Although he started playing chess at 8 , he did not attain a silverware until he is 10 . He is a three times national medal achiever ; twice at 2006 and once at 2007 . Ben 'Karpov' is the fourth guy in the history of Gabrielite (56 years) to attain the National School Individual Chess Championship medal in back-to-back years . He had captained his school for more than 50 games and 7 tournaments , in which one of the tournament he lead his school to National 6 in the National School Team Tournament 2006 behind RI , ACSI , Hwa Chong , Catholic High and bitter rival Maris Stella . In which St Gabriel drew rival Maris 2:2 , beat ACSI 2:1 , NUS High 3:1 and thrashed St.Hilda's and CHIJ 4:0 ! Most of his 32 silverwares are 1st Runner-Up . His only two champion silverware comes from coming in 1st in the 2005 Yio Chu Kang CC Open section Champion and St.Gabriel's 'Champions League' 2005 . He came in first in his school chess league , which lasted for the whole year . This achievement highlights his strengh in consistancy . The year 2005 and 2006 is a good one for Ben , in two years he won around 20 trophies and medals and even won his very first National medal at the NSI Championship . He participated in 25 tournaments in Serangoon Garden Country Club and won a trophies in every tournaments he played in , and is therefore one of the most feared player in the country club .
Chess Prodigy ?
Ben is also remembered as a chess prodigy . At age 13 when he joined St Gabriel Institute's chess club , the club legend Jude Tan Ju Hui and then club vice-chairman reportedly announced that "throughout life he had not came across a chess player like Ben , he could see the best move in an instant . Ben also can see about 10 moves ahead , his reading of the game is stunning".
Controversial Medal :
This debatable issue happens in the 2007 National School Individual Championship . The tournament consist of 9 matches and Ben have completed 8 , he has 5.5 pts . The last game would totally determines whether he would attain the National medal for that year , and he Must need a win . His last round opponent comes from rival school Maris Stella and he happens to be the best player there , Ben knows him , he is a China player called Jiang Zeliang and plays very well . His opponent is also desperate for a win . It is going to be a death match . Saint Gabriel Number 1 VS Maris Stella Number 1 . The Match of the year ! 25 minutes per side , the game started . Ben started out strongly , he attacked well , Zeliang defended and counterattacked . Although Ben's King is exposed he defended tremendously and manage to force trade several key pieces and drag the game to endgame . It is a very drawish position and both side are fighting all out . Finally the game reached a point where draw is inevitable . Ben was about to give up when someone shouted "Flag Drop !" . Ben looked at the clock , his opponent's flag dropped . Without hesitation he claims win . However Zeliang countered that Ben won by prompting , this sparked a serious argument for both side . The chief arbiter is being called in to settle after 30 minutes of intense verbal fighting , the chief arbiter gave Ben the win and the vital point , then he went on to collect his 2nd consecutive National medal . It was a controversial match , no doubt .
The Three Big Matchs that Ben never forgets
Ben 'Karpov' Tan played a grandmaster when he is 14 . It is a simou game , the GM played 11 games in one go . All the other board got thrashed except for him , he drew . Then three years later he played 2 games against GrandMaster Mark Paragua (Elo rating 2521) and held him to a 1 : 1 draw . (Ben drew him twice) .
Club of commitment
Ben 'Karpov' started out his chess career in the quiet school of Rivervale Chess Club. He was 8 years old then. He is still very young and inexperience. 'Karpov' have trouble finding his place in the school and almost gave up on chess, but thanks to his good friends he struggled and continue and play for Rivervale chess club for another 4 years. He was voted 2003 Rivervale Chess Club Player of the Year.
Next he went on and signed a 4 years contract at Saint Gabriel Chess Club. Even though he was their new signing, 'Karpov' quickly found his way into the school team starting line-up. That year he played 3rd board for his club. His club debute against ACS Independent ended in tradegy where he lost to ACSI third boarder. However Ben created a record in his debute tournament. He checkmated his Yu Jing Secondary opponent in 34seconds, the fastest in the history of Gabrielite Chess Club.
In his third year of playing for Saint Gabriel, Ben established himself as the first choice player in the club, following the departure of club legend Ben Lee and Jude Tan. He is also said to be the 'dream player' for the club. 'Ben' being the first name of Ben Lee and 'Tan' being the last name of the other club legend, Jude Tan.
Later that year Ben led the Saint Gabriel Chess Team to national glory. The 6th in Singapore in the National School Team Championship.
In the final year of his time with Saint Gabriel Chess Club he once again brought honor to his club by coming in 19 out of 270 players and completed his hat-trick of National Medals.
He was a legend on the off the board and is no wonder why the club fell following the departure of him at 2008. Ben 'Karpov' joined the league of legends alongside with Ben Lee, Jude Tan, Abraham Pitono and team-mate Ng Ming Sheng.
Kevin Chong, member of the club has this to say when 'Karpov' dissolves his contracts after 4 years of service 'we had undoubtly lost one of our greatest star, you cannot simply replace Ben like that, in fact he is irreplaceable'.
Now he is in Republic Poly Chess Club but planning to play for some other club. Now the burning question... Which club would be lucky enough to capture his signature?
Ben 'Karpov' Tan of the future .
Ben will surely fight on , no mater what . His dream is to be a GrandMaster and play in World Champion Level . Cheer , Go Ben - Go !!!
Date of Birth : 1st March 1991
Place of Birth : East Coast Road , Singapore , SEA
Year started chess : 1995
Handed : Left
Specialized opening (White) : English Opening , King's Gambit (Bishop Gambit) .
(Black) : Caro-Kann Defence , English Hybrid , Falkbeer Countergambit .
Ranking : ijji Royal Chess Expert / ZM (Zonal Master)
Rating : ( Dasher ICC ) : 2714
( Royal Chess ) : 2085
(Rating to be updated every friday after 6pm)
National U-18 Ranking (2006) : 18 / 250
( 2007 ) : 19 / 270
Historical Record : First Gabrielite (Students from St Gabriel , Monfort and Assumption English High) in history (56 years) to win every single games in a National School Team Tournament .
Ben 'Karpov' won 6 out of 6 games he played in the 2007 NST .
Ben 'Karpov' holds the All-time record for the most number of National Games consecutives victories in the history of Gabrielite . (56 years) . - 8 consecutives wins .
He also smashed the 'All-time' Gabrielite record for the longest National Tournament unbeatable run . An impressing run that stretches from March 2007 to 10 , March 2008 . Across three seperate tournaments (2007 National School Individual Chess Championship , 2007 National School Team Championship and the 2008 National School Individual Championship)
Unbeatable runs : 9 Games !
Introduction of Ben 'Karpov' life :
Ben is born in the quiet country of Singapore on 1st March 1991 . He is parented by Edward and Grace . It is said that when he is 4 , his father predicted that his son would be a chess great later on in his life . A quiet boy that prefer to work alone and thus having minimum friends in school . He attended Rivervale School when he is in primary school and move on to St Gabriels Institution later on . His chess prodigy is discovered when he is 8 . One of his then classmate introducted him to chess and he picked it up fast . But Ben is too 'chicken' to attend any competition until 2 years later . He picked up his first trophy in his first tournament ( which is a team tournament ) . Ben started representing school and is an iconic figure in the school team for 7 straight years . Most of the time he played in the 2nd board and captained his team . He is most remembered as an all-rounded player , as he is deadly in both deep defence and intense attack . Thus making him the most feared player in the North-East zone . Ben is also said to be able to defeat every single player in his neighboorhood school ; Sengkang Secondary , Compassvale Secondary , Nan Chiau High , North Vista Secondary , Hougang Secondary , Pei Hwa Secondary and Ponggol Secondary . (All 7 schools) . Ben spends 7 hours playing online chess everyday . He is arguable the most exciting upcoming talent in Singapore .
His Achievements :
Ben 'Karpov' Tan's achievement till today includes 32 trophies/medals in 44 tournaments . Although he started playing chess at 8 , he did not attain a silverware until he is 10 . He is a three times national medal achiever ; twice at 2006 and once at 2007 . Ben 'Karpov' is the fourth guy in the history of Gabrielite (56 years) to attain the National School Individual Chess Championship medal in back-to-back years . He had captained his school for more than 50 games and 7 tournaments , in which one of the tournament he lead his school to National 6 in the National School Team Tournament 2006 behind RI , ACSI , Hwa Chong , Catholic High and bitter rival Maris Stella . In which St Gabriel drew rival Maris 2:2 , beat ACSI 2:1 , NUS High 3:1 and thrashed St.Hilda's and CHIJ 4:0 ! Most of his 32 silverwares are 1st Runner-Up . His only two champion silverware comes from coming in 1st in the 2005 Yio Chu Kang CC Open section Champion and St.Gabriel's 'Champions League' 2005 . He came in first in his school chess league , which lasted for the whole year . This achievement highlights his strengh in consistancy . The year 2005 and 2006 is a good one for Ben , in two years he won around 20 trophies and medals and even won his very first National medal at the NSI Championship . He participated in 25 tournaments in Serangoon Garden Country Club and won a trophies in every tournaments he played in , and is therefore one of the most feared player in the country club .
Chess Prodigy ?
Ben is also remembered as a chess prodigy . At age 13 when he joined St Gabriel Institute's chess club , the club legend Jude Tan Ju Hui and then club vice-chairman reportedly announced that "throughout life he had not came across a chess player like Ben , he could see the best move in an instant . Ben also can see about 10 moves ahead , his reading of the game is stunning".
Controversial Medal :
This debatable issue happens in the 2007 National School Individual Championship . The tournament consist of 9 matches and Ben have completed 8 , he has 5.5 pts . The last game would totally determines whether he would attain the National medal for that year , and he Must need a win . His last round opponent comes from rival school Maris Stella and he happens to be the best player there , Ben knows him , he is a China player called Jiang Zeliang and plays very well . His opponent is also desperate for a win . It is going to be a death match . Saint Gabriel Number 1 VS Maris Stella Number 1 . The Match of the year ! 25 minutes per side , the game started . Ben started out strongly , he attacked well , Zeliang defended and counterattacked . Although Ben's King is exposed he defended tremendously and manage to force trade several key pieces and drag the game to endgame . It is a very drawish position and both side are fighting all out . Finally the game reached a point where draw is inevitable . Ben was about to give up when someone shouted "Flag Drop !" . Ben looked at the clock , his opponent's flag dropped . Without hesitation he claims win . However Zeliang countered that Ben won by prompting , this sparked a serious argument for both side . The chief arbiter is being called in to settle after 30 minutes of intense verbal fighting , the chief arbiter gave Ben the win and the vital point , then he went on to collect his 2nd consecutive National medal . It was a controversial match , no doubt .
The Three Big Matchs that Ben never forgets
Ben 'Karpov' Tan played a grandmaster when he is 14 . It is a simou game , the GM played 11 games in one go . All the other board got thrashed except for him , he drew . Then three years later he played 2 games against GrandMaster Mark Paragua (Elo rating 2521) and held him to a 1 : 1 draw . (Ben drew him twice) .
Club of commitment
Ben 'Karpov' started out his chess career in the quiet school of Rivervale Chess Club. He was 8 years old then. He is still very young and inexperience. 'Karpov' have trouble finding his place in the school and almost gave up on chess, but thanks to his good friends he struggled and continue and play for Rivervale chess club for another 4 years. He was voted 2003 Rivervale Chess Club Player of the Year.
Next he went on and signed a 4 years contract at Saint Gabriel Chess Club. Even though he was their new signing, 'Karpov' quickly found his way into the school team starting line-up. That year he played 3rd board for his club. His club debute against ACS Independent ended in tradegy where he lost to ACSI third boarder. However Ben created a record in his debute tournament. He checkmated his Yu Jing Secondary opponent in 34seconds, the fastest in the history of Gabrielite Chess Club.
In his third year of playing for Saint Gabriel, Ben established himself as the first choice player in the club, following the departure of club legend Ben Lee and Jude Tan. He is also said to be the 'dream player' for the club. 'Ben' being the first name of Ben Lee and 'Tan' being the last name of the other club legend, Jude Tan.
Later that year Ben led the Saint Gabriel Chess Team to national glory. The 6th in Singapore in the National School Team Championship.
In the final year of his time with Saint Gabriel Chess Club he once again brought honor to his club by coming in 19 out of 270 players and completed his hat-trick of National Medals.
He was a legend on the off the board and is no wonder why the club fell following the departure of him at 2008. Ben 'Karpov' joined the league of legends alongside with Ben Lee, Jude Tan, Abraham Pitono and team-mate Ng Ming Sheng.
Kevin Chong, member of the club has this to say when 'Karpov' dissolves his contracts after 4 years of service 'we had undoubtly lost one of our greatest star, you cannot simply replace Ben like that, in fact he is irreplaceable'.
Now he is in Republic Poly Chess Club but planning to play for some other club. Now the burning question... Which club would be lucky enough to capture his signature?
Ben 'Karpov' Tan of the future .
Ben will surely fight on , no mater what . His dream is to be a GrandMaster and play in World Champion Level . Cheer , Go Ben - Go !!!
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