Yup, the KL Open has now come to an end. Congratulations to the winners (and all the participants). We celebrated Merdeka (Independence Day) together in the right spirit! The final standings can be seen at http://www.chess-results.com/tnr185296.aspx?lan=1 (Open) and http://www.chess-results.com/tnr185297.aspx?lan=1 (U-16). Below are a few photos I managed to take: Open Section Backdrop U-16 Section The Current KLCA President is Dato' Tan Chin Nam's latest victim The VIPs & Prizes before the Start of the Closing Ceremony Close Up of VIPs Introductory Remarks... and Many Many Thank Yous! Speech by the President of the Kasparov Chess Foundation Asia-Pacific Dato' Tan Talking IM Mas Hafizulhelmi - 3rd Prize and also KL Champion IM Rolando Nolte - 2nd Prize IM Roderick Nava - 1st Prize & Challenge Trophy I would like to place on record the hard work of the many who are part of the KLCA coun