7/27/2019 – “If it ain't broke, don't fix it” is a false statement in Indonesia. Improvement is always possible for the JAPFA GM & WGM round robin tournaments, traditionally held in Jakarta. The wind of change began to breeze last year in Solo City, where the chess events were relocated, and carried on whiffing towards the latest edition organized this June in Yogyakarta (or Jogja for short) where, IM ALINA L'AMI witnessed some interesting methods to get to the game on time...

6/23/2018 – Surakarta, also known as Solo or Sala, a city in Central Java, Indonesia, hosted two round-robin tournaments earlier this year — one for GMs and one for WGMs. Alina l'Ami was there and prepared a long article filled with anecdotes, chess games and some extra spicy dishes. | Photos: Alina l'Ami

6/6/2017 – Concluding her joyful visit to Indonesia, Alina L'Ami shares more gorgeous photography, her meeting with editor and found of ChessBase India, IM Sagar Shah, and much more. You will also find a selection of games and positions that illustrate the dreadful (blackouts) and wonderful (fine positional ideas), all with high-resolution photos.

6/5/2017 – Enjoying the deep cultural history that Indonesia has to offer, and the passion for chess where you do not need to be an international celebrity to be recognized. The JAPFA tournament was held once more in Jakarta with hospitality to put most organizers to shame. Here is the illustrated report by Alina L'Ami.

5/5/2015 – The Jakarta GM invitational was everything the organizers and sponsors could hope for and more. In spite of the presence of massive Elo favorites such as Sergey Tiviakov, the event was a resounding success for the locals, considering the overall winner was Sean Winshand Cuhendi, scoring a GM norm, while Medina Aulia scored an IM norm. Report, pictures and games.

5/1/2015 – Held in Jakarta, Indonesia, the GM JAPFA round-robin event was recently held, bringing strong players such as Sergey Tiviakov as well as local talents to provide norm opportunities and experience. Among the list of invitees was WGM Alina L'Ami who brought along her good cheer, enthusiastic and colorful photography, and confessional travel writing. Here is her illustrated chronicle.

4/27/2013 – Continuing the travel report on Indonesia, globetrotting WGM Alina L'Ami shares her pictures and impressions of a country rich in culture, tradition, and delicious food. Not to mention the tireless efforts made by GM Utut Adianto, Indonesian senator, to promote chess in Indonesia.

4/26/2013 – Many things come to mind when speaking of Indonesia, from its enormous Muslim population to its breathtaking cultural diversity, but chess is usually not one. The JAPFA Chess Festival, held in Jakarta, organized a Women Tournament calling it the highlight, and treated the players like superstars, but Alina L'Ami explains this is no surprise when you see how rampant chess is there.