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JAPFA: Where everyone knows your name (part two)

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.

JAPFA: Where everyone knows your name (part one)

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.

JAPFA in Jakarta (2/2)

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.

JAPFA in Jakarta (1/2)

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.

Jet-lagged in Japfa (part two)

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.

Jet-lagged in Japfa (part one)

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.
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