21st Merdeka Chess Festival 2026
August 28 – September 7 | KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur
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Aug 28 – Sep 7, 2026
KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur
The 21st Merdeka Chess Festival is here! Register online today or download the official prospectus for complete details.
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The manual registration form (PDF page 8) is also accepted via email/hand-in.
Venue & Travel
The festival will be held at the KL Gateway Mall, a premier venue in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
- Central location with easy LRT/MRT access
- Proximity to major hotels and shopping malls
- International airport (KLIA) is ~60 mins away
We recommend international players to look for accommodation in the Bukit Bintang or KL Sentral areas for maximum convenience until the venue is confirmed.
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