Collection of Malaysian Chess news and happenings
I know most people will see this as a lame excuse and unacceptable reason(s), but I am going with it anyway. The last two Malaysian chess festivals left me feeling very disappointed. This is from the perspective of a content creator and as a blogger. This does not reflect in any way upon
September 1 is the closing date to register for the Malaysian Chess Festival 2025. Any registration after this date will result in double charge! So register early and don’t pay double !!
How to Reach 1200+ ELO in Chess: 5 Essential Tips If you’re struggling to break through the 1200 ELO barrier in chess, you’re not alone. Many beginners face similar challenges, especially after the common opening moves. Grandmaster Igor Smirnov shares the top five mistakes that players under 1200
Follow my blog with Bloglovin My first interaction with Lim Chong was in 1990 when I got angry at him when he was in charge of ChessMate – Malay Mail column on chess – that he did not announce on his column, a tournament in Melaka where I was studying. As a result, I missed […]
One use of AI chatbots is brainstorming. I asked the DIA browser (AI based) what I can do for the festival and draft out a workflow. It’s pretty decent !! Detailed Content Creation Workflow for Chess Festival (Sept 12–21) Overview Leverage your equipment and idle computers to automate as much
Event Overview The 3rd Kuala Lumpur Women Rapid Chess Competition will take place on 28 September 2025 at the KL Chess Academy in Kuala Lumpur. This FIDE-rated rapid chess event is designed to showcase and empower female chess players from Malaysia and the Southeast Asian region.Key Details&nbs
The Malaysian Chess Festival, a cornerstone of the nation's chess scene, is poised to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025. This milestone event, anticipated to be held from September 12th to 21st at the KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur, promises a dynamic showcase of strategic brilliance, fierce c
26 days till the Malaysian Chess Festival - Training Plan The core principle is to balance different aspects of chess training: tactics, strategy, endgames, and playing practice, while also prioritizing physical and mental well-being.Guiding Principles for Your TrainingConsistency is Key: Even
The Malaysian Chess Festival, first held in 2004, is entering its 20th edition this September—a significant milestone in the local chess calendar. Historically, the event has served not only as Malaysia’s top international open but also as an important engine for the nation's chess development
The Malaysian Chess Festival The Malaysian Chess Festival is a landmark annual chess event in Malaysia, recognized as the region’s longest-running international open chess festival. It started in 2004 and is organized by the DAT Chess Centre (DATCC). The festival traditionally takes place aro