Collection of Malaysian Chess news and happenings
Yes, chess is definitely an addiction, No doubt about it. How else can you explain a normal person sitting down for hours in front of some boring plastic chess pieces almost motionless to try to beat another addicted chess player.Ok Ok I know some of you will defend chess saying it's a constru
Philippine chess has fallen a long way, and it hurts to write about it. I say that as a Malaysian blogger who recognise Eugene Torre as one of the big names in Asian chess. He became Asia’s first Grandmaster back in 1974, and for years the Philippines was the country everyone else in the region look
I couldn't help noticing this in Facebook about Philippine chess. Suddenly there is a flood of FB posts about a big divide. One side is the National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP), the official body. The other is a loose crowd of grassroots organizers and critics, some of them tied to al
The Chess Academy of Armenia and the Syunik Regional Chess Federation are inviting chess players from around the world to take part in the 2nd “Goris Open” International Chess Tournament. Set in one of the most scenic regions of Armenia, this tournament gives players a great chance to co
This is a snapshot of the participants list. For the latest, see : https://s3.chess-results.com/test/tnr1516532.aspx?lan=1&tno=1516532&zeilen=99999 No. Title Name FIDE ID FED Rating 1 FM Mester, Gyula 70
A summary of the late Peter Long’s 2015 opinion column in Malay Mail, “Funding chess tournaments... the right way”. These are the columnist’s views, not established facts.the following is referenced from https://www.malaymail.com/news/opinion/2015/04/02/funding-chess-tournaments...-the-ri
One of the most misunderstood aspects of the recent SUKMA online chess controversy is the assumption that Lichess can somehow provide definitive proof of a player being logged in from multiple devices at the same time.In reality, the situation is far more complicated.The issue is not whether simulta
Internet-only is not the way to go for serious esports chess, and I’ll try to explain why without sounding like I know more than I do (third-rate blogger, remember). MyChessDB is adding an e-sports feature, and the platform is online, a bit like a mini Lichess or Chess.com. Good on them for trying.
The World Amateur Championship is still on in Klang, as far as I can tell. FIDE has not postponed it or moved it - they extended the registration deadline instead. Here is what I have, going by FIDE’s announcements: Venue: KSL Esplanade Hotel, Klang, Selangor Dates: Arrival 4 November 2026, departu
Are FIDE Online Arena Titles Worth It?Online chess has exploded in popularity, with millions logging on daily, grinding through games, and looking for tangible milestones to prove their progress. You might be playing a casual match and notice that your opponent has an official Grandmaster or FIDE Ma