Collection of Malaysian Chess news and happenings
ArsensKhegayThe 5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026, hosted at the Novotel Phuket Resort in Patong Beach, Thailand, has delivered three rounds of intense classical chess. With 3 rounds completed and 6 more rounds to go in this 9-round Swiss-system tournament, the battle for the title is heat
GM Khegay Phuket, Thailand — Day 2 at the 3rd Blue Chevaliers International Open delivered drama on board one, two GM draws, and a strong day for the women’s section. Local favourite Apichit Buakird pushed top seed GM Dmitriy Khegay before succumbing to a rook invasion, while India’s Sudhir Prasad
Hudallah Mn Extends Lead as Senior Legends Clash in Round 6 Round 6 of the Malaysian Seniors Classical Championship has firmly established Indonesia's Hudallah Mn (2051) as the man to beat, but the chasing pack of international veterans is ready for a thrilling finish. Board 1: Hudallah Overcomes S
The 21st Malaysian Chess Festival 2026 at KL Gateway Mall has showcased an extraordinary gathering of international Grandmasters, regional champions, and over 500 rising junior talents from across Asia and beyond. Below is the comprehensive results roundup and official roll of honor across all 8 com
Capturing the excitement and intensity from Day 6 of the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival at KL Gateway Mall on September 3, 2026.All photos taken on September 3, 2026 at KL Gateway Mall during the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival.
The August edition of the GP Circuits Monthly event has been set to be held on the 26th and 27th of September 2026 With the usual 300 GP points awarded to the top 32 finishers, the champion will earn a huge boost of 50 GP points that will catapult his standing at the top of […]
CONGRATULATIONS to our new IA (International Arbiter) in Aishwareya Pooja Ganeson of Johor, and 10 more FA (FIDE Arbiters) whose title applications have been approved. Looking forward to their contributions and sharing of experience with other up-and-coming Arbiters. Well done and ALL THE BEST!
Domestic Talents Step Up Against Regional HeavyweightsThe 21st Malaysian Chess Festival serves as the apex gathering on the national circuit. With CAKL Selangor taking silver in the Open Rapid Team and IM Poh Yu Tian clinching Blitz silver, local players are proving their mettle against top-tier for
🌏 Strong Contingents from Asia India China Mongolia Philippines Vietnam Singapore 🇲🇾 Host Nation Representation Malaysia’s own federation players 🌍 Scattered International Entries Australia Japan Kazakhstan Russia Belarus Iran
The 21st Malaysian Chess Festival is finally, officially, ON. And as always, Event 1 — the good old SMS Deen Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship — kicked things off at KL Gateway Mall with the kind of numbers that make organizers lose sleep and arbiters lose their voices: 66 teams, 264 player