♔ Festival Catur Antarabangsa Pahang 2025 ♔

Pahang International Chess Festival

📅 9 – 16 December 2025

Dewan Tun Razak, Majlis Perbandaran Temerloh

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Tournament Overview

Event Information

📍 Venue Dewan Tun Razak
Majlis Perbandaran Temerloh
🏢 Organizer Persatuan Catur Negeri Pahang (PCP)
⭐ Rating FIDE Rated Event
Valid FIDE ID Required
📋 Rules FIDE Chess Rules Apply

Categories

🏆 Standard Game (Open)

  • ✓ 9 Round Swiss System
  • ✓ Time: 90 min + 30 sec/move
  • ✓ FIDE Rated
  • ✓ Prize Fund: RM 15,000+
  • ✓ Champion: RM 5,000

🏆 Standard Game (Challenger)

  • ✓ 9 Round Swiss System
  • ✓ Time: 90 min + 30 sec/move
  • ✓ FIDE Rated

⚡ Blitz Game (Open)

  • ✓ Fast-paced format
  • ✓ FIDE Rated
  • ✓ Prize Fund: RM 4,000+
  • ✓ Champion: RM 1,200
  • ✓ Quick & Exciting!
Note: Festival also features Under 12 categories with separate prize structures.

Tournament Rules & Format

♟️ Standard Format 9 Round Swiss System
⏱️ Time Control 90 minutes + 30 sec/move
🎯 Rating FIDE Rated - Valid FIDE ID Required
🏅 Tie-Break System 1. Direct Encounter
2. Buchholz
3. Sonneborn-Berger
4. Progressive Score
Important: All players MUST have a valid FIDE ID. Organizers reserve the right to reject entries.

Tournament Schedule

Nine rounds of competitive chess

9 DEC • TUE

Opening Day

Arrival • Registration Confirmation • Players Briefing • Opening Ceremony

Round 1 at 3:00 PM

10 DEC • WED

Round 2

Morning round at 9:00 AM

11 DEC • THU

Rounds 3 & 4

Morning round at 9:00 AM • Afternoon round at 3:00 PM

12 DEC • FRI

Tour Programme

Tour programme in Temerloh

13 DEC • SAT

Rounds 5 & 6

Morning round at 9:00 AM • Afternoon round at 3:00 PM

14 DEC • SUN

Rounds 7 & 8

Morning round at 9:00 AM • Afternoon round at 3:00 PM

15 DEC • MON

Round 9

Morning round at 9:00 AM

Prizes

Prize Distribution - Standard Game (Open Category)

Position Prize (RM)
Champion (1st) 5,000 + Medal
2nd Place3,000 + Medal
3rd Place2,000 + Medal
4th Place1,200 + Medal
5th Place800 + Medal
6th Place800 + Medal
7th Place600 + Medal
8th Place600 + Medal
9th Place400 + Medal
10th Place400 + Medal
11th–15th (each)300 + Medal
16th–20th (each)250 + Medal

Prize Distribution - Blitz Game (Open Category)

Position Prize (RM)
Champion (1st) 1,200 + Medal
2nd Place800 + Medal
3rd Place500 + Medal
4th Place300 + Medal
5th Place200 + Medal
6th–10th (each)100 + Medal
11th–20th (each)80 + Medal

Special Category Prizes

Special Category Standard (RM) Blitz (RM)
Best Pahang20050
Best Lady/Girl20050
Best Veteran20050
Best OKU20050
Best U1820050
Best Unrated200—

Registration

Secure your spot in the tournament

Entry Fees (Open Category)

⚠️ Important: Registration is valid only after payment confirmation
💳 Payment Method: Bank transfer to PCP Maybank Account No. 506164216273

Standard/Classical Game Entry Fees

Player Category Fee (RM)
Non-Pahang Unrated350
Pahang Unrated300
Non-Pahang Rated250
Pahang Rated200

Blitz Game Entry Fees

Player Category Fee (RM)
Non-Pahang Unrated120
Pahang Unrated100
Non-Pahang Rated80
Pahang Rated50
🏦 Bank Transfer Bank: Maybank
Account No: 506164216273
Account Name: PCP (Persatuan Catur Negeri Pahang)
📝 Online Registration Register at:
bit.ly/chessfestival2025

Contact Information

Fahmi

📞 012-388 9147

Razman

📞 012-989 1734

Harris

📞 013-928 5962

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Why Join Pahang International Chess Festival?

🌟 FIDE Rated Gain official FIDE rating points in both Standard and Blitz formats
💰 Attractive Prizes Total prize fund of RM 19,000+ across all categories
🏆 Multiple Categories Compete in Standard, Blitz, and special award categories
🤝 Networking Meet and compete with players from across Malaysia and internationally