The 20th Malaysian Chess Festival Returns: A Milestone Celebration at KL Gateway Mall
The 20th Malaysian Chess Festival Returns: A Milestone Celebration at KL Gateway Mall September 12-21, 2025 | KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur Get ready for the most anticipated chess event in Asia! The Malaysian Chess Festival celebrates its remarkable 20th anniversary, bringing together the finest chess minds from across the globe for an unforgettable nine-day celebration of strategy, skill, and sportsmanship. A Legacy Two Decades in the Making As Asia's longest-standing International Open chess tournament, the Malaysian Chess Festival has been the cornerstone of regional chess development for 20 incredible years. This milestone event continues to honor the memory of Dato' Tan Chin Nam, the "father of Malaysian Chess" and former FIDE Deputy President for Asia, whose vision transformed the Malaysian chess landscape forever. Why This Festival Matters 🏆 Historic Achievement : Last year witnessed a groundbreaking moment when 15-year-old IM Poh Yu Tian became the f...