The Malaysian Chess Festival is here again!

 FIDE OPEN AID PROJECT 

There are 9 events that is part of the 2024 Malaysian Chess Festival.

You can find information and forms to register for the event here.

1. SMS DEEN Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship
   • Date: 13th Sep – 14th Sep (Fri – Sat)
   • Description: A rapid team chess championship where players compete in fast-paced games.
2. Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Merdeka Junior (U12) Team Chess Championship
   • Date: 13th Sep – 14th Sep (Fri – Sat)
   • Description: A team chess championship specifically for junior players under 12 years old.
3. Merdeka Blitz Chess Championship
   • Date: 14th Sep (Sat)
   • Description: A blitz chess championship featuring quick, intense games.
4. Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U06/08/10/12/14/16)
   • Date: 15th Sep (Sun)
   • Description: Age-group chess championship for players aged 6 to 16.
5. 19th IGB Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship
   • Date: 16th Sep – 22nd Sep (Mon – Sun)
   • Description: The prestigious Malaysian Open Chess Championship, attracting top players from around the world.
6. Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge
   • Date: 16th Sep – 22nd Sep (Mon – Sun)
   • Description: A memorial chess challenge in honor of Daniel Yong Chen-I, featuring competitive games.
7. Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Seniors’ Open Chess Championship
   • Date: 16th Sep – 22nd Sep (Mon – Sun)
   • Description: A championship for senior chess players, celebrating their passion for the game.
8. Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group (Open, U06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16)
   • Date: 19th Sep (Thu)
   • Description: Age-group chess championship held on Malaysia Day.
9. Festival Blitz Chess Championship
   • Date: 22nd Sep
   • Description: A festive blitz chess event for players seeking fast and exciting games.

Last year’s Open Champion: