MCF congratulates our 19th FM (FIDE Master) in FM Nirish Kumar Siva Kumar whose title was confirmed by FIDE on 3rd September 2024. Nirish Kumar performed well at tournament circuits in Europe where he was able to clinch and secure the necessary points to be eligible to bag the FM title. CONGRATULATIONS!

As of 31st August 2024, the total number of players that has registered with the Federation is calculated at 3,902 which includes 50 new registration in July and another 88 new registration in August. Based on the list, there are 2,509 players that have obtained a Rating whilst another 1,392 players are still UnRated. From […]

MCF receives confirmation and hereby CONGRATULATES our newly minted WFM (Women FIDE Master) Sim Jia Ru on being conferred the title by FIDE earlier today. MCF is also proud to announce three (3) new FAs and four (4) NAs that have been approved by FIDE recently. There are also a few additional IAs, FAs and […]

MCF will be organizing two (2) chess camp sessions for Beginner and Intermediate students who are keen to learn more about chess and improve their understanding on the correct ways to play the royal game. Headed by National Trainer and Program Coordinator Adam Hafiz Jaffri Malin, the Beginner session will be held on 17th and […]

6 rounds | 60 minutes + 30 seconds | Open EventMCF will organize a Standard event for players with FIDE Rating of 2200 and below at its office on 15th and 16th of September 2024 – during the Hari Malaysia long weekend/school holidays. Limited to only 64 players, the event will be played over six(6) […]

MCF will be organizing its first ever NA Seminar to be held at its new office in Seri Kembangan on 7th and 8th of September 2024. The two(2) day seminar will feature MCF Secretary – FA Najib Wahab as its main speakers, assisted by IA Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff and FA Wong Qi Hao. Topics […]

The Malaysian Chess Federation is all set to open its office doors come 1st September 2024. In its 50 years history since its inception in August 1974, the opening of MCF official office marks a significant leap from when the Federation had previously shared offices with other organizations and offices usually belonging to the President […]

Attention National Training Program Players! Great news for aspiring young (and old) and eager chess players who are keen to join this year’s edition of the annual National Training Program (NTP) which is now in its 5th year. The Malaysian Chess Federation Training Committee have agreed to extend the application deadline for the second month […]

For the first time in its 50 years history, the Malaysian Chess Federation will finally have its own office and activity center which is scheduled to open on Sunday, 1st September 2024. The setting up of the office is expected to help the Federation to conduct a few of its Training and Seminar activities, including […]

The Malaysian Chess Federation would like to express its heartfelt condolences to the families of Ahmad Shafruddin and Mohd Yusof Ahmad on the passing of these two significant chess contributors that have created major impact on the growth and development of chess at their respective local and state communities. Ahmad Shafruddin was no stranger to […]