MCF to select official players for the U14 and U16 Open players. Additional players for all other age categories – U14, U16 and U18, are welcome to participate.

MCF is opening up application for U14 and U16 players (Open event) who are interested to be nominated as Malaysia’s Official player to participate at the upcoming FIDE World Youth Chess Championship to be held in Montesilvano, Italy from 12th to the 25th of November 2023. As official players, accommodation will be provided by the organizer but players will have to bear the flight tickets and registration/entry fees to participate in the world event.

MCF is also inviting all players to be Additional Players for all the three (3) age categories and U14/U16 (Open) players who are not selected as official player, may take up the option as well. While additional players will have to bear all cost to participate at the World event, the experience of playing with some of the best juniors in the world will definitely help to motivate players who wishes to excel and take up chess as their sports of choice. With Italy as the host for this year’s edition, it will also provide players (and accompanying parents/coaches) to enjoy the cooling late autumn Mediterranean weather at one of the most historical site in the world.

The closing date to apply is 30th August 2023 with confirmation to be announced by 1st September 2023.

For more information, please download and refer the following brochure:

To apply, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/gQa2e82RMj2qPGLe8