Author: MCF Secretariat

FIDE Arbiter’s Commission has confirmed Malaysia’s FA Seminar session to be organized in Melaka from 20th to the 24th of February 2024. The seminar – held in conjunction with the Commonwealth event, will be facilitated by IA Bong Bunawan from Indonesia and assisted by local FA Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff. Take note that those interested…

Six (6) events were submitted for MCF Rating calculation in the month of December 2023. For January, only the 2nd Skypark Cerdik Catur Chess Challenge has been registered but MCF is confident that more organizers will get their event to be Nationally rated in the future. To get an event to be MCF Rated, organizers…

The activity curtain falls for MCF with the completion of the National Seniors Open Rapid Chess Championship 2023 organized by Kuala Lumpur Chess Association (KLCA) at the KL Chess Academy in Sri Hartamas. Organized on the 31st of December 2023, the first ever FIDE Rated Rapid event for Seniors was participated by 17 players including…

Penang dominated the Interstate Chess Championship 2024 held at Kangar, Perlis and hosted by the Persatuan Catur Negeri Perlis. Albeit the domination, it was not an easy ride for Penang especially in the Junior event where they edged Johor Juniors only in the last round to secure the win. For the Open event, Penang literally…

MCF welcomes 2024 with more activities and events to be hosted by the Federation starting with the Commonwealth event in February, and possibly – eyeing for another major Asian event to be held in August 2024. Be on the lookout for more announcements!

To ensure that Chess Officials especially Trainers, Coaches and National Arbiters are recognized for the titles that they have received – especially when such accreditation is required by potential employer, an official certificates can now be requested by CLICKING THE FOLLOWING LINK and filling up the necessary details to complete the request. There is no…

FIDE approves and recognizes five(5) more Malaysians as FIDE Arbiters with effect from December 2023 at the recently concluded 3rd FIDE Council 2023. CONGRATULATIONS to all Arbiters, and MCF look forward to their continuous contribution towards the development and progression of chess in Malaysia The Arbiters are:1) FA Zamri Abdullah2) FA Mohd Nurul Izani Mohd…

In a short meeting which was chaired by MCF President – Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah Sanusi, the Malaysian Chess Federation has agreed to absorb additional fees to allow for many more Malaysians to participate at next year’s Commonwealth event in Melaka. Earlier, MCF has already provided a reduced fee of USD60 (from the usual USD110) for…

Congratulations to eight (8) new National Arbiters whose title has been approved by FIDE over the Christmas weekend. MCF look forward to their continuous contribution to the development and progress of chess in Malaysia. Fed FIDE ID Name Licensing MAS 35847840 Ki, Wee Wah NA license MAS 35829010 Marimuthu, Revinthran NA license MAS 35853697 Abd…

Wishing everyone all the best and successes in the coming year!