Author: MCF Secretariat
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Events Approved by MCF for National Level
The following events have been approved by the Malaysian Chess Federation Tournament Committee chaired by MCF Vice President I – Dr Zaidan Zulkipli. A few events have already concluded but, a few more are being planned from next week onwards until early June 2021. MCF expects the number of events organized will gradually increase by…
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Selangor XTiv Virtual Chess 2021 – Non Selangor now ALLOWED to enter FINAL!
After much discussion and appeal from the many chess enthusiast regarding the Selangor XTiv Virtual Chess series, it has been decided that Non Selangorians are now allowed to be selected/invited to play in the final of the exclusive first ever Chess Knockout System for the top 32 Grand Prix point earners. With no limits as…
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APPLY NOW to have a chance to represent Malaysia at the Asian Youth Under 14 Years (Open & Girls) Chess Championships 2021 – Online
Malaysia has accepted the invitation from ASIAN Chess Federation (ACF) and Chess Federation of Sri Lanka to participate in the upcoming Asian Youth Under 14 Years (Open & Girls) Chess Championships 2021 to be held in the last weekend of March 2021. Each Asian Nation is allowed to send a maximum of 4 teams –…
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Selangor XTiv Event – FAQ (Updated)
UPDATE ON Some of the popular questions asked by those interested to participate. More questions will be posted if there are new questions received from those interested. NEW!!! What is new about XTiv Series 2? The event is now registered with KPM (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia) for PAJSK points. NEW!!! Do I get Certificate for participating…
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MCF BLITZ FINAL RESULT
The final result for the MCF Online Blitz which was conducted yesterday, 28th February 2021 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm A total of 93 players took part in the 11 rounds event which was eventually won by FM Wong Yinn Long with Nik Ahmad Farouqi Nik Aziz in second spot and Evan Timothy Capel rounding up…
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MCF Blitz – An Impressive Line Up!
The Q1 MCF Blitz is attracting some of the best players in the nation led by former National Champions NM Evan Capel and FM Wong Yinn Long, Malaysia’s Junior players FM Rohan Shan Tze Navaratnam and FM Lye Lik Zang, Senior players Abdullah Che Hassan and Nik Ahmad Farouqi. Other notable players include WCM Nithyalakshmi…
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Online Blitz (National Rated) – Closing Date extended to 27th February
The closing date for the MCF Online Blitz Chess Tournament has been extended to 27th February 2021 – Saturday, with registration slowly picking up pace. The event will be played on Sunday, 28th February starting at 2:00pm with the final round expected to be concluded by 6:30pm. The 11 rounds event will be played using…
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Reviving the Rating System
Earlier in 2020, the Malaysian Chess Federation has agreed to revive a National Rating system similar to the one which was discontinued in 2017. However, with many Over The Board tournaments cancelled due to the pandemic in 2020, the idea was put on hold temporarily. With FIDE approving certain guidelines for Online and Hybrid events…
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Selangor XTiv Virtual Chess Series 2021 – April to August 2021
The Selangor Exco for Youth and Sports have confirmed the dates for the Selangor XTiv Virtual Chess Series 2021 to be held between April and August 2021 starting with Series 1 on 10th April 2021. Players have the option to enter any of the four playing categories offered – U12, U18, Ladies and Open with…
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List of Arbiters – Malaysia
In response to a few emails sent to MCF Secretariat inquiring the current Arbiter status – mostly for NA, please view the attached listing to see if your name is listed as NA, FA or IA. If you have applied but your name does not appear, please send an email to mcfsecretariat@malaysiachess.org to check the…