APPLICATIONS CLOSED – 13 TEAMS HAVE APPLIED As of 11:49pm last night, 13 Schools have submitted their applications to MCF to be considered as one of the 10 Malaysia School Teams that will be participating in the World Online School Chess Tournament 2020-2021 which is scheduled to start sometime in April this year. MCF will […]

EXTENDED CLOSING DATE In view of the current Restricted Movement Order that was imposed by the government since 18th March 2020, the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) has decided to extend the Closing Date for submission to the World Online School Chess Tournament to Monday 23rd March 2020. This will be the final date for schools […]

The following is an updated Calendar of Events for National Chess Championships to be held by the Malaysian Chess Federation from June onward. While the entry forms and other details are yet to be finalized and published, the tentative dates and locality is confirmed pending situations or issues – such as COVID 19, which may […]

UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE … 13 March 2020 In view of the numerous circulations that has been issued by various sports bodies and government departments and ministries, please take note that the Malaysian Chess Federation WILL NOT BE APPROVING any further applications to organize FIDE rated or KPM accredited events that are scheduled until May […]

MCF CLOSING DATE – 20th MARCH 2020 The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) hereby offers application to all schools in Malaysia to participate in the first ever World Online School Chess Tournament 2020-201 that will run from April 2020 until March 2021. Organized by the Spanish Pavilion of Expo Dubai 2020 and endorsed by Fédération Internationale […]

SELECTION CRITERIA VIA CURRENT MERIT POINT (CMP) The MCF Selection Committee – headed by Vice President NM Yeoh Chin Seng, has come up with a merit point system as the method and basis for players to be selected and/or apply to represent Malaysia in official FIDE/ASIAN/ASEAN events. While a few selected World level events will […]

Pursuant to the agreement between MOE/KPM and MCF on matters related to MOE/KPM National and International accredited events, the following process has been agreed for organizers to submit their application to organize and manage such event(s): All applications for approval shall go through the respective state association (with copies made to drzaidanzulkipli@gmail.com, mcfsecretariat@malaysiachess.org and inquiries@malaysiachess.org) […]

The Malaysian Chess Federation wishes all Chess Players and all Malaysians a very Happy Chinese New Year 2020 – “Gong Xi Fa Chai” Wishing the Year of the Rat will usher in happiness and joy to everyone, good health, good wealth and good fortune all around – and a much better year for our chess […]

Today will be the last day for Malaysian Chess players to confirm their interest to play in the World Amateur Chess Championship, 4th FIDE World Cader and World Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship. MCF would like to draw the kind attention of Malaysian Chess Players on the FIDE chess events as advertised below. Players […]