Category: Announcement

MCF CONGRATULATES the following for successfully earning their respective Arbiter title and upgrades: Looking forward to your continuous contribution towards the development and progress of Chess in Malaysia

The National Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2025 will take place from 6–7 December 2025 at KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur, conveniently accessible via the KL Gateway–Universiti LRT Station on the Kelana Jaya Line. The championship is both FIDE Rated and National Rated, featuring individual Rapid and Blitz events conducted using the Swiss System format…

The Preparation of Teachers (PoT) Program 2025 was held in conjunction with the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025. This three-day program from 12th–14th November brought together passionate educators and coaches eager to learn how chess can transform learning in the classroom. We were truly honoured to welcome Mr Jerry Nash, Chairman of the FIDE Education Commission,…

Malaysia’s youth chess delegation has landed in Bangkok, ready for an exciting battle at the 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2025, taking place at The Bazaar Bangkok from 20–30 November The championship begins on 21 November with the Rapid event, followed by Standard rounds from 22–29 November, and concludes with Blitz on 29 November. Our…

English Grandmaster Daniel Howard Fernandez emerged as the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Champion as the event concluded on Sunday, 16 November in Kuala Lumpur. Held at Corus KLCC Hotel from 8 to 17 November, the championship was organised by the Malaysian Chess Federation under the auspices of the Commonwealth Chess Association and FIDE, bringing world-class competition…

As the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 reached its final chapter, Round 9 kicked off with all eyes on the top boards. After a week of intense focus, meticulous preparation, and sheer endurance, players entered the hall knowing that every move could define their tournament fate. Titles, podium finishes, and national pride were all on the…

With the championship entering its penultimate stage, Round 8 delivered high-stakes battles, strategic clashes, and moments of brilliance. The leaderboard is razor-thin, and every move counts as players fight for position ahead of the final round. Both top masters and rising stars showed skill, creativity, and determination, setting the stage for an exciting finish to…

With six intense rounds behind us, the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 entered a critical phase as players battled through Round 7. With only two rounds remaining, nerves tighten, ambitions sharpen, and a single move can change everything. The fight for the top standings has never been fiercer. Round 7 proved to be one of the…

The intensity continues to rise at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 as Round 6 delivered a series of decisive and hard-fought games across all categories. With the leaderboard tightening and the title contenders showing no signs of slowing down, every move now carries immense weight. Open Category Highlights The top boards featured thrilling encounters between…