Category: Announcement

The Malaysian Chess Federation proudly congratulates our young national prodigies for their outstanding performance at the Asian Zone 3.3 School Chess Competition 2025, held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Our Under-7 champions have brought glory to Malaysia with an impressive set of achievements: 🥇 Gold Medals – U7 Boys & Girls Individual Categories 🥈 Silver Medals –…

Malaysians are now welcome to register online for the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, taking place from 8–17 November at the Corus KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. This year’s edition returns to the very venue where Yeoh Li Tian became Malaysia’s first Grandmaster — maybe the good fengshui will crown another star, or even see a new…

The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF), under the auspices of the Commonwealth Chess Association and FIDE, is pleased to invite National Chess Federations from all Commonwealth countries to participate in the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025, scheduled from 8 November (Arrival) to 17 November 2025 (Departure) at the Corus KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The Championship returns to…

The Iraqi Chess Federation, under the auspices of the Asian Chess Federation and FIDE, invites all federations and players to the Asian Seniors Chess Championships 2025, to be held from 4–14 October 2025 at the official venue, Van Royal Hotel, Erbil, Iraq. The championship is open to all players aged 50+ and 65+ years (as…

We’re thrilled to announce that Malaysia will once again host the Commonwealth Chess Championship — this time in the Klang Valley in November 2025!  This prestigious event unites chess players from across the Commonwealth — a unique community of nations connected by history, friendship, and a shared love for the game. Malaysia is no stranger…

History is made today at the inaugural Chess Hub – MCF GM-IM Invitational Chess Championship, where Yeoh Li Tian not only emerged Champion of the event, earning the RM10,000 first prize, but also completed his final GM norm — marking his place in history as Malaysia’s first-ever Grandmaster! The tournament was held at Corus Hotel…

1st August — A pause in the action, a breath before the final push! Today marks the official rest day at the Chess Hub – MCF 1st GM-IM Invitational Chess Championship 2025 — a perfect moment for players to recharge and reset before the final three rounds of this thrilling event. Whether you’re relaxing by…

A delegation of 20 Malaysian players took part in the 9th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship 2025, held from 20th to 30th July at the Zhuhai Holiday Resort in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. The team was led by Head of Delegation (HOD) Mok Tze Meng, who guided our players through a week of intense competition and…

A new chapter in Malaysian chess begins with elegance and ambition as the 1st Chess Hub – MCF GM-IM Invitational Chess Championship takes its inaugural leap. Held at the Corus Hotel KLCC — right in the vibrant heart of Kuala Lumpur — this prestigious event runs from 28th July to 3rd August, setting the tone…

The Malaysian Chess Federation is proud to introduce a new event in its 2025 calendar of activities which is the upcoming National Open Team Rapid Chess Championship 2025 to be held on 30th of August 2025. To be hosted and supported by International Youth Centre in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, the Team event will mirror the…