Category: Announcement

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…

Round 5 of the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 saw thrilling encounters across the top boards! On Board 1, GM Deep Sengupta drew with IM Neelash Saha in a balanced closed position featuring bishop and knight.On Board 2, GM Deepan Chakkravarthy J. and GM Lalit Babu M. R. also split the point after a threefold repetition…

Round 4: Drama On and Off the Board! It was an eventful day at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 on 11/11 — both on and off the board! Round 4 brought a flurry of excitement, with claims, illegal moves, and arbiter interventions keeping everyone on their toes. After four intense rounds, players enjoyed a half-day…

After months of preparation and hard work, the wait is finally over — the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025 has officially begun! Hosted at Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur, the event runs from 8 to 17 November 2025, bringing together players, delegates, and officials from across the Commonwealth. The championship was inaugurated with a friendly opening game…

The Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) is pleased to announce the upcoming Preparation of Teachers (PoT) Program, which will be held from 12th to 14th November 2025 (Wednesday to Friday) at De King Hotel KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, alongside the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2025. This special three-day educational program is designed for teachers, educators, and chess coaches…

With many Malaysians eyeing to participate at the upcoming Commonwealth Chess Championships 2025 to be held from the 8th until the 17th of November 2025, the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) has agreed to remove some of the requirements to allow for more Malaysians to participate at the International event. Foremost, MCF has agreed to allow…

The Malaysian Chess Federation is calling Malaysians who are interested to represent the country at either the Open or Women event at the upcoming 6th ASEAN+ INDIVIDUAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 to be held in Ozamiz City, Philippines from the 2nd until the 10th of November 2025. Organized by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines,…