Category: Announcement
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National Arbiter Online Seminar 2021 – 5th to 7th March
The Persatuan Catur Negeri Kedah (PERCAK) and supported by the the Malaysian Chess Federation, will be organizing the first edition of National Arbiter Online Seminar for 2021 to be held form 5th to 7th March 2021. Similar with the previous National Arbiter Online Seminar held last year with Persatuan Catur Negeri Perlis, the fees to…
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Stricter Requirements for Online Chess Endorsements
In view of the growing issues and concerns with regards to Online tournaments organized by many chess organizers around the country, the Malaysian Chess Federation has decided to implement stricter requirements in order for activities to be endorsed and recognized as a National level event. Additional requirements that organizers will need to fulfill include the…
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Chess in the News
It is quite rare that chess news are shared in the national news main stream and when it is, it uplifts the spirit of the community and puts chess closer to being at par with main stream sports. It also indicates that chess has a strong and loyal following that continues to support and contribute…
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HYBRID events can now be FIDE Rated….
Good news for Chess Players…. FIDE Rated Hybrid Events will be the way moving forward In its move to revolutionize Online chess via Hybrid mode, FIDE has approved for all Hybrid Online events to be eligible for FIDE Rated event equal to that of the traditional Over-The-Board (OTB) events. The interesting news can be found…
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Get Well Soon YB Dato Zahidi!
With news confirming YB Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin has tested positive for COVID19, Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) President – Akhramsyah Muammar Ubaidah Sanusi, and its Committee, extends their warm thoughts and prayers for the former MCF President to get well soon. Currently being treated at the Sungai Buloh Hospital, Datuk Zahidi was tested positive after…
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Hybrid Event Completed – Junior U20 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2020
Kedahan TEH RUI GEN and NUR BALQIS SOFEA declared Champions The 1st National Hybrid Online event continued albeit only 11 Hybrid Centers took part instead of the initial 19 Hybrid Centers that were set up for the event. In its effort to adhere to the SOP set by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and…
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A Good Start to 2021
MCF concluded its Training Program yesterday and things were abuzz at Traju Chess Center in Putrajaya when players, officials, tv crew, production crew and reporters congregate to highlight the closing of MCF National Training Program. In an interview aired by ASTRO Nadi Arena last night, Head Coach FM Sumant Subramaniam was delighted that the National…
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ENTRIES CLOSED for HYBRID JUNIOR EVENT
Due to overwhelming response and limited space with the Hybrid Centers, the Malaysian Chess Federation has decided to close the Registration for the Hybrid event one day earlier and will not accept anymore applications. Currently, MCF has 16 Hybrid Centers all over the country and 2 independent Hybrid centers set up by 2 independent schools…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021
The President and Committee Members of the Persekutuan Catur Malaysia / Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) would like to take this opportunity to wish the Malaysian Chess Community and all Malaysians – A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR…. May the New Year brings in a better, healthier and more successful and prosperous year for everyone. #kitajagakita #togetherwecan
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101 Players Registered – and potentially 2 new Hybrid Centers to be added!
As of 11:00pm, a total of 101 players have registered for the event. As the update were published earlier today, there was a sudden rush of interest with 22 player registering, and many more intending to participate. MCF also receive news that there are 2 new potential Hybrid Centers to be set up – depending…