Category: Announcement

As the saying goes, it is better late than never, and on that note, the Malaysian Chess Federation would like to wish all Malaysians especially the Malaysian Chess Community, a very Happy New Year. After all, there is another new year looming within the month that will be celebrated by many Malaysians. But let us…

MCF would like to draw the kind attention of Malaysian Chess Players on the above mentioned event. Players who are interested and eligible as per description in event’s prospectus may write in their application for MCF consideration. Notes: Players that are eligible in accordance to event’s prospectus may submit their application. Players who wish to…

The Malaysian chess community can now breath a sigh of relief after MOE issued a formal letter confirming that chess will continue as a sport under MSSM for “2020 and the subsequent years to come”. The letter dated 15th November 2019 from Bahagian Sukan, Kokurikulum and Kesenian, was sent to MCF Secretariat earlier today in…

36th floor Johor Bahru City Square Tower           2nd December – 7th December 2019  Tournament Regulations  • There are two separate tournaments. The  Open for all players and Challenger for players rated below  FIDE rating 2000 • FIDE (International Chess Federation) rules and regulations apply. Results will be sent for FIDE rating calculations.  • Both will be…

The following is the list of FIDE Trainers / Instructors that are due for renewal. There are a few names that has been inactive but, will be given a chance to reactivate their respective licenses.  For those interested to renew, please email to mcfsecretariat@malaysiachess.org and inquiries@malaysiachess.org to receive advice on payment and documentation instructions.All payments and documentations must be…

The Malaysian Chess Federation is proud to announce Malaysian players and officials who were recently awarded the following titles by FIDE: Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa Azhar – WIM Chan Kim Yew – FM Wong Jianwen – FM Tang En Xin Esther – WCM Justin Pereira – FA Syawal Aqmar Shahrir Ariff – FA MCF is also…