The penultimate edition of the MCF U2400 Standard Event Series #4 for 2025 is set to be held next weekend on 18th and 19th October 2025 starting at 8:00am. Scheduled to be held over 6 rounds (if more than 16 players), the event is also part of the on going GP event and offers a staggering 250 points with 50 points to the eventual winner.
To view the list of current GP leaders (to earn a spot at the RM30,000 GP Final Championship Cycle event), please go to https://chesshub.malaysiachess.org/grand-prix-standing-the-road-to-the-final-updated/
To register for the weekend event next week, please CLICK HERE or scan the QR code in the poster. Entry fee is waived for players with GM/IM title or former National Champions (NM), RM60 for players above FIDE Rating of 1800, RM80 for those below the rating, and RM100 for Unrated (Standard) players. The fee for any foreigners interested to take part in the event is set at RM150 regardless of title or rating.
As usual, a total prize fund of RM1,000 has been set aside for the winners with RM400 allocated for the Champion, RM250 for the Runner Up, and RM150 for the 3rd placed player. Best prize for those in the Veteran, Lady, Under 1800, Unrated and OKU categories is set at RM120 provided there are 3 or more players vying for the spot. While the event is scheduled to be played over 6 rounds, only 5 rounds will be contested if there are less than 16 players.
Come and join this event and claim your spot to qualify for the Final GP which has been set for December 2025