The ASIAN Chess Federation (ACF) has invited the Malaysian Chess Federation to send its representatives to the upcoming ASIAN Continental Chess Championship to be held in New Delhi, India from 25th October to 4th November 2022. With a prize fund of USD 60,000 up for grabs, the winner will qualify for the Zonal/World Championship Cycle to have a shot at the World Championship. Aside from the Classical event, the Championship will also showcase a Blitz event as a side event to compliment the Continental Championship.

Although the organizer has set a floor rating of 2300 (for Men) and 2000 (for Women) to play in the event, the official player can have a lower rating than stipulated as such, the selected National player applying must show his/her worthiness to be selected as the official representatives. Those interested to apply are requested to read the event regulation as provided below.

The closing date to apply shall be the 28th of August 2022 and selected players will be informed before the 7th of September 2022. Please click the FOLLOWING LINK/GOOGLE FORM to fill up the application form and attach an application fee of RM40 (non-refundable) when submitting the application