Collection of Malaysian Chess news and happenings
The purpose of this blog post is to compare Malaysia's performance for the Open team compared to our neighbours like Singapore, Indonesia, Phillippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong. It's purely trivia and of interest to me only but I wanted to share this on the blog on the off chance anyone else
5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026 1. Setting the Scene Another year, another edition of the Blue Chevaliers Open in the books — and honestly, this one might be the best yet. Phuket has quietly become one of the go-to spots on the Southeast Asian chess calendar, and the clash with the 1st
4 joint leaders Round 6 of the 5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026 saw the sole leader from Round 5 slowed down by GM David C. Smerdon allowing three chasing masters to catch up and create a four-way tie at the summit. Round 6 Recap: The Chasing Pack Strikes Board 1 D
ArsensKhegayThe 5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026, hosted at the Novotel Phuket Resort in Patong Beach, Thailand, has delivered three rounds of intense classical chess. With 3 rounds completed and 6 more rounds to go in this 9-round Swiss-system tournament, the battle for the title is heat
GM Khegay Phuket, Thailand — Day 2 at the 3rd Blue Chevaliers International Open delivered drama on board one, two GM draws, and a strong day for the women’s section. Local favourite Apichit Buakird pushed top seed GM Dmitriy Khegay before succumbing to a rook invasion, while India’s Sudhir Prasad
Hudallah Mn Extends Lead as Senior Legends Clash in Round 6 Round 6 of the Malaysian Seniors Classical Championship has firmly established Indonesia's Hudallah Mn (2051) as the man to beat, but the chasing pack of international veterans is ready for a thrilling finish. Board 1: Hudallah Overcomes S
The 21st Malaysian Chess Festival 2026 at KL Gateway Mall has showcased an extraordinary gathering of international Grandmasters, regional champions, and over 500 rising junior talents from across Asia and beyond. Below is the comprehensive results roundup and official roll of honor across all 8 com
Capturing the excitement and intensity from Day 6 of the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival at KL Gateway Mall on September 3, 2026.All photos taken on September 3, 2026 at KL Gateway Mall during the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival.
The August edition of the GP Circuits Monthly event has been set to be held on the 26th and 27th of September 2026 With the usual 300 GP points awarded to the top 32 finishers, the champion will earn a huge boost of 50 GP points that will catapult his standing at the top of […]
CONGRATULATIONS to our new IA (International Arbiter) in Aishwareya Pooja Ganeson of Johor, and 10 more FA (FIDE Arbiters) whose title applications have been approved. Looking forward to their contributions and sharing of experience with other up-and-coming Arbiters. Well done and ALL THE BEST!