The Hectic Life of “DGT Guy” Shin Azwan

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Shin Azwan, also known as Norazwaan Kamaruzaman, is a dedicated and indispensable member of the Malaysian chess community.1 Although he is known as the “DGT guy” for setting up and managing the digital boards that broadcast games live at the 2024 Malaysian Chess Festival, Azwan wears many hats. He also served as the Fair Play … Read more

Penang Chess Festival 2024

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As mentioned in previous post, the venue is now UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College. Penang Chess Festival 2024 Date: 23 -27 December 2024Penang Open (Individual)28-29 Dec (Sat..Sun)Penang Chess League (Team)29 Dec 3pmFestival Blitz Open Online Registration top Team League Online Registration top Blitz Online Registration top

Of playing venues and hotels

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The Penang Open Chess Tournament, a prestigious event in the Malaysian chess calendar, has seen several venue changes over the years, each bringing its own set of challenges and opportunities. Initially, the tournament was held at the Red Rock Hotel, a venue known for its spacious halls and comfortable amenities. The vast halls of the … Read more

First Malaysian Open Champion

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Another precedent made at the 19th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival 2024 that was held at Cititel Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur from September 12 to September 22 – a Malaysian wins the Malaysian Open in 19 years !! IM Poh Yu Tian, already with the knowledge there was no GM norm to target for since he … Read more

Youngest Malaysian International Master

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Penangite chess player Poh Yu Tian has been awarded the International Master (IM) title after achieving a rating of 2,429 at the 8th East Asian Youth Chess Championship (EAYCC) held here. At just 15 years old, he is the youngest Malaysian and the third from Penang to earn this title, making him the tenth Malaysian … Read more

How much to broadcast with idChess

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In the past, to broadcast chess games live online there is only one choice – use DGT boards. But now we have alternatives like idChess which are cheaper than those expensive RM 3000-5000 chess boards and a nightmare of wires to be taped down and hidden as much as possible. Let’s say I want to … Read more

Tiny spy cam for chess

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No. Not for any nefarious intent but chess broadcasting. Why tiny? Because something like below is too obstrusive (and I have done it before). I was particularly impressed with how tiny the camera was in the recent Candidates tournament in Toronto, Canada. It made the setup less cluttered compared to other high level chess competitions … Read more