Festival Catur Malaysia 2025 (Malaysian Chess Festival 2025)

Bersedia untuk GILA CATUR lagi? Festival Catur Malaysia 2025 semakin hampir dan kali ini ia benar-benar sebuah jubli perak untuk dunia catur tempatan. Ya, edisi ke-20! KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur, akan sekali lagi menjadi medan pertempuran dari 12 hingga 21 September 2025. Permain, peminat veteran, junior bersemangat, “DGT guy” yang tak pernah duduk diam – semua … Read more

Yeoh Li Tian: Malaysia’s First Chess Grandmaster

Yeoh Li Tian: Malaysia’s First Chess Grandmaster Yeoh Li Tian, a 25-year-old from Selangor, has made history by becoming Malaysia’s first chess Grandmaster. Yeoh began his journey in chess at the age of three, initially learning Xingchi (Chinese chess) before transitioning to international chess. The Grandmaster title, awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), is … Read more

The Hectic Life of “DGT Guy” Shin Azwan

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

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

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

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

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