Event 3: Merdeka Blitz Results
The Merdeka Blitz was won by IM Poh Yu Tian. He finished undefeated with 6.5/7 half a point ahead of the rest of the field which comprise 112 players. In second place was Even Timothy Capel. All top 20 players receive cash prizes. 1. IM Poh Yu Tian (MAS,…
Event 7: Prize Winners
Event 7: Dato Tan Chin Nam International Seniors’ Open Chess Championship Winners Rank Name Federation (FED) Score (Pts.) Prize Category Main Top 5 Winners (As provided in conversation history) CHAMPION Young, Angelo PHI 7½ Main Prize 2nd Place Gatus,…
FM Kavin Mohan Wins the Malaysian Open
Another Historic Victory for Malaysia This year’s Open featured 80+ players across Asia and beyond, including top seeds like GM Nguyen Van Huy (Vietnam), IM Zou Chen (China), and a string of high-rated contenders from India, China, Vietnam, the…
Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge: Midway Report after Round 6
The Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge 2025 is turning into a showcase of international and local talent in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized at KL Gateway Mall, the event brings together players from several countries and features nine…
2025 Malaysian Open after 4 rounds
1. IM Zou Chen (2416, CHN) – 3.5 pts 2. GM Nguyen Van Huy (2352, VIE) – 3.5 pts 3. FM Winkelman Albert (2324, AUS) – 3.5 pts 4. IM Nguyen Quoc Hy (2413, VIE) – 3.5 pts 5. IM Concio Michael Jr. (2409, PHI) – 3.5 pts 6. GM…
Malaysian Open after 3 rounds
The tournament is still ongoing, with 3 rounds completed and another 6 rounds yet to be played. Current Top Performers (after 3 rounds): • IM Zou Chen (CHN): Leads the tournament with 3 points. He secured victories in all three of his matches, defeating…
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)…
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…
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…
2024 Commonwealth Chess Championship Prize Winners
credits to CM Helen Milligan for taking picture of the prize winners list which was then used to transcribe