No IM Poh Yu Tian or even Yeoh Li Tian this year, although both are playing in the team rapid event. 4 GMs this year instead of 6 GMs last year but there are more titled players and overall more players compared to last year. Of note is CM SHen Ree-Herng who has a new … Read more
Comparing the Johor Chess Festival 2025 and Penang Chess Festival 2024 Prize structure mainly for the two events – the Open and Challengers.
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
Participants (total 98) of this year’s 15 the Penang City Heritage Intrnational Chess Open comprise player from no less than 13 countries. They are : • Bangladesh • Brunei Darussalam • China • England • Hong Kong • Indonesia • India • Malaysia • Philippines • Russia • Singapore • United States of America Full … Read more
