Chess enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The 19th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival 2024 is fast approaching, scheduled from the 12th to the 22nd of September 2024. Hosted by the Dato’ Arthur Tan Chess Centre (DAT Chess Centre) and endorsed by the Malaysian Chess Federation, this prestigious event will take place at the Cititel Midvalley Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Event Highlights
Get ready for a week of thrilling chess action with a diverse lineup of tournaments:
- SMS Deen Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship 2024
- Dates: 13th & 14th September
- Type: Rapid
- Prizes: RM 24,000
- Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Foundation Merdeka Junior Team (U-12) Chess Championship
- Dates: 13th & 14th September
- Type: Rapid
- Prizes Fund: RM 12,000
- Merdeka Blitz Chess Championship
- Date: 14th September
- Type: Blitz
- Prize Fund: RM 2,500
- Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship 2024 (U-06/U-08/U-10/U-12/U-14/U-16)
- Date: 15th September
- Type: Rapid
- 19th IGB Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship
- Dates: 15th – 23rd September
- Type: Standard
- Prizes Fund: RM 65,000
- Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial – Malaysia Chess Challenge
- Dates: 15th – 23rd September
- Type: Standard
- Prize Fund: RM 15,000
- IGB Dato’ Tan Chin Nam International Seniors’ Open Chess Championship
- Dates: 15th – 23rd September
- Type: Standard
- Prize Fund: RM 18,500
- Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group (Open, U-06/U-08/U-10/U-12/U-14/U-16)
- Date: 19th September
- Type: Rapid
- Prize Fund: RM 3,000
- Festival Blitz Chess Championship
- Date: 22nd September
- Type: Blitz
- Prize Fund: RM 2,500
Register Now
To participate in these exciting events, visit the Malaysian Chess Festival 2024 – DAT Chess Centre for registration and updates. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to compete and connect with chess players from around the world!
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Stay tuned for more updates and prepare for an unforgettable chess festival!
