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In professional chess, there is a job that frequently goes unseen but is critical to a player’s success: the “chess second”. This word refers to an individual or team who assists a professional chess player, notably during competitions.For example, current World Champion Ding Liren had Richard Rapport as his second during his fight for the … Read more
Grandmaster Sivuk Vitaly who is a familiar face in Malaysia now, having won both the Penang Open and Johor Open in past years, now is the champion for the Malaysian Open 2023. Four players tied for first place with 7 out of 9 points, but Sweden’s incumbent champion triumphed due to a better Buchholz tie … Read more
One of the least noticed but tremendously adds prestige to a chess tournament is a professional/skilled photographers. In other words one of the best friends any chess tournament should have. Here are some exceptional pictures taken by Mr Khong Wai Cheong:
Ding Liren, the 17th Chess World Champion, has not only transformed the game but also captured the hearts of chess enthusiasts around the globe. Let’s explore eight unique qualities of this extraordinary Chinese Grandmaster that make him an inspiring and truly exceptional champion. Conclusion: Ding Liren’s exceptional qualities, from his innovative gameplay and supportive friendships … Read more
The 2023 World Chess Champion is Ding Liren. After a thrilling tiebreak match in the World Chess Championship against Ian Nepomniachtchi, Ding Liren ends Magnus Carlsen’s reign of ten years. Best wishes, Ding Liren! Sergey Karjakin had to be replaced in the Candidates Chess 2022 after FIDE placed him under a 6-month suspension. Anish Giri … Read more
Yes, that’s true. I went to two of the biggest chess tournament in Malaysia and in two weeks surrounded by chess enthusiasts all over the country and overseas, I didn’t even play a single chess game! Don’t get me wrong. I am very interested in the game and am interested to watch the exciting games … Read more
MCF (Malaysian Chess Festival) will be one of the recipient again for FIDE’s aid package for Opens in 2023. This aid package was started in 2021 when FIDE was concerned about the impact of COVID-19 to open tournaments as most if not all has been canceled during 2020. The first aid package was in the … Read more
Well I was 4 years ago when the video appeared. The reason is unlike other coaches, he never even mentioned it before in our many nasi lemak sessions in 2018. I guess that’s his character. There are many strong players brought to IM, WIM and WFM levels who like Samantha never mentioned who their coach … Read more
As incentive for registering early Johor Chess Festival is giving 20% discounts for people registering on October and 10% discounts for registering in November. Here are the details:- Payment received within October (20% discount) Open Category – GM > FIDE 2400/IM > FIDE 2300/Above FIDE 2300; Free of ChargeOpen Category – FIDE 2200-2299 (Non-JCA member); … Read more
With over 700 players who took part in the recently concluded 17th Malaysian Chess Festival from about 11 countries, I am sure many have met old friends and even made new ones.