Event 6: Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge
Event Details
- Event Name: Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge.
- Dates: This event will take place from September 15th to 21st, 2025.
- Venue: All events of the 20th Malaysian Chess Festival, including this challenge, will be held at the KL Gateway Mall, Lot L3.01 & 02, 2, Jalan Kerinchi, Kampung Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan. It is easily accessible via the LRT Kelana Jaya Line (KJ19) at KL Gateway-Universiti station.
- Organizer: The event is organized by the DAT Chess Centre (DATCC).
- Description/Target Audience: This is a 9-round individual tournament specifically designed for players rated below FIDE Rtg 2000 as per the September 2025 rating list. Players who have crossed the 2000 Rating Barrier at any time after 2024 are strictly not allowed to participate in this section. It serves as a crucial pathway for developing players, offering them a serious FIDE-rated tournament experience against peers without immediately facing grandmasters. The tournament will adhere to FIDE rules and regulations and will be FIDE rated.
- Format:
- Rounds: 9 rounds individual tournament.
- Time Control: 90 minutes per game + 30 seconds increment from move 1.
- Pairing System: The Swiss Manager Program will be utilized for pairings.
- FIDE Rated: Yes.
- Schedule:
- September 15th (Monday): Arrival, Players Meeting (13:00), Round 1 (15:00).
- September 16th (Tuesday): Malaysia Day!! Free Day!! (The DTCN Malaysia Day Age Group event also runs from 12:00-18:00 on this day).
- September 17th (Wednesday): Round 2 (09:00), Round 3 (15:00).
- September 18th (Thursday): Round 4 (09:00), Round 5 (15:00).
- September 19th (Friday): Round 6 (15:00).
- September 20th (Saturday): Round 7 (09:00), Round 8 (15:00).
- September 21st (Sunday): Round 9 (09:00), Festival Blitz (14:00), Prize Giving (17:00).
- September 22nd (Monday): Departure.
- Entry Fees (in RM):
- FIDE Rated Below 2000: RM 250.
- FIDE Unrated: RM 300.
- Discount: A 10% discount applies if entry fees are paid on or before August 1st, 2025.
- Closing Date: Tournament entry fees must be paid before the closing date on September 1st, 2025.
- Late Registration: Entries submitted after the closing date will be charged double the fee.
- No Refunds: Once paid, no refunds will be issued.
- General Rules & Conditions:
- All mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly banned from the tournament hall.
- Players without a FIDE ID will not be accepted.
- All officials and players are expected to be smartly attired in the playing hall.
- The Organizer reserves the right to reject any entry.
- Accommodation: All players are required to budget for their own board, lodging, and transportation needs. Room rates are US$ 55 per room per day on a twin-sharing basis.
- Bank Account for Payment: Payments can be made to DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current Account: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL.
- Context: This event is a part of the 20th Malaysian Chess Festival 2025, which is recognized as the region’s longest-running international open. The festival, and events like this challenge, are considered a critical catalyst for local chess development in Malaysia.
Prize Breakdown
Total Prize Fund: The event boasts a total prize fund of RM 15,000.
Open Section Cash Prizes (in RM)
| Place | Prize (RM) |
|---|
| 1st | 2,500 + Challenge Trophy |
| 2nd | 2,000 |
| 3rd | 1,500 |
| 4th | 800 |
| 5th | 600 |
| 6th - 7th | 300 each |
| 8th - 10th | 200 each |
FIDE Rating Prizes (Malaysian citizens only)
1800 - 1600 Rating Category
| Place | Prize (RM) |
|---|
| 1st | 800 |
| 2nd | 500 |
| 3rd | 300 |
| 4th | 150 |
| 5th | 100 |
1599 - 1400 Rating Category
| Place | Prize (RM) |
|---|
| 1st | 600 |
| 2nd | 400 |
| 3rd | 200 |
| 4th | 100 |
| 5th | 50 |
Unrated Category
| Place | Prize (RM) |
|---|
| 1st | 300 |
| 2nd | 200 |
| 3rd | 100 |
| 4th | 50 |
General Prize Conditions
- Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger amount).
- Where prize values are the same, the Open Prizes will take precedence over the Special Prizes.
- All prize winners will also receive medals and certificates.
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