Event 9: Malaysian Chess Festival Festival Blitz 2025

Event Details

Event Name: Malaysian Chess Festival Festival Blitz 2025 (also referred to as Festival Blitz Chess Championship).
Dates: This event will take place on September 21st, 2025 (Sunday).
Venue: All events of the 20th Malaysian Chess Festival, including this championship, 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 fast-paced Blitz showdown, specifically catering to speed chess fans and serving as one of the dedicated Blitz competitions to wrap up the festival.
Format:
- Rounds: 7-9 Rounds Swiss system.
- Time Control: 3 minutes per player + 2 seconds increment per move.
Schedule: The event is scheduled for 14:00 (2:00 PM) on September 21st (Sunday).
Entry Fee: The entrance fee is RM 60.
General Rules & Conditions:
- All mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly banned from the tournament hall.
- All officials and players are expected to be smartly attired in the playing hall.
- Once registered and paid, no refunds will be issued.
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.

The event offers a total prize fund of RM 2,500 in cash prizes.