The 20th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival 2025 from September 12 to September 21, features nine exciting chess events catering to players of all levels. Here are the details of each event:
1. SMS DEEN Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship
Dates: September 12-13, 2025
Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds per game
Format: 9-round Swiss team system
Prize Fund: RM 24,000
2. Merdeka Blitz Chess Championship
Date: September 13, 2025
Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds per game
Format: 9-round Swiss system
Prize Fund: RM 2,500
3. Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Merdeka Junior (U12) Team Chess Championship
Dates: September 14, 2024
Time Control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds per game
Format: 9-round Swiss team system
Prize Fund: RM 12,000
4. Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U06/08/10/12/14/16)
Date: September 15, 2025
Time Control: 25 minutes per game
Format: 6-round Swiss system
5. 19th IGB Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship
Dates: September 15-21, 2025
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per game
Prize Fund: RM 65,000
6. Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge
Dates: September 15-21, 2025
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per game
Prize Fund: RM 15,000
7. Dato' Tan Chin Nam Seniors' Open Chess Championship
Dates: September 15-21, 2025
Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per game
Prize Fund: RM 18,500
8. Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group (Open, U06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16)
Date: September 16, 2024
Time Control: 20 minutes per game
Format: 6-round Swiss system
Prize Fund: RM 3,000
9. Festival Blitz Chess Championship
Date: September 21, 2025
Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds per game
Format: 9-round Swiss system
Prize Fund: RM 2,500
The festival promises an exciting week of chess, with events catering to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a budding chess enthusiast, there's something for everyone at the 20th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival 2025.
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