Penultimate Round 8

 The eighth round of the 2024 Malaysian Chess Open continued to intensify the battle for the title as the competition nears its conclusion. Held at Cititel Kuala Lumpur, the tournament has seen some gripping encounters, and round 8 was no exception, with players jostling for crucial points to secure their positions atop the leaderboard.

Key Game: Poh Yu Tian Secures Critical Win Over Chan Kim Yew

In the marquee game of the round, IM Poh Yu Tian of Malaysia, the top seed, played against fellow countryman FM Chan Kim Yew. Both players entered the round with 5½ points, making this encounter crucial for maintaining a lead in the tournament. Poh, with the white pieces, played an aggressive yet calculated game, gradually gaining the upper hand in the middle game. Despite Chan’s tenacious defense, Poh capitalized on tactical opportunities, eventually securing a 1-0 victory. This win elevates Poh to 6½ points, putting him in a strong position heading into the final rounds.

Laylo Darwin and Kushagra Mohan Draw in a Tense Battle

Another pivotal game featured GM Laylo Darwin of the Philippines and IM Kushagra Mohan from India, both tied with 5½ points before the round. Laylo, playing white, aimed to press for a win to gain the lead. However, Kushagra responded with solid defense, neutralizing Laylo’s attempts to break through. After a tense and closely fought battle, the game ended in a ½ - ½ draw, leaving both players on 6 points, just behind the tournament leader.

FM Pangilinan Stephen Rome Scores Upset Against GM Nguyen Duc Hoa

In one of the round’s major upsets, FM Pangilinan Stephen Rome of the Philippines defeated Vietnamese GM Nguyen Duc Hoa. Entering the game with 5 points each, Pangilinan, playing black, showcased an inspired performance. Despite the rating difference, he outplayed Nguyen in a sharp tactical battle, culminating in a crucial 1-0 victory. This result catapults Pangilinan to 5½ points, keeping him in contention for a top finish.

WGM Mary Ann Gomes Continues to Impress

WGM Mary Ann Gomes of India delivered another strong performance, defeating China’s Jiang Haochen. Gomes, playing black, handled the complexities of the middle game with precision, eventually emerging victorious in an endgame scenario. This win brings her total to 5½ points, putting her in a strong position as the highest-ranked female player in the tournament. Jiang, on the other hand, remains on 5 points after this loss.

Draws on Board 5 and Beyond

Several games on the lower boards ended in draws, with players opting for cautious approaches as the tournament nears its conclusion. Among them, India’s AGM Vignesh B drew with FM Nguyen Quoc Hy from Vietnam, both players finishing with ½ - ½, maintaining their 5-point tally.

Another closely contested game between GM Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (India) and IM Jin Yueheng (China) also resulted in a ½ - ½ draw, with both players remaining on 4½ points. Similarly, the all-Indian clash between GM Venkatesh M.R. and GM Karthikeyan P. ended in a draw, keeping both GMs on 4½ points.

WGM Priyanka Nutakki Holds IM Nitin S.

In a notable matchup, WGM Priyanka Nutakki from India, playing white, held IM Nitin S. to a ½ - ½ draw. Priyanka displayed excellent opening preparation, maintaining equality throughout the game against the higher-rated Nitin. Both players now sit at 4½ points heading into the final rounds.

Gong Sunle Secures Victory Over WGM Nguyen Thi Mai Hung

China’s Gong Sunle registered a solid win against WGM Nguyen Thi Mai Hung from Vietnam. Playing white, Gong took control early in the game and maintained consistent pressure throughout, eventually converting his advantage into a 1-0 victory. Gong now stands at 5½ points, while Nguyen remains on 4 points.

Standings After Round 8

After the dust settled from round 8, the leaderboard has become more defined, with IM Poh Yu Tian taking sole leadership with 6½ points. Close behind are GM Laylo Darwin, IM Kushagra Mohan, FM Pangilinan Stephen Rome, and WGM Mary Ann Gomes, all with 6 points. With just a few rounds remaining, the race for the title remains wide open.

The upcoming rounds promise even more excitement, with top players eyeing the prestigious title and a share of the prize money. The 2024 Malaysian Chess Open continues to deliver thrilling matches, and the final rounds will be crucial in determining the tournament’s victor.

Everybody so close!

 The Malaysia Open 2024 has been an exciting tournament with players now neck and neck going into the last 2 rounds. After seven rounds, the standings are as follows:

Tied Leaders

• IM Poh Yu Tian (2430, MAS) - 5.5 points
• GM Laylo Darwin (2397, PHI) - 5.5 points
• IM Kushagra Mohan (2411, IND) - 5.5 points
• FM Pangilinan Stephen Rome (2174, PHI) - 5.5 points
• FM Chan Kim Yew (2247, MAS) - 5.5 points

These five players are currently tied for the lead, each with 5.5 points. Their consistent performances have kept them at the top of the leaderboard.

Tied second Place

• IM Liu Xiangyi (2368, SGP) - 5 points
• WGM Gomes Mary Ann (2298, IND) - 5 points
• GM Nguyen Duc Hoa (2343, VIE) - 5 points
• Jiang Haochen (2326, CHN) - 5 points
• AGM Vignesh B (2198, IND) - 5 points
• FM Nguyen Quoc Hy (2302, VIE) - 5 points

GM Laylo Darwin

IM Poh Yu Tian already met and draw vs GM Laylo Darwin

Open: After 6 rounds

Tan Mei Sian - grand daughter of the late Dato Tan Chin Nam making the ceremonial first move

IM Kushagra, Mohan

GM Karthikeyan, P.

IM Poh Yu Tian

Too close!! Arbiters doing their job

GM Darwin Laylo

The 2024 Malaysian Chess Open, held at Cititel Kuala Lumpur, has reached a critical stage after six rounds of intense competition. This year’s event features a mix of Grandmasters (GM), International Masters (IM), and FIDE Masters (FM), along with Women’s Grandmasters (WGM) and promising players from around the region.

At the top of the standings, IM Poh Yu Tian, a rising star from Malaysia, is leading the pack with 5 points after six rounds. His performance has been exceptional, holding strong against fierce competition, and positioning himself as a potential favorite for the title.

Joining Poh Yu Tian with 5 points are GM Laylo Darwin from the Philippines and FM Chan Kim Yew, another Malaysian player. Both players have shown incredible resilience and tactical prowess, keeping them in the title race. Laylo Darwin, a seasoned GM, has leveraged his experience, while FM Chan Kim Yew’s breakthrough performance demonstrates his potential to make a mark on the international stage.

Trailing just behind the leaders with 4.5 points are a group of seasoned players, including:

• GM Nguyen Duc Hoa (Vietnam, 2343)

• IM Liu Xiangyi (Singapore, 2368)

• IM Kushagra Mohan (India, 2411)

• GM Deepan Chakkravarthy J. (India, 2408)

• Gong Sunle (China, 2226)

These players are all within striking distance of the leaders and could easily shift the dynamics of the tournament in the remaining rounds. GM Nguyen Duc Hoa and IM Liu Xiangyi, in particular, are known for their endgame strategies, which could prove decisive in the later stages.

In the group with 4 points, notable names include WGM Gomes Mary Ann (Philippines, 2298) and GM Nguyen Van Huy (Vietnam, 2360). WGM Gomes Mary Ann has performed admirably against several higher-rated opponents, continuing to challenge the stereotype of gender disparities in chess.

Other strong competitors sitting at 4 points include WGM Priyanka Nutakki (India, 2292), FM Wong Yinn Long (Malaysia, 2306), and WGM Nguyen Thi Mai Hung (Vietnam, 2208). These players remain in contention and could rise in the standings with a strong finish.

The tournament has also been an opportunity for younger and lower-rated players to showcase their abilities. Notable performances include:

• Jiang Haochen (China, 2326)

• AGM Vignesh B (India, 2198)

• Shahar Uzair (Malaysia, 2140)

All of these players have accumulated 4 points and have shown great promise, with several pulling off impressive upsets.

On the other hand, some higher-rated players such as IM Badmatsyrenov Oleg (Russia, 2401) and IM Jin Yueheng (China, 2320) have faced difficulties, standing at 3.5 points. They will need to rally in the remaining rounds to finish strongly in this highly competitive field.

The Malaysian Chess Open 2024 continues to deliver exciting games, with every round bringing a mix of tactical brilliance and strategic depth. With several more rounds to go, the final outcome is far from certain. Players like Poh Yu Tian, Laylo Darwin, and Chan Kim Yew are poised to make history, but they will need to fend off strong challenges from the seasoned GMs and rising IMs behind them. The tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions in recent years, and chess enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the final rounds to see who will emerge victorious.

Open: After 5 rounds

 

IM Poh Yu Tian

GM Nguyen Duc Hoa

Pass the halfway mark of the Dato Arthur Tan Malaysia Open. Some points to note:

 

1. Strong Performance by Local Talent:
   
   IM Poh Yu Tian from Malaysia is sharing the lead with GM Nguyen Duc Hoa  with 4.5 points. It’s great to see a local player performing so well against strong international competition.

   
   
   

2. Vietnamese Players in Top Spots:
   
   GM Nguyen Duc Hoa and GM Nguyen Van Huy from Vietnam are both in the top 4, showcasing the strength of Vietnamese chess.

3. Diverse Representation:
   
   The list features players from various countries including Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, Singapore, China, and Australia. This diversity highlights the international appeal and competitive nature of the tournament.

4. Young Talents Shining:
   
   Several young and upcoming players like FM Chan Kim Yew and FM Lye Lik Zang from Malaysia are making their mark, which is promising for the future of chess in the region.

5. Women in the Top 20:
   
   It’s encouraging to see WGM Priyanka Nutakki and WGM Gomes Mary Ann in the top 20, demonstrating the growing strength and presence of women in competitive chess.

6. Close Competition:
   
   With many players having 3.5 or 4 points, the competition is very tight. The next few rounds will be crucial in determining the final standings.

Top 20 standings in the Open after 5 rounds:

Rk.		Name	Rtg	FED	Pts.
1	IM	Poh Yu Tian	2430	MAS	4.5
2	GM	Nguyen Duc Hoa	2343	VIE	4.5
3	GM	Laylo Darwin	2397	PHI	4
4	GM	Nguyen Van Huy	2360	VIE	4
5	IM	Kushagra Mohan	2411	IND	4
6	FM	Nguyen Quoc Hy	2302	VIE	4
7	FM	Chan Kim Yew	2247	MAS	4
8	GM	Deepan Chakkravarthy J.	2408	IND	3.5
9	IM	Liu Xiangyi	2368	SGP	3.5
10		Gong Sunle	2226	CHN	3.5
11	IM	Jin Yueheng	2320	CHN	3.5
12	IM	Nitin S.	2347	IND	3.5
13	FM	Winkelman Albert	2251	AUS	3.5
14	WGM	Priyanka Nutakki	2292	IND	3.5
15		Jiang Haochen	2326	CHN	3.5
16	FM	Lye Lik Zang	2269	MAS	3.5
17	FM	Pangilinan Stephen Rome	2174	PHI	3.5
18	AGM	Vignesh B	2198	IND	3.5
19	IM	Badmatsyrenov Oleg	2401	FID	3
20	WGM	Gomes Mary Ann	2298	IND	3

Malaysian Team historic win in Team Event

  

For the first time in history a Malaysian team has won the Team Event from the Malaysian Chess Festival. Throughout the 18 annual editions of the Malaysian Chess Festival no Malaysian team has ever emerged champion.

The winning team "Nasi Lemak, Laksa, Roti Canai, Ice Kacang"

comprising:

- IM Poh, Yu Tian (2303) 

- IM Yeoh, Li Tian (2425) 

- FM Chan, Kim Yew (2193) 

    Ernest, Yek Zu Yang (1927)

They beat out 67 other teams to take the coveted Champion's Trophy, 4 gold medals and RM 3,000 cash prize.

IM Poh Yu Tian

IM Yeoh Li Tian

    Ernest, Yek Zu Yang 

FM Chan, Kim Yew

SMS Deen Team Rapid (live)

 Round 1 Live

https://lichess.org/broadcast/sms-deen-rapid-open-championship-2024/round-1/1lAy2nno#boards

Festival Participants

These are direct links to chess-results showing the latest participants list for all 9 events of the 19th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival 2024:

• Event 1: Open Rapid Team SMS Deen Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship 2024
  
  
• Event 2: Junior Team Rapid Chess Championship Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Merdeka Junior (U12) Team Chess Championship
  
  
• Event 3: Merdeka Blitz Chess Championship 2024
  
  
• Event 4: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U06)
• Event 4: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U08)
• Event 4: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U10)
• Event 4: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U12)
• Event 4: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U14)
• Event 4: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U16)
  
  
• Event 5: 19th IGB Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship
  
  
• Event 6: Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge
  
  
• Event 7: Dato' Tan Chin Nam Seniors' Open Chess Championship
  
  
• Event 8: Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group 2024 - U06
• Event 8: Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group 2024 - U08
• Event 8: Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group 2024 - U10
• Event 8: Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group 2024 - U14
• Event 8: Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group 2024 - U16
  
  
• Event 9: Festival Blitz Chess Championship

 

Registration for the 19th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival closing date is extended to 4th of September after which late fee will be imposed.

19th IGB Malaysian Chess Festival Timetable

  

No	Event	Date
1	SMS DEEN Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship	13th Sep - 14th Sep (Fri - Sat)
2	Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Merdeka Junior (U12) Team Chess Championship	13th Sep - 14th Sep (Fri - Sat)
3	Merdeka Blitz Chess Championship	14th Sep (Sat)
4	Dato' Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U06/08/10/12/14/16)	15th Sep (Sun)
5	19th IGB Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship	16th Sep - 22nd Sep (Mon - Sun)
6	Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge	16th Sep - 22nd Sep (Mon - Sun)
7	Dato' Tan Chin Nam Seniors' Open Chess Championship	16th Sep - 22nd Sep (Mon - Sun)
8	Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group (Open, U06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16)	19th Sep (Thu)
9	Festival Blitz Chess Championship	22nd Sep (Sun)

Or in a week schedule format :

There are nine events altogether:

1. SMS DEEN Merdeka Open Rapid Team Chess Championship
   • Date: 13th Sep – 14th Sep (Fri – Sat)
   • Description: A rapid team chess championship where players compete in fast-paced games.
2. Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Merdeka Junior (U12) Team Chess Championship
   • Date: 13th Sep – 14th Sep (Fri – Sat)
   • Description: A team chess championship specifically for junior players under 12 years old.
3. Merdeka Blitz Chess Championship
   • Date: 14th Sep (Sat)
   • Description: A blitz chess championship featuring quick, intense games.
4. Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Foundation Age-Group Chess Championship (U06/08/10/12/14/16)
   • Date: 15th Sep (Sun)
   • Description: Age-group chess championship for players aged 6 to 16.
5. 19th IGB Dato Arthur Tan Malaysian Open Chess Championship
   • Date: 16th Sep – 22nd Sep (Mon – Sun)
   • Description: The prestigious Malaysian Open Chess Championship, attracting top players from around the world.
6. Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Malaysia Chess Challenge
   • Date: 16th Sep – 22nd Sep (Mon – Sun)
   • Description: A memorial chess challenge in honor of Daniel Yong Chen-I, featuring competitive games.
7. Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Seniors’ Open Chess Championship
   • Date: 16th Sep – 22nd Sep (Mon – Sun)
   • Description: A championship for senior chess players, celebrating their passion for the game.
8. Dato Tan Chin Nam Foundation Malaysia Day Age Group (Open, U06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16)
   • Date: 19th Sep (Thu)
   • Description: Age-group chess championship held on Malaysia Day.
9. Festival Blitz Chess Championship
• Date: 22nd Sep
• Description: A festive blitz chess event for players seeking fast and exciting games.
  

You can register here

Malaysian Chess Festival 2024 entry forms and details

 PDF copies of the these can be downloaded  HERE.

Onlline registration. CLICK HERE.

19th IGB MALAYSIAN CHESS FESTIVAL 2024-SCHEDULE
Event 1	13th & 14th Sep	SMS DEEN MERDEKA OPEN RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Event 2	13th & 14th Sep	DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA JUNIOR (UNDER-12) TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Event 3	14th Sep	MERDEKA BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Event 4	15th Sep	DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (UNDER 06/08/10/12/14/16)
Event 5	15th – 22nd Sep	19th IGB DATO’ ARTHUR TAN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Event 6	15th – 22nd Sep	DANIEL YONG CHEN-I MEMORIAL MALAYSIA CHESS CHALLENGE
Event 7	15th – 22nd Sep	DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM INTERNATIONAL SENIORS’ OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Event 8	19th Sep	DATO TAN CIN NAM FOUNDATION MALAYSIA DAY AGE GROUP (OPEN, UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16)
Event 9	22nd Sep	FESTIVAL BLITZ CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact (WhatsApp only)		Hamid - + 60 19 3158098
Contact (WhatsApp only)		DATCC - + 60 12 8480980
Contact (WhatsApp only)		Khai - + 60 12 3868520

ONLINE REGISTRATION CODE

http://register-datchesscentre.com/

DAT CHESS CENTRE, 22-A, JALAN JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL: +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com,

WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION: 

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EVENT 1

SMS DEEN MERDEKA OPEN RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS ONLY THE FIRST 50 PAID TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!

The DAT Chess Centre will organize the Merdeka Rapid Open Team Chess Championship 2024 in Cititel Midvalley, KL. A team will consist of 4 players. The time control is 20 mins + 5 seconds to finish.

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Date	Program	Time
13th Sep (Fri)	Team Manager’s Meeting	14:45
	Round 1	15:00 - 16:00
	Round 2	16:15 - 17:15
	Round 3	17:30 - 18:30
14th Sep (Sat)	Round 4	09:00 - 10:00
	Round 5	10:15 - 11:15
	Round 6	11:30 - 12:30
	Lunch
	Round 7	13:30 - 14:30
	Round 8	14:45 - 15:45
	Round 9	16:00 - 17:00
	Merdeka Blitz	17:15
	Prize Giving	18:30
13th – 14th Sep	DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA JUNIOR (UNDER 12) TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
15th Sep (Sun)	DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (6,8,10,12,14&16)	0900 – 18:00
15th Sep (Arrival) - 23rd Sep (Departure)	19th IGB DATO’ ARTHUR TAN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IGB DATO TAN CHIN NAM SENIORS INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP DANIEL YONG CHEN-I MEMORIAL MALAYSIA CHESS CHALLENGE

OPEN SECTION - (MERDEKA Challenge Trophy)
Champion:	Challenge Trophy + 4 Medals + RM 3,000	Best Malaysian Team	Trophy + Medal + RM 2,000
Second:	4 Medals + RM 2,000	2 Malaysian Team	RM 1,500
Third:	4 Medals + RM 1,000	3 Malaysian Team	RM 1,200
Fourth:	RM 750	*# Best State Team:	Trophy + Medal + RM 1,000
Fifth - Sixth	RM 500	*Best Jr Team (U 16)	4 Gold Medals + RM 500
Seventh - Tenth	RM 400	*Best Ladies Team	4 Gold Medals + RM 500
Best Board Prizes	Medals for Board 1 – 4 (Gold / Silver & Bronze)
*Best Government / *IPT / *School (+ IGB Secondary School Trophy) / *Family / *Veteran (>55) Team:				RM 400 each
Subject to at least 3 teams playing & 50 % result. Government Team must be certified by the department / School Team must be certified by the school. /* IPT must be certified by IPT			# Malaysian Citizens - Born, Residing, Schooling or Working in the State and MCF State Registration

Entry Fee – OPEN – RM 450	Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 16) - 350
Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 K L, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

Conditions for Participation

The average rating of the players in a team should not exceed 2250.

Example: Player A: 2500 - Player B: 2300 - Player C: 2200 - Player D: 2000 = 9000 ÷ 4 = 2250

Foreign Unrated players (in all 3 types of ratings) will be considered as 2000 and Local players (in all 3 types of ratings) as 1800 for calculation purposes. Sequence of Type of Ratings will be as follows:

1) FIDE Rapid Rtg, followed by 2) FIDE Standard Rtg, followed by 3) FIDE Blitz Rtg (FIDE September 2024 Rating List)

SMS DEEN MERDEKA OPEN RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Players should be registered as per board order upon submission. Changes in board order, change of names etc. will be surcharged @ RM 25 per change. Entry forms will not be accepted without the entry fees.

CLOSING DATE: 1st SEPTEMBER 2024 BY 12:00 PM. REGISTRATION OF ENTRIES AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE SURCHARGED RM 100 CHANGE OF BOARD ORDER, CHANGE OF NAMES ETC. WILL BE SURCHARGED RM 25 PER CHANGE REGISTRATION WITHOUT NAMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
TEAM NAME
SPECIAL CATEGORY (E.g. – IPT, School, U 16, etc.)
PLAYERS (Full Name) Players should be registered as per board order upon submission. Changes in board order, change of names etc. will be surcharged @ RM 25 per change.	BOARD 1		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
	BOARD 2		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
	BOARD 3		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
	BOARD 4		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
Team Captain Name
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE:			MOBILE:
EMAIL

Entry Fee – OPEN – RM 450	Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 16) - 350
Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 K L, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

* Rapid / Standard / Blitz = Cross Out Rating that is not applicable

WE AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO ABIDE BY ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. NAME OF CAPTAIN/MANAGER & SIGNATURE:

CROSSED CHEQUE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: DAT CHESS CENTRE

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…

DAT CHESS CENTRE - Official Receipt - Being payment for

SMS DEEN MERDEKA OPEN RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

ONCE REGISTERED NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE

Received From (Team Name)
Entry Fee – OPEN – RM 450		Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 16) – RM 350

Cash / Cheque No: DAT CHESS CENTRE Date JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL: +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com,

WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://register-datchesscentre.com / http://datchesscentre.com/

EVENT 2 - TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION

MERDEKA RAPID TEAM JUNIOR (UNDER-12) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS ONLY THE FIRST 50 PAID TEAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!

DAT Chess Centre will organize the 7th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION Merdeka Rapid Open Team Chess Championship 2024 (Under-12) in Cititel Midvalley, Kuala Lumpur. A team will consist of 4 players. The time control is 20 mins + 5 seconds to finish.

Date	Program	Time
13th Sep (Fri)	Team Manager’s Meeting	14:45
	Round 1	15:00 - 16:00
	Round 2	16:15 - 17:15
	Round 3	17:30 - 18:30
14th Sep (Sat)	Round 4	09:00 - 10:00
	Round 5	10:15 - 11:15
	Round 6	11:30 - 12:30
	Lunch
	Round 7	13:30 - 14:30
	Round 8	14:45 - 15:45
	Round 9	16:00 - 17:00
	Merdeka Blitz	17:15
	Prize Giving	18:00
13th – 14th Sep	SMS DEEN MERDEKA OPEN RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
15th Sep (Sun)	DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP (6,8,10,12,14&16)	0900 – 18:00
15th Sep (Arrival) - 23rd Sep (Departure)	19th IGB DATO’ ARTHUR TAN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IGB DATO TAN CHIN NAM SENIORS INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP DANIEL YONG CHEN-I MEMORIAL MALAYSIA CHESS CHALLENGE

DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA RAPID TEAM JUNIOR (UNDER-12) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
5th Medal Given as token to Coach, Teacher or Accompanying Parent!! – ONLY 4 PLAYERS TO BE REGISTERED
Champion:	Challenge Trophy + 5 Medals + RM 2,000	Best Board Prizes	Medal for Board 1 – 4 (G,S &B)
Second:	5 Medals + RM 1,500	*Best Girls Team	5 Gold Medals + RM 500
Third:	5 Medals + RM 1,200	*2nd Best Girls Team	5 Gold Medals + RM 400
Fourth:	5 Medals + RM 750	*3rd Best Girls Team	5 Gold Medals + RM 300
Fifth	5 Medals + RM 500	*Best Private School	5 Gold Medals + RM 300
Sixth - Tenth	X 4 Medals	*Best Govt School	5 Gold Medals + RM 300
Special Medals x 4 & Certificates for Best All U6, U8, U10 Teams !!
Best State	Challenge Trophy + 5 Medals + RM 1,000	*Family	5 Gold Medals = RM 300
*Best School will be awarded the IGB JUNIOR CHALLENGE TROPHY
* Subject to at least 3 teams playing & 50 % result. * School Team must be certified by the school.

Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 12) – RM 350

Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 K L, Malaysia - SWIFT : MBBEMYKL

DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM

MERDEKA RAPID TEAM JUNIOR (UNDER-12) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

Players should be registered as per board order upon submission. Changes in board order, change of names etc. will be surcharged @ RM 25 per change. Entries will not be accepted without the entry fees.

CLOSING DATE: 1st SEPTEMBER 2024 BY 12:00 PM. ENTRIES AFTER THIS WILL BE SURCHARGED RM 100 CHANGE OF BOARD ORDER, CHANGE OF NAMES ETC. WILL BE SURCHARGED RM 25 PER CHANGE REGISTRATION WITHOUT NAMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
TEAM NAME
SPECIAL CATEGORY (E.g. – School, Family, Girls)
PLAYERS (Full Name) Players should be registered as per board order upon submission. Changes in board order, change of names etc. will be surcharged @ RM 25 per change.	BOARD 1		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
	BOARD 2		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
	BOARD 3		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
	BOARD 4		FIDE Rating: (R/S/B) * = FIDE ID:
Team Captain Name:
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE:			MOBILE:
EMAIL

* Rapid / Standard / Blitz = Cross Out Rating that is not applicable

Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 K L, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

ONCE REGISTERED NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE

WE AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO ABIDE BY ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. NAME OF CAPTAIN/MANAGER & SIGNATURE:

CROSSED CHEQUE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: DAT CHESS CENTRE

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DAT CHESS CENTRE - Official Receipt - Being payment for DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA RAPID TEAM JUNIOR (UNDER-12) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
Received From (Team Name)
Entry Fee - JUNIOR (Under 12) – RM 350

Cash / Cheque No: DAT CHESS CENTRE Date

EVENT 3 Malaysian_Chess_Festival MERDEKA BLITZ 2024

DAT CHESS CENTRE, 22-A, JALAN JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL: +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com,

WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://register-datchesscentre.com / http://datchesscentre.com/

Date: 14th September 2024 (Saturday)	Venue: 5th Floor Cititel
Format: 7-9 Rounds Swiss	Time: 4:45pm
Time Control: 3 min + 2 sec (increment)	Entrance Fee: RM 60

Name
Nationality
FIDE ID
FIDE Blitz Rating
FIDE Rapid Rating
FIDE Standard Rating

PRIZES
1	500	7 - 8	100
2	300	9	90
3	250	10 - 11	80
4	200	12 - 16	60
5 - 6	150	17 - 20	50

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DAT CHESS CENTRE, 22-A, JALAN JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL: +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com, WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION:

REGISTRATION: http://register-datchesscentre.com / http://datchesscentre.com/

RECEIPT FOR MERDEKA BLITZ 2024

Received From:                                                                                    Date: ------------------ Amount:                                     

Received As Above:                                                                   Signature

DAT CHESS CENTRE, 22-A, JALAN JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL : +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com, WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://datchesscentre.com/

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EVENT 4 - DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION OPEN RAPID AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

THE DAT CHESS CENTRE WILL ORGANIZE THIS EVENT ON: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024 (SUN) IN CITITEL, MIDVALLEY, KL

DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINT ONLY THE FIRST 200 ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED

TOURNAMENT: 6 Age Groups in 2 categories (Boys & Girls) 6 rounds SWISS, Time Control: 25 minutes to finish

ALL PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THEIR OWN AGE-GROUPS!!

U-06	Date of Birth	On or after 2018		U-12	Date of Birth	On or after 2012
U-08	Date of Birth	On or after 2016		U-14	Date of Birth	On or after 2010
U-10	Date of Birth	On or after 2014		U-16	Date of Birth	On or after 2008

Participants are requested to bring along their I/C or B/C for verification.

DATE	TIME	PROGRAMME
15th Sep 2024 (Sun)	09:00 – 12:00	Round 1 - 3
	12:00 – 13:30	Lunch-Time Chess Lecture
	13:30 – 16:30	Round 4 - 6
	17:00	Prize Giving

ENTRY FEES: RM 70.00 for all Age Groups. (Registration after closing date on 1st SEPTEMBER 2024 shall be RM140.00). ENTRIES AFTER 1st SEP 2024 WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANIZERS.

CATEGORY	PRIZES	BOYS (15 Medals)	GIRLS (10 MEDALS)
All Categories	Champion	Gold Medal	Gold Medal
	2nd	Silver Medal	Silver Medal
	3rd	Bronze Medal	Bronze Medal
	4th	Medal	Medal
	5th	Medal	Medal
	6th	Medal	Medal
	7th	Medal	Medal
	8th	Medal	Medal
	9th	Medal	Medal
	10th	Medal	Medal
	11th	Medal
	12th	Medal
	13th	Medal
	14th	Medal
	15th	Medal
Prize Winners in all Age Groups will also receive Certificates of Achievement.
Certificate of Participation will be given to all players
Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396 Jalan Bunus, 50100 K L, Malaysia - SWIFT : MBBEMYKL

DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION

OPEN RAPID AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

ENTRY FORM (CLOSING DATE: 1 SEP 2024)

ENTRY FEE: RM 70.00 – LATE ENTRY (AFTER 1 SEP 2024) = RM 140.00)

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS

NAME :

(Follow I/C)

RATING:	FIDE ID (if available): ↓	FIDE RATING (if available): ↓

CATEGORY	MALE			AGE GROUP	UNDER –
Please tick
	FEMALE

I.C NO /. :

B.C NO.

AGE: DATE OF BIRTH:

ADDRESS:

POSTCODE:

TEL.NO: E-MAIL:

SCHOOL:                                                                      

SIGNATURE:

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DAT Chess Centre – Official Receipt

DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION

OPEN RAPID AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

ONCE REGISTERED NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE

Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 K L, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

Name:                                     Amount: ----------------------

Received by: Date:

EVENT 5 - 19th IGB DATO ARTHUR TAN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

This 9 Round individual tournament is open to all players. FIDE rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall.

PLAYERS WITHOUT A FIDE ID. NO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Venue: Cititel Midvalley, KL

All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries.

13 – 14 Sep (Fri & Sat)		MERDEKA RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 7th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA RAPID JUNIOR (U-12) TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
15th Sep (Sun)		13th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
THE SCHEDULE – 19TH IGB DATO ARTHUR TAN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
15th Sep (Sun)	Arrival	After 12:00
16th Sep (Mon)	Players Meeting Round 1	12:00 15:00
17th Sep (Tue)	Round 2 & Round 3	09:00 & 15:00
18 Sep (Wed)	Round 4 & Round 5	09:00 & 15:00
19 Sep (Thu)	MALAYSIA DAY !! FREE DAY !! DATO TAN CHIN NAM MALAYSIA DAY AGE GROUP (OPEN, UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16)	12:00 – 18:00
20 Sep (Fri)	Round 6	15:00
21 Sep (Sat)	Round 7 & Round 8	09:00 & 15:00
22 Sep (Sun)	Round 9 Festival Blitz Prize Giving / Dinner	09:00 13:00 19:30
23 Sep (Mon)	Departure

Prizes & Entry Fees in US $ Open Section (FIXED EXCHANGE RATE: US $ 1 = RM 4.70)								Malaysians		Special Prizes
1	3,000	6	500	11	150	16	100	1	500	Best Lady	300
2	2,000	7	300	12	150	17	100	2	400	2 Best Lady	250
3	1,000	8	300	13	150	18	100	3	300	Best Malaysian Lady	150
4	700	9	300	14	150	19	100	4	200	Best U 16	300
5	500	10	300	15	150	20	100	5	100	Best U 12	150
Medals & certificates will be given to winners. Champion’s name will be engraved on the Dato’ Arthur Tan Challenge Trophy.
Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Section will take precedence over the Malaysian/Special Prizes. The US$ 1.00 = RM 4.7.

ENTRY FEES IN US$: (FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATION US$ = RM 4.70. WE WILL RECEIVE & PAY BASED ON THIS RATE (RM Round Up Figure)

2400 - 2499	US$ 125 (RM 590)	2200 - 2299	US$ 175 (RM 825.)	Below 1999	US$ 225 (RM 1060)
2300 - 2399	US$ 150 (RM 705)	2000 - 2199	US$ 200 (RM 940)	unrated	US$ 275 (RM 1290)
Bank Account: DAT CHESS CENTRE - Maybank Current Account: 5145 9822 0396
Jalan Bunus, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

Accommodation: All players are required to budget for their own board and lodging as well as transportation needs. First 10 GMs to register will be provided accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. Conditions for Titled Players: No tournament entry fee for GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and players rated above 2500 on the Sep 2024 FIDE Rating List. Room rates are US $ 55 per room per day. Tournament Entry Fees: In US $ - There will be 20 % discount if entry fees are paid on or before 30th June 2024. Tournament Entry Fees must be paid before the Closing date on: 01 Sep 2024. Entries after this date will be charged double. Paid Entry Fees will not be refunded.

19TH IGB DATO ARTHUR TAN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
Name*		Date of Birth*		Sex*
Country*		FIDE ID*		FIDE Rating*
Address
Tel No*		Email*

EVENT 6 - DANIEL YONG CHEN-I MEMORIAL - MALAYSIA CHESS CHALLENGE 2024

This 9 Round individual tournament is open to all players rated below FIDE Rtg 2000 (Sep 2024). Any player who has crossed the 2000 Rating Barrier at any time after 2022 will not be allowed to play in this section. FIDE rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall. PLAYERS WITHOUT A FIDE ID. NO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Venue: Cititel Midvalley Hotel.

All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries.

13 – 14 Sep (Fri & Sat)		MERDEKA RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 7th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA RAPID JUNIOR (U-12) TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
15th Sep (Sun)		13th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
DANIEL YONG CHEN-I – MEMORIAL MALAYSIA CHESS CHALLENGE 2024
15th Sep (Sun)	Arrival	After 12:00
16th Sep (Mon)	Players Meeting Round 1	12:00 15:00
17th Sep (Tue)	Round 2 & Round 3	09:00 & 15:00
18 Sep (Wed)	Round 4 & Round 5	09:00 & 15:00
19 Sep (Thu)	MALAYSIA DAY !! FREE DAY !! DATO TAN CHIN NAM MALAYSIA DAY AGE GROUP (OPEN, UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16)	12:00 – 18:00
20 Sep (Fri)	Round 6	15:00
21 Sep (Sat)	Round 7 & Round 8	09:00 & 15:00
22 Sep (Sun)	Round 9 Festival Blitz Prize Giving / Dinner	09:00 13:00 19:30
23 Sep (Mon)	Departure

Prizes: Open Section All cash prizes in RM		FIDE Rating Prizes (Malaysian citizens only)
		1600 - 1400	1399 - 1200	1199 and below
1	2,500 + Challenge Trophy	800	600	300
2	2,000	500	400	200
3	1,500	300	200	100
4	800	150	100	50
5	600	Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Prizes will take precedence over the Special Prizes.
6 - 7	300
8 - 10	200	All prize winners will get medals & certificates
FIDE Rtg Below 2000		RM 200	FIDE Unrated	RM 250
Bank Account: DAT CHESS CENTRE - Maybank Current Account: 5145 9822 0396
Jalan Bunus, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

All players are required to budget for their own board and lodging as well as transportation needs. Conditions for Titled Players: No tournament entry fee for GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and players rated above 2500 on the Sep 2024 FIDE Rating List. Room rates are US$ 55 per room per day on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast. Tournament Entry Fees: In RM - There will be 20 % discount if entry fees are paid on or before 30th June 2024. Tournament Entry Fees must be paid before the Closing date on: 01 Sep 2024. Entries after this date will be charged double.

DANIEL YONG CHEN-I MEMORIAL - MALAYSIA CHESS CHALLENGE 2024 ONCE PAID NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE
Name*		Date of Birth*		Sex
Country*		FIDE ID*		FIDE Rating*
Address
Tel No		Email*

EVENT 7 -- IGB DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM SENIORS OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

This 9 Round individual tournament is open to all players above 50 years (Date of Birth 1974 and women 45 years (DOB 1979). FIDE rules and regulations will apply. The tournament will be FIDE rated. The Swiss Manager Program will be used for pairings. The games will be played according to the schedule below. Time Control is 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1. All mobile phones & electronic devices are banned in the tournament hall. PLAYERS WITHOUT A FIDE ID. NO WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! All officials & players should be smartly attired in the playing hall. The Organizer reserves the right to reject entries. Venue: Cititel Midvalley Hotel, KL

13 – 14 Sep (Fri & Sat)		SMS DEEN MERDEKA RAPID TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 7th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MERDEKA RAPID JUNIOR (U-12) TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024
15th Sep (Sun)		13th DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
THE SCHEDULE – IGB DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM SENIORS OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
15th Sep (Sun)	Arrival	After 12:00
16th Sep (Mon)	Players Meeting Round 1	12:00 15:00
17th Sep (Tue)	Round 2 & Round 3	09:00 & 15:00
18 Sep (Wed)	Round 4 & Round 5	09:00 & 15:00
19 Sep (Thu)	MALAYSIA DAY !! FREE DAY !! DATO TAN CHIN NAM MALAYSIA DAY AGE GROUP (OPEN, UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16)	12:00 – 18:00
20 Sep (Fri)	Round 6	15:00
21 Sep (Sat)	Round 7 & Round 8	09:00 & 15:00
22 Sep (Sun)	Round 9 Festival Blitz Prize Giving / Dinner	09:00 13:00 19:30
23 Sep (Mon)	Departure

Prizes: Seniors Open Section All prizes are in Ringgit Malaysia {RM}		Seniors Age Group Category (Special) Prizes
		Seniors 65 – 74 years	Above 75 years	Best Malaysian
1st	3,000 + Challenge Trophy	1,500	1,500	1,500
2nd	2,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
3rd	1,500			500
4th	1,000	Participants are entitled to only one prize (the larger). Where prizes are the same value, the Open Prizes will take precedence over the Special Prizes. All prize winners will get medals & certificates
5th	500

FREE ENTRY FOR PLAYERS ABOVE 2301 – ENTRY FEES IN RM
FIDE Rtg 2201-2300	200	FIDE Rtg 2101-2200	250	FIDE 1800-2100	300	Below 1799	350
Bank Account: DAT CHESS CENTRE - Maybank Current Account: 5145 9822 0396 Jalan Bunus, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL

Accommodation: All players are required to budget for their own board and lodging as well as transportation needs. First 10 GMs to register will be provided accommodation on a twin-sharing basis. Conditions for Titled Players: No tournament entry fee for GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and players rated above 2500 on the August 2023 FIDE Rating List. Room rates are US$55 per room per day on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast. Tournament Entry Fees: In RM - There will be 20 % discount if entry fees are paid on or before 30th June 2024. Tournament Entry Fees must be paid before the Closing date on: 01 September 2024. Entries after this date will be charged double. Paid Entry Fees will not be refunded.

IGB DATO’ TAN CHIN NAM INTERNATIONAL SENIORS OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP IF TOTAL ENTRIES IS LESS THAN 20 PLAYERS, THAN THE SENIORS WILL BE INCORPORATED WITH THE MAIN MALAYSIAN OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP. ONCE REGISTERED, NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE
Name*		Date of Birth*		Sex*
Country*		FIDE ID*		FIDE Rating*
Address
Tel No*		Email*

EVENT 8 – DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION

MALAYSIA DAY RAPID AGE GROUP (OPEN, UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16) EVENT

DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS ONLY THE FIRST 200 PLAYERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!

The DATCC will organize the DATO TAN CHIN NAM MALAYSIA DAY AGE GROUP RAPID OPEN, UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16)

Championship 2024

RM 2,000 in Cash Prizes! Hampers! Medals! Other Prizes in Kind!

Certificates of Participation for all & Certificates of Achievement for Winners

Dates	Time
19th (Thursday)	11:00 – 18:00 (6 or 7 Rounds Depending on Response)
Only the First 200 entries will be accepted.

		AGE GROUP UNDER – 6,8,10,12,14,16
PRIZES	OPEN		BOYS	GIRLS
Champion	500 + Medal + Cert	Champion	Gold Medal	Gold Medal
Second	400+ Medal + Cert	2nd	Silver Medal	Silver Medal
Third	300+ Medal + Cert	3rd	Bronze Medal	Bronze Medal
Fourth	200+ Medal + Cert	4th	Medal	Medal
Fifth	100+ Medal + Cert	5th	Medal	Medal
Sixth - Tenth	50+ Medal + Cert	6th	Medal	Medal
Best Girl	Hamper	7th	Medal	Medal
2nd Best Girl	Hamper	8th	Medal	Medal
		9th	Medal	Medal
		10th	Medal	Medal
TIME CONTROL – 20 minutes to finish
Bank Account: DAT Chess Centre - Maybank Current A/C No: 5145 9822 0396, Jalan Bunus, 50100 KL, Malaysia - SWIFT: MBBEMYKL
ENTRY FEE:		OPEN - RM 70		AGE GROUP – RM 60

CLOSING DATE: 01 September 2024

ENTRIES AFTER CLOSING DATE / WALK-IN ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED DOUBLE

DATO TAN CHIN NAM FOUNDATION MALAYSIA DAY INDIVIDUAL RAPID CHESS (OPEN & AGE GROUP – Under 6,8,10,12,14,16) ONCE REGISTERED NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE
Name*				Date of Birth*		Sex
Country*		FIDE ID*		FIDE Rating*		Nat Rating
Address
Tel No				Email

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Official Receipt – MALAYSIA DAY INDIVIDUAL RAPID CHESS (OPEN/ AGE GROUP UNDER 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 16

Received RM:                                                                                 From:                                                         

Name:                                                                           Signature:                             

EVENT 9 Malaysian Chess Festival FESTIVAL BLITZ 2024

DAT CHESS CENTRE, 22-A, JALAN JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL: +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com,

WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://register-datchesscentre.com / http://datchesscentre.com/

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Date: 22nd September 2024 Venue: 5th Floor Cititel

Format: 7-9 Rounds Swiss Time: 1:45pm

Time Control: 3 min + 2 sec (increment) Entrance Fee: RM 60

Name
Nationality
FIDE ID
FIDE Blitz Rating
FIDE Rapid Rating
FIDE Standard Rating

PRIZES
1	500	7 - 8	100
2	300	9	90
3	250	10 - 11	80
4	200	12 - 16	60
5 - 6	150	17 - 20	50

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DAT CHESS CENTRE, 22-A, JALAN JERNAI 3, MEDAN IDAMAN BUSINESS CENTRE, 53100 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA POSTAL ADDRESS: 5110 MEDAN INTAN APARTMENT, JALAN 1/21C, GOMBAK, 53000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

TEL: +(60) 193158098, EMAIL: aham@pc.jaring.asia, ahamchess@yahoo.com, WEBPAGE & ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://datchesscentre.com/

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RECEIPT FOR FESTIVAL BLITZ 2024

Received From:                                                                                                                                                                        Date:                             Amount:                                             

Received As Above: Signature