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calendar_month Aug 28 – Sep 7, 2026
location_on KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur
The 21st Merdeka Chess Festival is here! Register online today or download the official prospectus for complete details.
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Event 1: SMS DEEN Merdeka Open Rapid Team
Aug 28–29
Event 2: Merdeka Junior (U12) Team
Aug 28–29
Event 3: Merdeka Blitz Championship
Aug 29
Event 4: Age-Group (U06/08/10/12/14/16)
Aug 30
Event 5: 21st Dato Arthur Tan Merdeka Open
Aug 31–Sep 6
Event 6: Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial Challenge
Aug 31–Sep 6
Event 7: Seniors' Open Chess Championship
Aug 31–Sep 6
Event 8: Merdeka Day Age Group (Open/U8-18)
Sep 3
Event 9: Festival Blitz Championship
Sep 6
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