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Aug 28 – Sep 7, 2026

KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur

The 21st Malaysian Chess Festival is here! Register online today or download the official prospectus for complete details.

Festival Event

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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