21st Malaysian Chess Festival 2026
August 28 – September 7 | KL Gateway, Kuala Lumpur
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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.
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Rules & Prize Details (PDF)
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The manual registration form (PDF page 8) is also accepted via email/hand-in.
Venue & Travel
The festival will be held at the KL Gateway Mall, a premier venue in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
- Central location with easy LRT/MRT access
- Proximity to major hotels and shopping malls
- International airport (KLIA) is ~60 mins away
We recommend international players to look for accommodation in the Bukit Bintang or KL Sentral areas for maximum convenience until the venue is confirmed.
Recommended Accommodations Near KL Gateway (Bangsar South)
For the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival, all players are required to budget for and arrange their own board and lodging. The organizers advise that room rates are US$ 65 per room per day.
However, there is a special exception for titled players: the first 10 Grandmasters (GMs) who register will be provided with accommodation on a twin-sharing basis.
KL Gateway Residences (Same Building as Venue)
Stay directly at the venue complex — units managed by different hosts within KL Gateway itself.
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The Nest | KL Gateway
Units featuring full kitchens (microwaves/fridges), located 3 minutes from the LRT entrance.
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GlowlyHaus (KL Gateway Premium)
Offers 2-bedroom units with private lift access and high-speed 100mbps internet.
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KL Gateway FAMILY Staycation by MOKA
Spacious layouts suitable for larger groups or teams, accommodating up to 8 guests.
Bangsar South (Within Walking Distance)
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South View Serviced Apartments
Luxury serviced residence approximately 500m from Universiti LRT. Features high-end security, clean swimming pool, gym, and an in-house mini-mart.
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Camellia Serviced Suites
Located next to Nexus Mall, roughly 200m from the LRT station. Known for being well-managed, affordable, and fully furnished.
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Cubic Botanical Suites
Upscale apartments with a large pool and on-site grocery store. Approximately 2.3km from the venue, noted for a seamless self-check-in process.
Bangsar LRT Area (1 LRT Stop Away)
Just one stop from Universiti LRT (KL Gateway) via the Kelana Jaya Line.
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EST Bangsar (KL Sentral Bangsar Suites)
Directly connected to Bangsar LRT via a covered link bridge. Units often feature full kitchens and access to an infinity pool.
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Lynhomes at EST Bangsar
Popular loft-style studios with direct bridge access to the LRT station, ideal for quick transit to the festival.
No direct links above because places are fluid and may not be available — use those locations as a guide to search in the Airbnb app and website.
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