# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 21st Malaysian Chess Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?️ Dates & Location
Dates: August 28 – September 6, 2026
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Venue: KL Gateway Mall (Lot L3.01 & 02), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Public Transit: Accessible via the LRT Kelana Jaya Line (KL Gateway, Universiti station)
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? Tournament Categories (9 Events Total) The 10-day festival features nine different events for various skill levels and ages
:
Team Rapid Events (Aug 28–29): The SMS DEEN Open Rapid Team and Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Junior Under-12 Team events
. Teams must have exactly 4 players, and both events are strictly limited to the first 50 paid teams
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Blitz Tournaments (Aug 29 & Sep 6): Lightning-fast 3 minute + 2 second increment chess for the Merdeka Blitz and the Festival Blitz
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Youth & Age-Group Rapids (Aug 30 & Sep 3): Single-day individual rapid tournaments for various age brackets (Under-6 up to Under-18)
. These events are capped at 200 entries
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Standard Classical Opens (Aug 31–Sep 6): Three 9-round classical tournaments:
21st Dato Arthur Tan Open: The premier open event
.
Daniel Yong Chen-I Memorial: Restricted to players rated below FIDE 2000
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Dato’ Tan Chin Nam Seniors’ Open: For players aged 50 and above (women 45 and above)
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⚠️ Key Registration Rules & Deadlines
FIDE ID Required: Players without a valid FIDE ID number will not be accepted into the tournaments
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Registration Deadline: Entries strictly close on August 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM
. Late entries will incur surcharges or double fees, and there are absolutely no refunds once registered
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Early Bird Discount: Players participating in the Standard Opens (Events 5, 6, and 7) can get a 10% discount on their entry fee if paid before August 1, 2026
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? How to Register Registration and payments can be completed online via http://register-datchesscentre.com or http://datchesscentre.com
https://festival.catur.org
https://app.catur.org
.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kuala-lumpur/21st-malaysian-chess-festival/200030348392723
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kuala Lumpur
- **state**: KL
- **country**: Malaysia
- **location**: KL Gateway Mall
- **lat**: 3.1139053612775
- **long**: 101.66290998459
- **full address**: KL Gateway Mall, Jiang Nanyang, Jalan Kerinchi, Kampung Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 21st Malaysian Chess Festival being held?
  - **A:** 21st Malaysian Chess Festival takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at KL Gateway Mall, Jiang Nanyang, Jalan Kerinchi, Kampung Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 21st Malaysian Chess Festival?
  - **A:** 21st Malaysian Chess Festival is organized by Malaysian Chess Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 21st Malaysian Chess Festival is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kuala Lumpur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 21st Malaysian Chess Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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