Tuesday 20 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR AGE GROUP RAPID CIRCUIT 2023 (FIDE-RATED)

UPDATE:
STATUS as at 17th January 2023 (2300hrs)

U18 Category
40 SLOTS Available

U12
15 SLOTS Available

( KL Age Group Rapid Circuit 2023 )


CHANGE OF DATE  to  5th FEBRUARY 2023

(1) KLCA will be organising the KUALA LUMPUR AGE GROUP RAPID CIRCUIT 2023 (FR).

(2) The decision was made in the KLCA EXCO Meeting held on 24 September 2022 at Bangsar, KL.

(3) The objectives of this Age Group circuit are:-
A.  Select players to represent KL in events to be nominated by KLCA.

B.  Prepare KL players for competitions in 2023.

C.  Unearth new talents, post-covid19.


(4) Selection Criteria:
A. Top 10 finishers in each Circuit will be given points.
Champion = 10 points
Runners-Up = 9 points
Third = 8 points

4th - 7pts
5th - 6pts
6th - 5pts
7th - 4pts
8th - 3pts
9th - 2pts
10th - 1pt

B. For Team Events(4players): Top 3 Players with the most points at the end of the circuit or 2 weeks before certain nominated events, will be offered to represent KL in designated competitions in 2023. 
   1 player will be KLCA's President nominee.


(5) Upon advise from MCF who will be organising the National Scholastics from 27-29 January,
Circuit 1 will now be held as follows:

Date:  Sunday, 5th February 2023
Time: 8.30AM - 6PM
Venue: KL Chess Academy, Sri Hartamas - KL


(6) Categories:      U18 & U12
     No.of Players: Capped at 50 Players for each category.


(7) Fees:
RM50 (Rated) / RM70 (Unrated)

(8) Payment:
Effective Commerce Sdn Bhd
MAYBANK: 5141 8721 4430

(9) Registration for Circuit 1:
Please submit player's details:-
Name:
FIDE ID (if any):
Date of Birth:
HP and Email:
Category (U18 or U12):
Player's School Name:

together with Bank Deposit Slip to:-

Chief Arbiter(CA):
FA Syawal
011 - 2088 2499
smartchess.mas@gmail.com

and copy to:
Circuit 1 Secretary:
Ms. Louisa Yip
019 - 258 6355


Tentative Dates for Circuit:
February: Circuit 2 - 19/2


March  - 12/3 & 26/3
April - 2/4 & 16/4
May - 14/5 & 28/5

Friday 16 December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR AGE GROUP RAPID CIRCUIT 2023

KLCA will be organising the KUALA LUMPUR AGE GROUP RAPID CIRCUIT 2023.
The decision was made in the KLCA EXCO Meeting held on 24 September 2022 at Bangsar, KL.

The objectives of this Age Group circuit are:-
(1) Select players to represent KL/KLCA in events to be nominated by KLCA.

(2) Prepare KL players for competitions in 2023.

(3) Unearth new talents, post-covid19.


Circuit 1 will be held as follows:

Date:  Sunday, 29 January 2023
Time: 8.30AM - 6PM
Venue: KL Chess Academy, Sri Hartamas - KL


Categories:      U18 & U12
No.of Players: Capped at 50 Players for each category.


Pre-Registration for Circuit 1:
CA: FA Syawal
011 - 2088 2499
smartchess.mas@gmail.com


Tentative Dates for Circuit:
February - 5/2 & 19/2
March  - 12/3 & 26/3
April - 2/4 & 16/4

May - 14/5 & 28/5

Monday 17 October 2022

Invitation to Represent KUALA LUMPUR in INTER-STATE Competition 2022 at SABAH

 

(1) The INTER-STATE Chess Competition will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from 21st to 24th November 2022.

Details HERE


(2) KL players interested to play in the competition will have to bear their own costs.


(3) Interested players are invited to express their intention by sending an email containing their details
      ( Name, Age, FIDE ID, Address and Tel. No and Email ) to:-

      7msportspromo@gmail.com
      ( Attention of: Secretary, KLCA and KLCA Selection Committee )


(4) The deadline for expressing of intention to play at Sabah's Inter-State at player's own costs is:-
      31st OCTOBER 2022, 10.00PM(2200 hours)


(5) Note however, players who had played for other states in this year's MCC 2022 at Bangi, Selangor are NOT eligible to apply.


Please Be Advised.



IO/NA Amirul HM,
Secretary,
KLCA
011 - 5699 2525

Friday 7 October 2022

NOV/DEC.2022 and 2023 - Applications to Organise Competitons in F.T. of KUALA LUMPUR

KLCA have received applications from the below-listed organisers intending to organise competitions in 2023.

Status of Applications are as follows:-

APPROVED

KLCA have approved the following organisers to organise the stated chess competition:-

Name of Organiser                          Event Date

2023

(8)   DATCC                                         29 - 30  JULY 2023

        Event Name:          1st PEARL POINT CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP  2023
        Application Date:   4 JULY 2023

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       IA Abd Hamid Majid 
       019 - 3158 098


(7)   Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             22 - 23  JULY 2023

        Event Name:          6th QUEENS COLLEGE U1600 FIDE CLASSICAL  2023
        Application Date:   8 JUNE 2023

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Masha Naizli
       019 - 352 7371


(6)   Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             24 - 25  JUNE 2023

        Event Name:          5th QUEENS COLLEGE U1800 FIDE CLASSICAL  2023
        Application Date:   8 JUNE 2023

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Masha Naizli
       019 - 352 7371


(5) KL Chess Academy             25 JUNE 2023

     Event Name:          8th SJKC KUEN CHEN 1  CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP  2023 
     Application Date:   5 APRIL 2023

    Organiser's Contact Person:
     Ms. Louisa Yip
     019 - 258 6355


(4)   Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             29 - 30  APRIL & 1 MAY 2023

        Event Name:          4th QUEENS COLLEGE U2400 FIDE CLASSICAL  20223
        Application Date:   5 APRIL 2023

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Masha Naizli
       019 - 352 7371


(3)   Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             1 - 2  APRIL 2023

        Event Name:          3rd QUEENS COLLEGE U1800 FIDE CLASSICAL  20223
        Application Date:   1 MARCH 2023

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Masha Naizli
       019 - 352 7371

(2) Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             23 - 24  JANUARY 2023

        Event Name:          2nd QUEENS COLLEGE U1800 FIDE CLASSICAL  20223
        Application Date:   17 DECEMBER 2022

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Masha Naizli
       019 - 352 7371

(1) KLCA                                             29  JANUARY 2023

        Event Name:          KUALA LUMPUR AGE GROUP RAPID CIRCUIT  2023 
        Decision Date:       24 SEPTEMBER 2022 (KLCA EXCO Meeting)

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       CA - FA Syawal 
       011 - 2088 2499

       TD - IO/NA Amirul
       011 - 5699 2525


2022

(13) Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             10 - 11 DECEMBER 2022

        Event Name:          QUEENS COLLEGE U1800 FIDE CLASSICAL  2022 
        Application Date:   31 OCTOBER 2022

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Masha Naizli
       019 - 352 7371

(12) KL Chess Academy             4 & 11 DECEMBER 2022

     Event Name:          KL CHESS CLASSIC U-1800  2022 
     Application Date:   6 OCTOBER 2022

    Organiser's Contact Person:
    Ms. Louisa Yip
    019 - 258 6355


(11) KL Chess Academy             20 NOVEMBER 2022

     Event Name:          KL CHESS RAPID  2022 
     Application Date:   6 OCTOBER 2022

    Organiser's Contact Person:
     Ms. Louisa Yip
     019 - 258 6355


CONDITIONAL APPROVAL 

KLCA have granted 'Conditional Approval' subject to further submission of required documents and/or payment.

Name of Organiser                    Event Date

2023

(2) Awaiting NEW Applications


(1)   Megachess Academy             5 AUGUST 2023

        Event Name:          PPBLBM CHESS TOURNAMENT FIDE-RATED RAPID 2023
        Application Date:   15 JULY 2023

       Organiser's Contact Person:
       FA Emran
       019 - 667 5675


2022

(2) Rotary Club of KL Dynamics           10 DECEMBER 2022

    Event Name:          PIALA CATUR DATO' DR NAZLEE 
    Application Date:   20 NOVEMBER 2022

    Organiser's Contact Person:
    IM Mok
    016 - 223 3536


 (1) Kelab Catur SK Bukit Jalil             10 - 11 DECEMBER 2022

    Event Name:          QUEENS COLLEGE U1800 FIDE CLASSICAL  2022 
    Application Date:   31 OCTOBER 2022

    Organiser's Contact Person:
    FA Masha Naizli
    019 - 352 7371


GUIDELINES for ORGANISERS

Dear Organisers,
To expedite the application process in organising competitions in F.T. of Kuala Lumpur, 
Please submit the following documents to KLCA when applying to organise:-

(1) REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE of Entity organising the competition.
Example:
SSM Registration Certificate, Perakuan Pendaftaran Badan Sukan or other documents.

(2) Name, Contact Number, Email and Address of Organiser;

(3) PROFORMA COMPETITION POSTER complete with Competiton Format
     and NAME of CHIEF ARBITER and ARBITER TEAM;

(4) LETTER OF SUPPORT/CONSENT from Venue Owner;

(5) FINANCIAL PROOF of Ability to Pay Prize Money offered in Proforma Competition Poster;
Example:
Letter of Sponsorship, Bank Guarantee, Financial Statement of Organiser or other documents.

(6) PAYMENT of ENDORSEMENT FEE 

     A. Physical/OTB -  Fee Amount will be advised based on Type of Competition and Organiser.

     B. Online - RM25

    Payment to be made to the following account:
    Name of Bank     :  CIMB BANK BERHAD
    Name of Account:  PERSATUAN CATUR  KUALA LUMPUR
                                   ( KUALA LUMPUR CHESS ASSOCIATION )
    Account No         :  8602 7913 00
    Branch                 :  KLCC


(7) Any other supporting documents.

Applications MUST be submitted at least ONE(1) month before the date of competition.

Furthermore, we advise organisers to apply for the necessary approvals/permit from the following authorities and follow latest guidelines issued, wherever mandatory and/or necessary:-
(1) Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN);
(2) Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM);
(3) Kementerian Belia dan Sukan / Pejabat Pesuruhjaya Sukan;
(4) PDRM and DBKL.

Please Be Advised.


Hon. Secretary,
KLCA

Updated: 15 July 2023
1 - PPBLBM Chess Tournament FIDE-Rated Rapid. ( Conditional Approval, 15 July )

Previous:
13 July 1st Pearl Point Chess Championship, Approval (Conditional Approval, 4 July)
3 July - 6th Queens College U1600 FIDE Classical, Approval

9 June - 5th Queens College U1800 FIDE Classical, Approval

6 April
1 - 4th Queens College U2400 FIDE Classical, Conditional Approval & Approval
2 - 8th SJKC Kuen Cheng 1 Chess Championship, Conditional Approval & Approval

1 & 4 March 2023 - 3rd Queens U1800 FIDE Classical, Conditional Approval & Approval
21 November 2022 - Piala Catur Dato' Dr Nazlee, Conditional Approval
2 & 5 November 2022 - Queens U1800 FIDE Classical, Conditional Approval & Approval
10 October 2022 - KL Chess Rapid & KL Chess Classic U-1800, Approval
  7 October 2022 - KL Chess Rapid & KL Chess Classic U-1800, Conditional Approval


Saturday 24 September 2022

KLCA EXCO Meeting - Q3/2022

( KLCA EXCO Members Present )





( Ms.Intan, 
the only lady in KLCA's EXCO )

 

KLCA EXCO Meeting - Q3 2022

Date: 24th September 2022
Time: 5.00PM
Venue: Bangsar, KL


Saturday 28 May 2022

National Challenger CC - KLCA Nominees

A) The deadline to write-in as KLCA nominees for National Challenger CC ended yesterday.

B) The following are KLCA's nominees:

1. A'niq A'riffin bin Abd. Aziz;

2. A'qil A'lauddin bin Abd. Aziz; 

3. Mohamad Syamirul bin Morad; and,

4. Chong Bok Siong.


C) Kindly proceed to make Payment direct to MCF CIMB account and forward the Deposit Slip to 011-5699 2525.

Reference: Players Name & Challenger 2022.


D) KLCA wishes all the Best for our nominees in the upcoming Challenger Competition. 


Amirul HM, 

HS, KLCA

28 May 2022


Updated: 29 May - inclusion of #4 Chong Bok Siong

Wednesday 25 May 2022

National Challenger CC - Invitation to Interested KL Players

(1) MCF will be organising the National Challenge CC.
     Details can be read HERE

 (2)  KLCA can nominate 4 official players.
       Selection will be done primarily based on FIDE rating 
       though active participation in recent competitions will also be taken 
       into account.

(3) Kindly write-in with your respective details to KLCA,
      Attention of KLCA Secretary at the following:-
      Email: 7msportspromo@gmail.com

      Player's Details Required:
      A.  Name;
      B.  IC No and Date of Birth;
      C. FIDE ID No;
      D. Current FIDE Rating;
      E. MCF ID No;
      F.  Player Address and Contact Details (Tel & Email); and,
      G.  Name and Address of Employer or School/University.
      

(4) The deadline for application is on FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2022 (2300 HOURS)
      The names of  players selected will be announced in this site by
      SATURDAY, 28 MAY 2022 (2300 HOURS).


IO/NA Amirul HM
Hon. Sec
KLCA
Tel: 011 - 5699 2525
25 May 2022

Monday 16 May 2022

MCC 2022 - KLCA Representatives

A. The following(in alphabetical order), have been chosen as KLCA's official players for MCC 2022:-

OPEN
(1) Chew Yaw Chong.
(2) Kavin Mohan.
(3) Uzair bin Shahar.
(4) Brien Foo

WOMEN
(1) A'dira A'ddawiyah Abd Aziz
(2) Evelyn Tan 

B. Kindly register and submit your respective application to MCF MCC2022 Secretariat by
WEDNESDAY, 25th MAY 2022, 10.00PM (2200hours).

MCC 2022 Fees have to be paid direct to bank account stated by MCF.
Please forward your Deposit Slip to 011-5699 2525/7msportspromo@gmail.com.
Reference: State your full name and KLCA-MCC 2022.

Fees:
(1) With MCF ID
RM120  - Open
RM100  - Ladies

(2) Without MCF ID
RM150  -  Open
RM125  -  Ladies

C. Please Be Advised  that ALL official players named by KLCA for MCC 2022 are NOT allowed to represent other State Associations for other MCF-sanctioned event for a period of One(1) Year, ending 11 June 2023. 

D. KLCA wishes all named players All the Best in MCC 2022

Best Regards,

IO/NA Amirul HM
Hon.Secretary
KLCA
16 May 2022

Updated: 
25 May - Inclusion of Brien Foo
23 May - Women Category Official Players

Thursday 5 May 2022

MCC 2022 - Invitation to Qualified KL Players

UPDATE 12 MAY 2022 (12NOON): List of Players expressing Interest & Application Date OPEN: 1) Kavin Mohan, 8/5 2) Uzair bin Sahar, 8/5 3) Chew Yaw Chong, 10/5 *4) Kaushal Khandhar, 10/5 * Details Incomplete WOMEN: NO Applications Received

MALAYSIAN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2022
( MCC 2022 )

(1) The MCC 2022 will be held as follows:-
      Date:    8th - 12th JUNE 2022
      Venue: Hotel Tenera, Bandar Baru Bangi, SELANGOR

(2) KLCA would like to invite Qualified KL players to represent F.T. of Kuala Lumpur in the upcoming event.

(3) Interested applicants fulfilling the requirements set by MCF are encouraged to write-in to KLCA for
     consideration to be Kuala Lumpur's official representative.

(4)  Kindly write-in with your respective details to KLCA, Attention of KLCA Secretary at the following:-
      Email: 7msportspromo@gmail.com

      Player's Details Required:
      A.  Name;
      B. FIDE ID No;
      C. Current FIDE Rating;
      D. MCF ID No
      E.  Player Address And Contact Details (Tel & Email)
      F.  Name of Employer or School/University.

(5) The deadline for application is on SATURDAY, 14 MAY 2022 (0900 HOURS)
     The names of  players selected will be announced in this site in due course.


IO/NA Amirul HM
Secretary
KLCA

      


Details of MCC 2022, as follows:-

(1) For the 2022 edition, MCF will be offering additional prizes in terms of both amount and categories for the eventual winners, and of course, the National Champions for both the Open and Women sections will be offered an automatic place in the Open and Women Teams to the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 which will be held in Chennai, India from 27th July until 10th August 2022.

(2) The additional prizes offered are Best Junior U18, Best Junior U12 and Best OKU – all subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Championship.

 

(3)The entry fees for the state representative have been divided into two groups – those with MCF ID and those without MCF ID, which is as follows:

                                        With MCF ID             Open   RM 120                   Ladies RM 100

                                        Without MCF ID        Open   RM 150                   Ladies RM 125

 

(4) Each State is allowed to nominate no more than FOUR (4) players for the Open Section and TWO (2) players for the Women Section. As this is a FIDE Rated event, all players must have a FIDE ID in order to participate in this National Level event.

 

(5) We are also introducing additional requirements that all the players playing must have a minimum FIDE Rating of 1600 (for the Open Section) and 1400 (for the Women Section). However, each state is allowed to field no more than one(1) player who falls below the minimum rating requirement provided that the inclusion of the player is well justified by the State i.e. a promising junior, a state champion, etc. NO UNRATED PLAYERS are allowed to be nominated or accepted in this year’s event as a way for us to maintain the standard of the event.

 

(6) Nominations by the State must be submitted using the attached form and endorsed by the State Association – signed by the Secretary and/or President of the State Chess Association. All payments to be made to the PERSEKUTUAN CATUR MALAYSIA CIMB account 8000649725 and the proof of payment needs to be attached for the submission to the accepted. Closing date is 29th May 2022 and entries received after this date will only be accepted at the discretion of the Federation and with a penalty of RM 100 per entry received. No entries will be accepted nor entertained after 4th June 2022.

 

(7) Please refer to the following documents prior to registering to understand the Rules and Regulations and/or the Terms and Conditions before agreeing to participate in the event

                    Event Prospectus               https://malaysiachess.org/mcc-2022-prospectus-revised/

                    Event Overview                  https://malaysiachess.org/mcc-2022-overview/