Malaysia's prolific chess player Kamaluddin Yusof had a good warm-up in Day 1 with full 2 points against Wan Aizuddin (Trengganu) and Salman Mistam (Johore). Another player cum coach/organiser Mohd Fadli also had a good start with full points
Results after Round 2 today
- Kamaluddin Yusof (2 points)
- Mohd Fadli Zakaria (2 points)
- Ismail Ahmad (1 point)
- Yeoh Li Tian (1 point)
National Women Championship
22 players are taking part in the Women section this year. Amira, leading the Selangor entry this year conceded 1/2 point in Round 2 but should be able to rebound in the subsequent rounds. Nur Nabila with 2 points is set to challenge current title holder NWM Alia Anin Azwa
Results up to Round 2
- Nur Nabila Azman Hisham (2 points)
- Amira Shahmina Zullkafli (1 1/2 points)
- Haslindah Ruslan ( 1 point)
- Nur Najihah Azman Hisham
Full results and subsequent reports can be viewed at http:// malaysianchessfederation.blogspot.com