In the National Championship however, only Kamaluddin featured in the top 10, with an 8th position collecting a commendable 6 points. His last two games against Zhuo Ren and Saprin both ended in draws. In the meantime Ismail was placed 13th with 5 1/2 points, Li Tian was 18th with 5 points and finally Fadli in 20th position also with 5 points.
55 players took part in the National Championship and was won by Evan Capel of Penang. In the National Women Championship 22 players took part. A 12 -year old KL girl Tan Li Tian took the NWM title. Full results can be accessed at http://malaysianchessfederation.blogspot.com