Calling for Players for the Selangor SUKMA 2024 Squad

According to the Malaysia Chess Federation (MCF) website, we are pleased to announce that SUKMA 2024 will be happening on 17-24 August 2024 in Sarawak. Chess Association of Selangor (CAS) has formed a Project Team with FM Lim Zhuo Ren appointed as Manager. Selection Panel has also been formed to select the best chess players to represent Selangor in SUKMA 2024.

We are now selecting players for Selangor Squad Stage 1 for Classical, Rapid and Blitz format.  Players who have been selected are expected to demonstrate full commitment towards preparation of SUKMA 2024. 

Take note of the following:

• Application is free, however only limited spots are available. 
• Closing date for application is by 6pm on 18th August 2023. 
• The selection panel will consider various aspects in the selection exercise and decision of Selection Panel is FINAL.
• Successful candidates will be notified by CAS Project Team not later than 31st August 2023. 

Eligibility:

You must be born between 2003 and 2012 and meet any of the following criteria:

• Your school/college is in Selangor.
• Residence address is in Selangor.
•  IC number indicates born in Selangor

Selection Criteria (Minimum Requirement for Application):

• Male Players: FIDE (ELO Classical) rating or CMP (Basic Standard) above 1800 
• Female Players: FIDE (ELO Classical) rating above 1300 or CMP (Basic Standard) above 1200

  * To generate CMP (Basic Standard) score, please follow the steps below:

1)     Go to https://mcf-cmp-analysis.netlify.app/

2)     Key in period: Aug 2023

3)     Click 'Add Player', enter your FIDE ID and select 'Search'

4)     When your details are displayed, click 'ADD'

5)     Key in your CMP (Standard) score

 

It will be added advantage if you possess the following:

• High commitment and a strong desire to learn     
• Good team spirit

While meeting the selection criteria is essential, it does not guarantee a spot on the team. Players who are not qualified for stage 1 may still try later, as we plan to have stage 2 selection around December 2023/January 2024.

 

Application Process:

Fill in the application form https://forms.gle/sWLHcjooQeaXHpGy8 and submit by 6pm, 18th August 2023.

 

Let's team up and aim for the best for Selangor!

Malaysian Chess Championship 2023: Selangor Representatives

FM Lim Zhuo Ren (elo 2294) will spearhead Selangor Team as he earned a direct entry into the event as past edition Champion. Meanwhile, CAS will extend the Four Official Entries in the OPEN Category to

1. Anderson Ang (elo 2127), 

2. Mohd Saprin Sabri (elo 1996), 

3. Kaushal Khandhar (elo 1936), and 

4. Ismail Ahmad (elo 1876).

ENTRY FEE, ACCOMMODATION, MEAL and TRAVELING ARRANGEMENTS
The selected players will be responsible for their own Entry fee, Accommodation, Meals and Traveling Expenses. The selected players will have to bank in the entry fees into MCF bank account by 22nd April 2023 (SATURDAY) and email the slip to mcfsecretariat@malaysiachess.org and selangorchess@gmail.com.

All payment to be credited to the following bank account:

Account Name : Persekutuan Catur Malaysia

Account Number : CIMB / 8000649725

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

FOR OPEN CATEGORY

(i) FIDE RATING 2000 and ABOVE F.O.C

(ii) BETWEEN 1800 and 2000 RM 50

47th Selangor Open (26/5 - 31/5): Prospectus

CAS will be organizing the Oldest Chess Tournament in the country from 26th May to 31st May. This year we will be celebrating 47th edition of our event that has a very colorful history since its first inception in 1974. This event will be divided into 2 Categories i.e. an Open Section and a Challenger Section.

This 9-round Open Section with the time control 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move 1 that comprises of RM 13,750/= cash prize for the Top 20 winners (Champion RM 4,000), plus another RM 3,000/= cash prize awaiting 15 winners in Special Prizes, and 12 Medals for the Best Schools / IPT in Malaysia. This Open section is open to all.

Free entry shall be given to any WIM/WGM/IM/GM and past Selangor Open Champions who sign-up in the Open section. 

While, the Challenger Section with the same number of rounds and time control with RM 3,900/= cash prize for Top 10 winners, RM 1,000/= cash prize awaiting 9 top winners from FIDE Rating Ceiling categories and 3 best Ladies, and 12 Medals for Best Primary Schools in Malaysia.

This Challenger section is open to participant with FIDE Standard Elo below 1800 rating (May 2023 release) or no FIDE rating.

This event will be held at KL Gateway Mall. Any outstation participants who need accommodation at Cititel Hotel, please liaise with DAT Chess Centre (012-8480980) at special rate (One-night Superior room for 2 pax with breakfast @ RM220 nett). 

CAS has appointed DAT Chess Centre as Event Manager for this event. DAT Chess Centre will be handling the Registration and Payment processes. All payments shall be paid into DAT Chess Centre Maybank account: 5145-9822-0396.

Click here for the Registration Link  

Rebate shall be given to players who register with payment BY 1st May 2023 (Monday) in OPEN section for both Individual and School-going Children (4 and above from the same school), and while  School-going Children (4 and above from the same school) in the CHALLENGER section. Meanwhile,  OKU participants who take part in Challenger Section is entitled to 25% discount if register BY 1st May 2023.

47th Selangor Open Registration Fees Structure:

47th Selangor Open Challenger Registration Fees Structure: 

You may download a copy of the OPEN section and Challenger section prospectus.

Malaysian Chess Championship 2023 – 3rd To 7th May 2023 – Taiping, Perak

The Malaysian Chess Federation will be organizing the 2023 edition of the Malaysian Chess Championship from 3rd to 7th May 2023 at Flemington Hotel, Taiping, Perak.

State Representatives
The Malaysian Chess Federation will only accept entries submitted using the State Official Entry Forms that needs to be approved, endorsed, and signed by the President and/or the Secretary of the respective State Affiliate.

Each State is allowed to send 4 Official Entries for Open and 2 Official Entries for  Women Category (fulfilling minimum rating level).

The criteria for Official State Entries as follows:-
(i) CAS Qualification for OPEN CATEGORY: A minimum rating level of FIDE 1600
(ii) CAS Qualification FOR WOMEN CATEGORY : A minimum rating level of FIDE 1600

CAS will extend an open invitation to all Selangorians who wish to apply for the 4 Open and 2 Women slots. CAS will award these slots to the highest FIDE rating applications (based on FIDE Standard April 2023 release). Please email to selangorchess@gmail.com with (Name, H/p Number, FIDE ID, FIDE RTG, MCF ID and CATEGORY TYPE) by 9th April (Sunday) for selection purposes.

Applicant must have MCF ID. Please go to https://rating.malaysiachess.my/register.aspx to register for MCF ID. [TAKE NOTE: Applicant WITHOUT MCF ID will be rejected by CAS]

ENTRY FEE, ACCOMMODATION, MEAL and TRAVELING ARRANGEMENTS
The selected players will be responsible for their own Entry fee, Accommodation, Meals and Traveling Expenses. The selected players will have to bank in  the entry fees into MCF bank account by 22nd April 2023.

All payment to be credited to the following bank account:

Account Name  : Persekutuan Catur Malaysia
Account Number : CIMB / 8000649725

STATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR OPEN CATEGORY
(i)  FIDE RATING 2000 and ABOVE F.O.C
(ii) BETWEEN 1800 and 2000 RM 50
(iii) BELOW 1800 RATING RM 100

FOR WOMEN CATEGORY
(i)  FIDE RATING 2000 and ABOVE F.O.C
(ii) BETWEEN 1800 and 2000 RM 40
(iii) BELOW 1800 RATING RM 80

For more details, please refer to https://malaysiachess.org/news/malaysian-chess-championship-2023-3rd-to-7th-may-2023-taiping-perak/