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.