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!
