Event 1 - Classical Open
Event Format: Individual
Time Control: 60 mins + 30 sec
Date: 19 - 22 MAY 2026 (TUE - FRI)
Event 2 - Rapid Open
Event Format: Individual
Time Control: 15 mins + 5 sec
Date: 23 MAY 2026 (SATURDAY)
Event 3 - Blitz
Event Format: Individual
Time Control: 3 mins + 2 sec
Date: 23 MAY 2026 (SATURDAY)
Event 4 - Rapid Team
Event Format: 4 Players per Team
Time Control: 15 mins + 5 sec
Date: 24 MAY 2026 (SUNDAY)
TEAM COMPOSITION:
each team must consist of 4 players (no reserve player)
no maximum average rating for a team in imposed in this tournament
TEAM DEFINITON:
i. Primary School
ii. Secondary School
iii. IPT (student only)
iv. Veteran (>55)
all players of the team must meet the stated criteria to be eligible to earn prizes for their respective categories
PENALTY:
players should be registered as per board order upon submission
changes in board order, changes of names etc will be surcharged with MYR 25 per charge
Event 5 - Rapid Age Group
Event Format: Individual
Time Control: 15 mins + 5 sec
Date: 25 MAY 2026 (MONDAY)