The Grandest Chess Festival of 2026
28th August – 6th September 2026. Southeast Asia's premier chess battleground returns to the heart of Malaysia. Join grandmasters, master strategists, and youth prodigies in 9 elite tournaments.
Prize Pool
more than RM 100,000 across 9 events
9 Tournaments
Classical, Rapid, Blitz & Youth
Festival Dates
28 August - 6 September 2026
Official Venue
KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Tournament Battle Countdown
Prepare yourself. The clash of minds begins soon.
Latest Announcements
Stay up to date with schedules, player registrations, and grandmaster confirmations.
Festival mentioned in ChessBase
The Malaysian Chess Festival Guide - written by Quah Seng Sun
Read Intelligence21st Malaysian Chess Festival Officially Announced
DATCC is proud to host the 21st Malaysian Chess Festival 2026 at KL Gateway Mall from 28 August to 6 September.
Read IntelligenceFestival Support & Partners
The 21st Malaysian Chess Festival is made possible through the support of international chess bodies, national federations, and corporate sponsors.
Supported by the FIDE Aid Program
The 21st Malaysian Chess Festival 2026 is proud to be supported by the **FIDE Aid Program**, helping to foster elite competitive environments, elevate arbiter standards, and secure grandmaster pathways across Southeast Asia.
Official Festival Sponsors
KL Gateway Mall
SMS Deen
Official Festival Partners
Malaysian Chess Federation