Malaysians taking part in Abu Dhabi Chess Festival
By GilaChess - August 17, 2025
5 Malaysians are taking part in the 31st Abu Dhabi Chess Festival currently held at Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel from August 15, 2025, to August 24, 2025.
It's a 9 rounds, Swiss-System with a time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment. The Masters section is pretty strong with an average ELO rating of 2389. | |
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| Wong Yinn Long |
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| Anderson Ang |
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| Lim Zhuo Ren |
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| Chan Kim Yew |
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| Looi Xin Hao |
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| Puteri Munajjah |
Masters Section:
| Name | Rating | Score (2 Rounds) | Current Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM Chan Kim Yew | 2405 | 1 | 81st |
| FM Ang Ern Jie Anderson | 2348 | 0.5 | 150th |
| FM Lim Zhuo Ren | 2311 | 0.5 | 159th |
| FM Wong Yinn Long | 2300 | 1 | 105th |
| Name | Rating | Score (2 Rounds) |
|---|---|---|
| WIM Azhar Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa | 2028 | 2 |
| CM Looi Xin Hao | 2009 | 2 |
Highlights for Malaysia
- Malaysians are actively competing in both the Masters and Open sections.
- Performances to watch: Puteri Munajjah and Looi Xin Hao have both won their first two games in Open A.
- In the Masters, Chan Kim Yew and Wong Yinn Long each have a win, holding ground against strong international competition.
- This festival is one of Asia's top chess events, providing great exposure for Malaysian players and boosting their profile internationally.
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