The 19th Malaysian Chess Open 2024 has once again proven to be a melting pot of international chess talent, drawing participants from across the globe. This year’s tournament showcases a diverse array of players, with a total of 92 participants representing 15 different federations.

Federation Representation

The tournament’s federation statistics highlight the global nature of the event:

1. Australia (AUS): 2 players
2. Brunei Darussalam (BRU): 1 player
3. China (CHN): 8 players
4. FIDE (FID): 1 player
5. Indonesia (INA): 4 players
6. India (IND): 16 players
7. Iran (IRI): 1 player
8. Japan (JPN): 1 player
9. Morocco (MAR): 1 player
10. Malaysia (MAS): 27 players
11. Philippines (PHI): 18 players
12. Singapore (SGP): 3 players
13. Sri Lanka (SRI): 1 player
14. United States of America (USA): 1 player
15. Vietnam (VIE): 7 players

Malaysia leads the pack with 27 participants. The Philippines follows closely with 18 players, while India also has a significant presence with 16 participants.

Title Holders

• Grandmasters (GM): 5
• Woman Grandmasters (WGM): 3
• International Masters (IM): 9
• Woman International Masters (WIM): 2
• FIDE Masters (FM): 12
• Woman FIDE Masters (WFM): 3
• Candidate Masters (CM): 1
• Woman Candidate Masters (WCM): 1

With a total of 36 titled players, the competition promises to be fierce and exciting. The presence of 5 Grandmasters and 9 International Masters.

Here is a snapshot of the current list of participants. There may be additions or changes. Go to Chess-Results to see the latest list.