At 15 years old, Poh Yu Tian wins the Malaysian Open, becoming the first Malaysian and youngest player to do it.

This victory is very noteworthy, given the presence of seasoned Grandmasters like Deepan Chakravarthy, Nguyen Duc Hoa, and Darwin Laylo. 


Pangilinan made strong showing making it to the last round by defeating two Grandmasters, Duc Hoa and Deepan.

In a tight Queen and Bishop conclusion in his final game versus Poh, Pangilinan eventually conceded a loss following a botched pawn sacrifice.

Poh Yu Tian did not despair even though knowing full well that there are no norm possibility from the get go and still played with energy and determination - the mark of a champion!


Why is this important:

A turning point in Malaysian chess history, the 2024 Malaysian Open featured Poh Yu Tian's developing skills. This historic victory can only inspire future young hopefuls to also strive in a promising future for the sport in Malaysia.