Jordan Lim wins Kongsi Raya Blitz Chess
KUCHING: Jordan Lim Jun How emerged champion of the Kongsi Raya Blitz Chess 2026 tournament held at SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor here on Saturday. Wan Mohd Azmie Wan Abd Rahim finished as first runner-up while Stanley Hii Lik Ung secured third place in the fast-paced blitz competition organised by the Kuching Division Chess Association (PCBK). […]
Malaysian teen wins Asian Schools Chess Championship in Mongolia
KUALA LUMPUR: Young Malaysian chess prodigy Genivan Genkeswaran, 16, has emerged as the champion at the 19th Asian Schools Chess Championships 2025, which concluded recently in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Competing in the Under-17 Open category, Genivan clinched first place, outperforming participants from 16 countries, including Australia, China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, Chess Master […]
Chess showdown ends in bitter defeat
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s hopes for a medal in the final chess event of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI were dashed on Friday when the host state’s men’s blitz team lost in a tiebreaker to Johor, securing bronze for the southern state. Penang emerged as the dominant force in the chess competition, claiming two gold medals, […]
Penang checkmates Sarawak in chess
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak narrowly missed out on a gold medal in the men’s rapid team chess event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), finishing in fourth place behind Penang, Selangor, and Kelantan. The Sarawak team, comprising Lim See Siang Fergus and Mohd Ameenudeen Mohd Fadhlullah, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short. […]
Checkmate to Success
Every year, the world celebrates and appreciates chess as a sport that challenges mental strength. Sharing his story, 15-year-old Ivan Phua discusses his passion for the strategic board game. A future Grandmaster in the making Chess, a board game that has been revolutionised over the centuries by various influences, was originally called “chaturanga”. Historical documents […]
26 compete in preliminary round
Chess championship for the disabled KUCHING: The preliminary round of the Sarawak region, 2nd Malaysia Lions International English Chess Championship for the Disabled was held at Aeroville Mall, yesterday. The event was organised by the District 308 A2, Region 1 Lions Club together with co-organisers National Chess Association for the Disabled (Pcokum), Association for […]