Sunday, 15 February 2015

NATIONAL CLOSED 2015. Invitation for Qualified Players to Represent the F.T. of KUALA LUMPUR.

Posted by Hon.Secretary, KLCA.

The National Closed will be held from Saturday, 14th March to Wednesday, 18th March 2015 at the OCM Hotel, Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur.

The Kuala Lumpur Chess Association(KLCA) received an invitation from the Malaysian Chess Federation (MCF) to send players to compete in the event.

KL players who fulfill the criteria set by both MCF and KLCA, and able to play in the National Close kindly submit your name for consideration to Sumant Subramaniam (Head, KLCA Selection Committee) at sumant93@gmail.com and c.c. to Amirul HM (Honorary Secretary) at amfa177@gmail.com latest by Sunday, 22nd February 2015.

Please be informed that only members of KLCA can be chosen to represent KL.
The Committee will deliberate after Chinese New Year and an announcement will be made here as to who would be the official representatives for KL.


1. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA for OFFICIAL KL PLAYER (set by KLCA).
MEN        - Minimum FIDE elo of 1800 or, NR of 1750.
WOMEN  - Minimum FIDE elo of 1550 or NR of 1500.


2. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA for ADDITIONAL KL PLAYER (set by MCF).
MEN        - Minimum FIDE elo of 1800 or, NR of 1650.
WOMEN - Minimum FIDE elo of 1550 or NR of 1400.


3. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA for WILDCARD ENTRY (set by KLCA).
MEN        - Minimum FIDE elo of 1650 or, NR of 1500.
WOMEN - Minimum FIDE elo of 1450 or NR of 1300.