Friday, April 30, 2010

11th ASEAN+AGE-GROUP CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

11th ASEAN+AGE-GROUP
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010

NEWLY Amended MCF
Regulations for Participation in 11th
Asean+Age-Group 2010



Malaysian eligibility for
participation in the Asean+Age-Group Chess Championship 2010 ;


The Malaysian Chess Federation
(MCF) has decided to allow junior players other than NAG10 TOP 4 to
apply for consideration to participate in the Asean+Age-Group Chess
Championship 2010.
This changed is with regard
to the organizers ruling of allowing Players
with Direct Registration to be registered. The MCF Selection
Guideline shall not be enforced for the Asean+Age-Group 2010 due
to this ruling. However all MALAYSIAN must have the endorsement and
sanction from the Malaysian Chess Federation for participation in FIDE
Junior events.
To encourage more juniors participation
in the Asean (since many top junior players will be involved in MSSM),
MCF is inviting those who wishes to participate in the Asean+ Age-Group
Chess Championship, Subic Phillipines 4-13 June 2010.


All application to participate
must be made in writing to MCF (refer MCF blog) and will need the endorsement
of MCF Selection Committee for approval.
(The application must be made
in writing by parents/guardians themselves.)
MCF Selection Committee are
to determine, in respect of each applicant for consideration, if that
applicant is strong enough to play in the event. ( Certain factors like
Fide Rating and National Rating is important for consideration) MCF
Selection Committee shall decide upon the application and the decision
shall be final and conclusive without appeal.
The dateline of submission
for all application is 4th May 2010



  1. The extended deadline
    (Malaysians only) for all registration and payment for Asean by cheques/cash
    will be 8th May 2010.
  2. Late Registration
    (after 15 May) shall be subjected to a penalty fee as stated below.
    Registration Fee
Registration Date  Players Through  Federation  Players With Direct Registration All accompanying persons 
Before and on 15th May 2010 US$ 200 US$ 250 US$ 75
After 15th May 2010 US$ 250 US$ 300 US$ 125