Text Box: I am a recognized National Arbiter and have been involved in many local, national and international events. I was the Chief Arbiter for the Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysia Open from 2009 to 2011. Other events include the National Championship 2010/2011, National Age Group 2010, GACC 2009/2010, and National Junior 2009/2010 I have also organized National and International events such as the Malaysian Chess Festival 2010/2011, National Championship 2011 and ASIAN Amateur Open & Women Chess Championship 2011. I am currently involved in the organizing of the 750 Years Melaka International Chess Festival which will be organized in Melaka in April I am also an active chess player with 1920 FIDE rating and MCF rating of 1719 Feel free to contact me if you want to organize chess events, tournaments, seminars, lectures and exhibitions—for local, national or international participants. I can assist to provide the necessary proposal/working paper, technical preparation required and tournament expertise.

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Najib Abdul Wahab, Chief Arbiter

8th IGB Dato’ Arthur Tan Malaysia Open

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Words have it that the 1st Melaka International event has been finalized and that the event will be hosted by the Historical City of Melaka starting from 20th April right up to 1st May 2012. The event will be marked as one of the major international event to commemorate the 750th year of Melaka since it was first founded and built

The event shall start with an 11 round International Rapid event offering a prize fund of USD 20,000 to be played over the 2 days weekend, followed by Classical event over 9 rounds for 2 categories - Open International and Challenger, offering a total prize fund of up to RM 50,000. l

The total prize fund is one of the biggest purse ever offered for a local tournament surpassing that of the Malaysian Chess Festival. Entry fees for the event and other details are being fine tuned before it is officially released

The 12 days chess gala will be hosted at the Hang Tuah Hotel right in the heart of Melaka City where Mahkota Parade, Dataran Pahlawan, Historical Museums, popular night spots and eateries, are all located within walking distance from the playing venue.

An opening dinner is also on the agenda and it is very likely that it will be officiated by the YAB Ketua Menteri Melaka with many local, regional and international chess dignitaries expected to attend the festival.

Be on the look out for more information on the event which will unfold within the next few days. Players who are interested to have a good start and learn more about the event, please get in touch with:

Khairi Jansar, Organizing Secretary at +6019.391.4349

(kj_melaka@yahoo.com)

 

Gregory Lau Beng Hock, MCF Secretary at +6017.289.8215 (msianchess2010@gmail.com)

 

Najib Abdul Wahab, Technical Director at +6016.338.2542

(najib.wahab@chess-malaysia.com)

 

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