18th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2026

About this event

FIDE-rated individual tournament held 14–19 December 2026. Nine-round Swiss system. Challenger category is for players rated below FIDE 2000. Registration closes 7 December 2026; registration may close earlier if capacity is reached.

Event details

Date

2026-12-14

Location

Penang Chinese Town Hall, George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Format

In-person

Level

Open; Challenger below FIDE 2000

Entry fee

RM200–RM800

Prize

RM10,000 first prize in Open category; additional category prizes

Registration deadline

2026-12-07

Organiser

Penang Chess Association

Contact

pslim159@gmail.com