Sarawak Open Chess Championship in Sibu Dec 17-19

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SIBU: Entries are now invited for the Universal Chinese Sports Sarawak Open Chess Championship vying for the Dato Lau Kueng Chai Challenge Cup, slated to be held from Dec 17-19 at Premier Hotel here.

Jointly organised by Sarawak Chess Association and Lanang Chess Association, the event is open to chess enthusiasts from throughout the country.

It would be played according to the rules of the national and World Chess Federation.

It is divided into two categories – Open and under 16-years old boys’ and girls’ categories.

The champion in the Open category will get RM2,500 cash with the first runner-up pocketing RM1,500 and the second runner-up RM800 plus trophies.

Entry fees are RM50 for the Open category and RM25 for the U-16.

For details, call Lim Kian Hwa at 016-8603180 or Joseph Ting at 016-8893185.