Merdeka Clash Online Chess Tournament 2023

Tournament Details
Date: 2nd September 2023 (Saturday).
Time: 8.30 am to 1.30 pm.
Platform: Online (LiChess & Zoom)
Time Control: 15 min (Rapid 7 Rounds - Swiss)

Registration Fees:
Under-12 Category @ RM 10
️Under-17 & Open @ RM 15
ACT Members @ RM 10 (Only applicable to those with ACT Membership ID)

THIS TOURNAMENT IS OPEN TO PUBLIC

Agenda of the Tournament
8:30-8:50 am = Player’s Login & Camera Setup
8.50-9.00 am = Opening Ceremony
9:00-9:15 am = Briefing Session
9:15-9:45 am = Round 1
9:50-10:20 am = Round 2
10:25-10:55 am = Round 3
11:00-11:30 am = Round 4
11:35-12:05 pm = Round 5
12:10-12:40 pm = Round 6
12:45-1:15 pm = Round 7

Note: Please be aware that there is a 5-minute break interval between each round. Keep in mind that the above schedule is Provisional, and the precise timing for each round will automatically commence after 5 minutes, initiated by the Lichess system, once all players have concluded their previous round.

Prize Category (4 Categories Available)
Open Category
1st - RM 100 + E-cert
2nd - RM 80 + E-cert
3rd - RM 60 + E-cert
4th - RM 45 + E-cert
5th - RM 40 + E-cert
6th - RM 35 + E-cert
7th - RM 30 + E-cert
8th - RM 25 + E-cert
9th - RM 20 + E-cert
10th - RM 15 + E-cert
11th - 15th – E-cert only

Under-17 Category
1st – RM 80 + E-cert
2nd – RM 60 + E-cert
3rd – RM 50 + E-cert
4th – RM 40 + E-cert
5th – RM 30 + E-cert

Under -12 Category
1st – RM 80 + E-cert
2nd – RM 60 + E-cert
3rd – RM 50 + E-cert
4th – RM 40 + E-cert
5th – RM 30 + E-cert
6th - 15th – E-cert only

Special Category
Best ACT Member (x3) = RM 30 + E-cert
Best Female (x3) = E-cert for Each category

E-certs of participation given to all
️All Participants will be receiving an E-cert of participation.
️All Winners will receive an E-cert of achievement with their name on it.
️Under-17 players compete for a unique prize in the Open Category.️