Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association

13th Malaysia Weiqi Open Championship 2026

Venue:
Hextar World at Empire City
8, Jalan Damansara, Damansara Perdana, PJU 8, Empire City, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Date & Time:
15-08-2026 (Sat): 9:00am – 6:00pm
16-08-2026 (Sun): 9:00am – 6:00pm

Contact:
Mr. YH Tan +6011-3776 0590

Deadline: 10-07-2026

Note: Registration and payment completed before the deadline will include a complimentary tournament T-Shirt.

Tournament Categories

Group A: Low Kyu
Eligibility: Beginner to 16K
Date: 15-08-2026 (1 Day)
Fee: Normal RM60 | Offer RM50

Group B: Intermediate Kyu
Eligibility: 15K to 10K
Date: 15-08-2026 (1 Day)
Fee: Normal RM60 | Offer RM50

Group C: High Kyu
Eligibility: 9K to 1K
Date: 15-08-2026 & 16-08-2026 (2 Days)
Fee: Normal RM100 | Offer RM80

Group D: Dan
Eligibility: 1D to 3D
Date: 15-08-2026 & 16-08-2026 (2 Days)
Fee: Normal RM120 | Offer RM100

Group E: Open
Eligibility: 4D and above
Date: 15-08-2026 & 16-08-2026 (2 Days)
Fee: Normal RM120 | Offer RM100

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/VoYPxCtrQf7im16G7

Kuala Lumpur, April 25–26 — The Malaysia National Weiqi Team Selection was successfully held, bringing together top youth players from Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.

Inside the quiet playing hall, an atmosphere of deep focus filled the room as players faced each other across the board. With steady hands and unwavering concentration, these young representatives of their respective states demonstrated both skill and resilience in pursuit of a place on the national team.

Best of luck to all players in their pursuit of national selection.

KL Gateway Mall Weiqi Tournament

Date：
Sat, 6 June 2026

Venue：
KL Gateway Mall
Jalan Kerinchi, Kampung Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur

Entry Fee：RM50

Categories：
Group A : Under 9 (U9)
Group B : Under 12 (U12)
Group C : Under 15 (U15)
Group D : Open Category
*Age eligibility is determined based on the player’s date of birth as of the tournament date.

Click here to register：
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvE9iqvyMc61QgUsbiFSW01K5ctIJ34tXNq1ztQdsCKGsxwQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Tournament Rules：
-Board Size: 13x13
-Ruleset: Chinese Rules
-Black wins with 88 stones

Awards：
-Trophies for Top 8
-Medals for 9th–16th and merit performers
-All participants receive certificates

Organizer：
N World Go Academy

Supported by：
Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association | Malaysia Weiqi Association | KL Gateway Mall

Contact：
Teacher Chow +6016 770 5512

The Malaysia Weiqi Sports Association, in collaboration with the Malaysia Weiqi Association, is committed to advancing the development of Weiqi in Malaysia, with great anticipation for a brighter future.

携手合作、共谱新章 | 马来西亚围棋协会与李文杰先生开启战略合作

近日，马来西亚围棋界迎来了一次极具意义的对谈——马来西亚围棋协会与马来西亚围棋运动总会会长李文杰先生正式达成战略合作。此次联袂旨在整合行业核心资源，标志着本土围棋事业从资源共享迈向由点及面、聚沙成塔的全面跨越。

李文杰先生深耕大马围棋领域逾十五年，致力于将围棋教育推向社会视野。他走入校园举办超过100场讲座与体验活动，覆盖雪隆区各大校园。这些努力直接促成了雪隆围棋人口的增长，为大马围棋夯实了坚实的群众基础。

教育为根，赛事为先。多年来，李文杰先生主导了多项核心赛事，包括：马来西亚中小学围棋校际联赛、孔子杯围棋赛、尚泰杯国际围棋赛及马来西亚围棋混双赛。此外，他还组织了无数中小型比赛，这些赛事构筑起充满活力的竞技平台，让棋手在交流中磨炼技艺，共同成长。

2022年，李文杰先生创办围棋州队，正式建立了州级运动员体系，填补了本土围棋从兴趣培养到专业竞技的空白。通过规范化的选拔与培养机制，他为大马青少年棋手开辟了清晰的进阶通道，实现了人才梯队的良性循环。

此次合作将聚焦本土深耕，在更广阔的维度普及围棋文化，提升竞技水准。相信在双方的共同推动下，黑白之弈必将在南洋大地上绽放耀眼光芒，书写属于马来西亚围棋的新传奇。

Strategic Alliance: Malaysia Weiqi Association & Mr. Lee Mun Kit

Recently, the Malaysia Weiqi Association and Mr. Lee Mun Kit, President of the Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association, officially launched a deep strategic cooperation. This partnership consolidates industry resources to scale the national Weiqi movement.

A 15-year veteran, Mr. Lee has conducted over 100 campus lectures across KL and Selangor, significantly boosting the player population and building a solid grassroots foundation for the sport.

Driven by "education as the base and competition as the master," Mr. Lee has led flagship events: the Malaysia Primary and Secondary Inter-Schools Weiqi League, the Confucius Weiqi Tournament, the Central i-City International Weiqi Tournament, and the Malaysia Pair Go Tournament. These platforms foster elite talent through competitive exchange.

In 2022, Mr. Lee founded the State Weiqi Athlete System, bridging interest-based learning and professional play. This standardized framework creates a clear pathway and sustainable talent pipeline for young athletes.

This cooperation focuses on local cultivation to popularize Weiqi culture and elevate standards. We believe Weiqi will shine across Southeast Asia, writing a new legend for Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur, March 1 — The Malaysia State Weiqi (Go) League officially begins today.

This is not just the start of a tournament, but the result of long hours of training, strong support from parents, and dedicated guidance from coaches.

From building solid fundamentals to learning from losses, reaching the state team stage has not been easy.

Today, our league campaign begins. Through competition, we grow. Through wins and losses, we build discipline and responsibility.

We look forward to seeing our state athletes play with composure, read the board well, and make brave decisions at key moments. Together, we aim to raise the standard of Weiqi in Malaysia.

Today marks not only the start of competition, but the start of greater responsibility — and a step closer to our dreams.

Korean Baduk Congress | January 28, 2026
Taebaek City, Gangwon-do, South Korea

The Malaysia players — Wong Bowen, Wong Deven, Chong Rway Pin, Chong Le Zheng, Jarrel Wong Chun Yip, Lim Jun Kang, and Lim Jien Huong — led by Chow Ming Hun, delivered strong performances at the 2026 Korean Baduk Congress.

Competing across multiple events, the players achieved solid results, including the Team Overall Excellence Award.

Podium finishes were recorded in the Blitz Tournament, Gomoku competitions, the Mixed Baduk Event, and the Three-Player Rengo, reflecting consistent performances across different formats.

Beyond the competition, the players also enjoyed the beautiful winter scenery of Taebaek City, where playing in the snow added joy and lasting memories to this international experience.

Congratulations to the Malaysia players on a successful and memorable competition.

In Memory of Go Legend Nie Weiping

A Tribute to the Hero of the Sino-Japanese Go Challenge Matches and the Golden Era He Helped Usher In

Source: Weiqi Tiandi

感谢雪兰莪州、吉隆坡、马六甲州、森美兰州及吉打州围棋运动总会的支持。

本会将持续与各州围棋运动总会保持良好沟通与紧密协作，在相互尊重与合作的基础上，共同推动全国围棋运动的稳健与长远发展。

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Kedah State Weiqi Sport Associations for their support.

The Association will continue to maintain close communication and cooperation with all State Weiqi Sport Associations. On the basis of mutual respect and collaboration, we will work together to promote the stable and long-term development of Weiqi sport nationwide.

马来西亚围棋运动总会
围棋运动发展方向与合作立场之声明通告

一、马来西亚围棋运动总会之发展方向与行政治理规范
二、关于国家队总教练刘帆先生之立场说明

Statement Notice on the Development Direction and Cooperative Position of Weiqi Sport

1. Development Direction and Administrative Governance of the Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association
2. Position Regarding the National Head Coach, Mr. Liu Fan

Tan Soon Meng Appointed as National Team Chairman

Liu Fan Appointed as National Team Head Coach

Malaysia National Weiqi (Go) Team Announcement and Selection Tournament to Be Held in April at Kuala Lumpur Sports Complex

Selangor — 7 January 2026
The Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association today held an official announcement event at Central i-City to formally announce the appointment of the management and coaching team of the Malaysia National Weiqi (Go) Team, marking a new phase in the development of Weiqi (Go) in Malaysia.

At the event, Mr. Tan Soon Meng, currently Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association of Pin Hwa High School, Vice President of the Selangor Basketball Association, and Deputy Chairman of SJKC Subang, was officially appointed as Chairman of the Malaysia National Weiqi (Go) Team.

At the same event, Mr. Liu Fan, a professional 4-Dan player of the Chinese Weiqi Association, was appointed as Head Coach of the National Team.

Head Coach Liu Fan has extensive international coaching experience. He currently serves as a lecturer with the China Weiqi Instructors Group, is a principal presenter on the China Tianyuan Weiqi Channel, and also holds the position of Deputy Secretary-General of the China City Weiqi League.

He has previously served as a mentor to several top Weiqi (Go) players, including World Champion Shi Yue and Asian Games Champion Li He. His appointment is widely regarded as a key milestone in Malaysia’s advancement onto the international Weiqi (Go) stage.

With the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Malaysia National Weiqi (Go) Team Selection Tournament will be held from 25 to 26 April 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Sports Complex.

State Weiqi (Go) sport associations are required to submit a list of outstanding state team players to the Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association by 28 February to participate in the national team selection.

The event also announced that Central i-City will become the title sponsor of the Malaysia National Weiqi (Go) Team, providing long-term and stable support for the national team. In addition, Central i-City will sponsor the annual flagship event, the Malaysia Weiqi (Go) Games, which will be held over five consecutive days from 29 August to 2 September, during which a National Team Athletes Recognition Ceremony will also take place.

President of the Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association, Mr. Lee Mun Kit, stated that under the leadership of Chairman Tan Soon Meng, the professional guidance of Head Coach Liu Fan, the strong support of Central i-City, and the collective efforts of all state Weiqi (Go) sport associations, the Malaysia National Weiqi (Go) Team is confident of moving onto a larger international platform.

With the inclusion of an international-level coach, the overall standard of the athletes is expected to improve significantly, and the association looks forward to the national team achieving breakthrough results on the international stage.

Distinguished guests present at the event included:
National Team Chairman Tan Soon Meng,
National Team Head Coach Liu Fan,
President, Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association Lee Mun Kit,
President, Selangor Weiqi Sport Association Chow Ming Hun,
President, Kuala Lumpur Weiqi Sport Association Loh Wei Quan,
Marketing Department, Central i-City Esther Tan

Warmest congratulations to the Kuala Lumpur Weiqi Sport Association on the successful organization of the Weiqi (Go) selection tournament today.

The event marks an important milestone for Kuala Lumpur and serves as a strong inspiration for state associations nationwide, reflecting the continued progress of Weiqi (Go) in Malaysia.

The Malaysia Weiqi Sport Association looks forward to the Kuala Lumpur team fielding its strongest lineup in April next year for the national team selection trials.

Special thanks to the Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Encik Sabran bin Abd Bahar, and En Mohammed Nazeri bin Gaib for their valued support.