Malta Chess Federation

Malta Chess Federation

Established in 1923

MCF Calendar

The MCF has announced the following planned calendar of events. The MCF will make its best to adhere to the dates presented. However, it reserves the right to change any dates due to unforeseen matters. Any changes will be communicated promptly.

 

 

February 2023
  • 5 :: AGM & Juniors vs. Veterans team event
  • 6–2 Mar :: MLT-Ch Preliminaries (7 rounds) every Mo & Th
March 2023
  • 4‒18 :: Malta Junior Championships (7 rounds) every Sa, Su & Fr
April 2023
  • 26 :: Interschools Team Tournament 
May 2023
  • 6‒20 :: 6th Harry Camilleri Memorial (7 rounds) every We, Sa & Su
July 2023
  • 1‒15 :: MLT-Ch Candidates (7 rounds) every Sa, Su & We
August 2023
  • 12‒19 :: FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad (9 rounds) in Eindhoven NED
September 2023
  • 4‒15 :: ECU European Youth Chess Championships (9 rounds) in Mamaia ROU
  • 4‒8 :: Balatonfüred v Malta match & blitz in Balatonfüred HUN
  • 17 :: Malta Blitz Championship
  • 23‒24 :: Malta Rapid Championship
  • 29‒1 Oct :: Malta Unrated Women’s Championship Qualifier (5 rounds)
October 2023
  • 7‒22 :: MLT-Ch Finals (14 rounds) Sa-We, Fr-Tu, Th-Su
  • 7‒22 :: Parallel tournament (up to 11 rounds) Sa-We, Fr-Mo, We, Fr
  • 11‒22 :: Malta Seniors Championship S55+ & S65+ (up to 7 rounds) We, Sa, Su, Tu, Th, Sa, Su
  • 16-22 :: Malta Women’s Championship tournament (up to 7 rounds) daily
  • 28‒5 Nov :: ESNA 8th European Small Nations Team Championship (9 rounds) in St Helier JEY
November 2023
  • 12‒25 :: FIDE World Youth Chess Championships (11 rounds) in Montesilvano ITA
December 2023
  • 3 :: Prize Giving Dinner