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Kota Kinabalu: Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Kota Kinabalu, in collaboration with W.E Rise Legacy, hosted the ILP KK Director’s Cup Chess Tournament 2025, marking the first time International Chess and Chinese Chess were combined in a single tournament event.

The tournament saw over 250 participants competing in the International Chess category and 60 in the Chinese Chess category. Notably, the International Chess segment was a FIDE-rated event, allowing players to earn or update their international ratings.

Ts. Nor Mohamad Sulong, Deputy Director of ILP KK, praised the initiative for not only fostering critical thinking, cultural exchange, and sportsmanship, but also for uniting both youth and adults through the game of chess.