Blast from the Past - Klang Parade: Chess Championship

Klang mall hosts Chess Competition by The Star

Klang Parade and DAT Chess Centre, in collaboration with the Chess Association of Selangor, featured an overwhelming silence that cut through the heat of its Annual Chess Tournament on the 5 and 6 April 2014. Spirited chess players from across the country made plays against one another, competing for the championship. Aside from local players, the enthralling part of this national event was the inclusion of international chess players from the Philippines and Bangladesh, who had travelled their way for the battle.

The motivation of the organiser to coordinate this tournament for the past twelve (12) years was solely their passion for the game among its patrons. Life is like a game of chess, changing with each move. Any chess player can reap these three life lessons during a chess game; patience, logic and humility during their chess playing experience. The spectators were able to witness these life lessons across the six (6) rounds of intense tactical manoeuvres over the chessboards in this two-day event.

“Klang Parade is proud to host this chess championship once more; with totaling RM1,500 worth of prizes up for grabs at this community landmark,” said mall manager, John Tam.  He also looked forward to keeping up the traditions to host for this invigorating championship again in the future.

Being part of the rebranding project, Orchan was involved by supporting quality A&P initiatives of Klang Parade to engage with people from all walks from life.