About Us

Welcome to Malaysia First Grandmaster Program, where we cultivate chess players to become grandmasters. Our mission is to strengthen minds and boost creativity through the game of chess.

Who we are

Cultivating Grandmasters and Strong Minds

Expert coaching staff
Personalized coaching plans
Inclusive education environment
Focus on mind strengthening and creativity boosting

Our core values

Mental agility for all

1/ Empowerment through chess
We believe that everyone should have access to the benefits of chess. Our programs aim to empower youth, women, and people with disabilities to build mental agility and achieve their potential.
2/ Excellence through practice
We are committed to helping players achieve excellence through consistent practice. Our coaching and training programs are designed to build skills, confidence, and winning strategies.
3/ Creativity through play
Chess is more than just a game. It’s a creative outlet for players of all ages and abilities. We encourage players to explore new strategies, take calculated risks, and develop their own unique playing style.
4/ Community building
We believe that chess is stronger as a community. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where players can learn, grow, and connect with others who share their passion for the game.

Our team

Chess Advocates

CO-FOUNDER
Dato' Mohd Nazlee

Nazlee Kamal is an enthusiastic and dedicated chess player who is deeply passionate about the game. Nazlee’s ultimate goal is to build a platform to produce more potential chess players.

CO-FOUNDER
Gordan Vong
Gordon is a business strategist and also the founder of Catur.club. He has been an advocate of the game of chess and hopes that through chess, we can learn to build a stronger mind.
WOMEN-IN-CHESS
Jenique Lim
Jenique Lim is dedicated to encouraging more women chess enthusiasts. She believes that chess can empower the minds and resilience of a person, especially women.
COACH
Terry Najib

Terry Najib is a chess coach and educator who specializes in working with competitive chess players, international tournaments. He is passionate about using chess as a tool for mental and social development.