2008 Sarawak Closed Chess Championship had been successfully held at Boreno Chess Academy, Kuching from 27-30 June 2008. It attracted 37 players including those coming from Miri, Sibu, Lundu and Selangor. The prize winners of this 9-round event are as follows:
Champion: Abg.Mohd.Reduan 7 pts.
2nd: Leong Zhi Wen 6.5 pts.
3rd: Japeri Reduan 6.5 pts.
4th: Lim Kian Hwa 6.5 pts.
5th: Morsin Ahmad 6.0 pts.
6th: Faeznor Razali 5.5 pts.
7th: Hj.Mohd.Nasir 5.5 pts
8th: Charlene Chai 5.5 pts.
9th: Abg.Zain Azreen 5.5 pts.
10th: Mohd. Amin 5.5 pts.
11th: Abg.Aminurashid 5.0 pts.
12th: Ahmad Afiq Afyfy 5.0 pts.
13th: Naufalrizzam Japeri 4.5 pts.
14th Hadi Sharkawi 4.5 pts.
15th: Nelso Kiu 4.5 pts.
(11th - 15th prizes were reserved for youth 16 yrs and below)
The winners Abg.Mohd.Reduan, Leong Zhi Wen, Japeri Reduan and Lim Kian Hwa will represent Sarawak to vie for Inter-State glory at the Merdeka Team Championship( Standard) which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from 29-31 August 2008.

[Posted by Lim Kian Hwa @ Chess-Malaysia]