Round 7 of the Malaysian Amateur Chess Championship 2026 kicks off Monday at the Putra Regency Hotel in Perlis. The seven-round Swiss event runs on classical time controls, 60 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move. Top seeds have separated themselves through six rounds, but the final round typically reshuffles standings. Amateur players will battle for rating points and bragging rights in Malaysia's open championship. This is where local talent proves itself on the board.