Russian House in KL celebrates chess culture with series of events

An image of a road chess set with a metal box-board and magnetic pieces. Photo: Chess Federation of Russia

An international chess event, involving an open tournament and a mini exhibition, in Kuala Lumpur is a rare occurrence.

This Saturday (Feb 12), the Russian House in Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Russian Center of Science and Culture, is set to give chess fans a treat with a friendly chess tournament, dedicated to the Day of the Diplomatic Worker in Russia.