Coach Wei Hong

What do you do currently?
Studying bachelor’s in psychology, meanwhile doing freelance chess sparring partner

When did you start to play chess?
I get to know about chess at 9 years old and started proper training at 14 years old.

How did you get to know about the chess game?
Relative gathering

Where did you get chess training?
FM Nelson Villanueva
IM Ooi Zhi Yang
GM Andriy

Did you take any chess coaching?
Yes

Why do you continue to play chess?
That is what I am interested in & I love it!

Is chess more of a passion or has it become a winning symbol to you?
Chess is of course passion more than a winning symbol. Win or lose is just a result either me or my opponent must take, the more important is chess brings everyone from different backgrounds to sit together and chit-chat about what is going on over the board. Chess plays a role more than itself. Chess is a language!!

Who encourages you to play chess?
My team members and we always sit down together to look for moves. It’s fun to have different ideas from others. Also, upcoming events with several sponsorships make me more energetic to play chess.

How many tournaments have you taken part in?
I have no ideas, but I am sure more than 50 (2016-2022).

Where did you go to attend chess tournaments?
Penang, Perak, Johor

Did you attend tournaments with your parents?
No, they are working

What was your biggest win so far?
Sukma team event in Perak 2018
Han Chiang Open 2nd Runner Up
MSSPP 2018 2019 Daerah Prize
MSSPP 2018 2019 Team Event Best Board

Did you go to international tournaments as well?
Yes.
Penang Open
Malaysian Chess Festival
National Youth Selection

What have you gained from the chess game?
I developed analytics, calculation, sportsmanship & instinct through playing chess. Also learned to focus on details that might affect the outcome of games.

What have you gained from joining chess tournaments?
I received a reputation in the field of chess, people started to make friends with me and look to me for chess improvements. Knowing friends with similar hobby people from internationally makes me happy, and that is also what I enjoy the most!