Beyond the chessboard: building strategy, talent, and community at the kejohanan catur Minangkabau UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan

The Kejohanan Catur Minangkabau, organized by the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (FSKM) at UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, was successfully held on October 11, 2025, at the Kuala Pilah Campus. Under the theme "Warisan Dijaga, Strategi Dibina," the tournament attracted 183 participants, including local school students and members of the public. The initiative aimed to promote chess as an intellectually stimulating sport that enhances critical thinking and problem-solving, while simultaneously fostering valuable community engagement and collaboration between the university, schools, and the wider society.