Fong, Zhi Yang

Zhi Yang Fong, a 16-year-old Malaysian player, is rated 1703 — his current career high. He is rising rapidly, having gained +189 Elo over the past 12 months. 28 rated games in the past year (≈18/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include MALAYSIAN NATIONAL CHESS CHALLENGER 2026, 24th KCM Master U1800 FIDE Rated Standard, and NATIONAL JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 - Open. Also played 2 rapid events (including 27th GACC Rapid Open) recently.

At junior level, he reached #43 and #72 nationally in U16 and U14.