The Singapore Chess Federation (Abbreviation: SCF) is the principal authority over all chess events in Singapore, and was founded in 1949 by Lim Kok Ann. Its promotion of the game has caused participation in its youth and interschool events, among others, to jump from 517 in 1999 to over 1200 in 2004. As a result, Singapore has one of the highest number of chess players in schools per capita in Asia. The Federation is affiliated to the world governing body, International Chess Federation (FIDE), and is part of the ASEAN Chess Confederation and the Asian Chess Federation. The current President is Dr Hsu Li Yang (who is also an International Master). The current Vice President is Dr Wong Meng Kong (who is a Grandmaster). See also Singaporean Chess Championship References External links National members of the Asian Chess Federation Chess in Singapore Chess 1949 establishments in Singapore Sports organizations established in 1949 Chess organizations 1949 in chess