| Welcome to the home of Sydney International Open 2012. Here you can find all the information about the two tournaments, the Open and the Challengers. You can find the schedules, entries, prizes, results and even watch live games. You can also register for the tournaments online, using paypal or credit card. |
Sydney International Open (SIO) is one of the biggest chess tournaments in Australia. It attracts beginners to grandmasters from all parts of Australia and from several other countries around the world. The tournament has two categories (1) Open, in which anyone with any rating can play, and (2) Challengers, in which only those with ACF ratings lower then 1900 can play. This year the event is promising to be even bigger and better.
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Two tournaments. |
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Dozens of masters from around the world. |
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Masters Norm available. |
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Over $17,000 in prizes guaranteed. |
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Live broadcast of the top-board games. |
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Live commentary by GM Ian Rogers at the tournament venue. |
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D Bojkov's Report
There was a great danger that the Sydney Open would not take place this year. The previous organizer, FM Brian Jones, announced at the closing ceremony in 2010 ... read more |
Surprising Winner in SIO 2011
Sydney, the Capital city of New South Wales, was again hosting its 5th International Open from April 27th to May 1st. This year was quite risky for the event. ... read more |
More Photos 2011
Here are some more photos of the 2011 SIO. If you have unseen photos or reports of of the tournament please email us at webmaster@parrachessclub.org
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