2026 Sydney International Open | 8th to 12th of April 2026 | Novotel West HQ
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20 Apr 2026NSWConference Rooms 5 & 6 at Novotel West HQ
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About
The Sydney International Open is back for 2026 with three classical divisions: Championships (Over 2000 FIDE ONLY + Norm Event), Challengers (Over 1600 ACF or 1750 FIDE), and Contenders (Under 1600 ACF or Under 1750 FIDE). A Blitz event is also open to all.
Details
- Format
- Classical divisions: 9 Round Swiss Events, 90 minutes + 30 seconds time control. Blitz: 11 Round Swiss, 3 minutes + 2 seconds time control.
- Prizes
- Prizes: TBD
- Eligibility
- Championships: Over 2000 FIDE ONLY (strict cutoff based on April ratings) + Norm Event; three highest female players between 1850-2000 FIDE accepted. Challengers: Over 1600 ACF or 1750 FIDE. Contenders: Under 1600 ACF or Under 1750 FIDE. Blitz: Open to All.
- Chief arbiter
- Winston Zhao Chen
- Contact
- [email protected]
From the thread
Entries Open 1st of November. All rating cutoffs are strict. Three highest female players between 1850 and 2000 FIDE accepted into Championships as an exception.
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