2026 Sydney International Open | 8th to 12th of April 2026 | Novotel West HQ
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Details
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.
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.:
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]