WELCOME to the 9th South Wales International Open 2012

A British Championship Qualifier

Prize Fund - Over £3,000

Sunday 8th July - Friday 13th July 2012

Penarth, nr Cardiff

South Wales Chess is delighted to announce that we return to Penarth for our 9th Tournament. 2011 saw a record number of entries with representatives from 10 countries. Scandanavia was well represented with several players winning prizes. There was also an IM norm for Icelandic FM Hjorvar Gretarsson.

Entrants. SWI welcomes WGM Maria Leconte (Fra), FM Jean-Oliver Leconte (Fra)  and FM Walter Braun (Aut)  Full List.....

Entry Fees: We’re offering reduced entry fees for all categories as incentives to enter early. If you have a FIDE rating under 2100, or you don’t have a FIDE rating, then enter before Oct 31st 2011 for £55, read more....

Venue and Accommodation: We have asked the help of the tourist board who will advise you on accommodation and the local area.  read more....