Friday 5 September 2014

Durban Open International Chess Tournament


Durban Open Entry Form

Dear Chess Player

As you may be aware the 1st Durban Open International Chess Tournament is going to be held along side the World Youth Chess Championship in Durban from 19-29 September 2014

The details of the event can be found on our official webpage 


The event caries a total prize pool of 150000 RANDS and we already have ensured participation of TEN GRANDMASTERS and several other FIDE rated players from ABROAD

THE LOC IS PLEASED TO OFFER AN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT IN ENTRY FEE TO ALL SOUTH AFRICAN PLAYERS WHO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ON OR BEFORE 5TH SEPTEMBER 2014...... THE DISCOUNT IS MASSIVE ---- 25% REDUCTION IN ENTRY FEE IF YOU PAY ON OR BEFORE 5th SEPTEMBER 2014

Please note that this entry fee discount is valid only for South African players. 

To Register please go to our official page and fill out the online registration form or send us a mail on durbanopenchess@gmail.com

HURRY THIS OFFER IS ONLY VALID TILL 5th SEPTEMBER. This is a unique opportunity to match wits with some of the famous names in the game: 

Our confirmed list of Grandmasters include: 

1. Abhijeet Gupta - INDIA - Former World Junior Champion
2. Ahmed Adly - Egypt - Former World Junior Champion
3. Sahaj Grover - INDIA - Former World UNDER-10 Champion
4. Eric Hansen - Canada 
5. A R SALEH SALEM - UAE's Best Player
6. VInay Bhat - USA
7. SABINO BRUNELLO - ITALY
8. Gil Popilski - Israel
9. Axel Rombaldoni - Italy
10. Tejas Bakre - India

And some more.... Please see some details on our facebook page 


We are also arranging budget accommodation especially for the South African players who participate in Durban Open, For details please send us a mail on durbanopenchess@gmail.com 

Hurry and Register NOW.... We hope to see you in DURBAN Open - a Unique Chess tournament to be played in International Convention Center 

TEAM DURBAN OPEN