The 5th International Villach Open took place on 8-15th February, 2014, at the Volkshaus Völkendorf, Neubaugasse 9, A-9500 Villach, Austria.

The event was organized by the ESV ASKÖ Admira Villach Sektion Schach and is valid as the 32nd open championship of the city of Villach.

75 players competed in the 9-round Swiss tournament.

Grandmasters Vladimir Burmakin (Russia) and Borko Lajthajm (Serbia) shared the first place with 7,0 points each.

Final standings (top 12):

1. GM Burmakin Vladimir RUS 2571 – 7
2. GM Lajthajm Borko SRB 2519 – 7 (picture above)
3. FM Antal Tibor Kende HUN 2315 – 6.5
4. GM Epishin Vladimir RUS 2546 – 6.5
5. GM Pap Misa SRB 2494 – 6.5
6. Frank Emanuel AUT 2131 – 6.5
7. GM Lazic Miroljub SRB 2467 – 6
8. Pacher Simon AUT 2037 – 6
9. Pantovic Dragan M SRB 2135 – 6
10. Higatsberger Michael DDr. AUT 2196 – 6
11. WGM Saduakassova Dinara KAZ 2351 – 5.5
12. Danner Lambert AUT 2112 – 5.5

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