The 39th Open Internacional Escacs “Vila de Sitges” will be held on 22-31st July at the Casino Prado Theatre Hall. c/ Francesc Gumà, 6-14. 08870 Sitges, Spain.
The tournament is organized by the Penya d’Escacs Casino Prado Suburense and Hotels & Apartaments Sunway Playa Golf.
The playing format is 9-round Swiss in two groups – Open A for players rated above 2000 FIDE (valid for title norms) and Open B for players rated under 2000.
The prize fund is 4175 EUR. The tournament is part of the 10th Circuit Català d’Oberts internacionals.
Last year winner was GM Evgeny Vorobiov
Participants – Group A (top seeds):
1. GM Kovchan Alexander UKR 2577
2. GM Grigoryan Karen H. ARM 2550
3. GM Vocaturo Daniele ITA 2536
4. GM Barsov Alexei UZB 2530
5. GM Firman Nazar UKR 2526
6. GM Movsziszian Karen ARM 2499
7. GM Perez Mitjans Orelvis ESP 2495
8. IM Hansen Torbjorn Ringdal NOR 2492
9. GM Hayrapetyan Hovik ARM 2486
10. IM Escobar Forero Alder COL 2466
11. GM Munoz Pantoja Miguel ESP 2457
12. IM Beltran Rueda Santiago ESP 2420
13. IM Ynojosa Felix Jose VEN 2411
14. IM Fernandez Aguado Enrique ESP 2364
15. FM Espinoza Palomino Willyam PER 2359
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