The 10th South Wales International Open is taking place on 14-19th July at the Penarth Conservative Club, 15, Stanwell Rd, Penarth, South Glamorgan.
The Venue is situated just a few hundred metres from Penarth Railway Station. 15 minutes from the M4 (Junction 33) making the venue easily reached by road or rail.
The tournament is a British Championship qualifier, with the top prizes being: 1st £1000, 2nd £500, 3rd £300.
Top rated players: GM Vladimir Petkov (Bulgaria), GM Jonathan Hawkins (England), GM Marijan Petrov (Bulgaria), GM Peter Wells (England), etc.
Official website
Participants (top seeds):
1 GM Vladimir Petkov BUL 2544
2 IM Jonathan Hawkins ENG 2517
3 GM Peter K Wells ENG 2479
4 GM Marijan Petrov BUL 2478
5 GM Keith C Arkell ENG 2444
6 IM Craig A Hanley ENG 2433
7 IM Andrew N Greet SCO 2427
8 FM Carl Strugnell FRA 2302
9 FM Paul Cooksey ENG 2293
10 IM Jack Rudd ENG 2280