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The NSW Chess Open 2023 will be held from 10-12 June at the premises of the Russian Club in Sydney, Australia. The event will be played in 7 rounds, swiss system, with time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move from move 1, with Major and a Minor Division. Entry is limited to 150 players.
The total prize fund of the event is $8,900, with $1,500 reserved for the Winner of the Major event and $1,000 reserved for the Winner of the Minor division. Distribution of prizes can be found below:
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| 1st | $1500 | 1st | $1000 |
| 2nd | $1000 | 2nd | $600 |
| 3rd | $650 | 3rd | $500 |
| 4th | $550 | 4th | $350 |
| 5th | $400 | 5th | $300 |
| U2000-1800 (1st) | $300 | U1400-1200 (1st) | $300 |
| U2000-1800(2nd) | $175 | U1400-1200 (2nd) | $175 |
| U1800 (1st) | $300 | U1200 (1st) | $300 |
| U1800 (2nd) | $175 | U1200 (2nd) | $175 |
| Unrated | $150 | ||
