Aussie Champs. saving money on GMs. Plenty of cash rating prizes for amateurs?!

January 2, 2024 by Rohan Pyne

Could be weakest Aus Championship in recent years. Out of 28 participants: 1) not a single GM 2) 1 player above 2400 3) 15 out of 28 participants are rated below 2100 fide 4) 9 out of 28 (almost 1/3) – under 2000 Fide – Michael Baron – Chesschat.