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The World Open has historically been the world's largest open tournament and is one of the strongest U.S. tournaments, attracting many Grandmasters and International Masters.

Analysis of your games by GMs as well as free lectures by a host of GMs, along with various playing schedules make this a tournament you cannot miss!

Visit the official website of the World Open for more information; to play over games visit the MonRoi website.

• The 35th Annual WORLD OPEN
  June 30-July 4, July 1-4, July 2-4 or June 28-July 4, 2007
  Valley Forge Radisson & Convention Plaza, King of Prussia, PA  



The World Open ended in a nine-way tie for first which included GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Chanda Sandipan, Leonid Yudasin, Evgeny Najer, Alex Shabalov, Alex Stripunsky, Victor Mikhalevski, Varuzhan Akobian and Julio Becerra.

Varuzhan Akobian won the title against Alexander Stripunsky in playoff. 

•  2008 World Open
  The 36th Annual World Open will return to its downtown venue at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA. The 9 round Swiss System tournament will be held June 30 - July 6.
  The World Open has historically been the world's largest open tournament and is one of the strongest U.S. tournaments, attracting many Grandmasters and International Masters.