20th BCC Open Magazine

Welcome to the 20th BCC Open 2022
The 20 th Bangkok Chess Club Open
was intended to take place in the year
2020, but international responses to
the covid crisis made that impossible.
Following a two-year hiatus we were
thrilled to be able finally to run the
tournament and, with better air quality at
this time of year, we could hold the event
in the new location of Chiang Mai:
literally “New City” in Thai.
The response from chess players
around the world was excellent. A long
break from over-the-board chess left many
players enthusiastic about competing in a
high quality live tournament again.
In all we welcomed 237 players from
40 different countries (see our map on
P10), many arriving with their family and
coaches. There were three turnaments
taking place, a Blitz tournament, the
Challenger tournament and the main
event, the 20 th BCC Open Championship.
Talented juniors
A great surprise was the strength of the
junior players who were giving a big
challenge even to seasoned grandmasters.
Three International Master title norms
were awarded.
Sponsors
These tournaments have been made
possible by the generosity of our sponsors,
management and staff of the Shangri-La
Chiang Mai, and especially our team of
organizers, arbiters and tournament staff.
Elephant Parade
This year we rewarded loyal regulars with
a unique gift, specially made by Elephant
Parade, an organization based in Chiang
Mai which assists injured elephants.
Financially supported by
FIDE Open Aid Project
Participation at the BCC Open
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