These have been two of the biggest chess events ever seen in Australia.

Congratulations to GM Ian Rogers on winning the Doeberl Cup, and also to GM Dejan Antic for his equal first in the Sydney International.

Gold Coast juniors Alexandra Jule, Gene Nakauchi and Alex Stahnke played in both events, and Jessica Kinder and Daniel Barrett played in the Doeberl Cup. The two under 12s, Gene Nakauchi and Alex Stahnke, both played a whole string of players rated 1800-2200, with excellent outcomes. Both should gain high FIDE ratings as a result of their performances.