Gold Coast Open, 2008

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IM Stephen Solomon has won the Gold Coast Open for the fourth time. He won the inaugural event in 1993. He was undefeated, drawing with Ben Lazarus and Moulthun Ly. Moulthun also was undefeated, a fine result considering he hasn't been playing chess this year due to year 12 studies. Third equal were GM Dejan Antic, Jesse Sales and Ben Lazarus. 26 players participated in the open event.
 
Mark Stokes won the under 1600, from Craig Stewart and Vaness Reid. 30 players took part in this tournament.
 
Young Callum Gray won the under 1000 event with a perfect 6/6. There were 18 players participating in this event.
 
Play through some of the games here (courtesy of Amir Karibasic)

Results

2008 Gold Coast Open

2008 Gold Coast Under 1600

2008 Gold Coast Under 1000