The 2024 Singapore International Open was won by GM Shanglei Lu (China), with 7.5/9. But the outstanding result (from an Australian point of view) was FM Albert Winkelman finishing tied for 2nd on 7/9. He started the event seeded 91st, and due to the accelerated pairings, faced a GM in round 1. Winning that game, and then drawing his next game with an IM, set him up for a good run through the event. He wrapped up the IM norm (his 2nd) with a round to spare, but a final round win over GM Vahap Sanal (Turkey), moved up up to 7 points. He won his last 4 games, and played a field that included 4 GM's, 2 IM's and an FM. He finished in 6th place on tie-break, taking home what is probably the biggest prize of his chess career.
2024 Singapore International Open (9), 5.12.2024
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Congrats Albert!
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