Chief arbiter Frank Jäger announced the first round of the B-Open of the Sparkassen Chess Trophy punctually at 10.30 am. With 191 players, the tournament started virtually full.

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Unfortunately, the Sparkassen Chess Trophy has to announce two cancellations from the A-Open. National player and regular guest GM Dmitrij Kollars is unfortunately still busy with rehab after a shoulder operation, so he won't be able to make it to Dortmund 2024.

During the International Dortmund Chess Days, there will be an opportunity to visit the traditional Dortmunder Schachverein 1875 on Tuesday, 13 August for a rapid chess tournament. Elisabeth Pähtz and Dinara Wagner will also be there to open the tournament.