Botswana International Open is renowned for bringing together the best chess players from across Southern Africa.
The BCF has extended invitations to other reputable players from around Africa and have so far received registrations from Zambia, Zimbabwe , Malawi and South Africa.
The BCF has successfully held this annual tournament over a number of years.
Botswana International Open is one of the most anticipated events in the Botswana chess calendar and is the only major chess event in Botswana where the chess family sees many players from the SADC region competing fiercely for the coveted prize.