For the first time, a 2700+ player will participate in the Calgary International!

GM Wesley So (Philippines, 2701) is currently the highest ranked participant of the main event. Other confirmed players include:GM Robin Van Kampen (Netherlands, 2592, Netherlands), GM Eric Hansen (Canada, 2557), IM Edward Porper (2418, Canada) IM Richard Wang (Canada, 2376).

See the full list on the official website.

The main event will take place on May 14-20, 2013 with the Reserves on May 18-20. The first early-bird deadline expires on March 31st.

Please visit the tournament website to see all the event details:

www.calgaryinternationalchessclassic.com