As the mayor of Vienna I am very pleased that the Vienna Chess Federation will hold the 18^th vienna chess open.

About 500 chess players from all over the world are expected for this international sportive event. The competition will take place in the traditional Festival Hall of the famous Vienna Town Hall.

We are proud to provide optimal conditions for your creativity and also want to invite you to visit Vienna in all its variety and to enjoy its charming ambience.

I wish you a successful vienna chess open 2013 and welcome you to the  metropolis of art and pleasure.