The Victorian Open Chess Champions list highlights the winners of Victoria’s premier open chess tournament, organized annually by Chess Victoria. It brings together the state’s strongest players, with past champions including both established masters and rising talents. The page serves as a historical record of the tournament’s legacy, showcasing year-by-year champions. It celebrates excellence in Victorian chess while preserving the tradition of one of the state’s most prestigious events.
Year | Name |
|---|---|
2019 | James Morris |
2018 | Hrant Melkumyan |
2017 | Stephen Solomon |
2016 | Ari Dale |
2015 | Kanan Izzat & Ari Dale |
2014 | Kanan Izzat, James Morris & Chris Wallis |
2013 | Ari Dale, Luke Li, Domagoj Dragicevic & Laurence Matheson |
2012 | James Morris, Bobby Cheng & Dusan Stojic |
2011 | Erik Teichmann & Domagoj Dragicevic |
2010 | Erik Teichmann & Bobby Cheng |
2009 | Erik Teichmann & Mirko Rujevic |
2008 | David Smerdon |
2007 | David Smerdon |
2006 | David Smerdon & Dusan Stojic |
2005 | Darryl Johansen |
2004 | David Smerdon & Peter Froehlich |

