The Philadelphia International 2010 took place from 25th to 29th June at the Valley Forge Convention Plaza, as a warm-up for the massive World Open. The tournament was 9 rounds Swiss with prize fund of $7,000 guaranteed.

The Philadelphia International 2010 was won by the local player IM Bryan Smith who finished on 7.0/9, a half-point ahead of five other players - GM Magesh Panchanathan, GM Falko Bindrich, GM Sundaraja Kidambi, IM Anthony Bellaiche and IM-elect Mackenize Molner. Smith was unfortunately a victim of his own success as he missed out on a GM norm having failed to have played against the 3 GMs required.

However, FM Farai Mandizha and Amanda Mateer both put in great performances and managed to play against the necessary opponents for them to score IM and WIM norms respectively.

Final standings

World Open is starting on 29th June at the same playing venue.