Selection by major titles
A maximum of two eligible players are selected by tournament success, namely
(1) The winner of the 2022 Australian Masters. ♚ Naween Fernando
(2) The highest placed eligible Australian in the 2023 Australian Championship.♛ Naween Fernando
Players who qualify this way must also play 40 games recognised by ASPA during the qualifying period.
If any of these berths is unfilled for any reason, the place is taken by another player selected via
ratings
as described below.
Players may appeal to CASPA for a special dispensation in exceptional circumstances.
Anand Bharadwaj has been given special dispensation.
In the event of any unforeseen issue the decision of CASPA is final.