Sydney International Open – Championships
| Prize | Amount |
| 1st Place | $3,000 |
| 2nd Place | $2,000 |
| 3rd Place | $1000 |
| 4th Place | $750 |
| 5th Place | $500 |
| Total | $7,250 |
In the case of a tie, prize money will be split equally between prizewinners. Players are only eligible for one prize. If a player wins more than one prize, they will receive the higher-valued amount, and the next eligible player will be awarded the lower amount. Players who receive free entry may have a portion of the prize money deducted to cover entry fees.
Sydney International Open – Challengers
| Prize | Amount |
| 1st Place | $1,000 |
| 2nd Place | $750 |
| 3rd Place | $500 |
| 1st Female (Minimum 8 players) | $300 |
| 1st Place U2000 ACF | $300 |
| 2nd Place U2000 ACF | $200 |
| 1st Place U1750 ACF | $300 |
| 1st Place U1750 ACF | $200 |
| Total | $3,550 |
Players who are FIDE-rated are only eligible for overall prizes. Rating prizes are restricted to ACF-rated players only. Prizes are split equally between prizewinners in the case of a tie. Prizes may change depending on entries.
Sydney International Open – Contenders
| Prize | Amount |
| 1st Place | $500 |
| 2nd Place | $400 |
| 3rd Place | $300 |
| 1st U1400 ACF | $200 |
| 1st U1200 ACF | $200 |
| Total | $1,600 |
Unrated players are ineligible for prize money, and unrated players who are prize winners will receive a refund of their entry fee.
Players who are FIDE-rated are only eligible for overall prizes. Rating prizes are restricted to ACF-rated players only. Prizes are split equally between prizewinners in the case of a tie. Prizes may change depending on entries.
Sydney International Open – Blitz
| Prize | Amount |
| 1st Place | $300 |
| 2nd Place | $200 |
| 3rd Place | $100 |
| 1st Female | $100 |
| 1st U2000 ACF Quick | $100 |
| 1st U1750 ACF Quick | $100 |
| 1st U1500 ACF Quick | $100 |
| Total | $1000 |
Notes:
Rating-restricted prizes are subject to 8 players in each division. Unrated players are ineligible for cash prizes. Unrated players who are prize winners will receive a refund of their entry fee. Prizes not redeemed within 3 months will be forfeited and reinvested in promoting chess in Sydney Rating prizes are determined using ACF ratings. Those without ACF ratings are ineligible for rating prizes. Prizes are distributed via electronic bank transfer only. Prize winners will be required to provide bank details to receive prize money. Prizes may be combined and split between players if there is a tie.
