The Japfa Classic International Chess Tournament 2000 is the strongest ever in Indonesia. The Category 16 event takes place in the Bali Beach Hotel. It runs 22nd April to 2nd May 2000. The total prize money US$56,500. After there is an open tournament (May 3-May 11, 2000) with total prize money of US$20,000.

Round 8 (30th April 2000)

Karpov, Anatoly - Zaw Win Lay 1/2 72
Polgar, Judit - Seirawan, Yasser 1/2 23
Adianto, Utut - Gunawan, Ruben 1/2 28
Ehlvest, Jaan - Milos, Gilberto 0-1 36
Timman, Jan H - Khalifman, Alexander 0-1 26

Standings:

1. Karpov, Anatoly g RUS 2696 5.5
2. Polgar, Judit g HUN 2658 5.5
3. Khalifman, Alexander g RUS 2656 5.5
4. Milos, Gilberto g BRA 2620 5.5
5. Seirawan, Yasser g USA 2647 4.5
6. Adianto, Utut g INA 2584 3.5
7. Ehlvest, Jaan g EST 2622 3.0
8. Timman, Jan H g NED 2655 3.0
9. Gunawan, Ruben g INA 2507 2.5
10. Zaw Win Lay m MYA 2633 1.5