XV Memorial Pepiño Rodríguez takes place on August 29, 2026, in Ferrol, Spain. The event is part of the 41st Circuito Galego de Xadrez Internacional and offers a one-day rapid tournament at Casa do Xadrez Ferrolá.

This is a chess tournament in Ferrol, Spain, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds and a 10 minutes + 2 seconds time control.

The tournament welcomes players of all ages and has no published participant limit. In addition, the afternoon schedule makes it practical for local players, visitors from Galicia, and players following the Galician international chess circuit.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The XV Memorial Pepiño Rodríguez uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each player receives 10 minutes for the game, plus a 2-second increment per move.

The event counts for FIDE rating. Therefore, it gives players a compact rapid chess tournament with international rating value and a clear one-day format.

The maximum waiting time is 10 minutes. Tie-breaks follow this order: direct encounter, Buchholz Brasileiro, Buchholz Total, Progressive score, and Average Performance Rating of Opponents.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed total cash prize fund is €1,400, approximately $1,640. Trophies go to the tournament winner and to the winner of each Elo category.

Main Prizes

Elo Category Prizes

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs as one open rapid event.

Players without a federation license may also take part. In that case, the organizer will help arrange the required license for participation.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should register in advance by email or phone. In addition, they should arrive before the 16:00 registration time to complete any required confirmation before Round 1.

🏛️ Organizer

Escola Ferrolá de Xadrez organizes the XV Memorial Pepiño Rodríguez as part of the Galician international chess circuit. The event continues a local memorial tradition and gives players a competitive FIDE-rated rapid tournament in Ferrol.

Email: xoanrei@gmail.com
Phone: +34 655 796 421

📍 Venue

Casa do Xadrez Ferrolá, Centro Comercial Portanova, Av. Viveiro 28, 15404 Ferrol, A Coruña, Spain

The tournament takes place on the second floor of Edificio Portanova in the Inferniño area of Ferrol. Players should use the Centro Comercial Portanova address for navigation and arrive early enough for registration.

🚆 How to Get There

Ferrol is located in the province of A Coruña in Galicia. Players can reach the city by road, regional transport, or rail connections from other Galician cities.

After arriving in Ferrol, players should continue to the Inferniño area and use Centro Comercial Portanova as the final navigation point. Since the tournament starts in the afternoon, participants should still allow enough time for parking, registration, and preparation.

ℹ️ Other Information

By entering the tournament, players accept the regulations. They also authorize the use of tournament data for results, standings, pairings, games, and event communication.

Participants must follow the health or safety protocol in force on the tournament date.

XV Memorial Pepiño Rodríguez 2026 offers a fast FIDE-rated chess afternoon with cash prizes, circuit value, and a strong Ferrol chess setting.