Aberto do Brasil STD – Cidade de Itajubá
Aberto do Brasil STD – Cidade de Itajubá will take place from October 9-12, 2026, in Itajubá, Brazil. This is a chess tournament in Itajubá, Brazil, in 2026.
The event offers a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds. It also counts for CBX rating and forms part of the national Aberto do Brasil circuit.
The tournament suits club players, ambitious juniors, coaches, families, and visitors who want a rated long-time-control event in Minas Gerais. In addition, the event offers R$10,000 in cash prizes, trophies, and medals.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | Aberto do Brasil STD – Cidade de Itajubá |
| 📅 Dates | October 9-12, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| 🏨 Venue | Hotel Coroados, Rua São Judas Tadeu, 555, Centro, Itajubá, MG, Brazil |
| ♟️ Format | Classical open tournament |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE-rated and CBX-rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👥 Section | Absolute Open |
| 👤 Capacity | Limited to 130 players |
| ⏳ Default time | 90 minutes after the scheduled start of the round |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiters | Antonio Martins de Souza Neto; Amanda de Lourdes Siqueira S. Souza |
| 💶 Entry fee | R$105 to R$200, based on payment date and discount eligibility |
| 🏆 Prize fund | R$10,000, approximately US$2,000 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results | Tournament listing available |
| 🏛️ Organizer | GENIUS – Academia de Xadrez |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes per player, plus a 30-second increment per move. Therefore, players receive enough time for serious calculation and full-game planning.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 7 rounds. The event counts for FIDE and CBX rating, and it uses the Absolute Open category only.
The default time is 90 minutes from the scheduled start of each round. Also, a player who misses a round without a valid justification may leave the tournament.
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament has R$10,000 in cash prizes, approximately US$2,000. The prize list also includes trophies and medals, and prizes are not cumulative.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | R$1,500 + trophy |
| 2nd place | R$1,100 + trophy |
| 3rd place | R$850 + trophy |
| 4th place | R$600 + medal |
| 5th place | R$500 + medal |
| 6th place | R$400 + medal |
| 7th place | R$400 + medal |
| 8th place | R$400 + medal |
| 9th place | R$350 + medal |
| 10th place | R$350 + medal |
| 11th place | R$200 + medal |
| 12th place | R$200 + medal |
| 13th place | R$200 + medal |
| 14th place | R$200 + medal |
| 15th place | R$200 + medal |
| 16th place | R$150 + medal |
| 17th place | R$150 + medal |
| 18th place | R$150 + medal |
| 19th place | R$150 + medal |
| 20th place | R$150 + medal |
| Best female player | R$500 + medal |
| Best player age 60+ | R$500 + medal |
| Best U20 player | R$500 + medal |
| Best U14 player | R$500 + medal |
Prize winners must attend the award ceremony to receive their prizes, unless they provide a written justification.
👥 Sections / Groups
Absolute Open
The event has one Absolute Open section. Players compete together in a 7-round Swiss-system classical tournament.
Special Prize Groups
Special prize groups include the best female player, best player age 60+, best U20 player, and best U14 player. These prizes sit alongside the main overall prize list.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | 18:00 | Technical meeting |
| October 9, 2026 | 19:00 | Round 1 |
| October 10, 2026 | 13:30 | Round 2 |
| October 10, 2026 | 19:30 | Round 3 |
| October 11, 2026 | 13:30 | Round 4 |
| October 11, 2026 | 19:30 | Round 5 |
| October 12, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 6 |
| October 12, 2026 | 14:00 | Round 7 |
| October 12, 2026 | After Round 7 | Award ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online registration form with Pix payment |
| Capacity | Limited to 130 players |
| Membership requirement | CBX registration and 2026 annual fee must be active |
| Promotional entry fee | R$105 until April 10, 2026 |
| Discounted entry fee | R$120 until June 10, 2026 |
| Discounted entry fee 2 | R$135 until August 10, 2026 |
| Discounted entry fee 3 | R$150 until September 10, 2026 |
| Standard entry fee | R$200 from September 11 to October 8, 2026 |
| Payment method | Pix payment to geniusxadrez@gmail.com |
| Payment confirmation rule | Payment must be completed within 48 hours after the registration request |
| Free entry | GM, IM, WGM, and WIM players |
| 50% discount | FM, WFM, CM, WCM, players age 60+, players with disabilities, U18 players, female players, and Itajubá residents |
| Genius player discount | Applies according to the player’s Genius plan |
| Cancellation rule | Refund requests are accepted within 7 days from the payment receipt date |
| Byes | A half-point bye is available only for round 1 and must be requested in advance |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: GENIUS – Academia de Xadrez
GENIUS – Academia de Xadrez organizes the Aberto do Brasil STD – Cidade de Itajubá as a rated classical chess event in Minas Gerais. The tournament gives players a structured national circuit event with 7 rounds, CBX and FIDE rating calculation, and a full prize schedule.
Email: atendimento@geniusxadrez.com.br
Phone: +55 35 98468 5601
📍 Venue
Hotel Coroados, Rua São Judas Tadeu, 555, Centro, Itajubá, MG, Brazil
The tournament takes place at Hotel Coroados in central Itajubá. Players should use the full hotel address for map navigation and arrive early enough for the technical meeting before round 1.
🏨 Accommodation
Hotel Coroados offers special tournament accommodation rates with breakfast included. Players should mention the chess championship when booking.
| Accommodation Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reservation phone / WhatsApp | +55 35 3622 1977 |
| Suite Master | Single R$250; double/couple R$310; triple R$380 |
| Panoramic Suite | Single R$220; double/couple R$280; triple R$330 |
| Suite with air conditioning | Single R$180; double/couple R$240; triple R$310 |
| Suite with fan | Single R$150; double/couple R$210; triple R$280 |
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Hotel Coroados at Rua São Judas Tadeu, 555, Centro, Itajubá. The hotel venue gives local players, families, and visitors a clear arrival point for the four-day tournament.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
Players may request a zero-point non-pairing in later rounds, but they must do so immediately after the previous round. After pairings appear on Chess-Results, non-pairing requests are no longer accepted.
Electronic devices, including mobile phones, are not allowed in the playing hall. Any violation leads to a loss. Also, players should bring their own chess set and clock, since the organizer does not guarantee enough equipment for every board.
Tie-breaks use direct encounter, Buchholz cut, Buchholz without cut, number of wins, more games with the black pieces, and drawing of lots. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 20 minutes after the last game of the relevant round, with a R$500 appeal fee.
Overall, this event gives players a clear opportunity to compete in Itajubá during a structured FIDE-rated classical chess tournament.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,000
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Genius – Academia de Xadrez is a chess academy in Itajubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The academy became official in 2019, after chess training work that began in 2010 with Prof. Antonio Martins, known as Toninho. Its activity focuses on structured chess lessons, tournament preparation, school chess, and competitive development for young players.
The academy works with students from beginner to advanced level. Its training program includes individual lessons, group lessons, online instruction, in-person academy classes, home lessons, internal training, and tournament support. In addition, Genius uses a teaching approach inspired by Russian chess schools, with a focus on age level, technical level, and practical tournament goals.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Genius – Academia de Xadrez organizes FIDE/CBX-licensed events in Minas Gerais and appears as a registered chess event organizer with the Brazilian chess structure. Its tournament work includes IRT Genius events, Genius Grand Prix events, rapid and blitz competitions, and the Circuito das Estações Genius. These events give players rated and structured over-the-board opportunities in Itajubá and nearby tournament settings.
The academy also has a strong record in Brazilian youth chess. Its students have won Brazilian and Minas Gerais titles, and several players have represented Brazil in international youth competitions. Genius athletes include titled and nationally recognized juniors, which shows the academy’s direct role in competitive chess training. Moreover, the academy’s calendar includes national youth events, school chess tournaments, regional amateur championships, and preparation dates for major competitions.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players and families can use Genius – Academia de Xadrez as both a training center and a tournament organizer. The academy supports students with planning, weekly chess activity, tournament assistance, internal practice, and online tools. Therefore, students can move from online and in-person chess lessons into practical competition with a clear training path.
Genius also works with school chess programs and partner schools in Itajubá. This gives younger players early access to chess through education, regular classes, and competitive goals. At the same time, Genius tournaments create playing opportunities for club players, students, and rated competitors. The academy’s mix of coaching, events, and youth results makes it an active chess organizer for players in Minas Gerais and beyond.
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