IV International Chess Open Hotel Cap Negret 2026 takes place from November 7-14, 2026, at Hotel Cap Negret in Altea, Spain. The tournament is designed for players in the 50+ and 65+ age categories.

This is a chess tournament in Altea, Spain, in 2026. Players will compete in two FIDE-rated Swiss tournaments with a classical time control and nine rounds.

The event combines chess, tourism, and hotel-based playing conditions on the Costa Blanca. In addition, it offers €5,500 in published prizes, official accommodation rates, and activities for players and companions.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Players receive 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one. This time control applies to both tournament sections.

The event uses a 9-round Swiss system. Pairings, results, and standings will appear through Chess-Results and Info64. However, the final ranking on Chess-Results prevails if any difference appears between platforms.

Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz -1, number of rounds selected to play, Sonneborn-Berger, average perfect performance of opponents, and drawing of lots.

The default time is 30 minutes after the official start of the round. Therefore, players should arrive early and check the pairings before each game.

💰 Prize Fund

The tournament offers €5,500 in published prizes, which equals approximately USD 6,400. Each section has the same prize structure.

Prize Fund Overview

Prizes for Each Section

Prizes are paid by bank transfer and may be subject to legal tax withholding. In addition, prize winners must provide the required payment details after the tournament.

Players must attend the closing ceremony to claim prizes, unless the organizer accepts a justified reason. Also, players who withdraw or miss one of the last two rounds lose prize eligibility.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament has two age-based sections.

50+ Section is for players born between 1962 and 1976. It gives players over 50 a dedicated FIDE-rated classical tournament.

65+ Section is for players born in 1961 or earlier. This section gives older players a separate field with the same time control, schedule, and prize structure.

Players enter the section that matches their date of birth. Spanish players need a valid Spanish license, while players from other countries need a FIDE code.

📅 Schedule

The first and last rounds take place in the morning. The remaining single-round days use afternoon starts, while Sunday includes two rounds.

📝 Registration

Players should pay the entry fee by bank transfer and then complete the registration form. They must also attach proof of payment in PDF or JPG format.

The bank transfer must include the player’s full name and federation. In addition, hotel guests should remember that tournament registration does not reserve a hotel room.

Players may request up to three byes. Half-point byes are available only in the first six rounds. After that, a player may request a zero-point non-pairing.

👥 Organizer

Asociación de Ajedrez Social y Terapéutico de la Comunidad Valenciana organizes the tournament with the collaboration of Hotel Cap Negret. The event focuses on age-category classical chess and combines tournament play with a hotel stay in Altea.

Phone: +34 691 68 56 20
Email: info@opencapnegret.com

🏛️ Venue

Hotel Cap Negret – Km 159, N-332, 03590 Altea, Alicante, Spain

The tournament takes place in the halls of Hotel Cap Negret in Altea. The hotel venue gives players one location for chess, accommodation, meals, and rest during the event.

The playing hall opens 15 minutes before each round. Players may not smoke or vape in the playing room, and food is not allowed there. Drinks should have a cap to avoid spills.

Electronic devices must stay switched off and stored as directed. A mobile phone that sounds, remains on, or is used during play can result in a lost game.

🛏️ Accommodation

Hotel Cap Negret offers official accommodation rates for tournament participants who stay during the full event.

The full-board offer includes water and wine with meals, and all listed prices include VAT. Hotel reservations must be made directly with Hotel Cap Negret.

Hotel Phone: +34 965 841 200
Hotel Email: reservas@hotelcapnegret.es

The hotel also offers transfer service from airports, train stations, and bus stations. Players should contact the hotel directly to check transfer conditions.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should travel to Hotel Cap Negret at Km 159, N-332, 03590 Altea, Alicante. The venue sits on the Costa Blanca, between the Mediterranean coastline and the main regional road.

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is the most practical major airport for many international visitors. From there, players can continue to Altea by car, taxi, transfer, or public transport.

Players arriving by train or bus should plan the final connection to Hotel Cap Negret before travel. In addition, hotel transfer service may help visitors coming from airports, train stations, or bus stations.

ℹ️ Other Information

The tournament allows activities for players and companions during the event week. This gives visitors a useful balance between chess, rest, and tourism in Altea.

Players must submit signed scoresheets with the correct result after each game. They also need the arbiter’s consent before leaving the playing room while their game is in progress.

The IV International Chess Open Hotel Cap Negret 2026 offers a full chess week in Altea, with age-category competition, FIDE-rated classical games, and a comfortable hotel setting on the Costa Blanca.