XIII Torneio Internacional Cidade de Famalicão takes place from July 20 – 26, 2026, in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. This is a chess tournament in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, in 2026. The event offers a strong classical open with nine Swiss rounds, FIDE rating calculation, and international norm opportunities.

The tournament is part of the Portugal Chess Tour 2025/2026. Therefore, it gives players a serious summer event with a clear weekly schedule, experienced arbiters, and a competitive international field. In addition, the prize fund and category prizes make the event attractive for players across different rating groups.

Clube de Xadrez A2D – Associação Académica da Didáxis organizes the tournament with support from the Portuguese Chess Federation, Vila Nova de Famalicão City Council, Didáxis Teaching Cooperative, and Peixoto Rodrigues. The games take place at the Didáxis Sports Complex in Riba de Ave.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 9-round Swiss system. Swiss-Manager manages pairings, tie-breaks, and standings. If needed, the tournament management may use an accelerated system in the first rounds.

Each player receives 90 minutes for the whole game, with a 30-second increment from move one. The waiting time is 30 minutes after the scheduled start of each round.

Draw agreements before both players complete 30 moves are not allowed without arbiter approval. In addition, players may request up to three half-point byes during the first five rounds. Bye requests must reach the chief arbiter and the organization at least 24 hours before the relevant round.

🏆 Prize Fund

The total confirmed cash prize fund is €6,000, approximately $6,960. Prizes are cumulative. However, players must attend the closing ceremony to receive their prizes.

General / Open Prizes

Women’s Prizes

Senior and Veteran Prizes

Rating Prizes

The organizer will also award prizes to the first-placed players by age group and to the first team. For the team standings, the four best-scoring players from each team count toward the final result.

📂 Sections / Groups

The XIII Torneio Internacional Cidade de Famalicão is played as one main international open tournament. Players affiliated with the Portuguese Chess Federation for the 2025/2026 season may participate.

The event includes general standings, women’s prizes, senior and veteran prizes, rating prizes, age-group prizes, and team classification. As a result, players from several levels can compete for relevant prize categories within the same open event.

📅 Schedule

Players must confirm their presence at the venue before 19:45 on July 20, 2026. Otherwise, they will not be paired for the first round.

📝 Registration

Registration Fees Until June 29, 2026

Registration Fees From June 29 to July 13, 2026

Registration Fees From July 14 to July 19, 2026

The amount paid must be net for the organizer. Therefore, players must cover any bank or payment costs. Registration becomes final only after the organization receives payment proof by email and through the registration form.

👥 Organizer

Clube de Xadrez A2D – Associação Académica da Didáxis organizes the XIII Torneio Internacional Cidade de Famalicão. The event also receives support from the Portuguese Chess Federation, Vila Nova de Famalicão City Council, Didáxis Teaching Cooperative, and Peixoto Rodrigues.

Email: ticfxadrez@gmail.com
Phone: +351 933 285 684

📍 Venue

Didáxis Sports Complex – Riba de Ave, Rua António Sérgio 188, 4765-909 Riba de Ave, Portugal

The venue is located in Riba de Ave, within the municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão. It gives players a dedicated sports complex setting for a full week of classical chess, side activity, and tournament services.

🚆 How to Get There

Players can reach Riba de Ave by car from Vila Nova de Famalicão and nearby cities in northern Portugal. The venue address is clear for navigation systems and works well for direct route planning.

For players arriving from outside the region, Porto is the nearest major travel hub. From there, players can continue toward Vila Nova de Famalicão and Riba de Ave by regional transport or car.

🧩 Other

Electronic devices are not allowed in the playing area. A reception area will be available where players can leave devices before entering the playing hall. After finishing a game, players become spectators and must leave the playing area.

Appeals must be submitted in Portuguese or English within 30 minutes after the end of the round. Each appeal requires a €100 deposit, which will be returned if the appeal succeeds. Players must also follow FPX and FIDE rules during the event.

Enjoy a full international chess week in Vila Nova de Famalicão with classical games, norm opportunities, and strong tournament conditions.