III Abierto Internacional de Ajedrez Sub-2400 Ciudad de Utrera 2026 takes place from December 11 – 13, 2026, at the Municipal Library of Utrera in Utrera, Spain. The tournament offers a compact 7-round FIDE-rated weekend open for federated players.

This is a chess tournament in Utrera, Spain, in 2026. Players will compete in one Sub-2400 Swiss-system event with classical time control and rating calculation for FIDE, FEDA, and FADA.

The event combines a central venue, clear weekend scheduling, Vega pairings, and more than €2,350 in published prizes. In addition, the tournament includes prizes for the main standings, Elo bands, local players, age groups, and Grupo Ajedrecístico Aleph players.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Players receive 60 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move. This time control applies to all seven rounds.

The tournament uses a Swiss system with computerized pairings through Vega. The starting order follows FIDE Elo first, then FADA Elo.

The event counts for FIDE, FEDA, and FADA rating. Therefore, players should check their federation status and rating information before registering.

Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz -1, Total Buchholz, number of wins, and average rating of opponents.

Players may not analyze or replay games inside the playing hall. Also, a player with a game in progress may leave the playing room or the board only with arbiter permission.

💰 Prize Fund

The tournament publishes more than €2,350 in prizes, which equals approximately USD 2,735.

Prize Fund Overview

General Prizes

Special Prizes

Elo-Band Prizes

Prizes are not cumulative. If a player qualifies for more than one prize, the player receives the prize with the higher value.

Cash prizes may be subject to the applicable Spanish tax withholding rules. Also, winners must attend the closing ceremony to receive their prizes.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament has one Sub-2400 open section. All eligible players compete in the same 7-round field.

Players must be federated and registered in GEFE. As a result, players should confirm their federation status before entering.

The player limit is 128 participants. Therefore, early registration is useful, especially for players who want to secure a place before the final deadline.

📅 Schedule

Players should arrive early on Friday because Round 1 starts at 16:30. In addition, Saturday has three rounds, so players should plan meals and rest carefully.

📝 Registration

Players must complete payment before the organizer treats the registration as valid. The bank transfer should clearly include the player’s full name, tournament name, year of birth, province, or club.

Cancellations are possible before the tournament starts. However, the organizer deducts 50% of the entry fee for administration and management costs.

👥 Organizer

Utrera City Council and Grupo Ajedrecístico Aleph organize the III Abierto Internacional de Ajedrez Sub-2400 Ciudad de Utrera 2026. The event also receives collaboration from the Seville and Andalusian chess federations.

Phone: +34 666 924 260
Email: delegado.aleph@gmail.com

🏛️ Venue

Biblioteca Municipal de Utrera – Calle Álvarez Quintero 39, 41710 Utrera, Sevilla, Spain

The tournament takes place at the Municipal Library of Utrera. The venue gives players a central playing site for the full weekend schedule.

Players should use the full address when planning their arrival. In addition, they should allow extra time on Friday because the reception starts at 16:00 and the first round begins shortly after.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should travel to Biblioteca Municipal de Utrera – Calle Álvarez Quintero 39, 41710 Utrera, Sevilla, Spain.

Utrera has rail connections with Seville and other nearby areas. Players arriving by train can continue from Utrera station toward the town center by walking, taxi, or local transport.

Drivers should use the full venue address for navigation. Since the event takes place in the town center, players should check parking options before arrival.

ℹ️ Other Information

Players may request up to two half-point byes during the first five rounds. They must submit each bye request in writing before the previous round starts.

The appeal deposit is €30. Appeals must be submitted within 15 minutes after the relevant game ends.

A player who does not appear for a paired round may be removed from the tournament. Also, two missed rounds, justified or not, lead to final disqualification.

III Abierto Internacional de Ajedrez Sub-2400 Ciudad de Utrera 2026 offers a focused FIDE-rated weekend in Utrera, with seven rounds, clear prize categories, and a practical town-center venue.