Tarapoto International Chess Tournament 2026 will take place from August 20–23, 2026 at Concha Acústica de Tarapoto in Tarapoto, Peru. The festival forms part of the city’s 244th anniversary program and combines classical, rapid and blitz chess.

Moreover, the classical open has seven rounds, the rapid has six rounds and the blitz has nine rounds. The controls are 60+30 for classical, 10+5 for rapid and 3+2 for blitz. The organizer maintains separate pairings and standings for every format.

In addition, the three-event program lets local, national and international players compete throughout the civic celebration.

Meanwhile, the Concha Acústica provides one meeting point for the complete festival. Tarapoto Airport offers domestic connections and lies within the urban area.

Therefore, players should review the registration rules, schedule, accommodation conditions and official documents before making travel arrangements. Players should confirm the registration process and exact daily reporting times with the organizer.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The festival offers three separate Swiss-system competitions. The classical open has seven rounds, the rapid tournament has six rounds and the blitz event has nine rounds.

Each format has its own pairings and final standings while sharing the same venue and anniversary program.

Moreover, players should check the official pairing publication before every round and report any discrepancy immediately to the arbiter.

Therefore, participants should arrive early enough to find their board, prepare the scoresheet and place all electronic devices in the required condition.

♟️ Sections / Groups

Players may participate in one or more of the festival’s three time-control formats.

📝 Registration

In addition, players should keep a copy of their payment or registration confirmation and verify that their name appears on the official participant list.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Concha Acústica de Tarapoto – Tarapoto, San Martín, Peru

The acoustic-shell venue hosts the classical, rapid and blitz competitions.

As a result, participants can follow the full anniversary program without changing playing locations.

🚆 How to Get There

Tarapoto has direct domestic flights and intercity road connections. Therefore, visitors can reach the playing venue by taxi, local transport or private car.

Players should allow for warm weather and confirm the precise access point for the Concha Acústica before arrival.

ℹ️ Other Information

The three tournaments use separate rating lists, pairings and final standings.

Moreover, players may enter one or more formats under the published registration conditions.

Key Tournament Rules

Practical Information

City Anniversary

The festival is organized in commemoration of Tarapoto’s 244th anniversary, placing the chess events within a wider civic celebration.

Festival Structure and Travel

The festival is part of Tarapoto’s 244th anniversary celebrations. The classical, rapid and blitz events are separately FIDE-rated and use the same Concha Acústica venue.

Players traveling from outside the region can use Tarapoto Airport and continue by local taxi or road transport. The event is directed by AO Juan Jenaro Dávila Chávez, with IA Carlomario Castañeda del Aguila as chief arbiter.

Plan your participation carefully: confirm the latest registration status, room availability and organizer instructions before booking non-refundable travel.