VIII Open Internacional d’Escacs Sant Adrià 2026
VIII Open Internacional d’Escacs Sant Adrià 2026 will take place from August 12 to 20, 2026 at Edifici Fiveller in Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain. The tournament forms part of the XXII Catalan International Open Circuit and offers two rating-based groups in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
Both groups play nine Swiss-system rounds with 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, Group A offers opportunities for CM, IM and GM norms under the published conditions.
Edifici Fiveller is air-conditioned and adapted for players with physical disabilities. In addition, the hall stands about five minutes on foot from Artigues–Sant Adrià station on Metro Line 2.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 12–20, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain |
| 🏛️ Venue | Edifici Fiveller |
| ♟️ Format | Two-group classical open |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FCE, FEDA and FIDE; title norms in Group A |
| 📂 Sections | Group A and Group B |
| 👥 Capacity | Maximum 200 players |
| 👤 Organizer | Club d’Escacs Sant Adrià |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Swiss-Manager will produce the pairings for nine consecutive daily rounds. Both groups use the same classical time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.
Players must record every move throughout the game. In addition, Spanish-registered FIDE players must hold an active FEDA licence.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds / Games | 9 |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| Rating Calculation | FCE, FEDA and FIDE; title norms in Group A |
| Pairing / Competition Note | Swiss-Manager pairings in two rating groups |
♟️ Sections / Groups
The August FIDE list determines normal group placement. However, players below 1950 may request Group A when they register.
| Section / Group | Eligibility or Format |
|---|---|
| Group A | FIDE rating 1950 or higher; lower-rated players may request entry. |
| Group B | FIDE rating 1949 or lower. |
| Voluntary Group A entry | A lower-rated player who chooses Group A gives up eligibility for the lower rating-prize bands. |
📅 Schedule
Rounds begin at 4:30 PM on the first eight days. The final round starts thirty minutes earlier.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| August 12–19, 2026 | 4:30 PM | Rounds 1–8, one round each day |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Thursday, August 20, 2026 | After Round 9 | Final standings and awards |
📝 Registration
Players can register and pay by card through the club’s online system. The regulations also permit the published email and telephone channels.
A €10 early-payment discount applies when the bank payment reaches the organizer by August 5. Family and disability discounts apply under the published limits.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | August 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM |
| Group A Entry Fee | €50 standard; €45 for under-18 and over-65 players |
| Group B Entry Fee | €45 standard; €40 for under-18 and over-65 players |
| Club Member Fee | €25 |
| Online Registration | https://app.escacssantadria.net |
| clubescacssantadria@gmail.com |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Club d’Escacs Sant Adrià |
| clubescacssantadria@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +34 627 448 460 |
| Website | https://www.escacssantadria.net/ |
📍 Venue
Edifici Fiveller – Carrer de Joan Fiveller 11, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain
Edifici Fiveller hosts both groups and all nine rounds. The organizer confirms air conditioning and physical accessibility.
The building is close to the L2 Artigues–Sant Adrià metro station. Therefore, players staying in Barcelona can reach the venue through the metropolitan transport system.
🚆 How to Get There
Sant Adrià de Besòs connects directly with Barcelona by metro, bus and local road networks. The L2 metro offers the clearest public-transport reference.
Players should still allow time for the walk to Carrer de Joan Fiveller and for check-in before the afternoon session.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Metro | Use Line 2 to Artigues–Sant Adrià, then walk approximately five minutes. |
| By Bus | Use a metropolitan bus serving Sant Adrià de Besòs and continue to Carrer de Joan Fiveller. |
| By Car | Enter Carrer de Joan Fiveller 11 and check local parking conditions. |
| From Barcelona Airport | Continue by airport rail, metro, taxi or rideshare through the Barcelona network. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The event follows FIDE, FEDA, FCE and Catalan Circuit rules. Consequently, players should read the complete bases before choosing a group.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Move Recording | Required throughout every game |
| Circuit | XXII Catalan International Open Circuit |
| Norms | CM, IM and GM norms may be available in Group A |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament Page | https://www.escacssantadria.net/ca/torneigs/2026/viii-open-internacional-escacs-sant-adria/ |
| Online Registration | https://app.escacssantadria.net |
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Club d’Escacs Sant Adrià is a historic chess organization based in Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain. Local chess enthusiasts founded the club in 1962. Since then, it has promoted chess in the city through training, club activity, team competition, and public events.
Joan Molinero Martín serves as club president. He also directs several of the organization’s principal tournaments. Meanwhile, Daniel Gómez Cortés and Ricard Llerins Bonet support tournament operations, player communication, and arbitration. The club works closely with the Catalan Chess Federation and Sant Adrià de Besòs City Council.
The club operates from Complex Esportiu Ricart in central Sant Adrià de Besòs. Members can attend regular sessions, play casual games, and prepare for official competitions. In addition, the club enters several teams in the Catalan Chess League. Its activities welcome juniors, adults, beginners, and experienced tournament players.
🏆 Tournaments and Chess Events
The Obert d’Escacs Ciutat de Sant Adrià is one of the club’s longest-running competitions. The 2026 tournament reached its twentieth edition. It features nine classical rounds on Sunday mornings during spring. Moreover, the Catalan Chess Federation rates the results for Catalan Elo.
The club also organizes the Open Internacional d’Escacs Sant Adrià each August. It launched the international series in 2017. Since then, the tournament has welcomed titled players, juniors, club competitors, and international visitors. The event forms part of the prestigious Catalan International Open Circuit.
The eighth international edition takes place from August 12–20, 2026. It offers nine rounds across two rating groups. In addition, the organizers submit both groups for FIDE, FEDA, and FCE rating. Group A also offers opportunities to achieve Catalan Master, International Master, and Grandmaster norms. The announced prize fund totals €3,330.
Recent editions have attracted players from several countries. For example, the 2025 tournament recorded 103 entries from eight nations. The organizers also held a separate blitz competition during the event. Therefore, participants could combine classical and faster chess within the same festival.
The club manages regulations, registration, pairings, arbitration, results, rating submissions, and prize distribution. Furthermore, it publishes tournament information and standings through its website and Chess-Results. Municipal and federation support helps the club maintain suitable venues and playing conditions.
🌱 Youth Chess and Community Development
Club d’Escacs Sant Adrià combines formal competition with accessible community chess. Regular sessions give local players a place to meet, practise, and analyze games. As a result, beginners can gain experience before entering rated events.
The club also supports junior players through team chess and individual competition. Young members can participate in local, Catalan, Spanish, and international events. For example, club player Marc Mumbrú represented Catalonia at the 2023 European Youth Rapid and Blitz Championships in Slovenia.
In addition, the organization brings chess into the city’s public celebrations. It regularly contributes to the Festa Major de Sant Adrià de Besòs through open tournaments and simultaneous exhibitions. These activities allow residents to enjoy chess without formal tournament experience.
The club also hosts regional federation competitions at its playing venue. Therefore, local players can experience important Catalan events close to home. Its cooperation with the city council strengthens the connection between competitive chess and community sport.
Through weekly activity, team participation, youth development, and international tournaments, the club serves players at different stages. Its long history also gives it an important place in the sporting life of Sant Adrià de Besòs.
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