Lanzaloe-OneChess Rapid and Blitz Festival 2026
Lanzaloe-OneChess Rapid and Blitz Festival 2026 combines two FIDE-rated competitions in Arrecife from October 23 to 25. Lanzaloe OneChess and the Canary Islands Chess Federation organize the program at Sociedad Democracia. Moreover, both events share one venue, organizing team, and festival framework.
The opening blitz tournament uses nine Swiss rounds at three minutes plus two seconds per move. The active tournament then uses nine Swiss rounds at ten minutes plus five seconds per move. Therefore, players who enter both competitions should verify two registrations, two player lists, and the complete weekend timetable.
Antonio Martín Fernández directs the program, while IA Pablo A. Arranz Martín serves as chief arbiter. In addition, the rapid event carries FIDE Event ID 480286. The final regulations should confirm prizes, fees, attendance deadlines, and any Canary Islands circuit classification.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Festival Dates | October 23–25, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain |
| 📍 Venue | Sociedad Democracia – Avenida Doctor Rafael González Hernández 19, 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain |
| 🏢 Organizers | Lanzaloe OneChess and Federación Canaria de Ajedrez |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Antonio Martín Fernández |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA Pablo A. Arranz Martín |
| ⚡ Blitz Format | Nine-round Swiss, 3+2 |
| ⏱️ Rapid Format | Nine-round Swiss, 10+5 |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE blitz and rapid rating |
| 🆔 Rapid FIDE Event ID | 480286 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results – Blitz | https://chess-results.com/tnr1409583.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results – Rapid | https://chess-results.com/tnr1409584.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The blitz competition uses three minutes plus a two-second increment from move one. Consequently, players must confirm the correct clock mode before Round 1.
The rapid competition uses ten minutes plus a five-second increment. Therefore, the weekend includes eighteen rated games for players who complete both events.
Both sections use the Swiss system. Moreover, participants should verify tie-breaks, default time, bye rules, and section-specific attendance procedures in the final regulations.
🏆 Awards
The accessible official records do not provide one complete fixed cash-only prize schedule for the grouped festival. Therefore, the dedicated prize-fund field remains blank.
The final regulations may define overall prizes, rating awards, women’s awards, youth awards, or Canary Islands circuit points. Players should verify whether awards can be combined.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Category | Eligibility | Format / Award |
|---|---|---|
| I Blitz Lanzaloe-OneChess 2026 | Players accepted under the blitz regulations | Nine rounds, 3+2 |
| II Torneo Activo Lanzaloe-OneChess 2026 | Players accepted under the rapid regulations | Nine rounds, 10+5 |
The organizer’s latest regulations determine final eligibility and award allocation. Therefore, participants should report any incorrect section or category before the first round.
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 23 | Under final timetable | Blitz tournament |
| October 24 | Under final timetable | Rapid rounds begin |
| October 25 | Under final timetable | Rapid rounds conclude and awards |
📝 Registration
Players should use the organizer’s current registration process and specify whether they enter blitz, rapid, or both. Moreover, they should wait for acceptance and payment confirmation.
Entrants should verify entry fees, federation licensing, attendance deadlines, refund rules, and final round times. A place in one Chess-Results list does not automatically confirm the other section.
👤 Organizer
Lanzaloe OneChess organizes the festival with the Federación Canaria de Ajedrez. Antonio Martín Fernández directs the event, and IA Pablo A. Arranz Martín leads the arbiting work.
The two official tournament files use one venue and one weekend. Consequently, a grouped page reflects the operational relationship without mixing their different time controls.
📍 Venue
Sociedad Democracia – Avenida Doctor Rafael González Hernández 19, 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain.
Sociedad Democracia operates as a central cultural and social venue in Arrecife. Moreover, its official website confirms the complete street address.
Participants should confirm the exact playing room and entrance. Therefore, they should arrive before check-in and follow organizer signs inside the building.
🚗 How to Get There
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| From Lanzarote Airport | Use a taxi, rental car, or IntercityBus Lanzarote service toward Arrecife. The road journey is normally short, although weekend traffic can affect timing. |
| By public bus | Check current routes and stops through Arrecife Bus or IntercityBus Lanzarote. |
| By car | Enter Avenida Doctor Rafael González Hernández 19 and review central parking restrictions. |
| From the ferry port | Continue by taxi, local bus, or a short road transfer to central Arrecife. |
| Island accommodation | Players staying outside Arrecife should compare the final Sunday finish with limited evening bus frequency. |
Transport schedules, road conditions, and parking rules can change. Therefore, participants should verify the route shortly before departure and retain the organizer’s contact details.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Arrecife Gran Hotel & Spa | A central seafront option. Confirm the walking route to Sociedad Democracia. |
| Hotel Lancelot | A central Arrecife option with onward walking or taxi access. |
| Hostal San Ginés | A budget-oriented central option. Verify room conditions and the route before booking. |
Accommodation is not included unless the organizer confirms otherwise. Consequently, players should verify price, availability, cancellation terms, breakfast hours, and the exact venue transfer directly with the property.
ℹ️ Other Information
- The festival groups one blitz and one rapid tournament.
- Each section contains nine Swiss rounds.
- Blitz uses 3+2.
- Rapid uses 10+5.
- Both sections list FIDE rating calculation.
- The rapid file carries FIDE Event ID 480286.
- The complete fixed cash schedule remains unpublished.
- Players should verify entry in both Chess-Results lists.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
Before departure, participants should recheck the accepted-player list, current regulations, venue address, and organizer messages. Moreover, they should save the route and leave enough time for attendance confirmation.
Tournament information can change as registration closes. Therefore, the latest official notice takes priority over preliminary listings. In addition, players should reconfirm round times, section placement, fees, awards, and transport shortly before the event.
Finally, visitors should keep the organizer’s contact details available during the journey. Consequently, they can resolve a delayed connection, room change, or entry question without relying on an older document.
🧭 Practical Tournament Planning
Players should store the official links offline before travel. Moreover, they should take a screenshot of their accepted entry and note the tournament contact.
A compact tournament can still require a full day away from home. Therefore, participants should prepare water, permitted snacks, medication, charging arrangements, and a realistic return plan.
In addition, every player should check the current Laws of Chess and the event-specific electronic-device policy. Consequently, phones and smart devices should remain switched off and stored exactly as the arbiter instructs.
🔗 Official Resources
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Club Deportivo OneChess
Club Deportivo OneChess is an active chess club based in Arrecife on the island of Lanzarote, Spain. The club also competes and promotes some of its activities under the name Lanzaloe OneChess, reflecting its cooperation with the local Lanzaloe brand. It brings together children, junior players, adults, experienced competitors, and chess enthusiasts from across the island.
The club supports both competitive and educational chess. Its players regularly participate in island and regional championships, team competitions, rapid events, and blitz tournaments. Moreover, OneChess works with local sports authorities, chess organizations, cultural institutions, and private partners. These relationships help the club expand access to organized chess in Lanzarote.
In 2026, OneChess players achieved several leading results in the Lanzarote individual championships. Club representatives won the absolute, women’s, junior, and senior categories. Therefore, the club has established a strong competitive presence within the island’s chess community.
🎓 Chess School and Junior Development
Junior development forms an important part of the club’s activities. In January 2026, OneChess presented the chess school connected with Sociedad Democracia in Arrecife. The project provides continuous chess instruction for children and young players.
The school combines chess training with broader educational goals. Students develop concentration, strategic thinking, respect, patience, and responsible decision-making. In addition, the program aims to create an accessible and enjoyable environment where beginners can learn gradually.
OneChess intends the school to become a stable reference point for youth chess in Lanzarote. Consequently, the club supports players from their first lessons through to formal competitions and regional championships.
🏆 Tournaments and Competitive Activities
Club Deportivo OneChess organizes rapid and blitz tournaments in Arrecife. One of its principal events is the Lanzaloe–OneChess tournament series, which forms part of the competitive chess program in the Canary Islands.
The first Lanzaloe–OneChess Rapid Tournament took place in October 2025 at Sociedad Democracia. It attracted 91 players from Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, La Palma, and Fuerteventura. Titled players and promising juniors competed together, while participants highlighted the tournament’s organization and welcoming atmosphere.
The 2026 festival expands the program by combining FIDE-rated blitz and rapid competitions. Club Deportivo OneChess leads the organization, while several regional and local partners support the event. Antonio Martín Fernández serves as tournament director, and International Arbiter Pablo A. Arranz Martín leads the arbiting team.
🤝 Cooperation in Lanzarote Chess
OneChess works closely with the Canary Islands Chess Federation and the Lanzarote Chess Delegation. It also cooperates with Sociedad Democracia, the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Arrecife City Council, and other local partners.
Through these partnerships, the club contributes to island championships, youth development, chess promotion, and open tournaments. Moreover, its members represent Lanzarote in regional competitions across the Canary Islands. The club therefore combines tournament organization, player development, and community-based chess activities.
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