IX Open de Puigpelat 2026 The IX Open de Puigpelat 2026 is a nine-round international rapid tournament at Casal Puigpelatenc on Sunday, September 6. It forms part of the Catalan international active-chess circuit and attracts club players, titled players, juniors and senior competitors.
Games use 15 minutes plus five seconds per move. The tournament is submitted for both national and international rapid rating. The published Chess-Results entry list includes grandmasters and players from a broad range of rating levels.
The venue is located on Carrer Major in Puigpelat, Tarragona. Participants should obtain the current regulations through the official download and verify the reporting time, entry fee, category awards and lunch arrangements before travelling.
📌 Event Details
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | September 6, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Puigpelat, Tarragona, Spain |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round Swiss rapid |
| ⭐ Rating | National and international Rapid rating |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| 👨💼 Tournament Director | Francesc Blasco Cusido |
| 👨⚖️ Chief Arbiter | FA Gumersind Maseras Rozas |
| 📍 Venue | Casal Puigpelatenc |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
All nine rounds use 15+5. The Swiss pairing system and tiebreak sequence are governed by the current tournament regulations.
Because the event is completed in one day, players should plan for a concentrated schedule with limited recovery time between rounds.
🏆 Prize Fund & Awards
The Catalan circuit calendar does not publish a confirmed total prize amount for this tournament. The prize-fund field is left blank until an official total is available.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Group | Eligibility | Format / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Rapid | All eligible registered players | One nationally and internationally rated Swiss field |
| Rating and age categories | According to the official regulations | Category awards must be verified in the current PDF |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 6 | Official reporting time | Attendance confirmation |
| September 6 | Morning | Opening rounds |
| September 6 | Midday | Break according to the regulations |
| September 6 | Afternoon | Remaining rounds and awards |
📝 Registration
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulations | Download the official PDF from Chess-Results |
| Contact phone | +34 692 650 073 |
| Contact email | francescblasco1@gmail.com |
| FIDE data | Provide correct FIDE ID and club information |
| Capacity and fee | Confirm through the latest regulations before payment |
Use the current official resource URLs below. Registration is complete only after the organizer confirms acceptance and any required payment.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Francesc Blasco Cusido and the Puigpelat tournament team |
| Contact | +34 692 650 073 · francescblasco1@gmail.com |
| Primary Official URL | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455552.aspx?lan=1 |
| Chess-Results URL | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455552.aspx?lan=1 |
📍 Venue
Casal Puigpelatenc – Carrer Major 53, 43812 Puigpelat, Tarragona, Spain
Casal Puigpelatenc is located at Carrer Major 53 in the center of Puigpelat.
Parking and final room access should be checked with the organizer because the event may attract a large one-day field.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Details |
|---|---|
| By train | Use Camp de Tarragona, Valls or nearby regional stations and continue by taxi or road transport: https://www.renfe.com/es/en. |
| By bus | Regional Tarragona services may require a connection through Valls. |
| By air | Reus Airport is the nearest airport: https://www.aena.es/en/reus.html. |
| By car | Use the AP-2/A-27 regional network and navigate to Carrer Major 53, Puigpelat. |
| On arrival | Locate Casal Puigpelatenc and complete any required attendance check before pairings. |
Transport schedules, road conditions, engineering work and parking rules may change. Check the final route shortly before departure.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | URL / Practical Details |
|---|---|
| Hotel Class Valls | https://www.hotelclassvalls.com/ |
| Felix Hotel, Valls | https://www.felixhotel.net/ |
| Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona | https://www.sbhotels.es/en/hotels/tarragona/hotel-sb-ciutat-tarragona/ |
Accommodation is not included unless the organizer explicitly states otherwise. Confirm availability, final price, taxes, cancellation terms, breakfast, accessibility, parking and transfer time directly before payment.
ℹ️ Other Information
The published entry list may change substantially before the tournament. Pairing and prize eligibility depend on the final confirmed field.
Players should download the latest regulations rather than relying on an earlier poster or social-media announcement.
Players entering a one-day nine-round rapid event should plan food, hydration and recovery carefully. The organizer’s current PDF should be consulted for the precise lunch interval, tiebreak sequence and prize-claim procedure.
Puigpelat is a small municipality, so public transport may be less frequent on Sunday than in Tarragona or Valls. Participants staying outside the town should arrange the final transfer and return journey before the first round.
Keep the latest organizer communication because room assignments, capacity, reporting procedures and payment instructions can change.
MyChess.Events lists the tournament for discovery and planning. Official entry must be completed through the organizer’s current channel.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Entry confirmation | Keep written confirmation that the organizer accepted the registration and payment. |
| Eligibility | Recheck rating, age, federation, license and section requirements before departure. |
| Schedule | Verify the reporting deadline, first-round start and any last-minute timetable update. |
| Travel | Allow additional time for public transport, parking, venue access and local navigation. |
| Accommodation | Confirm the room, taxes, breakfast, cancellation policy and journey to the playing venue. |
| Documents | Bring identification, federation details, medication and any equipment requested by the organizer. |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1455552.aspx?lan=1 |
| Catalan Chess Federation Circuit Calendar | https://escacs.cat/index.php/component/fce_circuit/?view=calendari |
| Tournament Website | http://www.escacsvalls.com |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Club Escacs Valls
Club Escacs Valls is a Catalan chess club and tournament organizer based in Valls, in the province of Tarragona, Spain. The club welcomes children, young players, adults, beginners, recreational members, and experienced tournament competitors.
The organization provides a regular meeting place for friendly games, training, analysis, internal activities, and preparation for official competitions. In addition, members represent the club in the Catalan Chess League and in individual and team events organized by the Catalan Chess Federation and its Tarragona territorial delegation.
Francesc Blasco Cusidó serves as President of Club Escacs Valls. He its Tarragona territorial delegation is also an experienced tournament director and one of the club’s principal public representatives. Together with club officials, instructors, team captains, arbiters, members, and volunteers, he supports the organization’s competitive, educational, and community programs.
🏆 Tournaments and Competitive Chess
Tournament organization is an important part of Club Escacs Valls’ work. The club supports classical, rapid, youth, team, and community chess events in Valls, Puigpelat, and other locations within the Alt Camp area.
One of its principal recurring competitions is the Open Internacional d’Escacs de Puigpelat. The event is organized in cooperation with Puigpelat Town Council, the Catalan Chess Federation, and its Tarragona territorial delegation. It has developed into an established stop on the Catalan international rapid-chess circuit.
The tournament reached its ninth edition in 2026. It features nine rounds of nationally and internationally rated rapid chess and attracts grandmasters, titled players, experienced club competitors, juniors, women, and senior players. Francesc Blasco Cusidó serves as tournament director.
Club Escacs Valls also collaborates on territorial championships and youth competitions. Its tournament activity has included events dedicated to Francesc Terreu, training tournaments, rapid competitions, simultaneous exhibitions, and chess activities connected with public festivals in Valls.
Competitive members participate in the Lliga Catalana, the Copa Catalana, Tarragona territorial competitions, youth team events, and individual championships. The club has previously competed in Catalonia’s top team division and has developed players who have represented Spain at European and world youth competitions.
🎓 Chess School and Club Life
Chess education forms a central part of the club’s program. Club Escacs Valls provides lessons for children from five years of age, as well as training opportunities for teenagers and adults.
Beginners can learn the rules, notation, tactical patterns, basic strategy, and the correct use of chess clocks. More experienced players can improve their calculation, positional understanding, opening preparation, endgame technique, and tournament performance.
Young members can progress from introductory lessons to internal competitions, Tarragona age-group events, Catalan championships, team chess, and national or international youth tournaments. The club’s youth program has produced strong individual and team results across several age categories.
Club Escacs Valls also participates in community activities that introduce chess to a wider audience. These include tournaments and simultaneous exhibitions at local festivals, cooperation with municipal organizations, and events designed for people who may not yet belong to a federated chess club.
Through regular training, youth development, league participation, tournament organization, and community chess, Club Escacs Valls continues to support chess in Valls, Puigpelat, and the wider Alt Camp region.
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