I Torneio Internacional de Cascavel 2026
I Torneio Internacional de Cascavel 2026 The I Torneio Internacional de Cascavel 2026 will take place from September 4 to 7, 2026, in Cascavel, Paraná. The event is an official stage of the Paraná Chess Festival 2026 and combines Standard, Rapid and Blitz tournaments under one festival record.
All three competitions use the Swiss system and are registered for international rating. The Standard event contains six rounds at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move, the Rapid event contains six rounds at 15+5, and the Blitz event contains eight rounds at 3+2.
The total prize package is R$ 10,000, approximately $1,970, distributed across overall places, youth, senior, veteran and female categories. Players may enter an individual format or the full three-event combination.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | September 4–7, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil |
| 🏛️ Venue | Salão Social da Associação Atlética Comercial |
| ♟️ Standard | 6 rounds · 90+30 digital or 2 hours analog |
| ⚡ Rapid | 6 rounds · 15+5 digital or 20 minutes analog |
| ⚡ Blitz | 8 rounds · 3+2 digital or 5 minutes analog |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE international rating |
| 🏆 Prize Package | R$ 10,000 / approx. $1,970 |
| ⏳ Default Times | Standard 30 minutes · Rapid 15 minutes · Blitz 3 minutes |
| 🌐 Official Event Page | https://cex.org.br/cascavel/ |
| ♟️ Standard Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423898.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Rapid Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423899.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Blitz Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423900.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Standard, Rapid and Blitz competitions use Swiss pairings. Digital and analog clocks have different published settings, so players should verify the clock before the first move.
The tiebreak order is direct encounter, Buchholz Cut 1, total Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, number of wins, performance rating and drawing of lots.
The Standard default time is 30 minutes, Rapid 15 minutes and Blitz 3 minutes. A player arriving after the applicable tolerance period may lose by default.
If players tie for a cash award, the relevant prizes are combined and divided between the tied players under the organizer’s published rule.
🏆 Prize Fund
| Place / Category | Blitz | Rapid | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | R$300 | R$500 | R$1,500 |
| 2nd Place | R$180 | R$300 | R$800 |
| 3rd Place | R$125 | R$225 | R$500 |
| 4th Place | R$115 | R$200 | R$400 |
| 5th Place | R$100 | R$175 | R$400 |
| 6th Place | R$90 | R$150 | R$300 |
| 7th Place | R$75 | R$125 | R$300 |
| 8th Place | R$75 | R$125 | R$200 |
| 9th Place | R$50 | R$100 | R$200 |
| 10th Place | R$50 | R$100 | R$200 |
| Under-20 | R$50 | R$100 | R$200 |
| 50+ Senior | R$40 | R$60 | R$150 |
| 65+ Veteran | R$40 | R$60 | R$150 |
| Best Female | R$100 | R$120 | R$300 |
| 2nd Female | R$70 | R$100 | R$250 |
| 3rd Female | R$40 | R$60 | R$150 |
| Format Total | R$1,500 | R$2,500 | R$6,000 |
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Group | Eligibility | Format / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Open international classical event | 6 rounds · FIDE rated |
| Rapid | Open international rapid event | 6 rounds · FIDE rated |
| Blitz | Open international blitz event | 8 rounds · FIDE rated |
| Combo | Entry covering Standard, Rapid and Blitz | Fee depends on payment date and discount status |
🎖️ Eligibility, Titles & Qualification
| Route / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Required player ID | Brazilian participants require at least CBX registration; foreign players use the ID issued by their federation |
| 50% discount | FIDE rating above 2200, FM, disability/TEA, Under-18, women, seniors and specified partner-club members |
| Free entry condition | GM, WGM, IM and WIM through July 15 under the published terms |
| Social-project requests | Free-entry requests were subject to the organizer’s published application deadline |
| Prize limitation | A player eligible for multiple cash awards receives only the highest-value award |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 4 | 1:00 p.m. | Official opening and technical congress |
| September 4 | 1:30 p.m. | Standard Round 1 |
| September 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Standard Round 2 |
| September 5 | 8:30 a.m. | Blitz tournament – 8 rounds |
| September 5 | 1:30 p.m. | Rapid tournament – 6 rounds |
| September 5 | 7:00 p.m. | Standard Round 3 |
| September 6 | 8:30 a.m. | Standard Round 4 |
| September 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Standard Round 5 |
| September 7 | 8:30 a.m. | Standard Round 6 |
| September 7 | 2:00 p.m. | Awards and closing |
📝 Registration
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Through July 15 – Blitz | R$48 full / R$24 discounted |
| Through July 15 – Rapid | R$64 full / R$32 discounted |
| Through July 15 – Standard | R$120 full / R$60 discounted |
| Through July 15 – Combo | R$200 full / R$100 discounted |
| July 16–August 15 – Blitz | R$54 full / R$27 discounted |
| July 16–August 15 – Rapid | R$72 full / R$36 discounted |
| July 16–August 15 – Standard | R$135 full / R$67.50 discounted |
| July 16–August 15 – Combo | R$225 full / R$112.50 discounted |
| From August 16 – Blitz | R$60 full / R$30 discounted |
| From August 16 – Rapid | R$80 full / R$40 discounted |
| From August 16 – Standard | R$150 full / R$75 discounted |
| From August 16 – Combo | R$250 full / R$125 discounted |
| Entry deadline | September 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. |
| On-site entry | Only if capacity remains; 20% surcharge on the full fee |
| Payment | PIX to CNPJ 03.656.694/0001-08; upload proof with the entry form |
| Official entry page | https://cex.org.br/cascavel/ |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Centro de Excelência de Xadrez |
| Technical partners | Clube de Xadrez de Curitiba and Associação de Xadrez Serpentes do Oeste |
| Support | SETU and Prefeitura Municipal de Cascavel |
| cex.parana@gmail.com | |
| Official event page | https://cex.org.br/cascavel/ |
| CBX registration | https://cbx.org.br/cadastro |
📍 Venue
Salão Social da Associação Atlética Comercial – Rua Presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck 1159, Coqueiral, Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil.
The four-day schedule includes long playing days and three formats. Players entering the combo should plan meals, transport and rest around the Saturday Blitz, Rapid and evening Standard round.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Details |
|---|---|
| By air | Cascavel Regional Airport serves the city. Confirm airport information through https://www.cascavel.pr.gov.br/. |
| By intercity bus | Cascavel has coach connections with Curitiba, Foz do Iguaçu and other cities in Paraná. |
| By car | Use BR-277 and the regional road network, then navigate to Rua Presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck 1159. |
| Local transport | Taxi and app-based transport are practical between the airport, bus terminal, hotels and venue. |
| On arrival | Locate the social-hall entrance and complete any technical verification before the opening congress. |
Transport timetables, engineering work, road conditions and parking rules may change. Players should verify the final route shortly before departure and retain the organizer’s contact details.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Accommodation Option | Details / URL |
|---|---|
| ibis Cascavel | https://all.accor.com/hotel/7826/index.en.shtml |
| Hotel Deville Express Cascavel | https://www.deville.com.br/hotel-deville-express-cascavel |
| Central Park Hotel by Bourbon Cascavel | https://www.bourbon.com.br/hotel/central-park-hotel-by-bourbon-cascavel/ |
| Booking guidance | Confirm the distance to Coqueiral, breakfast times and late return transport after the evening Standard rounds |
Accommodation is not included unless the official regulations state otherwise. Before payment, confirm the exact property, dates, room type, taxes, cancellation terms, breakfast hours, accessibility, parking and travel time to the venue.
🛂 Visa & Travel Documents
Foreign participants should confirm Brazilian entry requirements and provide the player ID issued by their national chess federation.
The organizer’s registration form requests country, contact details and federation information. Participation should be confirmed before purchasing non-refundable travel.
ℹ️ Other Information
The entry form asks about accessibility or specific support needs so the organizer can prepare appropriate assistance.
Champions and runners-up receive trophies, while other places receive medals. In every format, the top five boys and girls from Under-6 through Under-18 receive medals.
The amount paid must match the selected format and discount category. The organizer may request documentation and may require an additional payment when an incorrect amount was submitted.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
Before travelling, players should complete the following checks against the latest organizer information.
| Check | Action |
|---|---|
| Registration | Submit the official form and payment proof no later than September 3 at 23:59. Day-of entries are possible only if places remain and carry a 20% surcharge. |
| Player ID | Brazilian players need at least a CBX ID. Foreign players should provide the ID issued by their national federation. |
| Chosen events | Confirm whether the entry covers Standard, Rapid, Blitz or the full Combo, and verify that the payment matches the selected format and discount category. |
| Schedule | Note that Standard begins Friday afternoon, while Blitz and Rapid are both played on Saturday. |
| Travel | Recheck accommodation, local transport and the official event page shortly before departure in case of operational updates. |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official URL |
|---|---|
| Official event and registration page | https://cex.org.br/cascavel/ |
| Standard Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423898.aspx?lan=1 |
| Rapid Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423899.aspx?lan=1 |
| Blitz Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1423900.aspx?lan=1 |
| CBX player registration | https://cbx.org.br/cadastro |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,970
Organizer
Centro de Excelência de Xadrez is a chess organization based in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. It has operated since 2000 and gives players a structured environment for tournaments, education, and broader chess projects. For players in Paraná, this matters because CEX is more than a one-event brand. It has its own institutional base, a clear public mission, and recurring work across the state. The organization links chess with education, cognitive development, and social inclusion. That wider focus gives it a different profile from a standard local club. At the same time, CEX keeps a strong connection to serious competitive chess. Jonel Nazareno Iurk serves as president, while Jaime Sunye Neto remains one of the best-known public names tied to its chess activity and event work.
🏆 Tournament Activity
CEX stands out for its broad and visible tournament calendar. It is one of the main organizers behind the Festival de Xadrez do Paraná, which connects major events in Foz do Iguaçu, Caiobá, Cascavel, and Campo Mourão. That structure gives players repeated opportunities during the year instead of a single isolated open. The X Torneio Internacional de Xadrez Sesc Caiobá 2026 is one of its flagship events. It has become one of the most recognizable chess festivals in Paraná. CEX has also organized events such as the Festival de Xadrez Três Fronteiras and the Copa Campo Mourão de Xadrez. This matters for players because the same organizer supports several strong events across different cities. As a result, CEX helps create a connected chess circuit rather than separate local tournaments.
🌱 Education and Community Work
CEX also has a strong role in education and community development. Its projects go beyond open tournaments and include work with schools, teachers, coaches, and wider social groups. That educational side is central to its identity. The organization has supported training initiatives for both players and trainers, including programs developed with FIDE América. It has also worked on inclusive chess activity, including projects for players with visual disabilities. In addition, its event structure often includes special conditions for students, women, older players, and players with disabilities. This gives more people a practical way to enter organized chess. Therefore, CEX does not only run competitive events. It also helps build new players, stronger trainers, and a wider chess culture across Paraná.
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