Claretiano International Chess Festival 2026 takes place from October 16 to October 18, 2026 at Colegio Claretiano de Lima in San Miguel, Lima, Peru. The official XVII edition is dedicated to the memory of M.N. Julio Enrique Vásquez de la Paz.

The festival combines three FIDE-rated competitions: School Classical, Adult Rapid and Open Blitz. School Classical offers five age sections from U8 to U18, Adult Rapid provides a nine-round competition primarily for adult players, while the Open Blitz brings players of all ages together in an 11-round tournament.

The festival advertises a total of S/22,550 in cash prizes, in addition to trophies, medals and other awards. School Classical and Adult Rapid overlap, so one player cannot enter both. However, the Blitz can be combined with either of the two main competitions.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

School Classical

A player who has difficulty attending on the opening day may request a half-point bye for Round 1 and/or Round 2, provided that the request is made before the corresponding pairing is published.

Tie-breaks:

1. Direct encounter, where applicable
2. Buchholz Cut 1
3. Buchholz
4. Number of wins
5. Younger age
6. Drawing of lots

The appeal deposit for School Classical is S/100 (approximately $30).

Adult Rapid

Requested half-point byes are not available in the Rapid tournament.

Tie-breaks:

1. Direct encounter, where applicable
2. Buchholz Cut 1
3. Buchholz
4. Number of wins
5. Sonneborn-Berger
6. Drawing of lots

The appeal deposit is S/70 (approximately $30).

Open Blitz

Requested half-point byes are not available.

For an absent player, the game is lost when that player’s clock reaches zero.

The Blitz uses the same principal tie-break sequence as the Rapid tournament.

The appeal deposit is S/70 (approximately $30). A protest that could affect the next pairing must be submitted immediately before that pairing is published.

🏆 Prize Fund

The festival publishes S/22,550 in cash prizes – approximately $6,740 – plus trophies, medals and surprise prizes.

Cash prizes are not divided among tied players. Prizes are also non-cumulative. If a player qualifies for more than one award, the organizer applies the published prize-reallocation rules.

Special prizes marked in the regulations require at least five eligible participants in the relevant classification unless otherwise specified.

🏫 School Classical – U8

Main Prizes

Special Prizes

🏫 School Classical – U10

Special prizes: Best Female – S/400 + Medal; 2nd Female – S/300 + Medal.

🏫 School Classical – U12

Special prizes: Best Female – S/400 + Medal; 2nd Female – S/300 + Medal.

🏫 School Classical – U14

Special prizes: Best Female – S/400 + Medal; 2nd Female – S/300 + Medal.

🏫 School Classical – U18

Special Prizes

⚡ Adult Rapid – Main Prizes

Rapid Special Prizes

⚡ Open Blitz – Main Prizes

Blitz Special Prizes

For the Blitz senior award, eligible players are those born in 1976 or earlier.

🧩 Sections / Groups

🏫 School Classical

School Classical runs from October 16–18 and includes five age categories.

Additional special awards apply to:

• U6: born in 2020 or later
• U16: born in 2010 or later

Every participant must have a FIDE ID.

⚡ Adult Rapid

Adult Rapid runs on October 17–18.

The tournament is primarily intended for adult players. However, a school-age player who could not participate in School Classical for a justified reason may enter the Rapid tournament under the published regulations.

A FIDE ID is required.

🔥 Open Blitz

The Open Blitz takes place on October 17 and is open to players of all ages.

It includes the overall standings plus special awards for female players, seniors and age categories.

🔄 Format Compatibility

📅 Schedule

🏫 School Classical

⚡ Adult Rapid

🔥 Open Blitz

📝 Registration

Registration is handled exclusively through the official festival platform:

https://ajedrezdesilicio.com/inscripcionclaretiano.html

The player selects one or two compatible competitions, completes one registration form, makes the required payment and uploads a readable proof of payment.

A submitted registration initially appears as Pending Validation. Participation is confirmed only after the organizer validates the payment.

Entry Fees

Registration Deadlines

The combined packages close when the first included competition reaches its own deadline or capacity.

Schools, academies and clubs registering 10 or more participants may request institutional group registration. The published benefit is a single S/50 discount on the total institutional registration amount.

Validated payments are generally non-refundable when a player withdraws voluntarily.

Participants must carry an official identity document. All three tournaments are FIDE rated, so a FIDE ID is required. A player who does not yet have a FIDE ID should contact the organizer through the official WhatsApp before registration closes.

👥 Organizer

📍 Venue

Colegio Claretiano de Lima – Avenida Parque de las Leyendas 555, San Miguel, Lima, Peru

The festival uses two playing areas within the Colegio Claretiano sports complex.

Classical & Blitz

Coliseo del Colegio Claretiano

School Classical and Open Blitz are played in the Coliseo.

The official tournament regulations specify access through:

Calle Alfredo Novoa s/n, San Miguel, Lima

Adult Rapid

Polideportivo del Colegio Claretiano

Adult Rapid is played in the Polideportivo, approximately 120 metres from the Coliseo.

This distinction is particularly important for players participating in Rapid + Blitz, as they will move between the two playing areas on Saturday evening.

🚆 How to Get There

Colegio Claretiano is located in the San Miguel district of Lima. Players should distinguish between the school’s main postal address and the tournament-specific access point for the Coliseo.

🚗 By Car

Venue address: Colegio Claretiano de Lima – Avenida Parque de las Leyendas 555, San Miguel, Lima, Peru

Drivers and ride-hailing passengers can use this address to reach the Colegio Claretiano complex.

For School Classical and Open Blitz, the tournament regulations specifically instruct participants to use the Calle Alfredo Novoa s/n entrance to the Coliseo.

For Adult Rapid, follow the signs or organizer instructions to the Polideportivo, approximately 120 metres from the Coliseo.

✈️ From Jorge Chávez International Airport

International participants arriving in Lima will normally use Jorge Chávez International Airport.

A taxi or app-based ride is the most straightforward way to travel directly to the Colegio Claretiano complex in San Miguel. Because road conditions and traffic in Lima can vary considerably by time of day, players should allow a comfortable margin rather than planning around a fixed journey time.

Use:

Colegio Claretiano de Lima – Avenida Parque de las Leyendas 555, San Miguel, Lima, Peru

as the destination, then follow the tournament-specific access instructions after arrival.

🚕 By Taxi or Ride-Hailing

When travelling within Lima, give the driver the full Colegio Claretiano address and specify San Miguel.

For Classical or Blitz, participants should additionally mention the Calle Alfredo Novoa entrance if approaching the Coliseo directly.

🚶 Moving Between Festival Venues

The Adult Rapid Polideportivo is approximately 120 metres from the Coliseo used for Classical and Blitz.

This is particularly relevant on Saturday, October 17:

• Rapid Round 4 begins at 16:30
• Blitz registration control begins at 17:30
• Blitz Round 1 begins at 18:00

Players entering both Rapid and Blitz should therefore familiarize themselves with both playing locations before the evening programme begins.

⏰ Arrival Advice

School Classical participants should arrive before the 09:00 technical meeting on October 16.

Adult Rapid participants have accreditation from 10:15 on October 17.

Open Blitz participants should be present for the 17:30 registration check on October 17.

The published regulations do not specify dedicated participant parking arrangements, so drivers should follow the organizer’s on-site instructions when they arrive.

ℹ️ Other Information

📵 Electronic Devices & Fair Play

During play, participants may not keep unauthorized:

• Mobile phones
• Smartwatches
• Headphones
• Other electronic communication devices

The Chief Arbiter may establish a device-storage procedure or permit completely switched-off devices to remain in a designated bag or location.

Violations are handled under the FIDE Laws of Chess and the festival regulations.

👦 Minors

Every minor must attend under the responsibility of a parent, guardian, coach or delegation leader.

That responsible adult must manage the minor’s arrival, meals, medication, transportation and safe departure from the venue.

⚖️ Appeals

Appeals must normally be submitted in writing within 10 minutes after the relevant arbitral decision is communicated or after the round concerned has ended.

Published deposits are:

• School Classical: S/100
• Adult Rapid: S/70
• Open Blitz: S/70

If an appeal is upheld, or the Appeals Committee considers the claim reasonable, the deposit is returned.

📷 Photography

The festival may be photographed or recorded for institutional and promotional purposes.

For minors, image-use authorization must be provided by the parent or guardian. Declining image-use authorization does not prevent participation.

🔗 Official Links

Official 2026 Regulations:
https://ajedrezdesilicio.com/bases-claretiano-2026

Official Registration:
https://ajedrezdesilicio.com/inscripcionclaretiano.html

Colegio Claretiano:
https://www.claretiano.edu.pe/

Chess-Results – U8:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473883.aspx?lan=1

Chess-Results – U10:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473899.aspx?lan=1

Chess-Results – U12:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473901.aspx?lan=1

Chess-Results – U14:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473902.aspx?lan=1

Chess-Results – U18:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473905.aspx?lan=1

Chess-Results – Adult Rapid:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473907.aspx?lan=1

Chess-Results – Open Blitz:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1473908.aspx?lan=1