X Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa — San Vicente del Raspeig 2026 (1–6 April, Alicante, Spain)
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X Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa 2026 takes place in San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante, Spain) from 1 to 6 April 2026. The event is organized by Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra (I.O. Patricia Claros Aguilar), featuring two groups (Open and <1900) with 9 rounds in 6 days.
📌 Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | 1 – 6 April 2026 |
| 📍 Location | San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain |
| 🏟️ Venue | Nuevo Polideportivo (between UA Faculty of Education and Sur Sports Complex & Velodrome) |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE‑rated Open (Grupo A) & U1900 Open (Grupo B) |
| 🧩 Tournament System | 9‑round Swiss (both groups) |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| ⏰ Default Time | 30 minutes |
| 🏢 Organizer | Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra / I.O. Patricia Claros Aguilar |
| ✉️ Contact / Registration | info@opendeajedrez.com |
| 💶 Entry Fee | €80 (Grupo A), €70 (Grupo B) |
| 💳 Bank Details | ES76 0081 1341 1100 0143 9048 · SWIFT BIC: BSABESBB (add player surname in remarks) |
| 🎖️ Free Entry | GM / IM (confirm by 1 March 2026) |
🧩 Sections / Eligibility & Regulations
- Group A (“Open”): open to all players.
- Group B (U1900): players with FIDE rating under 1900.
- Up to 3 half‑point byes allowed in the first 7 rounds if requested in advance.
- Tie‑breaks order: Direct encounter → Buchholz‑1 → Buchholz → Sonneborn‑Berger → Performance average → Wins.
- FIDE Fair‑Play rules in force; devices off and stored; random inspections may occur.
📅 Schedule
| Day | Events / Rounds |
|---|---|
| Wed, 1 Apr | Arrival / Opening / Round 1 |
| Thu, 2 Apr | Rounds 2 & 3 |
| Fri, 3 Apr | Rounds 4 & 5 |
| Sat, 4 Apr | Rounds 6 & 7 |
| Sun, 5 Apr | Round 8 |
| Mon, 6 Apr | Round 9 & Closing / Prize Ceremony |
📝 Registration & Fees
- Registration deadline: 25 March 2026.
- Entry: €80 (Grupo A), €70 (Grupo B). GM / IM free (confirm by 1 March).
- Bank transfer: all fees borne by payer; include name in payment remarks.
- Spanish players must hold valid sports license; foreign players need a FIDE ID.
- Unpaid entries after the deadline may be cancelled; organizers may limit entries.
🏢 Organizer & Arbiter Team
- Organizer: Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra (I.O. Patricia Claros Aguilar)
- Chief Arbiter: IA Eduardo López Rodríguez
- Deputies: IA Miguel A. Almansa · FA Aaron Bendayan Claros · FA Rafael Del Valle Domenech · NAs Morato Tent, Bellon Rocher, Nazarov
- Pairings Software: Swiss‑Manager
🏟️ Venue
Nuevo Polideportivo, located between the UA Faculty of Education and the Sports Complex & Velodrome Sur, San Vicente del Raspeig — modern sports hall with good capacity and access.
🛏️ Accommodation
- Hotel Villa Universitaria — closest to pavilion (~4 minutes walk), breakfast & dinner options.
- Villa Universitaria (residence) — full board, walkable.
- Mi Campus — university residence in Alicante city with tram connection.
- Hotel Maya (Alicante) — tram access; ~15-minute walk from polideportivo stop.
- Estudiotel Alicante and various B&Bs / apartments (Airbnb, etc.).
🚉 How to Get There
- By Air: Alicante Airport (ALC).
- By Tram / Public Transport: Tram line between Alicante and San Vicente.
- By Bus / Train: Frequent regional connections to San Vicente del Raspeig / Alicante.
- By Car: Accessible via local roads; parking near the sports complex.
The X Open Semana Santa 2026 delivers two well‑structured groups, solid classical time control, a comfortable venue, and full logistical support — a high‑quality competition in Spain’s chess heartland.