VI Llinars International Chess Open 2026
The VI Llinars International Chess Open 2026 will take place from 25 June to 3 July 2026 in Llinars del Vallès, Catalonia (Spain). This nine-round FIDE-rated Swiss event is organized by Club d’Escacs Llinars, bringing together international players in a competitive yet welcoming summer atmosphere.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 25 June – 3 July 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Llinars del Vallès, Barcelona Province, Catalonia, Spain |
| 🏟️ Venue | Auditori de Llinars del Vallès, Ronda Sant Antoni 19 |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE-rated International Open |
| 🧩 Tournament System | 9-round Swiss |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| ⏰ Default Time | 60 minutes |
| 🧮 Tie-breaks | Buchholz, Buchholz Cut-1, Sonneborn–Berger, Direct Encounter |
| 🧑⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA Carlos Giménez Cañadas |
| 🏢 Organizer | Club d’Escacs Llinars |
| ✉️ Contact | internationalchessopen@escacsllinars.cat |
💰 Prize Fund
A mix of main prizes and category prizes (by Elo, juniors, women, seniors, local awards). Prizes are limited to one per player and require attendance at the awards ceremony.
🧩 Sections / Eligibility
- Open to all players with a valid FIDE ID.
- Pairings by Swiss-Manager.
- Anti-cheating and fair-play regulations apply.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, 25 Jun | Round 1 | 17:00 |
| Fri, 26 Jun | Round 2 | 17:00 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | Round 3 | 17:00 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | Round 4 | 17:00 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | Round 5 | 17:00 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | Round 6 | 17:00 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | Round 7 | 17:00 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | Round 8 | 17:00 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | Round 9 & Awards | 16:00 · Awards after R9 |
📝 Regulations
- No draw offers before move 30.
- Default time: 60 minutes.
- Mobile/electronic devices must be switched off.
- Pairings/results published daily after arbiter validation.
🏢 Organizer
Club d’Escacs Llinars has developed the Llinars Open into a respected Catalan chess festival, combining professional standards with strong international participation and a warm community spirit.
🏟️ Venue
The Auditori de Llinars del Vallès provides excellent playing conditions in a quiet hall, centrally located near cafés, shops, and transport.
🛏️ Accommodation
Hotels, apartments, and guesthouses are available in Llinars del Vallès, Cardedeu, Granollers, and Sant Celoni. Early booking is advised due to high summer demand.
🚉 How to Get There
- By Train: Rodalies to Llinars del Vallès station, short walk/local transfer to venue.
- By Car: From Barcelona via AP-7 / C-35.
- By Air: Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) with onward train/car to Llinars.
The VI Llinars International Chess Open 2026 is a summer chess highlight in Catalonia — nine days of competitive classical chess, community, and culture in the heart of Vallès Oriental.