Return to the Pyrenees for the 42nd Andorra Chess Open, July 18-26, 2026, in Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra, where a long-running summer festival pairs serious over-the-board chess with a compact, walkable setting. The event runs a 9-round Swiss in Standard time control, and it rates games for FIDE while also offering norm chances. The organizer publishes €12,000 in prizes for the main Open and adds a Blitz side event with €1,000 in prizes, which brings the festival’s listed cash prizes to €13,000. Hotel Panorama hosts the playing hall, so you stay close to every round and ceremony while you focus on performance.

The schedule keeps the rhythm simple: registration and the opening ceremony start the week, most rounds begin at 16:00, and the final round starts in the morning. The program also lists a Gran Prix d’Andorra and a late-night Blitz event during the week, which gives you additional ways to compete beyond the main Open. Since the tournament dates sit in peak summer, you can plan your travel and rest days with confidence and keep your training routine intact. If you want a FIDE-rated summer Open in a small country with a proven tradition, Andorra delivers a clear, tournament-first experience.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament runs a 9-round Swiss System in Standard time control. It uses 90 minutes for 40 moves, then adds 30 minutes to finish, and it adds a 30-second increment from move 1. The event rates games for FIDE and also supports international norm requirements.

The official schedule places most rounds at 16:00, while Round 9 starts at 09:00. You can structure your preparation around consistent afternoon starts and a single morning finish.

📂 Sections / Groups

The event runs a single Open section in Standard chess, and it rates games for FIDE while also allowing norm performances.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Federació d’Escacs Valls d’Andorra (FEVA) runs the Andorra Chess Open as an international summer festival and hosts the main Open plus additional listed activities during the week in Escaldes-Engordany.

• Email: andorrachessopen@gmail.com

• Website: https://open.escacsandorra.com/

🏨 Venue

Hotel Panorama, Carretera de l’Obac, 64, AD700 Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
Hotel Panorama hosts the tournament hall and anchors the schedule with onsite registration and ceremonies. The central Escaldes-Engordany setting keeps your daily logistics simple during a long, nine-round week. You can move from lodging to the playing area quickly and keep your routine stable.

🛎️ Accommodation

Hotel Panorama serves as the official venue hotel, so it offers the most direct setup for round days and ceremonies. Use the official hotel site for room availability and reservations.

Hotel website: https://www.andorrapanorama.com/

🚗 How to Get There

Andorra connects well by bus with Barcelona (Spain) and Toulouse (France), and the official travel guidance estimates about 200 km and about three hours of travel from either city. You can also plan rail segments and regional transfers through major hubs, and you can review airport options via Andorra–La Seu.

• Bus schedules and routes: https://www.andorradirectbus.es/ and https://andbus.net/

• Airport information: https://aeroportandorralaseu.cat/

• Train planning: https://www.thetrainline.com/

• Documentation and visas: https://www.exteriors.ad/

Bring your sharpest form to Escaldes-Engordany and make every round count in a classic summer Open with FIDE rating and norm ambition.