Cial de Lanzarote

Cial de Lanzarote is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. It plays an active role in the island’s competitive chess scene and supports organized over-the-board chess at both local and international level. In addition, the club has built visible connections with the wider Canary Islands chess community.

The organization runs a range of events that includes FIDE-rated tournament play, classical chess, rapid, and blitz competitions. It is the organizer of the VI FIA 2026 Chess Open in Puerto del Carmen, a notable open chess tournament held at Hotel Fariones in Lanzarote. Moreover, the club has also been linked with earlier editions of the Lanzarote international festival and other competitive events on the island.

Over the years, Cial de Lanzarote has supported both event organization and player development in the region. Furthermore, the club appears regularly in Canarian chess activity through team participation, youth presence, and collaboration around island chess events. As a result, it remains a relevant chess organizer for tournament chess in Lanzarote.