Club de Ajedrez Posadas

♟️ About Club de Ajedrez Posadas

Club de Ajedrez Posadas is a historic chess association based in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina. Founded in 1926, the club marked its 100th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a century of chess, social activity, education and competitive opportunities in the northeastern Argentine province. The organization's registered premises are at Jujuy 1514, Posadas, which should not be confused with the external venues used for larger competitions.

Across its history, the club has created a place for local chess players to meet and compete while supporting the development of chess in the wider Misiones region. Its community includes adults, younger players and members who participate in organized events and educational activities. Over time, chess competitions have also provided connections with players and institutions from other parts of Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil and neighboring areas.

The club's 2026 anniversary program is an example of its work beyond regular club sessions. The Centenary Chess Festival includes a FIDE Standard-rated international tournament, a separate blitz contest, an amateur youth competition, simultaneous exhibitions and chess workshops. This combination allows experienced competitors and younger players to take part in the centenary activities in different ways.

The principal IRT “100 Años” tournament uses a seven-round Swiss format and offers cash awards for leading players and additional categories. The organizers work with tournament officials and publish the field through Chess-Results, including tournament director Damián Moore Fernández and chief arbiter Ignacio Daniel Pintos Merlo. The club's anniversary website includes registration, playing conditions, accommodation suggestions and international payment information for participants traveling from neighboring countries.

In 2026, the club's president was Ignacio Daniel Pintos Merlo. Published anniversary reporting recognized the institution's long-standing contribution to the city's chess life and its headquarters on Jujuy Street. Official records also document the club's legal association status and general assemblies, illustrating its established position within Misiones chess.

For event-specific questions, players should always consult the current competition announcement rather than assume that the regular club address or an earlier edition's rules apply to a special festival. The official Centenary Chess Festival website contains the December 2026 program and the Chess-Results page provides the entry list. The club can be contacted through the festival's listed WhatsApp number +54 9 376 432-8118.

🌐 Official Information

The federation-registered centenary tournament, fees and playing hall are described on the official festival website. The club's historical website provides records of older events and club activities, while the officially named Chess.com club provides a separate community space.