13th Alejandro Judewicz IRT U2250 2026 will take place from August 28 to 30, 2026, at Hotel Garden in Mar del Plata.

Moreover, the program combines a seven-round classical U2250 tournament and two separate seven-round blitz events.

In addition, the classical event advertises a prize fund of ARS 700,000 / approx. $490.

Meanwhile, the central hotel venue provides accommodation and allows players to attend every competition without a daily transfer.

Therefore, participants should contact FM Mariano Loiterstein for entry, package and room information.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The U2250 classical tournament consists of seven Swiss-system rounds at 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment.

Each blitz tournament consists of seven rounds at 3 minutes plus a 2-second increment.

Moreover, players should check the published pairings before every round and report any discrepancy immediately. Therefore, each participant should arrive early enough to find the board, prepare the scoresheet when required and follow the arbiter’s instructions.

🏆 Prize Fund

The published classical prize fund is ARS 700,000 / approx. $490.

The published classical prize fund is ARS 700,000 / approx. $490.

♟️ Sections / Groups

The weekend combines one classical IRT and two independent blitz tournaments.

📝 Registration

In addition, players should retain their payment or registration confirmation and verify that the organizer has added their name to the official participant list.

Meanwhile, international players should check whether the tournament requires a FIDE ID, federation membership, visa documentation or other eligibility evidence.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Hotel Garden – Moreno 2392, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Hotel Garden hosts the classical and blitz tournaments near the corner of Moreno and Santa Fe streets.

Consequently, players who stay at the property can reach every round without arranging daily transport.

🏨 Accommodation

The organizer traditionally coordinates hotel packages for the Judewicz tournaments. Participants should request the current room, meal and package conditions directly.

Central Mar del Plata also offers many alternative hotels and apartments.

🚆 How to Get There

Mar del Plata connects with Buenos Aires by air, rail, long-distance bus and road.

The hotel stands in the central area and players can reach by local bus, taxi, app-based transport or on foot from nearby accommodation.

ℹ️ Other Information

The organizer applies the current FIDE Laws of Chess and the event-specific regulations. Moreover, participants should follow all arbiter instructions, fair-play requirements and venue rules.

In addition, players should recheck the official sources shortly before travel because the organizer may publish operational updates, room assignments or timetable adjustments.

Key Tournament Rules

Official Resources