2nd International U2200 Open Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar 2026 takes place from November 6-8, 2026, at Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar in Chipiona, Spain. The tournament offers a compact 7-round Swiss event for federated players below 2200 FIDE Elo.

This is a chess tournament in Chipiona, Spain, in 2026. Players will compete in a FIDE-rated and FADA-rated open event at a beachfront hotel venue in Cádiz.

The tournament combines classical-style weekend chess, a limited 65-player field, hotel accommodation options, and €800 in published prizes. In addition, the event gives local players, rating groups, younger players, and older players specific prize opportunities.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Players receive 80 minutes for the game, plus a 10-second increment per move. The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system with Vegachess pairing software.

The starting order uses the current FIDE Elo. If a player no longer appears on the active FIDE list, the organizer uses the last published Elo. After that, FADA rating, FIDE title, and alphabetical order apply.

Players may request up to two half-point byes. However, they can use those byes only in the first five rounds. Also, they must request the bye in writing before the previous round starts.

Tie-breaks follow this order: direct encounter, Buchholz -1, total Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, and drawing of lots.

Players may arrive up to 15 minutes late for most rounds. For Round 1, the limit is 30 minutes. After that time, the player loses by default.

💰 Prize Fund

The published prize fund totals €800, which equals approximately USD 930. Cash prizes are not cumulative, except for the special hotel guest prize.

Prize Fund Overview

The best U16 player, born from 2010 to 2013, receives a trophy and a book. The best U12 player, born in 2014 or later, also receives a trophy and a book.

If a player qualifies for two equal cash prizes, the organizer applies this order: general prizes, local prizes, Elo-band prizes, and age prizes.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The event has one open section for federated players below 2200 FIDE Elo. Players without FIDE Elo may also enter.

All participants must appear in GEFE. Therefore, players should check their federation status before registering.

The tournament accepts a maximum of 65 players. As a result, early registration helps players secure a place before the list fills.

📅 Schedule

Players should arrive early on Friday because the first round starts only 30 minutes after reception. In addition, the weekend schedule includes several rounds on the same day, so punctuality matters.

📝 Registration

Registration becomes valid only after payment. Players should include their full name, tournament name, year of birth, province, or club when making the bank transfer.

Players may cancel until November 2, 2026. However, the organizer refunds the entry fee by bank transfer after deducting 50% for administration and management costs.

👥 Organizer

Asociación de Amigos por el Desarrollo del Ajedrez and Vértice Hoteles organize the tournament in Chipiona. The event also receives support from local and regional chess partners, including the Cádiz chess delegation, the Andalusian Chess Federation, and local chess clubs.

Phone: +34 695 796 510
Email: asodeajedrez@gmail.com
Website: www.asodea.com

🏛️ Venue

Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar 3*
Paseo Costa de la Luz 55 / Avenida de Sevilla 58, 11550 Chipiona, Cádiz, Spain

The tournament takes place at Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar, a beachfront hotel on Paseo Costa de la Luz. The venue gives players a practical playing site near one of Chipiona’s popular coastal areas.

Players should follow the arbiter’s instructions in the playing hall. Electronic devices must remain fully switched off and stored as directed by the arbiter.

Accommodation Notes

Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar offers special chess rates for arrival on November 6 and departure on November 8. The accommodation offer includes VAT, mineral water, free parking while spaces remain, and late checkout until 14:00 subject to availability.

Full-board reservations must be made by email or phone with the hotel. Players should use the code AJEDREZ2026 when booking through the hotel offer.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should travel to Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar in Chipiona, Cádiz. The venue sits on Paseo Costa de la Luz, close to the beachfront area.

Those arriving from outside Chipiona can travel through Cádiz, Jerez, or nearby Andalusian transport connections. From there, they can continue to Chipiona by road or local transport.

Drivers should use Paseo Costa de la Luz 55 or Avenida de Sevilla 58 as the destination. In addition, hotel parking is available while spaces remain.

2nd International U2200 Open Hotel Vértice Chipiona Mar 2026 offers a focused weekend chess event with FIDE rating, a clear schedule, and a comfortable coastal hotel setting in Chipiona.