3rd Ébano Open 60+30 2026 takes place from October 22 to 25, 2026, in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife. The competition contains seven classical rounds in one open Swiss-system field.
Each player receives 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Games are submitted for FIDE Standard rating, combining a compact four-day programme with internationally rated classical play.
Club Ébano Barrio Nuevo organizes the event. Juan Alonso Febles García is tournament director, and IA José Antonio Blázquez Múrez is chief arbiter. The event also receives local support from the Organismo Autónomo de Deportes de La Laguna, Deporte Lagunero, and Centro Ciudadano Barrio Nuevo. The 60+30 format places greater emphasis on efficient clock management than a traditional 90-minute Open while preserving a substantial increment.
📌 Event Details
The Ébano Open is a four-day, seven-round classical event in La Laguna. Its 60+30 control creates a compact schedule while remaining eligible for FIDE Standard rating.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | October 22–25, 2026 |
| 🌍 Country | Spain |
| 📍 City / Region | San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife |
| ♟️ Format | Classical Open |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing System | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from move one |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 👤 Organizer | Club Ébano Barrio Nuevo |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1451238.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Every game begins with 60 minutes and adds 30 seconds after each move. Players need to balance the shorter initial allocation with the increment and maintain an efficient notation rhythm.
| Technical Item | Tournament Information |
|---|---|
| ♟️ Competition | Classical Open |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 7 |
| 🧩 Pairing System | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Clock Setting | 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from move one |
| ⭐ Rating Calculation | FIDE Standard |
📂 Sections / Eligibility
The event is played as one open competition with seven Swiss rounds and FIDE Standard rating calculation.
| Section / Rule | Player Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament field | Open |
| Rounds | 7 |
| Rating | FIDE Standard |
🗓️ Schedule
The tournament begins on Thursday, October 22 and finishes on Sunday, October 25. Seven rounds are played across the four-day event window.
| Date / Stage | Tournament Activity |
|---|---|
| Opening date | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| Tournament period | October 22–25, 2026 |
| Closing date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Total rounds | 7 |
👤 Organizer
Club Ébano Barrio Nuevo organizes the Open. Juan Alonso Febles García directs the tournament, and IA José Antonio Blázquez Múrez is chief arbiter.
| Organizer Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organizer | Club Ébano Barrio Nuevo |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Juan Alonso Febles García |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA José Antonio Blázquez Múrez |
| 🤝 Local Support | Organismo Autónomo de Deportes de La Laguna; Deporte Lagunero; Centro Ciudadano Barrio Nuevo |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1451238.aspx?lan=1 |
🚗 How to Get There
Tenerife North Airport is the closest airport to La Laguna. Tram Line 1 connects La Laguna with Santa Cruz, and island bus services link the metropolitan area with both airports and coastal towns.
| Travel Method | Route Information |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Air | Tenerife North Airport provides the closest major air gateway to San Cristóbal de La Laguna. |
| 🚋 Tram | Tenerife Tram Line 1 connects La Laguna with Santa Cruz de Tenerife. |
| 🚌 Bus | The island bus network links La Laguna with airports, coastal towns, and the metropolitan area. |
| 🚗 Road | The TF-5 motorway provides the principal road approach across northern Tenerife. |
🏨 Accommodation
La Laguna’s historic centre provides the closest urban base. Santa Cruz offers a larger hotel market with direct tram access, while accommodation near Tenerife North Airport shortens arrival and departure transfers.
| Accommodation Area | Practical Position |
|---|---|
| La Laguna historic centre | Central accommodation provides access to restaurants, urban services, and local transport. |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | A larger hotel market connected with La Laguna by tram and road. |
| Tenerife North area | Accommodation near the airport supports short arrival and departure transfers. |
🧭 Travel & Stay Planning
The following plan connects the main arrival gateway, the final local journey, accommodation positioning, and the tournament timetable.
| Planning Area | Practical Detail |
|---|---|
| Closest airport | Tenerife North Airport is the nearest airport to San Cristóbal de La Laguna. |
| Southern airport | Tenerife South serves many international routes but requires a longer island transfer. |
| Metropolitan transport | Tram Line 1 links La Laguna with Santa Cruz de Tenerife. |
| Island buses | TITSA bus services connect the airports, metropolitan area, and other island destinations. |
| Accommodation base | La Laguna provides the closest city base; Santa Cruz offers a larger hotel selection with tram access. |
♟️ Tournament-Day Planning
A round-day plan reduces avoidable time pressure before the clocks start and helps recovery between games.
| Tournament-Day Stage | Planning Detail |
|---|---|
| Local time | Use Canary Islands time for every round and travel connection. |
| Clock approach | The 60-minute starting allocation rewards efficient early-game decisions. |
| Increment | The 30-second increment supports notation and technical endgame play. |
| Recovery | Seven rounds in four days require a compact analysis and rest routine. |
🛂 Visa & Travel Documents
The Canary Islands are part of Spain and the Schengen Area. Entry requirements follow Spanish rules even though the islands lie off the northwest coast of Africa.
| Travel Document | Information |
|---|---|
| 🛂 Official visa information | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/Paginas/Visados.aspx |
| 🛃 Passport | Valid travel document for the complete journey |
| 🔁 Transit | Entry conditions for every connecting country |
| 🛡️ Insurance | Medical and travel cover selected for the trip |
📜 Tournament Rules & Competition Administration
The table below consolidates the rules that directly affect entry, pairing eligibility, clock management, rating calculation, and the final classification.
| Rule | Application |
|---|---|
| Rounds | 7 |
| System | Swiss |
| Time control | 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move |
| Increment start | Move one |
| Rating | FIDE Standard |
| Organizer | Club Ébano Barrio Nuevo |
| Tournament director | Juan Alonso Febles García |
| Chief arbiter | IA José Antonio Blázquez Múrez |
ℹ️ Other Information
The four-day programme combines seven rated rounds with a 60+30 clock setting. Tenerife North Airport is the closest airport to San Cristóbal de La Laguna.
| Local Item | Information |
|---|---|
| 💱 Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| 🕒 Time zone | Western European Summer Time (UTC+1) until the early hours of October 25; Western European Time (UTC+0) thereafter |
| 🗣️ Primary local language | Spanish |
| 📍 Tournament city | San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife |
| 📅 Competition dates | October 22–25, 2026 |
🎒 Player Preparation
The preparation plan below connects the tournament’s published rules with the practical actions required before the first round and throughout the event.
| Preparation Area | Practical Action |
|---|---|
| FIDE data | Use the correct FIDE ID, name spelling, federation, and rating. |
| Clock practice | Prepare for the faster initial allocation of the 60+30 format. |
| Travel | Use Tenerife North Airport or allow additional transfer time from Tenerife South. |
| Accommodation | Choose La Laguna or a tram-connected base in Santa Cruz. |
📋 Final Pre-Travel Checklist
| Checklist Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Player record | Accurate FIDE identification and federation information |
| Event dates | Arrival before October 22 and departure after October 25 |
| Time zone | Canary Islands local time |
| Clock | Preparation for 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move |
🔗 Official Resources
| Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1451238.aspx?lan=1 |
| Official visa information | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/Paginas/Visados.aspx |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Club Deportivo Ajedrez Ébano
Club Deportivo Ajedrez Ébano, commonly known as Club Ébano Barrio Nuevo, is an established chess organization in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife. The club was founded in 1989 and has remained active in Canary Islands chess for more than three decades. Moreover, it welcomes players of different ages, origins, and competitive levels.
The club operates from the Centro Ciudadano Barrio Nuevo in La Laguna. This permanent base supports chess lessons, club meetings, league matches, and tournament activity. In addition, the organization maintains strong links with the local community and Tenerife’s official chess structure.
Juan Luis Marín Carvajal serves as a principal organizer and technical director for Club Ébano events. He manages tournament preparation, player communication, and practical competition arrangements. Meanwhile, experienced arbiters support the club’s internationally rated tournaments.
🏆 Team Chess and Competitive Achievements
Club Ébano competes actively in the Tenerife team leagues and the Canary Islands Club Championship. Its competitive structure includes several teams across different divisions. Therefore, established players, developing competitors, and younger members can represent the organization at a suitable level.
The club won the Canary Islands Team Championship in 2024. Its leading team included grandmasters, international masters, titled local players, and emerging talents. As a result, Ébano earned the opportunity to represent the Canary Islands in Spain’s national team competition.
Ébano also won the top Tenerife Preferente division in 2025. Moreover, its second team finished first in the island’s First Division during the same season. These results showed the depth of the club’s playing squad across more than one competitive level.
At regional level, the club finished as Canary Islands runner-up in 2025. It repeated that achievement in 2026 and remained one of the leading team organizations in the archipelago. In addition, individual Ébano players regularly earn provincial and regional titles.
♟️ Tournaments and Chess Events
Club Ébano organizes classical, rapid, blitz, and Chess960 tournaments in La Laguna. Its calendar combines internationally rated competitions with shorter community events. Consequently, players can choose between serious multi-day tournaments and accessible one-day formats.
The club’s principal classical project is the Ébano Open 60+30. This competition uses a seven-round Swiss format and counts toward FIDE Standard ratings. Furthermore, its prize structure includes overall awards and dedicated categories for women, seniors, juniors, lower-rated players, and club members.
Ébano also organizes a dedicated Chess960 tournament. The event encourages creativity and strategic thinking by removing traditional opening preparation. In addition, it welcomes club members, titled players, and other interested participants.
The organization has also supported major chess projects in La Laguna, including internationally rated active tournaments and public events. Moreover, it works with the Organismo Autónomo de Deportes, municipal institutions, chess federations, and local community partners. These relationships help the club deliver well-supported competitions across the city.
🎓 Youth Chess and Community Development
Youth development forms an important part of Club Ébano’s activity. The organization provides regular chess classes at its Barrio Nuevo base. Therefore, children can learn the rules, tactics, calculation, and tournament behaviour within a structured club environment.
Young Ébano players regularly compete in Tenerife age-group championships and Canary Islands events. The club has achieved strong results in U16, U18, and other junior categories. Moreover, several developing players later progress into the club’s senior league teams.
The club also promotes chess through public, educational, and cultural activities. For example, it has collaborated with the University of La Laguna on interdisciplinary chess programs. In addition, municipal recognition has highlighted its contribution to sport, education, and community life in La Laguna.
Through team competition, rated tournaments, junior instruction, and community partnerships, Club Ébano supports several generations of players. Above all, it combines high-level competitive ambition with accessible local chess activity.
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