The Floripa IRT Rating Series 2026 – U1700 / U2000 / U2400 will take place in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, from November 6–8, 2026. Organized by the Federação Catarinense de Xadrez (FCX) alongside the 65th Brazilian Women’s Chess Championship, the series offers three separate FIDE-rated classical tournaments divided by rating ceiling.

The U2400, U2000 and U1700 tournaments each consist of six Swiss rounds at 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move. Players compete only within their chosen rating section, with eligibility determined using the applicable November 1, 2026 rating list.

Across the three tournaments, the organizer offers R$9,000 in cash prizes, with R$4,000 allocated to U2400, R$3,000 to U2000 and R$2,000 to U1700. All three events share the same playing venue and official hotel at Hotel Canasvieiras IN.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

All three IRT sections use the same competition format:

6-round Swiss System · 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move from move one.

The tournaments count for both FIDE international rating and CBX national rating.

Each rating section has its own pairings, standings and FIDE Event ID:

The default time is 60 minutes after the scheduled start of the round. An unjustified forfeit also results in the player not being paired for subsequent rounds unless the situation is properly justified to the organizer.

🏆 Prize Fund

The three Floripa IRT tournaments distribute a combined R$9,000 in cash prizes.

U2400 – R$4,000

Additional medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the following categories:

U16 · U18 · U20 · 50+ · 65+

U2000 – R$3,000

Additional medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in:

U12 · U14 · U16 · U18 · U20 · 50+ · 65+

U1700 – R$2,000

Additional medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in:

U06 · U08 · U10 · U12 · U14 · U16 · U18 · U20 · 50+ · 65+

The cash prizes belong to separate standings. A player in U1700 therefore competes only for the U1700 prize fund, not against players in U2000 or U2400.

👥 Sections / Groups

IRT U2400

Dates: November 6–8
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 60+30
Prize Fund: R$4,000
FIDE Event ID: 499614

The U2400 is the strongest of the three rating-limited IRT sections.

IRT U2000

Dates: November 6–8
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 60+30
Prize Fund: R$3,000
FIDE Event ID: 499617

IRT U1700

Dates: November 6–8
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 60+30
Prize Fund: R$2,000
FIDE Event ID: 499620

Eligibility for the three IRT tournaments is determined by the player’s rating range using the November 1, 2026 rating list.

📅 Schedule

The three IRT tournaments follow the same official schedule.

The official regulations therefore establish November 8 as the final tournament day, despite the later end date currently displayed in some Chess-Results metadata.

📝 Registration

Registration is handled directly by the tournament organization.

Email:
kaisermafra@hotmail.com

WhatsApp – Kaiser Luiz Mafra:
+55 48 99835-6666

Players should provide the information requested by the organizer and complete payment according to the official regulations.

Entry Fees Without Hotel

The table contains both tournament categories and player-specific discount categories. For example, an eligible Santa Catarina federation player or U14 player may fall into the corresponding reduced-fee category even when entering another applicable section.

Registration is personal and non-transferable. The regulations state that no credit or refund will be issued.

CBX / FIDE Requirements

Brazilian players must:

• be registered with the Confederação Brasileira de Xadrez – CBX;
• have their 2026 CBX annual fee paid;
• meet the rating requirement for the chosen IRT.

Players registered under another FIDE federation do not have to pay the Brazilian CBX annual fee, but they must provide their FIDE Identification Number (FIN).

The rating eligibility of the IRT sections is based on the November 1, 2026 rating list.

👤 Organizer

NA Marlon Cristiano Rahn is the Tournament Director, while IA Elana Silva de Souza serves as Chief Arbiter.

📍 Venue

Hotel Canasvieiras IN – Rua Madre Maria Villac, 2020, Canasvieiras, Florianópolis, SC 88054-001, Brazil.

Hotel Canasvieiras IN is both the official playing venue and official accommodation for the tournament programme.

The hotel is in the Canasvieiras district in the north of Florianópolis Island, close to Canasvieiras Beach. Its conference facilities allow the three IRT sections and the Brazilian Women’s Championship to be staged in the same property.

🏨 Accommodation

The organizer offers an official IRT package combining tournament entry, accommodation and full board at Hotel Canasvieiras IN.

The IRT package covers:

Check-in: November 6 after 14:00
Check-out: November 8 by 12:00
Stay: 2 nights
Meals: Full board from dinner on November 6 through lunch on November 8

IRT Player Package

Additional Night

If an extra night is required, the published per-person rates with breakfast only are:

Hotel-package reservations and payments must be arranged exclusively through the tournament organization:

kaisermafra@hotmail.com

Because the games are played in the same hotel, the official package eliminates daily travel to the tournament hall and is particularly convenient for the 09:00 and 20:00 rounds.

🚆 How to Get There

From Florianópolis International Airport

Florianópolis International Airport – Hercílio Luz (FLN) is the main airport for the tournament.

Hotel Canasvieiras IN is in the north of the island, approximately 35 km from the airport. A taxi or app-based car is the simplest direct option, especially for players carrying luggage.

Traffic conditions can significantly affect the journey, so players arriving on Friday should leave ample time before the 20:00 first round.

By Public Transport from the Airport

The official Florianópolis bus network operates Line 431 – TICEN / Aeroporto, connecting the airport with the central TICEN – Terminal de Integração do Centro.

From central Florianópolis, players can continue north toward Canasvieiras. One direct option from the city terminal area is the 1120 Executivo Canasvieiras service.

Local buses serving the Canasvieiras area also connect through TICAN – Terminal de Integração de Canasvieiras. Routes in the district include services along Rua Madre Maria Villac, where Hotel Canasvieiras IN is located.

Public transport is considerably cheaper than a private transfer, but it involves at least one connection and takes longer. For players arriving close to Round 1, a direct taxi or ride-hailing service is safer.

By Car

Drivers should navigate directly to:

Hotel Canasvieiras IN – Rua Madre Maria Villac, 2020, Canasvieiras, Florianópolis, SC 88054-001, Brazil.

Canasvieiras is reached from central and southern Florianópolis primarily through the road network leading toward the north of the island.

Allow extra time during busy periods, as traffic between the airport, central Florianópolis and the northern beaches can be slow.

ℹ️ Other Information

Half-Point Byes: Players may request a maximum of two half-point absent byes, but only through Round 3.

Non-Pairing Requests: A player may request not to be paired in any round, but this gives zero points.

Bye Requests: Requests must be submitted before the relevant pairing by email to kaisermafra@hotmail.com or through the form at the arbiter’s desk. Half-point bye requests are not accepted through WhatsApp.

Chess Equipment: Pieces, boards and clocks are supplied by the organizer on all boards.

Default Time: A forfeit is confirmed 60 minutes after the scheduled start of a round.

Electronic Devices: Players may not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets or other communication devices during a game. A violation results in loss of the game.

Device Storage: The organizer offers a storage area for prohibited devices at R$10 per round.

Tiebreaks: Direct Encounter, Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, Sonneborn-Berger and Number of Wins are used in that order, followed by drawing of lots if necessary.

Top-Three Playoff: If a tie affecting the first three places remains unresolved, the regulations provide a playoff sequence beginning with Rapid, followed by Blitz and, if necessary, Armageddon.

U2400 Chess-Results:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1494005.aspx?lan=1

U2000 Chess-Results:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1494006.aspx?lan=1

U1700 Chess-Results:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1494007.aspx?lan=1