The I Aberto de Xadrez STD de Jesuânia will be held on Saturday, 20 December 2025 – Sunday, 21 December 2025 in Jesuânia (Minas Gerais), Brazil. Organized by Genius – Academia de Xadrez, this FIDE- and national-rated 6-round Swiss tournament offers a “standard” time control format and welcomes players of all levels for a weekend of competitive chess.

Players can expect solid organisation, rating calculation for both CBX and FIDE, and an event held in the state of Minas Gerais.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• 6 rounds in Swiss-system format.

• Time control: 60’ + 30” increment per move (digital clocks) or 90’ K.O. for analog clocks.

• Pairings and tie-breaks to follow standard Swiss-Manager software and tournament regulations.

📂 Sections / Groups

• Single open section (no separate groups specified).

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

• Registration via the organiser’s website.

• Entry fee, payment details, deadlines are provided in the official invitation.

• Players must provide valid federation ID (CBX) and/or FIDE ID if applicable.

• Early registration is advised.

👥 Organizer

Genius – Academia de Xadrez is a Brazilian chess academy specialising in training, tournaments and youth development. This event is managed by Tournament Director Antonio Martins de Souza Neto.

• 📧 Contact details available on the organiser’s website.

• 📞 Phone / WhatsApp: Check the academy’s contact page.

🏨 Venue

Clube Recreativo
Rua Antônio F. dos Reis S/N, Bairro Centro
Jesuânia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

A local community club in Jesuânia, offering a suitable tournament playing venue in a regional setting.

🚗 How to Get There

• By car: Jesuânia is accessible via BR-381 and regional roads in Minas Gerais.

• By air: The nearest major airports are Belo Horizonte and Uberlândia; players should allow time for ground travel.

• Local transport: Regional bus and taxi services link Jesuânia with nearby towns.

Get ready for the I Aberto de Xadrez STD de Jesuânia — a well-organised weekend chess event in Minas Gerais, with opportunities for rating gains and a welcoming competitive atmosphere.