II Memorial Emilio Sánchez Jerez takes place on August 29, 2026, in Beniaján, Murcia, Spain. The event offers a one-day rapid tournament with 9 Swiss-system rounds at Restaurante Rincón Huertano de Murcia.

This is a chess tournament in Beniaján, Spain, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament with a 10 minutes + 5 seconds time control and a large prize fund.

The tournament combines strong general prizes with rating, women’s, age-group, club, and youth awards. In addition, the venue capacity allows a large field, which makes the event attractive for local players and international visitors.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The II Memorial Emilio Sánchez Jerez uses a 9-round Swiss system. Each player receives 10 minutes for the game, plus a 5-second increment per move.

The event follows the current FIDE Rapid Chess rules. Therefore, it gives players a structured rapid chess tournament with official rating value and clear arbitration procedures.

Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz Cut 2, Buchholz Median, Buchholz Total, Cumulative, and average performance rating of opponents.

The chief arbiter is José Enrique Lluch Ventura. Sonia Gil Quílez serves as deputy arbiter.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed cash prize fund is €8,000, approximately $9,360. Prizes are not cumulative, so each player receives only the highest-value prize available.

Main Prizes

Rating Prizes

Women’s and 50+ Prizes

Club and Youth Prizes

Tax withholding may apply to selected prizes.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs as one open rapid event.

The youth categories are closed categories for prize purposes. As a result, young players compete in the main tournament while also having dedicated award opportunities.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should register by WhatsApp with their full name, date of birth, city or club, and payment confirmation. Registration becomes complete only after payment.

Cash payment at the arbiters’ desk is possible until 9:30 on the tournament day, provided places remain available.

🏛️ Organizer

Club de Ajedrez de Beniaján organizes the II Memorial Emilio Sánchez Jerez with collaboration from Rincón Huertano de Murcia and support from tournament sponsors. The event gives players a large rapid chess field, strong prizes, and a clear one-day competition format in Murcia.

Phone: +34 644 226 411

📍 Venue

Restaurante Rincón Huertano de Murcia, Calle de los Lorcas 16, 30570 Beniaján, Murcia, Spain

The tournament takes place at Restaurante Rincón Huertano de Murcia in Beniaján. Players should use the full street address for navigation and arrive early enough to complete any remaining payment or registration steps before 9:30.

🚆 How to Get There

Beniaján is located in the municipality of Murcia. Players can travel first to Murcia and then continue to Beniaján by local transport, taxi, or car.

The venue address gives players a clear navigation point for arrival. Since the first round starts at 10:00, participants should allow extra time for parking, check-in, and preparation.

ℹ️ Other Information

The organizer reserves up to 10 places from the maximum field. Therefore, early registration gives players the best chance to secure a place.

Participants will receive Juver juices during the event. In addition, the organizer reserves the right of admission.

By registering, players accept the tournament regulations and authorize the use of tournament data, results, rankings, games, names, ages, photos, and videos for event communication.

The II Memorial Emilio Sánchez Jerez offers a strong rapid chess day in Beniaján with major prizes, broad category awards, and a competitive Murcia chess atmosphere.