The III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament returns as a FIDE rated international chess tournament in Puerto Rico, bringing over-the-board Swiss System competition to July 20–27, 2026 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The event runs across three groups with different round counts, features published cash prizes totaling USD 5,480, and welcomes both local and international players who want serious standard-time chess in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Hosted at the Jardines de Caparra Community Center in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, the III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament follows FIDE Laws of Chess and applies clear tie-break criteria. The III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament includes a structured registration process with a firm deadline, titled-player fee waivers, and a defined round schedule for each group, making it easy to plan your week around the tournament’s evening and weekend sessions.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Cash prizes (USD) as published.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament uses Swiss System pairings across three groups: Group A (Open) plays 9 rounds, Group B (U2000) plays 7 rounds, and Group C (U1600) plays 5 rounds. Group A uses a 90-minute time control with a 30-second increment, and Group C uses a 60-minute time control with a 30-second increment.

Tie-breaks apply in this order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, Average Rating of Opponents Cut 1, then Direct Encounter.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

The III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament is organized by the Bayamon Department of Recreation and Sports and the Puerto Rico Chess Academy, with endorsement by the Puerto Rico Chess Federation. The organizer team coordinates registration, player communications, and tournament operations for all groups in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

• Email: info@puertoricochessacademy.org

• Email: fj_007@yahoo.com

• Email: cristobalpr@gmail.com

• Phone: +1 (787) 587-3409

• Phone: +1 (787) 531-3842

• Website: https://www.puertoricochessacademy.org/

🏨 Venue

Jardines de Caparra Community Center, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
The playing hall hosts the full tournament schedule for all groups during the III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament week in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The venue serves as the central location for opening, rounds, and the closing ceremony.

🚗 How to Get There

The tournament takes place in Bayamon, Puerto Rico at the Jardines de Caparra Community Center. Use the official venue name and city to plan your local travel in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Play for published cash prizes, build your performance across Swiss rounds, and finish strong in Bayamon, Puerto Rico at the III José Celso Barbosa International Chess Tournament 2026.

🧾 Other

Appeals: A player may appeal the Chief Arbiter’s decision to an Appeals Committee selected during the Technical Meeting. Filing an appeal requires a USD 50 cash deposit, refunded only if the ruling favors the claimant. Submit appeals in writing with relevant evidence no later than 30 minutes after the end of the appealed round, and the Appeals Committee must decide before the next round starts.

Information, results, and pairings: Basic event information appears at https://www.puertoricochessacademy.org/calendario and https://www.lafapr.org/eventos. Results and pairings appear at http://www.chess-results.com/fed.aspx?lan=1&fed=PUR.