III Open Internacional de Ajedrez Sub-2400 Hotel Oasis Córdoba 2026
The III Open Internacional de Ajedrez Sub-2400 Hotel Oasis Córdoba 2026, held from 2-4 January 2026 in Córdoba, Spain, is a FIDE-rated classical tournament exclusively for players with a rating below 2400. Hosted at Hotel Oasis – one of the city’s most accessible venues – the event welcomes federated players from across Spain and beyond for a competitive 7-round Swiss open.
Offering a structured prize fund, rating-group awards, and youth categories, the tournament provides a strong competitive environment early in the chess calendar. With excellent accommodation options at the playing venue, this event is designed to deliver a high-quality experience for all participants.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 🗓️ Dates | 2-4 January 2026 (Fri–Sun) |
| 📍 Location | Hotel Oasis, Avd Cádiz 78, 14013 Córdoba, Spain |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss system (VEGACHESS) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE & FADA rated |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60 min + 30 sec increment per move |
| 📌 Eligibility | Federated players with FIDE Elo < 2400 |
| 🔍 Initial Order | FIDE Elo → FADA Elo → FIDE titles → alphabetical |
| ➕ Byes | Up to 2 byes (½ point each), applicable in first 5 rounds |
| 📏 Default Time | Rounds 2 – 7: 15 minutes • Round 1: 30 minutes |
| 🚫 Forfeits | One no-show = disqualification; two no-shows = permanent removal |
| 📚 Laws | FIDE Laws of Chess & FIDE Ethics Code |
| 📱 Electronics | Devices must be fully switched off and stored in the assigned area |
| 🧾 Notation | Mandatory algebraic notation for the entire game |
🏆 Prize Fund
General Prizes
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trophy + €300 |
| 2 | €200 |
| 3 | €100 |
| 4 | €80 |
| 5 | €60 |
| 6 | €50 |
| 7 | €40 |
| 8 | €30 |
Rating & Age Categories
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st <2000 | €40 |
| 1st <1800 | €30 |
| 1st <1600 | €20 |
| Best Veteran | €40 |
| 1st Sub-16 | Trophy + €25 |
| 2nd Sub-16 | Trophy |
| 1st Sub-14 | Trophy + €25 |
| 2nd Sub-14 | Trophy |
| 1st Sub-12 | Trophy + €25 |
| 2nd Sub-12 | Trophy |
| 1st Sub-10 | Trophy + €25 |
| 2nd Sub-10 | Trophy |
Special Prize
• Christmas basket for the club with the most participants
• Cash prizes are not cumulative; highest prize applies
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
• 7 rounds, Swiss system (VEGACHESS).
• 60 minutes per player + 30 seconds increment per move.
• Players may not leave the playing area without arbiter permission.
• Requests for byes must be submitted in writing before the previous round.
• Pairing appeals are accepted only in case of data error or program malfunction.
• Electronic devices must be switched off and kept in assigned bags; accessing them without permission results in loss.
• Mandatory submission of signed scoresheet at game end.
• Tie-breaks: Direct encounter • Buchholz-1 • Buchholz total • Sonneborn-Berger • Draw of lots.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Open Sub-2400 | Single FIDE-rated open for players with FIDE Elo < 2400 |
📅 Schedule
Full Tournament Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity / Round |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 2 | 15:45 | Player reception |
| Fri, Jan 2 | 16:15 | Round 1 |
| Fri, Jan 2 | 19:30 | Round 2 |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 09:00 | Round 3 |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 12:15 | Round 4 |
| Sat, Jan 3 | 17:00 | Round 5 |
| Sun, Jan 4 | 09:00 | Round 6 |
| Sun, Jan 4 | 12:15 | Round 7 |
| Sun, Jan 4 | 15:30 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
• Entry fees:
• Local players: €30
• General participants: €35
• Maximum: 120 participants
• Deadline: 30 December 2025
• Registration by email (with payment receipt):
• https://mailto:ana.pozo1@icloud.com
• Bank transfer:
• IBAN: ES82 2100 7691 0513 0054 5617
• Holder: Club de Ajedrez Reina Brillante
• Include: Name, surname, birth year, province/club
Contact for information: +34 744 46 13 63 (Ana Belén)
👥 Organizer
The event is supported by Club de Ajedrez Reina Brillante and the Delegación Cordobesa de Ajedrez, delivering a well-structured, FIDE-compliant competition for sub-2400 players.
Contact:
• Director: Ana Pozo – https://mailto:ana.pozo1@icloud.com – +34 744 46 13 63
🏨 Venue
The tournament is hosted at Hotel Oasis, Avd Cádiz 78, 14013 Córdoba, offering comfortable facilities directly at the playing site.
🛎️ Accommodation
Hotel Oasis – Special Rates (per room per night)
| Room Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Single | €64 |
| Double | €69 |
| Triple | €89 |
| Quadruple | €104 |
• Buffet breakfast: €12 per person/day
• Reservations: Hotel Oasis — +34 957 29 83 11
• Email: https://mailto:RESERVAS@OASISCORDOBA.COM
• Website: http://www.oasiscordoba.com
🚗 How to Get There
Hotel Oasis is located in southern Córdoba with direct access via Avenida de Cádiz. The venue provides convenient road connections and is a short drive from the historic city center.
Córdoba welcomes sub-2400 players for a competitive, well-organized classical tournament to kick off the 2026 season. Good luck to all participants!