The Open de Roquetas 2026 will be held from Friday, 12 June – Sunday, 14 June 2026 in Roquetas de Mar (Almería), Spain. Hosted by the organising team in the Playa Serena area, this FIDE-rated 5-round Swiss tournament welcomes players of all strengths and promises tournament-standard conditions in a superb coastal setting.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 🗓️ Dates | 12 – 14 June 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Club/Hotel Venue: Hotel Playa Serena / Meeting Hall, Avenida Playa Serena 95, Urbanización Playa Serena, 04740 Roquetas de Mar, Almería, Spain |
| ♟️ Format | 5-Round Swiss System (Open section) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes each + 30 seconds increment per move from move 1 |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open to all players (subject to capacity and rating group restrictions) |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Open de Roquetas organising committee |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
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Five rounds in Swiss-system format.
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Time control: each player receives 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move 1.
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Pairings handled via Swiss-Manager (or equivalent) software; tie-breaks as specified in official regulations (e.g., Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger).
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Default (forfeit) time and other procedural rules will be set out in the official tournament regulations.
📂 Sections / Groups
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Single open section (no separate rating groups indicated for this edition).
📅 Schedule
| Date | Activity |
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| Fri, 12 Jun 2026 | Round 1 |
| Sat, 13 Jun 2026 | Rounds 2 & 3 |
| Sun, 14 Jun 2026 | Rounds 4 & 5 + Prize Ceremony |
📝 Registration
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Online registration link provided via: https://openderoquetas.com/new/
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Entry fee, payment method, deadlines, and any early-bird discount will be stated in the official invitation.
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Players must supply their federation (FIDE) ID, current rating, and contact information.
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Early registration is strongly recommended, as space may be limited.
👥 Organizer
The event is organised by the local tournament team in Roquetas de Mar, backed by the regional chess federation and the hotel-venue partner. They commit to offering tournament-standard conditions, clear rating processing (FIDE), and a welcoming competitive environment.
Contact details will typically be provided on the official website and regulation document.
🏨 Venue
Hotel Playa Serena (Meeting Hall)
Avenida Playa Serena 95
Urbanización Playa Serena
04740 Roquetas de Mar (Almería)
Spain
The venue is located in the Playa Serena area of Roquetas de Mar, near the beach and amenities, making it convenient for participants and companions. It offers large conference/tournament-hall space suitable for chess, plus nearby accommodation options.
🚗 How to Get There
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By air: Fly into Almería Airport (LEI) — approx. 20–30 minutes by car/taxi to Roquetas de Mar.
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By car: Accessible via the A-7 motorway to Roquetas de Mar; the venue is in Urbanización Playa Serena. Parking should be available at or near the hotel.
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By rail/bus: Regional bus/train links from Almería city to Roquetas de Mar; local taxi or bus to Playa Serena area.
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Accommodation & Amenities: Many hotels and apartments are located in Urbanización Playa Serena; players are advised to book early given the popular summer destination.
Enjoy your chess weekend at the Open de Roquetas 2026 — combining serious tournament play, coastal Spanish setting, and warm hospitality!
Organizer
Club de Ajedrez Roquetas is a local chess club and experienced tournament organizer based in Roquetas de Mar, Almería, Andalusia, Spain. Moreover, the club has built a strong footprint in the Spanish chess calendar through long-running, player-focused events. As a result, it is closely associated with one of the best-known winter tournaments in the region.
In addition, the club organizes the Roquetas Chess Festival (Open de Roquetas), a flagship open chess tournament hosted at Hotel Bahía Serena in Roquetas de Mar. The festival typically includes a FIDE-rated tournament in classical chess, and it is often complemented by rapid chess and blitz chess side events. Furthermore, the organizing team emphasizes smooth logistics, clear regulations, and consistent fair play standards for international and local participants.
