Santa Eugènia Active Chess – Albert Badosa Memorial 2026 will take place from August 1, 2026 at Espai Marfà / Centre Cívic Can Ninetes in Girona, Spain. The Girona Territorial Delegation of the Catalan Chess Federation and CE Santa Eugènia organize the memorial as the XII Girona Territorial Active Chess Championship. Therefore, the event combines an official regional title with an open rapid tournament dedicated to Albert Badosa.

Players will compete in an eight-round Swiss-system rapid tournament. The published time control is 10 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one. Moreover, the organizer submits the results for both FIDE Rapid and Catalan rating and uses a detailed tie-break sequence. An Armageddon playoff decides the championship title when the published tie-break procedure still requires a definitive winner.

Espai Marfà / Centre Cívic Can Ninetes stands in Girona’s Santa Eugènia district and provides one practical playing location for the complete afternoon program. In addition, Girona’s railway station, urban buses, taxis and cycle network give participants several straightforward arrival options. Consequently, players should review the registration rules, schedule, travel arrangements and official resources before making non-refundable bookings.

🗓️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses the Swiss system over eight rounds. Each player receives 10 minutes for the game plus a 3-second increment after every move.

Moreover, the organizer applies the current FIDE Laws of Chess for rapid play. Players should check the published pairing before each round and report any discrepancy immediately.

📅 Schedule

The organizer runs all eight rounds in one continuous afternoon and evening program. Therefore, players should remain at the venue and follow the arbiter’s announcements between rounds.

📝 Registration

Advance registration closes at midnight two days before the tournament. The standard entry fee is €12, while U14 players pay €6.

In addition, players should verify that their name appears on the official participant list and keep their registration confirmation.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Espai Marfà / Centre Cívic Can Ninetes – Carrer de Santa Eugènia 146, 17005 Girona, Spain

Espai Marfà and Centre Cívic Can Ninetes form an established civic and cultural complex in Girona’s Santa Eugènia district. The tournament uses the same address for player arrival, pairings and the complete eight-round program.

Meanwhile, the surrounding district offers cafés, shops and local services within walking distance. Players should use the full street address because the cultural complex contains several public spaces.

🚆 How to Get There

Girona has national and regional rail connections, including high-speed services from Barcelona. Therefore, visitors can reach the city without a car and complete the final journey by urban bus, taxi, bicycle or on foot.

Because the event finishes in the evening, players should check return train and bus times before the first round.

ℹ️ Other Information

The organizer applies the published Catalan federation circular and the current FIDE Laws of Chess.

Key Tournament Rules

Official Resources