Triple Frontier IRT U2300 2026 will take place from August 21–23, 2026 at Moura Palace Hotel in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The six-round event welcomes players from Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and other federations under the published U2300 conditions. Therefore, the tournament uses the tri-border location to create an international weekend open in one of South America’s best-known destinations.
Players will compete in a six-round Swiss-system classical tournament. The published time control is 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, the organizer registers the event for FIDE and Brazilian rating. The hotel-based format keeps the playing hall, accommodation and central-city services close together.
Moura Palace Hotel stands on Rua Marechal Deodoro in central Foz do Iguaçu and provides the playing hall and an on-site accommodation option. In addition, the official Chess-Results page links directly to the regulations, online registration and map. Consequently, players should review the registration rules, schedule, travel arrangements and official resources before making non-refundable bookings.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 21–23, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil |
| 🏛️ Venue | Moura Palace Hotel |
| ♟️ Format | 6-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👥 Rating Limit | U2300 |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE and Brazilian rating |
| 👤 Organizer | Genoir dos Santos |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1424396.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament consists of six Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.
Moreover, the organizer calculates international and national ratings under the U2300 tournament conditions.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 6 |
| Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating Limit | U2300 |
| CBX Event ID | 10461/26 |
📅 Schedule
The event runs from Friday through Sunday. The official regulation and registration form contain the final round times.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 21, 2026 | According to official regulations | Registration, opening and initial rounds |
| Saturday, August 22, 2026 | According to official regulations | Middle rounds |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | According to official regulations | Final rounds and awards |
📝 Registration
Players must use the official online form and comply with the U2300 eligibility rules. In addition, participants should verify that their name appears on the Chess-Results list.
The organizer publishes direct telephone contacts for players traveling from Brazil and Paraguay.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | https://forms.gle/TEDMWdszH2nUVGvZ7 |
| Regulations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zMOEUjiopT8akZhvImygkf9fJK73KV4u/view |
| Phone / WhatsApp – Brazil | +55 19 99879-6828 |
| Phone / WhatsApp – Paraguay | +595 983 349186 |
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer and Tournament Director | Genoir dos Santos |
| Chief Arbiter | Felipe Gabriel Marino |
| Phone / WhatsApp – Brazil | +55 19 99879-6828 |
| Phone / WhatsApp – Paraguay | +595 983 349186 |
| CBX Email | cbxadrez@gmail.com |
📍 Venue
Moura Palace Hotel – Rua Marechal Deodoro 1427, Centro, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
Moura Palace Hotel hosts all six rounds and provides an on-site accommodation option in central Foz do Iguaçu.
Consequently, players can combine the tournament with convenient access to restaurants, shops and city services.
🏨 Accommodation
Participants can request rooms at Moura Palace Hotel, subject to availability and the hotel’s booking conditions.
Moreover, Foz do Iguaçu offers a large selection of hotels and apartments across the central district and tourism corridor.
| Accommodation Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official Venue Hotel | Moura Palace Hotel |
| Address | Rua Marechal Deodoro 1427, Centro |
| Booking Advice | Confirm tournament rates and room availability directly before travel |
🚆 How to Get There
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport serves the city, while long-distance buses connect Foz do Iguaçu with Brazilian and regional destinations.
Because the event attracts players from three countries, participants should also check border documentation and transfer times when traveling through Paraguay or Argentina.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Air | Fly to Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, then continue by taxi or app-based transport. |
| By Bus | Use the Foz do Iguaçu intercity terminal, then continue to the city center. |
| From Paraguay | Allow time for the Friendship Bridge and border procedures. |
| From Argentina | Allow time for border control when entering from Puerto Iguazú. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The event follows the U2300 eligibility condition and the full regulation document linked from Chess-Results.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Rating Limit | U2300 |
| Rating | FIDE and CBX rating |
| Official Registration | Online form linked from Chess-Results |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Regulations | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zMOEUjiopT8akZhvImygkf9fJK73KV4u/view |
| Official Registration | https://forms.gle/TEDMWdszH2nUVGvZ7 |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Genoir dos Santos is a Brazilian chess organizer, National Master, licensed National Arbiter, and competitive player associated with Paraná, Brazil. The Brazilian Chess Confederation awarded him the National Master title in November 2024. His FIDE profile also confirms his active National Arbiter licence and lists him under the Brazilian federation with FIDE ID 2152738.
The Brazilian Chess Confederation registers Genoir under CBX Organizer ID 4107. His organizer licence is current for 2026, allowing him to register and manage tournaments submitted for national and international rating. His work covers tournament planning, regulations, player registration, technical coordination, communication with arbiters, pairing administration, and rating submissions.
Genoir has been involved in Paraná chess for many years as a player, arbiter, local coordinator, and tournament official. Earlier activities included supporting chess events and arbiter-development programs in Pinhão. More recently, his work has expanded to competitions in Foz do Iguaçu, Guarapuava, and other locations in the state.
🏆 Tournaments and Chess Events
Genoir dos Santos organizes classical and rapid competitions registered with the Brazilian Chess Confederation and FIDE. He serves as organizer and tournament director of the Triple Frontier IRT U2300, an international-rated competition held in Foz do Iguaçu. The tournament brings together players from Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and other federations in the tri-border region.
The event uses a six-round Swiss system and offers both FIDE and Brazilian rating calculation. In addition, Genoir works directly with the chief arbiter, registration team, international participants, and regional chess partners. The official tournament information identifies him as both organizer and tournament director.
The Brazilian Chess Confederation also lists Genoir as organizer of the Open Rapid FIDE Cidade de Guarapuava 2026. This nine-round rapid tournament is registered for CBX and FIDE rating. His involvement in both classical and rapid events demonstrates experience with different time controls, tournament formats, and participant groups.
🌱 Regional and Cross-Border Chess Development
Genoir’s work supports the development of competitive chess across Paraná and the wider Triple Frontier region. Foz do Iguaçu occupies a strategic location beside Paraguay and Argentina. Therefore, tournaments held there can connect players and chess organizations from all three countries.
The Triple Frontier competitions also use bilingual promotion and direct contacts in Brazil and Paraguay. This approach makes registration and event communication more accessible to international participants. Partner organizations such as Ferlonichess have promoted the tournament across regional social-media channels, helping it reach players on both sides of the border.
As a National Master, active player, licensed arbiter, and registered organizer, Genoir understands several sides of tournament chess. His experience helps him prepare practical competition conditions for junior players, amateurs, club competitors, and experienced rated participants.
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