V IRT Sub-2400 Oropesa del Mar takes place on September 4-6, 2026, in Oropesa del Mar, Spain. The event offers a 7-round classical tournament at Hotel Servigroup Koral Beach.

This is a chess tournament in Oropesa del Mar, Spain, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament for players under 2400 FIDE Elo, with a standard 60 minutes + 30 seconds time control.

The tournament has a compact weekend schedule, a seaside hotel venue, and a clear prize structure. In addition, the player limit is 100, so early registration is recommended.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The V IRT Sub-2400 Oropesa del Mar uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each player receives 60 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move.

The tournament counts for FIDE Standard rating. Therefore, it gives players a useful classical chess tournament with international rating value in a short weekend format.

The maximum delay time is 30 minutes. If one or more games continue when the next round should be paired, the arbiter may count those unfinished games as draws only for pairing purposes.

Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, Sonneborn-Berger, direct encounter, number of wins, and number of games with Black.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed cash prize fund is €1,250, approximately $1,460. Prizes are not cumulative and follow the listed order of priority.

Main Prizes

Special Cash Prizes

Non-Cash Awards

Cash prizes are paid by bank transfer and may be subject to the applicable tax withholding.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs as one open Sub-2400 classical event.

All prize categories are open. As a result, a player may qualify for a higher category prize when the final standings allow it.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should register by email or WhatsApp before the deadline. In addition, they should verify that their name appears correctly on the published Info64 list.

Players may request up to two half-point byes, except in the last two rounds. Round 1 bye requests must be sent by email or WhatsApp before the registration deadline and require a positive reply.

🏛️ Organizer

Club Ajedrez Oropesa del Mar organizes the V IRT Sub-2400 Oropesa del Mar. The club brings players to a weekend classical event with FIDE rating value, seaside playing conditions, and several prize categories for different ages and ratings.

Email: clubajedrezoropesa@gmail.com
Phone: +34 620 779 664

📍 Venue

Hotel Servigroup Koral Beach, Paseo Marítimo del Mediterráneo 43, Oropesa del Mar, Castellón, Spain

The tournament takes place at Hotel Servigroup Koral Beach in Oropesa del Mar. The venue sits by the Mediterranean seafront, which gives players a practical coastal setting for the tournament weekend.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should use Hotel Servigroup Koral Beach, Paseo Marítimo del Mediterráneo 43, as the main navigation address.

Oropesa del Mar is located on the Castellón coast. Players can reach the town by road, train, taxi, or regional transport from nearby cities and coastal areas.

ℹ️ Other Information

Hotel Servigroup Koral Beach will offer a buffet menu for participants and accompanying guests. The fixed menu price is €24, including water and wine, and the lunch service runs from 13:30 to 15:00.

Mobile phones are not allowed in the playing hall. Exceptionally, the arbiter may allow a fully switched-off device inside a bag or backpack.

A phone or communication device that rings, sounds, stays switched on, or gets used during play causes the player to lose the game.

Players should maintain suitable tournament dress and behavior inside the hotel venue. In addition, unjustified absence from one round, or absence from two rounds even with justification, results in withdrawal from the tournament.

The V IRT Sub-2400 Oropesa del Mar 2026 offers a focused classical chess weekend with rating value, prizes, and a relaxed Mediterranean tournament setting.