VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante runs on May 29-31, 2026 in Alicante, Spain, and it brings a focused Sub-2400 field to a central seaside venue for a full weekend of FIDE-rated chess. The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system with standard (classical) time control and counts for both FIDE and FEDA rating. Club Ajedrez Dama Negra organizes the event at the Real Liceo Casino de Alicante, with cash prizes totaling EUR 1,940 plus trophies and additional awards by rating range and category.

The VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante keeps the pace competitive with two rounds on Friday, three rounds on Saturday, and two rounds on Sunday, making it ideal for players who want a concentrated international chess tournament format without a full-week commitment. The tournament allows two half-point byes (with restrictions), applies established tie-break criteria, and enforces strict playing-hall conduct and device rules. If you want a FIDE rated weekend challenge in Alicante, Spain, this VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante offers a clear structure, a defined prize scheme, and a classic seaside setting.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Cash prizes are not cumulative, and each player receives only one prize (the highest-value prize they qualify for). The organizer requires presence at the closing ceremony to receive prizes unless the organizer accepts a force majeure justification announced in advance.

Special prizes (FIDE rating and categories):

Age prizes (non-cash):

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante uses a 7-round Swiss system with a standard time control of 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from move 1. The organizer allows two half-point byes, except in the last two rounds, and applies a 30-minute waiting time from the official start time.

The final standings use these tie-breaks in order: Buchholz Cut 1 (minus the worst opponent), Buchholz Total, Sonneborn-Berger, and number of wins. For tie-break purposes in unplayed games, the tournament applies a “virtual opponent” method. The organizer publishes pairings and standings on https://info64.org/.

📂 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs as a single Sub-2400 section for individual players, and it evaluates results for both FIDE and FEDA rating lists.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Club Ajedrez Dama Negra organizes the VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante as a weekend-focused FIDE-rated tournament in Alicante, Spain, combining a clear Swiss format, published pairings, and a defined prize structure for Sub-2400 competitors. The organizer manages registration directly and provides official updates through its event platform.

• Email: clubdeajedrezdamanegra@gmail.com

• Phone: +34 615 54 75 67

• Website: https://www.eventosdeajedrez.com/2026/02/02/vi-irt-internacional-ajedrez-en-alicante-del-29-al-31-de-mayo-de-2026/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clubdeajedrezdamanegra/

🏨 Venue

Real Liceo Casino de Alicante, Paseo de la Explanada de España Nº16, Alicante, Spain
The playing hall is located on Paseo de la Explanada de España in Alicante and hosts every round of the tournament. The venue provides an indoor setting for standard chess over the full weekend schedule.

🚗 How to Get There

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) serves Alicante, Spain, and provides the main air connection for international and domestic travel. Alacant/Alicante Terminal railway station connects Alicante to regional and long-distance train routes. From central Alicante, local buses and taxis provide quick access to the Explanada de España area.

Bring your best weekend prep and make the VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante your next rated challenge in Alicante, Spain.

🧾 Other

The organizer publishes pairings and standings via computer system and treats them as not appealable. The tournament eliminates a player after two justified no-shows or after one unjustified no-show.

The organizer forbids mobile phones and other electronic devices in the playing hall, and it restricts movement and conversation during games. After finishing a game, a player becomes a spectator and must leave the playing area. The organizer prohibits eating in the playing hall, restricts object exchanges, and allows drinks only under specified conditions. The organizer allows only a small bag (not a backpack) and asks players to minimize movement, request permission from the arbiter to leave the hall during play, and follow dress and hygiene expectations; the organizer may expel a participant who does not comply. Participants authorize publication of personal data for event dissemination (results lists, images, standings, games, and related materials).