VI Torneo de Ajedrez Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid takes place on April 19, 2026 in Huesca, Spain and offers a strong one-day rapid chess tournament in Aragón. The event runs at Residencia Rey Ardid and uses a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control over 9 rounds. In addition, the tournament is valid for the XX Circuito Aragonés 2026 in Category B1 and for the II Circuito Master +55, which gives players extra competitive value in the regional calendar.

The VI Torneo de Ajedrez Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid combines a substantial cash prize fund, clear category prizes, and a practical Sunday format with morning and afternoon sessions. Moreover, the event welcomes a broad field with reduced entry fees for U14 players and players from Huesca clubs, while players rated 2300+ FIDE, GM, WGM, IM, and WIM enter free. As a result, the VI Torneo de Ajedrez Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid stands out as an attractive spring rapid chess tournament for players who want competitive over-the-board action in Huesca, Spain.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Prize money is not cumulative, and players receive the highest applicable prize.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The VI Torneo de Ajedrez Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid uses a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control and runs over 9 rounds. In addition, the tournament follows the Swiss system with pairings managed through Swiss Manager.

Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz -1, Buchholz Total, FIDE Progressive, and Sonneborn-Berger.

📂 Sections / Groups

The tournament uses one open section for all players.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid organizes the VI Torneo de Ajedrez Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid in Huesca and continues to support competitive chess through a well-structured one-day event. Moreover, the tournament offers a strong prize structure, practical scheduling, and a welcoming format for players across different rating levels.

• Email: ajedrez@reyardid.org

• Phone: +34 608 278 993

• Website: https://www.reyardid.org/ajedrez

🏨 Venue

Residencia Rey Ardid, Calle Pedro Sopena 12, 22003 Huesca, Spain

Residencia Rey Ardid hosts the tournament in Huesca and gives players a clear playing venue for the full event day. In addition, the same venue supports check-in, all rounds, and the prize ceremony in one place.

🚗 How to Get There

Players should travel directly to Calle Pedro Sopena 12, 22003 Huesca, Spain. Therefore, an early arrival will help participants complete check-in comfortably before the first round at 10:00.

The VI Torneo de Ajedrez Fundación Ramón Rey Ardid offers rated rapid chess, a substantial cash prize fund, and a strong one-day format for players who want competitive spring chess in Huesca.

🧾 Other

A player loses by absence only after the full game time has elapsed from the official start of the round. In addition, the event allows byes only if the organizer accepts them in advance according to the tournament rules.

Participation also implies acceptance of the regulations and authorization for the publication of results, photographs, and videos related to the tournament.