VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra 2026 takes place from December 26 – 30, 2026, at Villa Universitaria Alicante in San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain. The tournament offers a 9-round Swiss format with FIDE standard rating calculation.

This is a chess tournament in San Vicente del Raspeig, Spain, in 2026. Players will compete in one open classical event with a time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move.

The event offers a confirmed cash prize fund of €1,880 / approx. $2,190. In addition, players can compete for general prizes, Elo-category prizes, age-category awards, and special prizes for veteran, female, youth, and local club players.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Players receive 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one. This gives the tournament a full classical format across five playing days.

The event uses a 9-round Swiss system. Moreover, the tournament counts for FIDE standard rating, so players need valid 2026 chess registration. Players with a FIDE flag other than Spain must also have a valid FIDE ID.

The default time is 30 minutes. Therefore, players should arrive early and check pairings before each round.

Final standings use these tie-breaks: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, Sonneborn-Berger, and number of wins. For unplayed games, the event applies the virtual-opponent rule for tie-break purposes.

💰 Prize Fund

The tournament offers a confirmed cash prize fund of €1,880 / approx. $2,190.

The general prize list covers the top 10 players. In addition, special prizes apply for Elo groups, veteran categories, female players, U18 players, and the best Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra player.

Age-category awards apply for U08, U10, U12, U14, and U16 players. These awards include trophies and gifts rather than cash prizes.

Prizes are not cumulative. Also, players must attend the prize ceremony to receive their awards, unless the organizer accepts a justified force-majeure reason in advance.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament has one open section. All eligible players compete in the same 9-round Swiss event.

This structure gives players a direct classical tournament experience. At the same time, the prize categories create additional goals for club players, youth players, female players, veteran players, and players in different Elo ranges.

📅 Schedule

Players should plan carefully for the double-round days. In addition, they should allow enough time before the final day because Round 8 starts earlier than the previous morning rounds.

📝 Registration

Players should send their registration by email and complete the entry-fee payment before the deadline. After that, they should check that the organizer has confirmed their entry.

Players may request up to two half-point byes, but not in the final two rounds. Email bye requests are accepted until December 24 only when the organizer replies with confirmation.

👥 Organizer

Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra organizes VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra 2026. The club runs the event as a FIDE-rated classical open in the Alicante area and manages registration, payments, pairings, and player communication.

Phone: +34 615 54 75 67
Email: clubdeajedrezdamanegra@gmail.com

🏛️ Venue

Villa Universitaria Alicante – Avenida Vicente Savall Pascual 16, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain

The tournament takes place at Villa Universitaria Alicante in San Vicente del Raspeig. This venue is close to Alicante and gives players a practical location for a post-Christmas chess event.

The tournament page marks this as a venue change. Therefore, players should use the Villa Universitaria Alicante address when planning travel, accommodation, and local transport.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should travel to Villa Universitaria Alicante – Avenida Vicente Savall Pascual 16, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain.

San Vicente del Raspeig is located near Alicante. Players arriving by train can travel to Alicante and continue by tram, taxi, bus, or rideshare toward the venue area.

Players arriving by air can use Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport and continue to San Vicente del Raspeig by road or public transport. Since Round 1 starts at 17:00 on December 26, players should avoid tight same-day arrival plans.

ℹ️ Other Information

Players cannot bring mobile phones or other electronic devices into the playing hall. The rules also cover computers, tablets, and watches. If a device creates a problem during play, the player may lose the game.

Players must not move around the playing hall or speak with others while games are in progress. After finishing a game, each player becomes a spectator and must leave the playing area.

Two justified no-shows can remove a player from the tournament. However, one unjustified no-show can also lead to withdrawal from the event.

VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra 2026 offers a FIDE-rated classical chess event near Alicante, with a clear five-day schedule, confirmed cash prizes, and a practical single-section format.