VII San Cristóbal de La Laguna International Chess Tournament 2026
VII San Cristóbal de La Laguna International Chess Tournament 2026 will take place from August 21–30, 2026 at Former Convent of Santo Domingo in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain. The international festival combines a nine-round classical open with rapid and blitz events.
Moreover, the classical open uses a nine-round Swiss system and supports international title norms. Players receive 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The organizer submits the event for FIDE rating and title-norm purposes.
In addition, the broad prize structure includes overall, rating, women’s, veteran, youth, Canary Islands, national, island and club categories. The total published prize fund is approximately €10,500 / approx. $12,060.
Meanwhile, the former convent places the festival in the heart of La Laguna’s historic center. Tenerife North Airport, the tram network and regional buses provide convenient access.
Therefore, players should review the registration rules, schedule, accommodation conditions and official documents before making travel arrangements. The classical field has a 200-player limit, and the organizer offers several recommended accommodation options.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 22–30, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain |
| 🏛️ Venue | Former Convent of Santo Domingo |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round classical open with Rapid and Blitz side events |
| ⏱️ Classical Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated; title-norm opportunities |
| 👥 Capacity | 200 players |
| 💰 Prize Fund | Approx. €10,500 / approx. $12,060 |
| 👤 Organizer | Municipal Sports Authority and Canary Islands Chess Federation |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Classical Open | https://chess-results.com/tnr1405186.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The principal open consists of nine Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game with a 30-second increment from move one.
The event is FIDE rated and is organized under conditions intended to support international title norms.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE classical rating |
| Additional Formats | Rapid and Blitz |
Moreover, players should check the official pairing publication before every round and report any discrepancy immediately to the arbiter.
Therefore, participants should arrive early enough to find their board, prepare the scoresheet and place all electronic devices in the required condition.
🏆 Prize Fund
The published prize fund is approximately €10,500 / approx. $12,060.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | €2,000 |
| 2nd Place | €1,100 |
| 3rd Place | €750 |
| Additional Awards | Further overall and category prizes |
♟️ Sections / Groups
The festival combines the principal classical open with rapid and blitz activities during the same period.
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Classical Open | August 22–29 |
| Rapid | August 29–30 |
| Blitz | Festival side event |
📝 Registration
Registration closes on August 20, 2026. The lower fee applies to entries completed by August 1.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| General Fee through August 1 | €50 |
| General Fee after August 1 | €60 |
| U14 Fee through August 1 | €30 |
| U14 Fee after August 1 | €40 |
| GM / IM / FM / WGM / WIM / WFM | Free entry |
| Registration Deadline | August 20, 2026 |
| internacionaldelalaguna@ftajedrez.com |
In addition, players should keep a copy of their payment or registration confirmation and verify that their name appears on the official participant list.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Municipal Sports Authority and Canary Islands Chess Federation |
| Representative | Esmeralda García Fernández |
| Chief Arbiter | José Antonio Blázquez Murez |
| internacionaldelalaguna@ftajedrez.com | |
| Phone | +34 650 659 490 |
📍 Venue
Former Convent of Santo Domingo – Plaza Santo Domingo 1, 38201 San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
The tournament uses the halls of the former Convent of Santo Domingo in La Laguna’s historic center.
Moreover, the central location places restaurants, cafés, hotels and cultural attractions within easy reach.
🏨 Accommodation
The organizer lists Hotel Aguere, Laguna Gran Hotel and Room27 among the accommodation options.
Laguna Gran Hotel offers a 12% discount with the published tournament code, while Room27 lists rooms from €50 subject to availability.
| Accommodation Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Hotel Aguere | Central accommodation option listed by the organizer |
| Laguna Gran Hotel | 12% discount with code TORNEOAJEDREZLALAGUNA2026 |
| Room27 | Rooms listed from €50, subject to availability |
🚆 How to Get There
Tenerife North Airport lies close to La Laguna. Therefore, international and domestic visitors can complete the final journey by bus, taxi, rental car or local transfer.
The historic-center venue also has tram and bus connections from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and surrounding districts.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Air | Fly to Tenerife North Airport, then continue by bus, taxi or car. |
| By Tram | Use the Tenerife tram network to central La Laguna, then walk or take local transport. |
| By Bus | Regional buses connect La Laguna with Santa Cruz and the airport area. |
| By Car | Use Plaza Santo Domingo 1 and check historic-center parking restrictions. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The festival limits the classical open to 200 players and applies FIDE rules for international title norms.
In addition, the prize categories cover several rating, age, gender and regional classifications.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Classical Rounds | 9 |
| Registration Deadline | August 20, 2026 |
| Standard Fee | €50 through August 1; €60 afterward |
| U14 Fee | €30 through August 1; €40 afterward |
| Titled Players | GM, IM, FM, WGM, WIM and WFM receive free entry |
| Capacity | 200 players |
Practical Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Classical Open | August 22–29 |
| Rapid | August 29–30 |
| Blitz | August 21 |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Federation Page | https://federacioncanariadeajedrez.com/vii-torneo-internacional-de-ajedrez-san-cristobal-de-la-laguna-2026/ |
Plan your participation carefully: confirm the latest registration status, room availability and organizer instructions before booking non-refundable travel.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $12,060
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Canary Islands Chess Federation, officially known as Federación Canaria de Ajedrez (FCA), is the regional governing body for chess in the Canary Islands, Spain. The federation directs and organizes official chess activity throughout the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.
The federation manages chess administration, official competitions, regulations, player licenses, development programs, and relations with clubs and other chess organizations. It also promotes chess across the archipelago and supports the preparation of high-performance players. FCA operates under the coordination of the Government of the Canary Islands and is integrated into the Spanish Chess Federation.
Its territorial structure includes the chess federations of Gran Canaria and Tenerife. It also works through island delegations in La Palma, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. This structure allows the federation to coordinate competitions and development activity across several islands while working with local clubs, players, arbiters, trainers, and public institutions.
🏆 Chess Events and Competitions
Canary Islands Chess Federation organizes and supervises the main official chess championships in the region. Its competition program includes the Canary Islands Absolute Championship, Women’s Championship, Youth Championship, Veterans Championship, Team Championship, Rapid Championship, Blitz Championship, and championships for different junior age groups.
The youth competition structure includes events for the Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, and Under-16 categories. The federation also works with the Government of the Canary Islands on school-age championships. These events give young players a pathway from island-level competitions to regional championships and national events.
The 2026 program includes regional championships for individual players, clubs, women, veterans, and juniors. FCA also supports the Canary Islands Active Chess Circuit and tournaments selected for inclusion in its official program. Tournament announcements, regulations, registration information, and results appear on the federation’s website.
🌍 Player Development and Chess Community
Canary Islands Chess Federation supports player development through technical training programs and activities for promising young players. Its responsibilities include creating and implementing preparation plans for high-level competitors and coordinating regional participation in Spanish competitions.
The federation also maintains specialist structures for arbiters, chess instructors, and coaches. These bodies support technical education, tournament standards, and the development of qualified chess professionals throughout the islands.
Additional programs cover women’s chess, fair play, safeguarding of minors, school chess, and cooperation with government institutions. Through these activities, FCA connects official competition with education, player development, and wider participation in chess across the Canary Islands.
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