XI Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa San Vicente del Raspeig 2027
XI Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa San Vicente del Raspeig 2027 takes place from March 24 to March 29, 2027 in San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain. The international Easter chess festival is organized by Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra and reaches its 11th edition in 2027.
The tournament features nine classical Swiss-system rounds across six days and is divided into two FIDE-rated sections. Group A is an unrestricted open and is also valid for international title norms, while Group B is reserved for players whose FIDE Standard rating does not exceed 2000.
The previous edition attracted around 700 participants, making the Semana Santa Open one of the largest recurring open chess events in Spain.
♟️ Event Details
| 🏷️ Event name | XI Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa San Vicente del Raspeig 2027 |
| 📅 Dates | March 24–29, 2027 |
| 🇪🇸 City / Country | San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain |
| 📍 Venue | Pabellón Deportivo El Sequet – C/ Major, 03690 Sant Vicent del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain |
| ♟️ Format | Classical |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| 🧩 System | Individual Swiss system |
| 👥 Sections | Group A – Open; Group B – FIDE 2000 and below |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE Standard rated |
| ⭐ Title norms | Group A – valid for international norms |
| 👩💼 Tournament Director | IO Patricia Claros Aguilar |
| 👥 Organizer | Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra |
| 🌐 Official website | https://opendeajedrez.com/ |
| 🏆 Chess-Results – Group A | https://chess-results.com/tnr1471895.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🏆 Chess-Results – Group B | https://chess-results.com/tnr1471886.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Both sections play nine rounds using the Swiss system.
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| ➕ Increment | 30 seconds from move 1 |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Individual Swiss system |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 💻 Pairing software | Swiss-Manager |
Default Time
Players may arrive up to:
| Round | Maximum Delay |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 60 minutes |
| Rounds 2–9 | 30 minutes |
After the applicable default time, an absent player loses the game unless the arbiter decides otherwise.
Half-Point Byes
Players may request up to three half-point byes during the first seven rounds.
If additional byes are required, they are scored as zero points. A player may have a maximum of four byes of any type during the tournament.
A Round 1 bye must be requested before the registration deadline and is valid only after the organizer confirms it.
Subsequent bye requests must be submitted in writing to the Chief Arbiter at the playing venue. Requests by WhatsApp, phone, email or verbally are not accepted for those rounds.
The deadline for requesting a later bye is two hours after the start of the previous round.
Tie-Breaks
The published regulations list the following tie-break order:
- Direct encounter
- Buchholz Cut 1
- Number of rounds selected to play
- Sonneborn-Berger
- Average Perfect Performance of Opponents
- Number of wins
♟️ Sections / Groups
Group A – Open
Group A is open without Elo or age restrictions.
| 👥 Eligibility | Open to all players |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE Standard |
| ⭐ International norms | Yes |
| 👨⚖️ Chief Arbiter | IA Aaron Bendayan Claros |
| 🏆 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1471895.aspx?lan=1 |
| 📊 Info64 | https://info64.org/xi-open-internacional-de-ajedrez-semana-santa-san-vicente-del-raspeig-2027-a |
Spanish players must hold a valid federation licence. Players representing another federation must have a valid FIDE ID.
Players with FIDE rating below 2000 on the March 2027 rating list who nevertheless choose Group A pay the special Group A Sub-2000 entry fee.
Players holding an international title – CM, FM, IM, GM or the corresponding women’s titles – are exempt from that Sub-2000 surcharge.
Group B – FIDE 2000 and Below
Group B is intended for players whose FIDE Standard rating on the March 2027 rating list does not exceed 2000.
| 🎯 Rating limit | FIDE Standard ≤2000 |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 🚫 Titled players | CM, FM, IM, GM and equivalent women’s titles are not eligible |
| 👨⚖️ Chief Arbiter | Miguel Angel Almansa Martin |
| 🏆 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1471886.aspx?lan=1 |
| 📊 Info64 | https://info64.org/xi-open-internacional-de-ajedrez-semana-santa-san-vicente-del-raspeig-2027-b |
Spanish participants must be federated. International players must have a valid FIDE ID.
Each participant is responsible for registering in the correct section.
📅 Schedule
The tournament runs over six competition days from March 24–29, 2027, with nine rounds in total. Therefore, several days will contain both a morning and an afternoon round.
March 24 – Arrival and Accreditation
| ⏰ Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Before 13:30 | Players must confirm their presence at the playing hall |
| 14:00 | First-round pairings published |
Players who have already paid their entry fee are considered accredited for the first round.
The detailed 2027 round-by-round timetable has not yet been published in the current official regulations.
📝 Registration
Registration is handled through the official tournament organization.
Official website:
https://opendeajedrez.com/
Registration email:
info@opendeajedrez.com
General organizer email:
clubdeajedrezdamanegra@gmail.com
Entry Fees
| Section / Category | 💶 Entry Fee | 💵 Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Group A – standard entry | €80 | approx. $100 |
| Group A – player rated below 2000 | €150 | approx. $180 |
| Group B | €70 | approx. $90 |
Internationally titled players in Group A are exempt from the €150 Sub-2000 surcharge and pay the normal Group A conditions.
Payment
Entry fees are paid by bank transfer.
IBAN: ES76 0081 1341 1100 0143 9048
SWIFT/BIC: BSABESBB
Payment reference: Player’s surname
Players should ensure that their registration and payment are correctly recorded before travelling.
Grandmasters interested in special participation conditions can contact:
👥 Organizer
| 👥 Organizer | Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra |
| 👤 Contact Person | Patricia Claros Aguilar |
| ✉️ Email | info@opendeajedrez.com |
| 📞 Phone | +34 615 547 567 |
Patricia Claros Aguilar is an International Organizer and serves as Tournament Director of the Semana Santa Open.
📍 Venue
Pabellón Deportivo El Sequet – C/ Major, 03690 Sant Vicent del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain
The 2027 tournament returns to Pabellón Deportivo El Sequet in San Vicente del Raspeig.
The modern sports hall is located near the University of Alicante Faculty of Education, the Complejo Deportivo Sur and the municipal velodrome.
Its large indoor space allows the organizer to accommodate the substantial field that the Semana Santa Open regularly attracts.
🚆 How to Get There
San Vicente del Raspeig lies immediately north-west of Alicante and is well connected with the city and the University of Alicante area.
🚋 By Tram
San Vicente del Raspeig is connected to Alicante by the TRAM d’Alacant network. Players staying in Alicante can use public transport toward the university and San Vicente area before continuing to the sports complex.
🚆 By Train
Alicante-Terminal is the main long-distance railway station serving the region, with connections to Madrid and other major Spanish cities.
From Alicante city centre, participants can continue to San Vicente del Raspeig by tram, bus or taxi.
✈️ By Air
The nearest major airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
International players can travel from the airport to Alicante and continue onward to San Vicente del Raspeig by public transport, taxi or rental car.
ℹ️ Other Information
The Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa has grown steadily since its creation and has become one of Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra’s flagship tournaments.
For 2027, the organizer continues the successful two-section structure used in recent editions. Group A provides an unrestricted international open with opportunities for title norms, while Group B creates a separate FIDE-rated competition for players rated 2000 and below.
The organizer reported approximately 700 participants in the 2026 edition, illustrating the scale that the tournament has reached.
Participants should check the official website before travelling because additional information, including the complete round schedule and further tournament conditions, may still be published.
Official Tournament Website:
https://opendeajedrez.com/
Chess-Results – Group A:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1471895.aspx?lan=1
Chess-Results – Group B:
https://chess-results.com/tnr1471886.aspx?lan=1
Info64 – Group A:
https://info64.org/xi-open-internacional-de-ajedrez-semana-santa-san-vicente-del-raspeig-2027-a
Info64 – Group B:
https://info64.org/xi-open-internacional-de-ajedrez-semana-santa-san-vicente-del-raspeig-2027-b
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra
Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. The club participates in the chess structure of the Federación de Ajedrez de la Comunidad Valenciana and concentrates much of its public activity on FIDE-rated tournaments in Alicante and nearby San Vicente del Raspeig. Its program includes classical opens, shorter weekend tournaments, blitz competitions, team chess, and chess instruction.
Tournament organization is one of the club’s strongest areas. Dama Negra runs several recurring events during the year, including the Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa, IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante, Torneo Verano Alicante, Torneo Relámpago Internacional Dama Negra, and the year-end Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra. Moreover, its competitions cover different formats and rating levels, giving both developing club players and experienced international competitors regular opportunities to play rated chess in Alicante.
Patricia Claros Aguilar, an International Organizer, is the club’s principal current organizational contact and regularly serves as Tournament Director. During 2026, she directed several Dama Negra competitions, including the Semana Santa Open, the VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante, and the VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra. The club’s next major event is the VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra, scheduled for December 26–30, 2026 in San Vicente del Raspeig.
🏛️ Club Development and Alicante Activity
Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra has developed a substantial tournament program across Alicante and San Vicente del Raspeig. Its events regularly appear in the official calendar of the Federación de Ajedrez de la Comunidad Valenciana and are submitted for the appropriate FIDE rating calculations.
A significant development came through cooperation with the Real Liceo Casino de Alicante. In December 2024, the club announced an agreement with the institution that provided a venue for Interclubs matches and supported the creation of a chess school from January 2025. The partnership also opened opportunities for tournaments, lectures, simultaneous exhibitions, and other chess activities.
The Real Liceo Casino subsequently became an important venue for Dama Negra events. In 2026, it hosted both the VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante and the XIII Torneo Verano Alicante, as well as the club’s international blitz competition.
🌟 Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa
The Open Internacional de Ajedrez Semana Santa is one of the club’s largest recurring projects. Its 10th edition took place from April 1–6, 2026 in San Vicente del Raspeig.
The tournament used a nine-round Swiss system with a classical time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. Two sections allowed players to compete in an unrestricted Group A or a rating-limited Group B. In addition, the tournament was configured for FIDE rating and title-norm opportunities.
Club de Ajedrez Dama Negra organized and directed the event together with Patricia Claros Aguilar. The series is already scheduled to continue with its 11th edition from March 24–29, 2027, confirming the Open as a long-term part of the club’s tournament calendar.
🏆 2026 Tournament Program
The club maintained a particularly active tournament schedule during 2026. From May 29–31, it organized the VI IRT Internacional Ajedrez en Alicante at the Real Liceo Casino de Alicante. The Sub-2400 competition used seven Swiss rounds at 60+30 and counted for FIDE Standard rating.
On May 31, the club added the VIII Torneo Relámpago Internacional Dama Negra, a nine-round FIDE-rated blitz tournament played at 3+2. This shorter format complemented the classical weekend event and gave participants an additional competitive opportunity.
The XIII Torneo Verano Alicante followed from July 27 to August 2, 2026. Players contested seven FIDE-rated classical rounds at 90+30 in the Real Liceo Casino. Together, these events demonstrate the club’s ability to maintain tournament activity across several parts of the calendar rather than relying on a single annual competition.
🏆 VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra 2026
The VII Open Internacional de Ajedrez Dama Negra is scheduled for December 26–30, 2026 at Villa Universitaria Alicante in San Vicente del Raspeig.
The tournament will use a nine-round Swiss system with a classical time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. Results will count for FIDE Standard rating. The competition is open rather than divided into rating groups, while prizes cover the overall standings and several special categories.
Patricia Claros Aguilar serves as Tournament Director, while FA Aaron Bendayan Claros is Chief Arbiter. The tournament continues a series that has now reached seven editions and provides players with a FIDE-rated classical event during the final days of the year.
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