XII Open Internacional Villa de Santa Pola 2026
The XII Open Internacional Villa de Santa Pola 2026 takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in Santa Pola, Alicante, Spain. G.R.D. de Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero organizes the seven-round FIDE-rated Blitz tournament at the Edificio La Senia, with play scheduled from 10:00 to 14:00.
The tournament has one Open field with a maximum capacity of 90 players. In addition to the overall standings, cash prizes are available for several rating, age, local and womenβs categories. The published cash prizes total β¬1,050 (approx. $1,200), while trophies and additional gifts are awarded in selected categories.
Current tournament information lists a time control of 7 minutes + 3 seconds per move. However, the current FEDA tournament registration records 5 minutes + 3 seconds per move for the same FIDE-rated event. Therefore, players should confirm the final rate of play with the organizer before the tournament.
βοΈ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| π Date | December 19, 2026 |
| π Country | Spain |
| π City | Santa Pola, Alicante |
| ποΈ Venue | Edificio La Senia |
| βοΈ Format | 7-round Swiss, Blitz |
| β Rating | FIDE Blitz rated |
| π₯ Capacity | Maximum 90 players |
| π Playing Time | 10:00β14:00 |
| π Cash Prizes | β¬1,050 (approx. $1,200) |
| π₯ Organizer | G.R.D. de Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero |
β±οΈ Time Control & Pairings
The XII Open Internacional Villa de Santa Pola 2026 consists of seven rounds played under the Swiss system.
Published tournament information currently gives the rate of play as 7 minutes + 3 seconds per move from move one.
However, the current FEDA registration for the same tournament lists 5 minutes + 3 seconds per move. Because these two current records conflict, players should confirm the final official time control with the organizer before play begins.
The tournament is registered for FIDE Blitz rating.
π Prize Fund
The published cash prizes total β¬1,050 (approx. $1,200). Trophies and non-cash gifts are additional and are not included in the cash total.
| Prize | Award |
|---|---|
| 1st Overall | Trophy + β¬300 (approx. $350) |
| 2nd Overall | Trophy + β¬200 (approx. $230) |
| 3rd Overall | Trophy + β¬150 (approx. $180) |
| 4th Overall | β¬100 (approx. $120) |
| 5th Overall | β¬70 (approx. $80) |
| 1st U1900 | β¬50 (approx. $60) |
| 1st U1700 | β¬30 (approx. $40) |
| 1st Local Club Player | Trophy + β¬50 (approx. $60) |
| 1st Veteran 65+ | Trophy + β¬50 (approx. $60) |
| 1st Woman | Trophy + β¬50 (approx. $60) |
| 1st U18 | Trophy + gift |
| 1st U14 | Trophy + gift |
In addition, the organizer will hold a surprise-gift draw among participants who do not win another prize.
𧩠Sections / Groups
The tournament is played as one Open section.
The U1900, U1700, local club, Veteran 65+, womenβs, U18 and U14 classifications are prize categories rather than separate tournament sections.
Spanish-flag players must hold a valid federation licence. Players representing another federation must have a FIDE ID.
ποΈ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 19 | Until 09:30 | Final on-site registration, subject to remaining capacity |
| Saturday, December 19 | 10:00 | Tournament begins |
| Saturday, December 19 | 10:00β14:00 | Seven Blitz rounds |
Individual round starting times have not been published.
π Registration
Completing the tournament registration form is mandatory.
General entry fee: β¬15 (approx. $20)
Club members: β¬10 (approx. $20)
On-site registration: β¬20 (approx. $30), available until 09:30 only if places remain.
The tournament is limited to 90 players.
Payment
Bank transfer:
CaixaBank
Account holder: G.R.D. DE AJEDREZ TABLERO SANTAPOLERO
IBAN: ES60 2100 4154 1313 0036 5802
Bank transfers must be completed by December 15, 2026.
Bizum:
+34 622 046 649 β A. Blasco
Payment confirmation should be sent to:
Email: tablerosantapolero@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +34 629 565 007
A player is not added to the official Info64 entry list until payment has been received.
The direct registration form is available through the tournament information page:
https://www.ajedrezvalenciano.com/2026/09/19-diciembre-xii-open-internacional-de.html
π₯ Organizer
Organizer: G.R.D. de Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero
Email: tablerosantapolero@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +34 629 565 007
π Venue
Edificio La Senia β C/ Elche 55, 03130 Santa Pola, Alicante, Spain
The tournament is played in the multipurpose room of Edificio La Senia, opposite Mercadona.
The organizer also identifies several nearby parking areas around Carrefour, Lidl, Aldi, Mercadona and the Castillo area. Availability is not guaranteed, so players arriving by car should allow extra time before the 10:00 start.
π¨ Accommodation
Several accommodation options are available in and around central Santa Pola.
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Quatre Llunes | C/ MarquΓ©s de Molins 41. Centrally located near the port and town centre. Published low-season rooms start from β¬55 per night. |
| Hotel Polamar | C/ Astilleros 12. Central seafront hotel close to Santa Polaβs port and Playa de Levante. |
| Hotel Gran Playa | Av. Zaragoza 42. Three-star hotel in the Gran Playa area of Santa Pola. |
Quatre Llunes publishes low-season room prices from β¬55 per night, although tournament-weekend availability and final rates may differ.
Official websites:
https://hotelquatrellunes.com/
https://www.hotelgranplaya.es/
π How to Get There
By air: Alicante-Elche Miguel HernΓ‘ndez Airport is the nearest major airport. A direct Vectalia bus service connects the airport with Santa Pola, with a published journey time of approximately 30 minutes.
Airport bus: The airportβSanta Pola service also passes through El Altet, Arenales del Sol and Gran Alacant. Players should check the current timetable before travelling because schedules can vary.
By rail: Santa Pola does not have a mainline railway station. Players travelling by train can continue toward Santa Pola from Alicante or Elche by bus, taxi or other local transport.
By car: Santa Pola is accessible via the N-332 coastal road. For the tournament venue, use C/ Elche 55, 03130 Santa Pola.
βΉοΈ Other Information
Spanish-flag players must have a valid federation licence. Players from other federations must have a valid FIDE ID.
The field is limited to 90 players. Therefore, advance registration and payment are recommended.
The organizer will not place a player on the official Info64 entry list until payment has been received.
The exact tiebreak system has not yet been published in the current tournament information.
A surprise gift will also be drawn among participants who do not receive another tournament prize.
Tournament organizer
Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero
βοΈ About G.R.D. Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero G.R.D. Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero, also known as Club de Ajedrez Tablero Santapolero, is an active chessβ¦
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