XVI Internacional Ciudad de Eivissa 2026 takes place April 30-May 3, 2026 in Eivissa (Ibiza), Spain, and it combines two FIDE-rated classical IRT groups with a Friday-night blitz side event in a beachside hotel setting. The festival runs at Hotel Vibra Algarb in Playa d’en Bossa, with the playing room in Sala Wanda near the beach and an analysis area in the cafeteria next to the hall. The format suits competitive players who want serious long-play games in a compact long-weekend schedule and a clear structure by rating group.

The event offers a €3,000 total cash prize pool across the classical IRT and the Blitz Nocturno, and it enforces simple prize conditions that keep categories fair. The organizers cap the classical field, manage entries by email with bank-transfer confirmation, and publish fixed round times for all six classical rounds. You can request limited early-round byes, and you can add the blitz event for an extra rated challenge late on Friday.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The total cash prize pool is €3,000, split as €2,540 for the IRT Lentas and €460 for the Blitz Nocturno. The organizers pay prizes only by bank transfer, and prize winners must attend the prize-giving to receive prizes. A prize for an Elo bracket or category requires at least two participants in that bracket or category. Category and Elo-bracket prizes do not accumulate, and a player receives only the highest-value prize.

IRT I (U2400–1800)

IRT II (U1800)

Blitz Nocturno
The Blitz Nocturno awards €460 in cash prizes.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

IRT Lentas uses a 6-round Swiss System with a time control of 60 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move. The event applies the FIDE Laws of Chess updated April 1, 2026. Each player may take up to two half-point byes in Rounds 1–3, and any other bye scores zero points. The classical tie-breaks apply in this order: Buchholz total minus worst result, head-to-head result, then performance.

Blitz Nocturno uses a 7-round Swiss System with a time control of 3 minutes plus 2 seconds increment per move and rates games for FIDE blitz. The blitz tie-breaks apply in this order: Buchholz total minus worst result, head-to-head result, progressive, then performance. The organizers accept blitz entries until the event fills capacity and give preference to IRT participants.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

IRT Lentas (6 rounds)

Blitz Nocturno (7 rounds)

📝 Registration

Register for the IRT Lentas by email by April 28, 2026 or until the organizers fill the 80-player capacity.

Email: ibz64chess@gmail.com

Send your request by email with your player details (first name, last name, club, and FIDE ID). The organizers confirm your reservation by email and send bank details for payment. Pay by bank transfer and email the payment proof to the same address within 5 days to keep your reservation.

IRT Lentas entry fees:

• €40 general (covers both IRT groups)

• Free for titled players (FM/IM/GM)

• €10 for Ibiza 64 club members

• Free for players staying at Hotel Vibra Algarb or Hotel Ibiza Playa

Blitz Nocturno entry fees:

• €10

• Free for titled players

• Pay in the playing hall in advance during Thursday rounds

👥 Organizer

Club Ibiza 64 runs the XVI Internacional Ciudad de Eivissa as a multi-event weekend that combines two FIDE-rated classical IRT groups with a Friday-night blitz tournament and a published prize structure. The organizing team manages reservations by email, confirms entries, and controls prize eligibility and event operations on site at the official hotel venue.

• Email: ibz64chess@gmail.com

🏨 Venue

Hotel Vibra Algarb, Playa d’en Bossa, Eivissa (Ibiza), Spain
The event plays in Sala Wanda close to the beach, and players can use the cafeteria next to the hall as the official analysis area.

🛎️ Accommodation

Official hotel: Hotel Vibra Algarb (event venue)
Recommended hotel: Hotel Ibiza Playa (near the playing hall)

Promotional code (Vibra hotel chain): 26GRP0015
The code applies to any Vibra chain hotel, and the hotel manages offers online based on dates and availability.

🚗 How to Get There

Travel to Eivissa (Ibiza) and continue to Playa d’en Bossa to reach Hotel Vibra Algarb. Plan your arrival for the Thursday evening start if you want to play Round 1.

Play six classical rounds by the sea, add the Friday-night blitz challenge, and turn your Ibiza weekend into a complete rated performance.

🧾 Other

By participating, you accept the official event rules. You grant image rights for event coverage, and you accept live transmission of selected games. The organizers reserve the right of admission and may adjust prize allocations based on finalized entries as of April 30.