XVIII Memorial Pedro Lezcano Montalvo 2026
The XVIII Memorial Pedro Lezcano Montalvo 2026 brings top-level competitive chess back to Gran Canaria, Spain and continues a well-known memorial tradition on the island. Players who want a strong international field and a major prize program can plan early for March 28-April 5, 2026 and track official updates as the organizers finalize the complete tournament conditions.
The organizers confirm a €22,000 total prize fund for the 2026 edition and reserve €3,500 within that amount for the women’s category. The organizers currently prepare the full tournament regulations and will publish the venue, competition system, entry conditions, and all remaining details through their official tournament page and official social channels.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
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| 📅 Dates | March 28–April 5, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Gran Canaria, Spain |
| 💰 Prize fund | €22,000 |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizers allocate €3,500 of the prize fund to the women’s category. |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Prize category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total prize fund | €22,000 |
| Women’s category allocation | €3,500 |
The organizers will publish the full prize breakdown and award conditions with the complete tournament regulations.
👥 Organizer
The Federación Insular de Ajedrez de Gran Canaria coordinates official chess activity on the island and publishes tournament announcements, updates, and regulations through its official channels.
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Email: gcajedrez@gmail.com
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Website: https://grancanariaajedrez.es/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057093924634
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcajedrez/
Make Gran Canaria your chess destination for spring 2026 and watch for the full regulations so you can secure your place as soon as registration opens.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - €22,000
Organizer
Federación Insular de Ajedrez de Gran Canaria (FIAGC) is the island chess federation based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. It coordinates organized chess activity across Gran Canaria and works with affiliated clubs and players. Moreover, it acts as a key tournament organizer and governing body for official island competitions.
In addition, FIAGC publishes regulations, calendars, and announcements for tournaments and championships on the island. It supports open chess tournament events and official competitions that can include FIDE-rated tournament formats across classical chess, rapid chess, and blitz, depending on the event. Furthermore, it helps ensure consistent standards for participation, pairings, and competitive integrity.
Furthermore, FIAGC promotes chess development through coordinated island-wide activity and club collaboration. As a result, juniors and adults can access structured competition and a clear pathway into junior chess and higher-level events.
