XXVI Open Internacional d’Escacs de Torredembarra 2026 will take place on July 4-11, 2026 in Torredembarra, Spain. This is a chess tournament in Torredembarra, Spain, in 2026, and it offers a 9-round classical international open at Pavelló Sant Jordi in the municipal sports zone. The event follows a single-group Swiss format and remains part of the Catalan summer open circuit.

The tournament suits titled players, ambitious club competitors, seniors, women, juniors, and improving players who want serious long-play chess in a practical summer format. Moreover, the event uses a full 90+30 time control, applies official FIDE and FCd’E rating rules, and keeps the structure simple with one main section and several rating and special prizes.

Torredembarra also adds strong appeal to the event. In addition, the playing hall is air-conditioned and adapted for players with physical disabilities, so XXVI Open Internacional d’Escacs de Torredembarra 2026 stands out as a comfortable and competitive July option on the Spanish chess calendar.

📌 Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The published prize structure for XXVI Open Internacional d’Escacs de Torredembarra 2026 totals €3,430, which is approximately USD 3,960. Therefore, the event offers a solid overall reward structure across the final standings, rating bands, and special categories. In addition, trophies are cumulative, while cash prizes are generally not cumulative except for the published exceptions in the final classification.

⏰ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses 90 minutes for the whole game plus a 30-second increment from move one. As a result, the event clearly belongs to the classical chess category and gives players enough time for serious strategic play throughout the week.

The organizers use a 9-round Swiss system with Swiss Manager and the Dutch system. In addition, the tournament applies the Sofia Rule, so players may not offer or accept a draw before move 30 without arbiter permission. Players may request up to two zero-point byes, although no byes are allowed in the last two rounds.

📂 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs as one main open section. Therefore, all participants compete in the same field, while the prize structure separates players through final standing, rating bands, and special categories rather than through multiple tournament groups.

🗓️ Schedule

📝 Registration

👤 Organizer

Club d’Escacs Torredembarra organizes the tournament and manages player communication, registration, and event logistics through its official website and direct contact channels. Moreover, the event continues one of the club’s flagship summer competitions, so players can expect a clear and well-established open format.

• Email: jordisalvat@outlook.com
• Phone: +34 649 061 984
• Website: https://www.escacstorre.com/

📍 Venue

Pavelló Sant Jordi, Zona Esportiva Municipal, C/ Rosella s/n, 43830 Torredembarra, Spain

Pavelló Sant Jordi serves as the official playing venue for XXVI Open Internacional d’Escacs de Torredembarra 2026. The hall is air-conditioned and adapted for players with physical disabilities, which helps create a practical and comfortable playing environment throughout the event.

🚗 How to Get There

The venue is in the municipal sports zone of Torredembarra on Carrer Rosella. Therefore, players arriving by car can head directly to the sports area, while those traveling by train can continue from Torredembarra station with a short local transfer. The town’s Costa Daurada location also makes arrival practical for players staying elsewhere in the Tarragona area.

XXVI Open Internacional d’Escacs de Torredembarra 2026 is a strong choice for players who want a serious classical open, a broad prize structure, and a comfortable summer tournament setting in Torredembarra.