Chess in Spain

FIDE announced when the candidates’ chess tournaments will be held

The International Chess Federation has published information about the following tournaments of candidates among men and women. Both qualifying tournaments will be held in April 2024, 8 people will compete in each competition, and the recommended prize fund is 750 thousand euros. The duration of the tournament will be 22 days, the regulations must be…

Rodrigo Vasquez won “XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023

The XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 has ended in Seville (Spain). 208 players and 10 grandmasters participated in competitions with a prize fund of $8000. The victory was won by Chilean grandmaster Rodrigo Vasquez. Gabriel Flom is in second place. On the third – Ernesto Fernandez. Technical results:1-2. R. Vazquez (Chile), G. Flom…

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standings after the 8th round

The XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). Before the final round, R. Vasquez is in the lead — 7. 6 players are half a point behind, including T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany, E. Fernandez. Rating favorites: T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany, N.R. VigneshDates: from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up: 208 participants,…

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standing after the 7th round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). After the 6th round, C. Rios is in the lead. S. Vasquez, N.R. Vignesh – 6 each Rating favorites:  T. Stremavičius, G.A. Stani, N.R. VigneshDates:  from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up:  208 participants, 10 grandmasters Official websitePosition after the 7th round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standing after the 6th round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). After the 6th round, C. Rios and C. Vazquez are in the lead – 5.5 each Rating favorites:  T. Stremavičius, G.A. Stani, N.R. VigneshDates:  from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up:  208 participants, 10 grandmasters Official sitePosition after the 6th round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standings after the 5th round

The XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). 7 people scored 4.5 points each, including T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany, N.R. Vignesh, R. Vasquez. Rating favorites: T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany, N.R. VigneshDates: from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up: 208 participants, 10 grandmasters Official website Standings after the 5th round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standings after the 4th round

The XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). After the 4th round, R. Vasquez, E. Fernandez, J. Bernabeu, C. Rios, G. Ongut are in the lead – 4 each. Rating favorites: T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany, N.R. VigneshDates: from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up: 208 participants, 10 grandmasters Official website Standings…

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standing after the 3rd round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). After the 3rd round, 16 chess players each had three points each, including T. Stremavičius, G.A. Stany and N.R. Vignesh. Rating favorites:  T. Stremavičius, G.A. Stany, N.R. VigneshDates:  from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up:  208 participants, 10 grandmasters Official sitePosition after the 3rd round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Spain. Standing after the 2nd round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 continues in Seville (Spain). After the 2nd round, 38 chess players had two points each, including T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stani and N.R. Vignesh. Rating favorites:  T. Stremavičius, G.A. Stani, N.R. VigneshDates:  from 13 to 21 JanuarySystem:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  $8,000 (1st place — $1,500)Line-up:  208 participants, 10 grandmasters Official sitePosition after round 2

In Spain, the “XLVIII Abierto Internacional”CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 has begun. Standings after the 1st round

XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 started in Seville (Spain). After the 1st round, 91 chess players, including T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany and N.R. Vignesh, scored one point each. Rating favorites: T. Stremavicius, G.A. Stany, N.R. VigneshDates: from January 13 to January 21System: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: $8000 (1st place – $ 1500)Line-up: 208…