Chess in Spain

Jose Cuenca wins XXXIV International Open “Roquetas Chess Festival 2023”

The traditional chess festival “Roquetas Chess Festival 2023” has ended in Roquetas de Mar (Spain). 167 players and 8 grandmasters participated in the competitions with a prize fund of 7,500 €. The victory was won by Spanish grandmaster Jose Cuenca. Christian Rios is in second place. On the third – Andreas Merzario. Technical results:1. J….

The XXXIV International Open “Roquetas Chess Festival 2023” continues in Spain. Standing after the 8th round

In Roquetas de Mar (Spain), the traditional chess festival continues. Before the final round J. Cuenca leads – 7.5; K. Rios, K. Adjay – 6.5  Rating-favorites:  A. Fier, J. Cuenca, Y. SolodovnichenkoDates:  January3-8 System:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  7500 € (2000 € – 1st place)Line-up:  167 participants, 8 grandmasters Position after round 8

Alexander Fier won the “XI Open LORCA A”

The international tournament “XI Open LORCA A” has ended in Lorca (Spain). 106 chess players participated in the competitions with a prize fund of € 6550. The victory was won by Brazilian grandmaster Alexander Fier. Pier Luigi Basso is in second place. On the third – Milosz Szpar. Technical results:1. A. Fier (Brazil) – 7.5…

In Spain, the “XI Open LORCA A” continues. Standings after the 7th round

The chess festival “XI Open LORCA A” continues in Lorca (Spain). P-L. Basso, A. Fier and M. Szpar – scored 6 points each. A. Delorme and D. Ceres are half a point behind. Rating-favorites: A. Fier, P-L. Basso, F. LibiszewskiDates: from December 26 to December 30System: swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: € 6550 (€ 1500 — 1st place)Line-up: 106 participants,…

In Spain, the “XI Open LORCA A” continues. Standings after the 3rd round

The chess festival “XI Open LORCA A” continues in Lorca (Spain). A. Cabrera, P-L. Basso, S. Revaliente, E. Ubilava and D. Ceres scored 3 points each. 12 participants, including A. Fier and F. Libiszewski, are half a point behind. Rating-favorites: A. Fier, P-L. Basso, F. LibiszewskiDates: from December 26 to December 30System: swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: € 6550…