The inaugural Open Internacional de Xadrez Fuxan Os Ventos 2026 officially commenced on July 13 in Lugo, Spain. Organized by the Escola Luguesa de Xadrez, the 9-round Swiss system tournament runs through July 19 at the Auditorio Fuxan os Ventos on Rúa Madanela.
The event has attracted a competitive field of 101 participants holding valid licenses for the 2026 season. Valid for FIDE classical ratings and international norms, the tournament features a total guaranteed prize fund of €6,750, with €1,500 reserved for the overall champion.
Top rated players are GM Tari Aryan NOR 2641, GM Raja Harshit IND 2499, GM Petkov Vladimir BUL 2414, IM Perez Marimon Jorge De Jesus CUB 2406, GM Larino Nieto David ESP 2402, IM Gomez Ledo Roberto Carlos CUB 2381, FM Luque Saiz Andres ESP 2371 etc.
The action is directed by IO Pablo Castro Girona, alongside Chief Arbiter IA Oscar B. de Prado Rodríguez. Games are played under a classical time control of 90 minutes for the entire match, supplemented by a 30-second increment starting from move one. The rounds are structured across a week-long schedule featuring double-round days on Tuesday and Thursday. Live games are on Lichess.
Beyond the main classical event, the organizers have scheduled several recreational and cultural activities for the participants. A five-a-side futsal tournament runs during the mornings of Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. On Friday night at 22:00, a specialized Night Blitz Tournament ($5’+3”$) will be hosted at the Bora Bora bar. Additionally, a guided cultural and gastronomic tour through Lugo’s historic center, including the Provincial Museum and the iconic Roman Wall, is scheduled for Saturday morning.
