Funchal Chess Open

Dates: 26 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 Venue: Funchal, Madeira

9 Rounds

7 Days

13000€ Prize Pool

Festival Events

01

I Funchal Chess Open

FIDE-rated open tournament welcoming players of all levels

26 Nov – 2 Dec

02

Gala Dinner

An evening of chess, food, and good company

TBD

03

Masterclasses

Sessions with top-level players - details to be announced

TBD

Programme

I Funchal Chess Open

The flagship event of the festival - a FIDE-rated open tournament welcoming players of all nationalities and rating levels. Whether you are a seasoned grandmaster or an ambitious club player, this is your chance to compete on an international stage.

Rounds 9

Time Control 90 min + 30 s/move

Prizes 13 000 €

Dates 26 Nov – 2 Dec 2026

Venue Centro Cultural e de Investigação do Funchal

Schedule

Day Round

26 November (Thursday) Opening ceremony + Round 1

27 November (Friday) Round 2

28 November (Saturday) Round 3 + Round 4

29 November (Sunday) Round 5

30 November (Monday) Round 6

1 December (Tuesday) Round 7 + Round 8

2 December (Wednesday) Round 9 + Closing ceremony

Prize Fund

Placing Prize

1st place 3700 €

2nd place 2200 €

3rd place 1700 €

4th place 1200 €

5th place 900 €

6th place 700 €

7th place 600 €

8th place 450 €

9th place 400 €

10th place 300 €

Best female player 250 €

Best veteran +50 225 €

Best veteran +65 225 €

Best junior U18 150 €

Total prize fund 13 000 €

Chess Gala Dinner

Celebrate the spirit of chess with fellow players, organizers, and guests at our official gala dinner. A night of good food, great company, and shared passion for the game.

Date TBD

Venue Funchal

Masterclasses

An opportunity to learn from top-level players in focused, intimate sessions. Instructors, topics, and schedule to be announced. Stay tuned for updates.

Instructor TBD

Schedule TBD

Regulations

Download Regulations

PT Português PDF · 132 KB EN English PDF · 131 KB

Contacts

Contact Information

Email festivaldexadrezdofunchal@gmail.com

Phone +351931962025

Organisation Madeira Chess Association (AXRAM)

Playing Hall Centro Cultural e de Investigação do Funchal, Rua do Matadouro nº 4, 9050-100 Funchal

Registration

Registration Fees

Entry fee for the I Funchal Chess Open. The amount depends on the date the payment is made.

Paid by Fee

26 October 50 €

26 November 60 €

After 26 November 70 €

Players resident in the Madeira region receive a 30% discount on the entry fee.

GMs, IMs and players rated above 2300 are exempt from the entry fee.

How to Register

Check your fee

Find the fee that applies to you, taking into account the payment date, the Madeira residency discount, and the exemption for GMs, IMs and players rated above 2300.

Pay the entry fee

Make the payment and keep the proof. Payment details (IBAN and accepted methods) will be published here shortly.

Send your registration email

Email festivaldexadrezdofunchal@gmail.com with your name, your FIDE ID and the proof of payment. Your registration is confirmed only once all three are received.

Required Information

Full name
FIDE ID
Proof of payment
Federation and rating (if applicable)
Contact email address

Send everything in a single email to festivaldexadrezdofunchal@gmail.com. The organisation reserves the right of admission.