The cultural association Friends of the Escacs organize another year Ibiza Chess Festival, a chess event that will bring together professionals and amateurs to enjoy three days of tournaments. Players have come to the island from Italy, Ukraine, Argentina, Albania and Colombia.
Ibiza Chess Festival is celebrated from Thursday, October 10 to Sunday, October 13, 2024 in the Ses Coves Blanques Lighthouse Of San Antonio.
The event consists of three tournaments. The first is a official FIDE tournament (International Chess Federation) slow games (game pace 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move). It starts on Thursday 10 October at 20:00 pm and ends with the awards ceremony on Sunday 13 October at 15:00 pm.
The second tournament is on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October for amateur federated players (playing time of 30 minutes + 30 seconds).
Finally the third tournament is played in BLITZ mode (game pace of 3 minutes + 2 seconds) on Friday night at 21:45 p.m.
Additionally, there will be a free play space for all fans who want to play a game or learn more about this sport.