Escala Emporium Chess Open 2026
International chess tournament in L’Escala (Girona- Costa Brava)
From August 31 to September 6, 2026
International Chess Championship
Format
9 rounds of classic rhythm (90’+30”) that are played in seven days, and therefore, two days with a double round.
Prizes
3,000 euros in prizes to be distributed between the general classification and the different categories.
Rating
Federated chess championship valid for Elo Català and FIDE, and also to obtain IM and GM norms.
Turism
L’Escala
Empordà town that preserves the maritime aesthetic of its narrow streets with charming beaches and coves.
Ruins of Empúries
The most important Greco-Roman site in Catalonia. The gateway par excellence to the great ancient civilizations.
Montgrí Natural Park
A natural park that holds little-known secrets: lonely coves, cliffs, pine and oak paths.
Come play chess and enjoy a vacation spot