ORGANIZATION
The tournament is organized by Academia de Xadrez da Maia, with the support of the Maia City Council.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND ARBITERS TEAM
The director and arbiters will be appointed by Academia de Xadrez da Maia.
LOCAL AND SCHEDULE
ECMAIA, R. Eng. Frederico Ulrich 2650, 4470-605 Maia, Portugal
GPS: 41.259249, -8.642422
Porto Metro Line C (Mandim stop)
PARTICIPANTS
The organization reserves the right of admission to the tournaments.
Maia Chess Open – Maia Masters
Requirement of FIDE Elo equal to or greater than 2000, determined by the FIDE standard Elo from the August 2026 lists.
All players not affiliated with the Portuguese Chess Federation can be affiliated by the organization, if they wish, at no additional cost.
| Until April 15 (inclusive) | Until July 31 (inclusive) | Until August 18 (inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 € | 70 € | 80 € |
Players with GM, IM, WGM and WIM titles are exempt from the entry fee.
Exception (Masters under 2000, subject to approval):
Maia Chess Open – U2000 Tournament
Requirement of FIDE Elo less than 2000, determined by the FIDE standard Elo from the August 2026 lists.
| Until April 15 (inclusive) | Until July 31 (inclusive) | Until August 18 (inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 € | 70 € | 80 € |
HOW TO REGISTER + PAYMENT
Registration must be done by filling out the form on the tournament website: https://axm.pt/registrations/
Information via email: maiachessfestival@axm.pt
Registration is only valid after payment of the registration fee to Academia de Xadrez da Maia via:
IBAN: PT50 0010 0000 5839 7720 0015 0
or PayPal through the link: https://paypal.me/axmaia
Proof of payment must be submitted on the website, in the dedicated area. The payment date determines the deadline and, consequently, the registration value.
Refunds / Withdrawals
Withdrawals until August 1 receive a full refund. Between August 1 and August 19, 50% refund applies. From August 20, no refund is possible. Any bank/payment processing fees will be deducted.
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AXM is composed of duly accredited teachers, recognized by the Portuguese Chess Federation and supported by the Maia City Council for developing chess in its educational system.
