ORGANIZATION
Maia Team Cup 2026 is organised by Academia de Xadrez da Maia (AXM), as part of the Maia International Chess Festival 2026.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND ARBITERS TEAM
The Tournament Director and the arbiters’ team will be appointed by AXM.
LOCAL AND SCHEDULE
TECMAIA, R. Eng. Frederico Ulrich 2650, 4470-605 Maia, Portugal
GPS: 41.259249, -8.642422
Porto Metro Line C (Mandim stop)
PARTICIPANTS
The tournament is open to the first 8 registered teams. Each team must consist of a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 players. Registration is only valid after payment confirmation and manual validation by the organisation.
REGISTRATION
FORMAT
PRIZES
The following prizes will be awarded:
RATING
The tournament will be submitted for rating by FPX and FIDE for standard ELO ranking purposes.
HOW TO REGISTER + PAYMENT
Team registration must be completed through the festival website:
https://axm.pt/registrations/
Information via email:
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 WISE BE05 9676 0506 7875
Proof of payment must be uploaded during registration.
Proof of payment must be submitted on the website or via WhatsApp:
Refunds / Withdrawals
Please contact the organisation.
Download the official tournament regulations:
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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.
