He aims to elevate his game in the second edition of the provincial chess league
The provincial chess league is returning with renewed momentum. The initiative plans to reclaim education centers, pavilions, and hotels across the province to host the events. Organizers anticipate participation from around a thousand chess players, with six events scheduled in total. The Promochess circuit continues to offer a compelling prize pool, surpassing 7,000 euros, and showcases a robust calendar from January through June.
great expectation
Interest remains high. The comeback is driven by strong demand from players across the region, with some tournaments drawing close to 200 participants. Initially, Promochess explored alternative formats or organizational structures for these events, but the growing number of provincial competitors has solidified the circuit as the preferred model.
Chess excitement continues in Alicante
The second edition introduces notable innovations, including two tournaments that will be eligible for FIDE rapid Elo ratings. The Elo rating system assesses a player’s strength based on performance against others. Currently, Federated chess players hold FIDE Elo numbers that can range from around 1,300 for casual players to well into the 2,800s for top-tier competitors. The rapid-rating events are planned to take place in the towns of Guardamar del Segura and Alicante.
The circuit resumes at San Alberto Magno School in Monforte del Cid, a venue with its own chess emphasis in the province. The opening event is scheduled for Sunday, January 28. The next gathering follows on Sunday, February 18, at the CEIP Lo Romero in Sant Joan d Alacant.
Rojales and Guardamar
The Vega Baja region is among the most active in this discipline and will host a new tournament on Sunday, March 3, at the Joaquín Garri gym in Rojales. The event is organized by the local Chess School with support from the City Council. A highlight in the southern stretch is the Guardamar del Segura reference, the V International Open Monument José Manuel Hernández Ortiz, scheduled for April 28 at the Costablanca Explore Hotel within the Olympic Chess Village.
Final in Alicante and Elche
The I Open International is organized by the Jesús María de Asís school in Alicante, the ASSSA insurance club and the Enric Valor chess club. It will take place on Sunday, May 19, with the potential to set up a final in Guardamar. The concluding match is expected to feature players from CEIP Lluís Vives in Elche, a center known for its strong focus on teaching chess to students.
Features
Registration begins at 9 a.m., with accreditations issued first and games starting shortly after. The competition uses a Swiss format with six rounds, potentially extending to seven in later stages. Each game employs a time control of 10 minutes per player plus a two-second increment. Prizes are awarded across tiers, with mugs and additional awards for champions and runners-up in each category, along with special prizes for the absolute category in stages four and five.
Promochess II is poised to promote broad participation and healthy competition across the province. All information about the Provincial Chess Circuit can be found through the circuit’s official channels and event communications for verified updates and schedules. Attributions: Promochess II Provincial Circuit announcements and event summaries.