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India's Muthaiah AL crowned champion in a thrilling finale at the Ciudad de Pontevedra, marked by a flood of international titles
Muthaiah AL, outright champion of the Masters Group. Diego Cacheiro secures his IM norm, Deekshitha makes history, and Oubiña seals his dominance in the Amateur Group.
Ricardo Oubiña closes in on the Amateur title as the Masters heads for a heart-stopping finale
Three-way tie at the top of the Masters Group at 6.5 points. Cacheiro to fight for his IM norm in the final round and Oubiña is the virtual Amateur champion.
July 29, 2026
Upset in the Amateur lead and a masterclass from Galicia's Diego Cacheiro against the world elite
Cacheiro joins the five co-leaders in the Masters Group at 5.5 points and Ricardo Oubiña seizes the outright lead in the Amateur Group in round seven.
July 28, 2026Heat and epic battles mark the grueling double-round day at the Ciudad de Pontevedra
Sayantan Das cements his lead, Mauro Castro racks up six straight wins, and Javier Lema shines for the home crowd on a day defined by heat and endurance.
July 27, 2026
Battle at the top and local pride at the Ciudad de Pontevedra
Three leaders in the Masters Group at 3.5 points and EXP's young talents shine in the fourth round.
July 26, 2026India's Muthaiah takes command in the Ciudad de Pontevedra marathon, a tournament where passion unites players aged 7 to 81
IM Muthaiah AL leads outright after Saturday's double round. Diego Cacheiro shines on the top boards and India's young stars threaten the European elite.
July 25, 2026
Hugo Pérez Solana steals the spotlight on the opening day of the XIV International Tournament Ciudad de Pontevedra
239 players from 20 countries and 50 titled players kick off an edition that promises an intense week of chess in Pontevedra.
July 24, 2026
The XIV International Tournament Ciudad de Pontevedra will award 13,000€ in prizes
The new edition raises its prize fund and cements its place as one of the richest chess tournaments in Galicia.
March 16, 2026
Registration is now open for the XIV International Tournament Ciudad de Pontevedra
Registration is open for the fourteenth edition of Galicia's biggest International Tournament — 13,000€ in prizes and 9 rounds of top-level chess await.
March 15, 2026The XIII International Tournament Ciudad de Pontevedra closes to great success
The thirteenth edition of the tournament brought together over 250 players from twenty countries, cementing Pontevedra's reputation as a hub for international chess in Galicia.
August 2, 2025