40th Open Sestao Basque Country

33rd Masterly Chess International of Basque Country

  • EUS
  • ESP
  • ENG

Welcome to the official page of the 40th Open Sestao Basque Country – 33rd Masterly Chess International of Basque Country

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A tournament to remember

International tournament

Open to federated players of any level and from anywhere in the world.

Prizes

More than 20,000€ in prizes distributed by category and level.

Dates

From September 12 to September 18, 2025.

Rounds

A total of 9.

Classic time control

90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move.

Valid for FIDE norms

For players seeking a FIDE title.

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The President of the Spanish Chess Federation, Mr. Javier Ochoa, with the Open Sestao Basque Country.


The President of the Bizkaia Chess Federation, Mr. Ruben Sedano, with the Open Sestao Basque Country.
The President of the Basque Chess Federation, Mr. Miguel Angel Muela, with the Open Sestao Basque Country.
Sestao Xake Taldea – Club Ajedrez Sestao chess School with the Open Sestao Basque Country.
Author: Patricia Claros
Author: Patricia Claros
Author: Patricia Claros
Author: Patricia Claros
Author: Patricia Claros

Organizer

Sestao Chess Club

Partners

Notice

1. The deadline to book discounted hotels is July 1. For more information, please visit the Accommodation page.

2. Those registered for the Open Sestao Basque Country before August 1st, 2025 will enjoy a 20% discount on the registration for the next Open Sestao Basque Country, to be held in 2026.

3. During the tournament, guided tours will be organized for those interested in learning more about the left bank of Biscay.

Thank you very much!

The team of the 40th Open Sestao Basque Country