Alan Pichot and Marta García Win Spanish Chess Championships

Alan Pichot and Marta García Martín have won the 2026 Spanish Absolute and Women's Chess Championships held in Linares, with Pichot claiming his first title and García defending hers.

GM Alan Pichot and IM Marta García Martín were crowned champions of the 2026 Spanish Absolute and Women's Chess Championships in Linares, which took place from August 17 to 25. Pichot, originally from Argentina, secured his first Spanish title, while García successfully defended her championship, marking her third overall victory.

The tournament featured a 9-round Swiss format where male and female competitors played in the same pool, but rankings were determined separately by gender. The competition was intense, with several top players closely matched in ratings. By the final round, Pichot, Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli, and Alex Villa Tornero were tied for the lead with 6½ points each.

Pichot achieved a pivotal win against Villa, finishing the tournament with a score of 7½ out of 9. In the women's category, García led with a score of 6 out of 9, while IM Sabrina Vega and WFM Adhara Rodríguez Redondo secured the silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Alan Pichot and Marta García Win Spanish Chess Championships

Independiente, a contrarreloj con las negociaciones en el mercado de pases

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