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XXVII Madrid Open

The XXVII Madrid Open is a class A tournament open to any player who wishes to participate. It counts towards the Spanish Championship and will take place on May 16 and 17, 2026.

XXVII Madrid Open poster
Date
May 16 and 17, 2026
Venue
Hotel Agumar Atocha, Paseo de la Reina Cristina 7, Retiro, Madrid

Format

Tournament format

The XXVII Madrid Open is open to all Go levels and to all Spanish and foreign players who wish to register. Participation will be recorded in the EGD as a class A tournament.

Player registration is subject to the venue capacity available for the tournament.

  • Five rounds using the McMahon system.
  • Even games.
  • Japanese rules (view rules).
  • Time: 60 minutes per player plus three 20-second byo-yomi periods.
  • Komi: 6.5.

Reserve your seat

Preregistration

To preregister for the tournament, please complete this form.

View preregistered players.

Because of venue capacity, preregistration alone does not guarantee a seat. You must still check in on the first day of the tournament to confirm your participation.

Schedule

Tournament schedule

Saturday, May 16

  • 09:15 - 09:45 h: Registration and check-in
  • 10:00 - 13:00 h: First round
  • 13:00 - 15:00 h: Lunch break
  • 15:00 - 18:00 h: Second round
  • 18:00 h: Third round

Sunday, May 17

  • 09:30 - 12:00 h: Fourth round
  • 12:00 - 14:30 h: Fifth round
  • 14:30 h: Prize ceremony

Prizes

Main prizes

  • Tournament winner: 250€
  • Second place: 150€
  • Third place: 100€
  • Go book for the best player in each category who wins at least 4 games under the bar.

Prizes are subject to a minimum participation of 25 players, are not cumulative, and require having played every game and being present at the prize ceremony.

Plan your trip

Lodging

There are many accommodation options for different budgets. We recommend central areas such as Callao, Sol, Plaza de Espana or Argüelles because of their easy connection to the venue.

General listing: madridhostels.com.

Hostal Tudescos

Corredera Baja de San Pablo 1, 2º Dcha
28004 Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 915 315 266

Hotel Mercure Madrid Plaza de Espana

Calle de Tutor 1
28008 Madrid
Tel: +34 915 419 880

Important

Notice and contact

Attendance at the tournament implies the transfer of image rights to Club de Go Nam-Ban for possible online publication of photographs taken during the event.

For any questions, please contact info@clubgomadrid.org.

Registration

Fees and discounts

All players must pay before the deadline in order to receive the discount. For special rates, the required supporting documentation must be shown on the day of the tournament.

Bank transfer: account ES91 2100 0600 87 0202142843, account holder Club de Go Nam-Ban del Circulo Catalan de Madrid. Please include MO and the player name in the payment concept.

Before April 20 Before May 15 On site (May 16)
Regular 25€ 30€ 35€
Nam-Ban or AEGO member 20€ 23€ 27€
Nam-Ban and AEGO member 17€ 20€ 25€
Legally unemployed person 10€ 10€ 10€