Night Chess Evening in Ojén 2025

♜ Official event: The Night Chess Evening in Ojén is part of the 31st Málaga Provincial Chess Circuit 2025, awarding FADA rating points and attracting strong Andalusian players. ♚ Tournament format: A 7‑round Swiss, 8’ + 3’’ pace, capped at 70 participants. Register via ajedrezmalaga.org for €5 (federated) / €7 (non‑federated); titled players enter free. 🏰 Unique venue: Plaza de Andalucía lies in the white‑washed village of Ojén, overlooking the Sierra de las Nieves National Park and offering cool summer nights perfect for outdoor chess. 🌟 Night‑time legacy: Ojén’s nocturnal chess tradition has grown since the early 2000s, regularly drawing large crowds and strong competitors throughout previous memorial editions.