♟️ Winter Social Tournament 2026: strengthening the spirit of Club Escacs Balàfia
Yesterday, Club Escacs Balàfia proudly held the Winter Social Tournament 2026, a special event that went far beyond competition and highlighted the core values of our club: respect, community, education, and passion for chess.
The tournament enjoyed strong participation from club members, creating a friendly and competitive atmosphere where players of all ages and levels shared the board and their love for the game.
🏆 Tournament highlights
- 🥇 Ricard Bringué claimed first place with an outstanding performance, scoring 7.5 points.
- 🥈 Mohammand Amin finished in second place with 6 points, showing consistency throughout the event.
We congratulate all participants for their commitment and sportsmanship.
🤝 Institutional support
We would like to thank the Diputació de Lleida, Lleida City Council, Balàfia Neighbourhood Association, and Dona Balàfia for their continued support, which makes events like this possible.
🍽️ Season kick-off dinner & looking ahead
The day concluded with the season kick-off dinner, strengthening bonds among members. With this positive start, the club now looks forward with great enthusiasm to the upcoming Catalan Chess League, starting next week.
♜ Together, we continue building the future of Club Escacs Balàfia.


