The Granada Chess Open 2026 kicked off in Spain with a competitive nine-round Swiss format. Nyback, Bharath, Subelj, and Andersen battled in Round 1 under the 90-minute plus 30-second time control. The tournament draws solid mid-level competition seeking rating points and tournament wins. Round 1 pairings showed balanced matchups across the field, setting up an interesting week ahead in southern Spain.