12th Festival di San Giovanni brings a classical open chess tournament to Turin, Italy, from June 20 to June 24, 2026. The event takes place at Società Scacchistica Torinese, one of the historic chess clubs in the city.
The tournament uses a single open section and runs over 6 rounds. In addition, it counts for Elo rating changes and follows the standard tournament rules used by Società Scacchistica Torinese for its Elo events.
The event offers a confirmed €1,000 prize fund, approx. USD 1,170. Therefore, players can expect a compact classical tournament with clear prizes, a central Turin venue, and a practical five-day schedule.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | June 20 – June 24, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Turin, Italy |
| 🏨 Venue | Società Scacchistica Torinese, Via Goito 13, 10125 Turin, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | Open classical chess tournament |
| 🔢 Rounds | 6 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes for the game + 30 seconds increment per move |
| ✅ Rating | Valid for Elo rating changes |
| 👥 Sections | Single open section |
| 👤 Capacity | 80 players |
| 💰 Prize fund | €1,000, approx. USD 1,170 |
| 📝 Entry fee | €60; €50 for SST members |
| 👤 Organizer | Società Scacchistica Torinese |
| 🧑⚖️ Chief arbiter | Alessandro Biancotti |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses 90 minutes for the game plus 30 seconds increment per move. Therefore, every round follows a full classical rhythm.
The event has 6 rounds in one open section. In addition, the Italian Chess Federation calendar lists the tournament as an Elo Italia / FIDE event.
The organizer applies the standard Società Scacchistica Torinese Elo tournament rules. These rules cover membership requirements, default time, bye requests, electronic devices, official standings, prize allocation, pairing details, and privacy rules.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed prize fund totals €1,000, approx. USD 1,170.
| Prize / Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st overall | €200 |
| 2nd overall | €160 |
| 3rd overall | €130 |
| 4th overall | €110 |
| 5th overall | €90 |
| 1st under 1800 | €80 |
| 1st under 1600 | €80 |
| 1st under 1500 | €80 |
| 2nd under 1500 | €70 |
All prizes are listed net of applicable withholding.
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open Integrale | Single open section for the full tournament |
| Rating groups | Under 1800, under 1600, and under 1500 prizes |
| Player limit | 80 players |
The event uses one integrated open section. As a result, all players compete in the same tournament, while rating-category prizes create additional goals for lower-rated players.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2026 | 14:45 | Registration closes and pairing draw |
| June 20, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 1 |
| June 21, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| June 21, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 3 |
| June 22, 2026 | 17:00 | Round 4 |
| June 23, 2026 | 17:00 | Round 5 |
| June 24, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 6 and awards ceremony afterward |
The schedule includes one double-round day on Sunday, June 21. After that, the tournament continues with one round per day.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | €60 |
| SST member entry fee | €50 |
| Player limit | 80 players |
| Pre-registration | Vesus |
| On-site registration | Accepted only if places remain |
| Final on-site payment deadline | June 20, 2026, at 14:45 |
| Payment by bank transfer | Società Scacchistica Torinese |
| IBAN | IT69B0306909606100000115571 |
Players should pre-register before the event. In addition, they should complete payment by bank transfer or at the venue before the June 20 deadline.
👤 Organizer
Società Scacchistica Torinese organizes the 12° Festival di San Giovanni at its club venue in Turin. The tournament belongs to the club’s Elo-rated event program and gives players a classical competition during Turin’s San Giovanni period.
Phone: +39 011 657072
Email: tornei@scacchisticatorinese.it
📍 Venue
Società Scacchistica Torinese, Via Goito 13, 10125 Turin, Italy
The tournament takes place at the Società Scacchistica Torinese club venue. The club has dedicated chess rooms and hosts regular tournament, training, and club activities.
🚗 How to Get There
The venue is located on Via Goito in Turin. Players can reach the area by local public transport, taxi, or on foot from central parts of the city.
Players arriving from outside Turin can use the city’s main railway stations and continue by local transport. In addition, Turin Airport provides air access for visitors traveling from other regions or countries.
ℹ️ Other
The tournament regulations refer players to the standard Norme tornei Elo SST rules. These rules form part of the event regulations.
The rules cover FSI membership, default time, requests to advance or postpone games, forfeits, half-point bye requests, electronic devices, official standings, prize allocation, special pairing criteria, privacy, and communication with the tournament director.
12° Festival di San Giovanni offers a focused classical chess event in Turin, with a central club venue, a clear 6-round schedule, and a practical prize structure for overall and rating-category players.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,170
Organizer
Società Scacchistica Torinese is a historic chess club in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. It was founded on November 3, 1910, and it remains one of the most established chess institutions in the country. For players in Turin, the club offers much more than a meeting room. It provides a full competitive structure, a stable calendar, and a serious training environment under one roof. The club now works from Via Goito 13, close to Torino Porta Nuova, in premises that it owns. That gives the organization unusual continuity and real day-to-day presence. Its official profile also describes a membership base of more than 250 players, ranging from beginners to titled competitors. Today, Renato Mazzetta serves as president and remains the clearest public-facing figure behind the club’s current direction.
🏆 Tournament Activity
The club has a deep and varied tournament profile. It organizes the Festival di San Giovanni, including the 12th Festival di San Giovanni 2026, and it also runs major recurring events such as the Festival Internazionale Città di Torino, the Gran Sociale, the Open del Sabato, the Trofeo Bruno Manzardo, and the Memorial Spassky. In addition, it hosted the Campionato Regionale Assoluto 2024 in Turin. Its role goes beyond club events as well. In 2024, Società Scacchistica Torinese hosted the Campionato Italiano Assoluto, the top national individual championship, in collaboration with the Italian Chess Federation. Team chess is equally important. The club competes in the CIS Master and continues to field strong lineups that include homegrown players from its own junior system. For ambitious players, this mix of club tournaments, regional events, and national-level hosting gives the organizer real weight.
🌱 Youth and Community Activity
The club also stands out for its youth development and community work. Since 1982, it has promoted systematic chess teaching in schools in collaboration with the City of Turin and ITER. That long-running project reaches around 400 children each year, and it gives many young players their first real contact with organized chess. From there, stronger students can move into in-house junior courses that run across several levels, from early training to the Corso Agonistico Top. The club also supports a broader community around the game. Its Domeniche in rosa sessions help build an active women’s section, while the Mercoledì universitari create a regular chess space for university students. As a result, the club serves different age groups without losing its competitive edge. It remains a place where a child can start, a student can stay active, and a tournament player can keep improving.
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