Open Integrale d’Estate della Romagna 2026
Open Integrale d’Estate della Romagna 2026 brings a one-day FIDE-rated classical chess tournament to Forlì, Italy, on June 27, 2026. The event takes place at Circolo Endas G. Bovio in Villagrappa and is organized by Circolo Scacchistico Forlivese.
The tournament uses a compact 5-round Swiss system with 30 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. Therefore, players get a full rated event in a single Saturday, with all rounds played at the same venue.
The event has a confirmed €340 prize fund, approx. USD 400, and the maximum capacity is 60 players. In addition, players can use the lunch break option at the venue, with a buffet lunch listed at €12.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Date | June 27, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy |
| 🏨 Venue | Circolo Endas G. Bovio, Via Ossi 85, 47121 Forlì, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | Swiss-system classical chess tournament |
| 🔢 Rounds | 5 rounds |
| ⏱️ Time control | 30 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move |
| ✅ Rating | Valid for FIDE Standard rating changes |
| 👥 Sections | One open section |
| 👤 Capacity | Maximum 60 players |
| 💰 Prize fund | €340, approx. USD 400 |
| 🍽️ Lunch option | Buffet lunch, €12 |
| 📝 Pre-registration deadline | June 25, 2026 |
| 👤 Organizer | Circolo Scacchistico Forlivese |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses 30 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move. As a result, every game follows a rated classical rhythm while still fitting into one full tournament day.
The event has 5 Swiss rounds in one open section. In addition, the tournament is valid for FIDE Standard rating changes, so players should make sure their federation and rating details are correct before the event.
The technical tie-break order is Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, and Average Rating of Opponents. Moreover, the announcement states no half-point byes, so players should plan to play all five rounds.
💰 Prize Fund
The tournament offers a confirmed prize fund of €340, approx. USD 400. Prizes are not cumulative.
| Place / Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st overall | €100 |
| 2nd overall | €70 |
| 3rd overall | €50 |
| 4th overall | €40 |
| Best player rated under 1600 | €40 |
| Best unrated player | €40 |
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open Integrale | One open section for all eligible players |
All players compete in the same tournament. However, the prize structure also gives extra targets to players rated under 1600 and unrated players.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 1 |
| June 27, 2026 | After Round 1 | Remaining rounds continue during the day |
| June 27, 2026 | Between Round 2 and Round 3 | Indicative lunch break |
| June 27, 2026 | After Round 5 | Final standings and prizes |
The tournament starts at 09:00. After that, the remaining rounds follow during the day, with a lunch break planned around the middle of the event.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Mandatory pre-registration | Vesus |
| Pre-registration deadline | June 25, 2026 |
| Entry fee | €25 |
| Capacity | Maximum 60 players |
| Payment option 1 | Bank transfer |
| Payment option 2 | Cash or POS at the venue |
| Bank-transfer recipient | A.S.D. Circolo Scacchistico Forlivese |
| IBAN | IT29T0854213205000000741863 |
| Payment reference | Player name, surname, and tournament type |
| Payment proof | Send a copy to forliscacchi@gmail.com |
Players should pre-register before the deadline because the venue accepts only 60 participants. In addition, pre-registered players should complete payment or prepare to pay at the venue before play starts.
👤 Organizer
Circolo Scacchistico Forlivese organizes the tournament and runs chess activity in Forlì through its FSI chess school program. The club handles registrations, player communication, and tournament information.
Phone: +39 347 011 9018
Email: forliscacchi@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Circolo Endas G. Bovio, Via Ossi 85, 47121 Forlì, Italy
The venue is located in the Villagrappa area of Forlì. It offers a practical local setting for a one-day tournament, with the full event played in the same place from the first round to the prize ceremony.
🚗 How to Get There
Forlì is located in Emilia-Romagna, between Bologna, Cesena, and Ravenna. Players can reach the city by car or train and then continue to Via Ossi by local transport, taxi, or private car.
Because the first round starts at 09:00, players should arrive early enough for registration, payment confirmation, and seating before the start of play.
ℹ️ Other
Electronic devices may enter the playing hall only if they are completely switched off and physically separated from the player. Therefore, players should prepare phones, smartwatches, and other devices before each round.
Players should also contact the organizer by phone if they need to withdraw, including for last-minute cancellations. This helps the organizer manage pairings and avoid unnecessary delays.
Open Integrale d’Estate della Romagna 2026 offers a focused one-day rated tournament in Forlì, with clear rules, a compact schedule, and practical conditions for local and visiting players.
Organizer
Circolo Scacchistico Forlivese is a chess club in Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The club dates back to the late 1980s and now works from Via Orceoli 15 in Forlì. It gives local players a clear structure for club life, training, and tournament play. That matters because the club is not built around one annual event. It supports regular chess activity in the city and keeps a visible role in the wider Romagna scene. The club also operates with an established internal structure that includes a president, vice president, and a school director. Fabrizio Bartoletti serves as president, while Roberto Petrini remains a central public contact for events and registrations. For players in Forlì, this creates a stable local base with both organizational continuity and practical access to official chess activity.
🏆 Tournament Activity
The club runs a real and varied tournament calendar. It is the organizer behind the Open Integrale d’Estate della Romagna 2026 and also stages events such as the Campionato Provinciale, the Campionato Forlivese Rapid, the Campionato Interprovinciale Under 18 della Romagna, the Torneo Pre-Agonistico, and the FAST&FURIOUS series. Team chess is another strong part of its profile. For the Campionato Italiano a Squadre, the club fields one team in Serie C and four teams in Promotion, including one fully junior team. It also hosted a CIS 2026 grouping for A1, C, and Promotion in Forlì. This matters for players because the club offers several entry points during the year. A beginner can start with local events, while stronger players can move into rated tournaments and national team competition without leaving the same organizer.
🌱 Youth Development and School Chess
Youth work is one of the club’s strongest features. Its Scuola di Scacchi was founded on May 13, 2015 by Maestro Roberto Bartolozzi. The club offers courses for children from age five, along with advanced junior groups, an elite junior track, adult training, and private lessons. It also runs a school chess project for schools of every level, which gives the club a broader role beyond the club room. That development work has produced visible results. The club has reported progress in the Trofeo Scacchi Scuola, and one of its young players, Mattia Circolari, earned a call-up to the Scuola Scacchistica Federale. In addition, Elia Bergamaschi became a first-level chess instructor, which strengthens the club’s teaching base. For younger players and families, this creates a real pathway from first lessons to stronger competition inside one organized environment.
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