VI Coppa Città di Oristano 2026 takes place on September 11-13, 2026, in Oristano, Italy. The event offers two FIDE-rated standard chess sections at the playing venue of A.D. Oristano Scacchi.

This is a chess tournament in Oristano, Italy, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with 7 Swiss-system rounds and a 60 minutes + 30 seconds time control.

The tournament has Open A and Open B sections, a compact weekend schedule, and a total player limit of 80. In addition, the accessible venue makes the event practical for players visiting Sardinia for a rated chess weekend.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The VI Coppa Città di Oristano uses the FIDE Dutch Swiss system. Both Open A and Open B run over 7 rounds.

Each player receives 60 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event gives players a compact standard chess tournament with FIDE rating value.

The default time is 30 minutes. A player who arrives later than the allowed delay time loses the game.

Tie-breaks follow this order: REP, Buchholz Total, Buchholz Cut 1, number of wins, and Average Rating of Opponents.

Players may request a half-point bye before the tournament starts. However, the bye cannot apply in the last two rounds, and the request cannot be withdrawn.

💰 Prize Fund

The listed cash prizes total €1,780, approximately $2,080. Prizes are gross amounts and follow the applicable tax rules.

Open-A Prizes

Open-B Prizes

Open B also includes special awards for the best female player and the best player over 60.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The event has no wildcards. As a result, players should choose the correct section based on the published rating limits.

Italian players need valid FSI competitive or junior membership for 2026. Foreign players must have a FIDE ID. However, the FIDE ID requirement does not apply to U18 players resident in Italy.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should pre-register through Vesus, by email, or in person at the venue before the deadline. In addition, all players must complete accreditation at the playing venue by 14:00 on September 11.

Players who pay by bank transfer by September 7 receive priority for available places. After that date, entries depend on remaining space in the playing hall.

🏛️ Organizer

A.D. Oristano Scacchi organizes the VI Coppa Città di Oristano in cooperation with Comitato Regionale Scacchi Sardegna. The event brings players to Oristano for a structured FIDE-rated weekend with two sections, cash prizes, and a practical city chess venue.

Email: oristanoscacchi@gmail.com
Phone: +39 329 422 9058

📍 Venue

A.D. Oristano Scacchi, Via Diego Contini 83, 09170 Oristano (OR), Italy

The tournament takes place at the playing venue of A.D. Oristano Scacchi. The venue is accessible, which helps players who need practical access support during the tournament weekend.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should use Via Diego Contini 83, 09170 Oristano, as the main navigation address.

Oristano is located in western Sardinia. Players can reach the city by regional transport, car, taxi, or local connections from other parts of the island. Since the first round starts on Friday afternoon, visitors should plan enough time for accreditation before 14:00.

ℹ️ Other Information

Players may not carry unapproved electronic devices in the competition area. However, the arbiter may allow fully switched-off devices stored in a bag placed as instructed.

The organizer may use metal-detector checks during the tournament. In addition, players accept the publication of tournament data, results, standings, photos, and videos for chess communication.

The VI Coppa Città di Oristano 2026 offers a focused Sardinian chess weekend with FIDE-rated games, clear sections, and a welcoming Oristano setting.