37th San Giorgio su Legnano Scacchi 2026 takes place on September 25-27, 2026, in San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy. The event offers three classical sections at Centro Parrocchiale on Via Roma.

This is a chess tournament in San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with Open A, Open B Over 50, and Open C sections.

A.S.D. Scacchi Famiglia Legnanese organizes the tournament with the patronage of the Municipality of San Giorgio su Legnano. In addition, the event continues a long local chess tradition connected with one of the area’s most active clubs.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The 37th San Giorgio su Legnano Scacchi tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment from move one.

The event counts for FIDE Standard rating. Therefore, players can use this classical chess tournament as a compact weekend rating opportunity.

Players may request one pairing-allocated draw before the tournament starts. The request must follow the tournament regulation and must reach the arbiters before play begins.

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

The default time is 60 minutes. A player who arrives later than the allowed delay time loses the game.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed gross prize fund is €2,000, approximately $2,340. Cash prizes are not cumulative and not divisible.

Open-A Prizes

Open-B Over 50 Prizes

Open-C Prizes

Prize winners must attend the award ceremony to receive their prizes. Cash prizes will be paid by bank transfer.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The organizer may award three wildcards for Open A. Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need valid FSI competitive or junior membership. Players without membership may arrange it through the organizing club during registration.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Players should pre-register through Vesus and pay the entry fee by bank transfer when possible. However, the organizer also allows cash payment at the venue if a player cannot complete a bank transfer.

🏛️ Organizer

A.S.D. Scacchi Famiglia Legnanese organizes the 37th San Giorgio su Legnano Scacchi tournament. The club has deep roots in the local chess community and runs tournaments, courses, school projects, and competitive chess activity for players of different ages.

Email: denissoncin@gmail.com
Phone: +39 333 737 2361

📍 Venue

Centro Parrocchiale, Via Roma 5, San Giorgio su Legnano (MI), Italy

The tournament takes place at Centro Parrocchiale in San Giorgio su Legnano. Players should use the full Via Roma 5 address for navigation and arrive early enough for the Friday attendance-control period.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should use Centro Parrocchiale, Via Roma 5, San Giorgio su Legnano, as the main navigation point.

San Giorgio su Legnano is located in the Metropolitan City of Milan, close to Legnano. Players can reach the area by car, regional transport, taxi, or local connections from Milan and nearby towns.

ℹ️ Other Information

Players may bring mobile phones and other electronic devices into the tournament area only if the devices stay completely switched off and physically separated from the player, such as inside a bag.

If a device does not follow this rule, the arbiter will apply the relevant FIDE penalties.

The award ceremony forms part of the event. Therefore, prize winners should stay at the venue until the ceremony ends.

The 37th San Giorgio su Legnano Scacchi 2026 offers a focused FIDE-rated chess weekend with three sections, useful prizes, and a strong local chess tradition.