The I Torneo della Madonna 2026 is a four-day FIDE-rated classical tournament in Civitanova Marche. ASD Alfiere Nero organizes the event from December 5 to 8, 2026 at Drip Games APS.
The competition consists of six Swiss-system rounds and two rating groups. The regulations publish a €1,100 prize fund, while the main time control is 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move.
Players may register in advance through the organizer’s Vesus channel or follow the payment instructions in the official regulations. The first round starts on Saturday afternoon after accreditation.
♟️ Event Details
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Detail |
Information |
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Title |
I Torneo della Madonna 2026 |
| 📅 |
Dates |
December 5–8, 2026 |
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Place |
Civitanova Marche, Italy |
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Venue |
Drip Games APS – Via Enzo Ferrari 34/A, 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC), Italy |
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Organizer |
ASD Alfiere Nero |
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Rating |
FIDE Standard rated |
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Format |
6-round Swiss with two sections |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
| Item |
Details |
| Rounds |
6 |
| Time control |
90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Pairing |
Swiss |
| Tiebreaks |
Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, ARO |
| Default time |
30 minutes |
| Rating |
FIDE Standard |
🏆 Prize Fund
The published prize fund is €1,100.
| Category |
Prize / Details |
| Total prize fund |
€1,100 |
| Open A |
€650 across the published overall prizes. |
| Open B |
€450 across overall and rating prizes. |
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section |
Eligibility / Format |
| Open A |
Elo 1600 and above |
| Open B |
Elo below 1600 |
🗓️ Schedule
| Date |
Round / Activity |
Time |
| Dec 5 |
Accreditation |
From 14:00 |
| Dec 5 |
Round 1 |
16:00 |
| Dec 6 |
Round 2 |
09:30 |
| Dec 6 |
Round 3 |
15:00 |
| Dec 7 |
Round 4 |
09:30 |
| Dec 7 |
Round 5 |
15:00 |
| Dec 8 |
Round 6 |
09:30 |
| Dec 8 |
Awards |
Approx. 13:30 |
📝 Registration
| Item |
Details |
| Standard entry |
€65 |
| Reduced entry |
€60 for women, U18 and Over 65 |
| ASD Alfiere Nero members |
Additional €5 reduction |
| Payment |
On site on December 5 from 14:00 or by bank transfer under the published organizer instructions. |
👤 Organizer
| Contact |
Details |
| Organizer Name |
ASD Alfiere Nero |
| Email |
asdalfierenerocivitanova@gmail.com |
| Phone |
+39 328 2947577 |
📍 Venue
Drip Games APS – Via Enzo Ferrari 34/A, 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC), Italy
ℹ️ Other Information
| Item |
Details |
| Bye rule |
A pairing-allocated bye scores 1 point. |
| Electronic devices |
Subject to FIDE anti-cheating and event rules. |
🔗 Official Resources
