The 18th International Dolomites Chess Open 2027 takes place on June 5–12, 2027, at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Forni di Sopra, northeastern Italy. Organized by UniChess, this established international event combines classical chess competition with the mountain setting of the Friulian Dolomites.

The Italian Chess Federation (FSI) lists two separate nine-round events: Open A for players rated 1900 and above, and Open B for those below 2000. Both are FIDE and Italian-rated competitions using a Dutch Swiss format. The approved 2027 listing also confirms two double-round days and a 60-minute late-arrival tolerance.

The official prize fund totals €6,000 (approximately $6,700), while the listed standard entry fee is €79. Participants can review the competition structure, official links, accommodation and practical transport information below.

📌 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Both Open A and Open B have nine rounds and use Dutch Swiss pairings. The FSI 2027 entry gives a time control of 90 minutes with a 30-second increment per move. As the organizer’s longer regulation text still contains 2026 dates, use the approved 2027 invitation to check whether a subsequent time period is added.

Players must comply with the applicable FIDE and Italian Chess Federation requirements. International participants need a valid FIDE identification number; Italian players need the relevant federation membership. The published late-arrival tolerance is 60 minutes, and the FSI calendar allows half-point byes under organizer conditions.

🏆 Prize Fund

The 2027 FSI-approved total is €6,000, approximately $6,700 at the November 6, 2026 ECB reference exchange rate. This is the combined fund for Open A and Open B, not a separate €6,000 for each competition.

The organizer’s edition-specific allocation determines the individual placing and category awards. Official awards are paid in euros. The standing organizer rules describe non-cumulative, non-divisible prizes and bank-transfer payments; players should consult the final 2027 invitation for the conditions applicable to this edition.

♟️ Sections / Groups

The event consists of two independently paired sections. Their published rating bands overlap for players with Elo 1900–1999, so those players should confirm eligibility and their preferred group during registration.

The FSI 2027 calendar also refers to 10 organizer-controlled wild cards. Entry exceptions and section allocations must be approved by UniChess rather than assumed from the advertised rating bands.

📅 Schedule

The 18th edition runs from June 5–12, 2027 in Central European Summer Time (UTC+2). The FSI calendar confirms nine rounds and two double-round days; the full 2027 start-time timetable is published separately by the organizer.

Because the 2026 timetable remains visible on the organizer’s website, players should use the updated 2027 regulations for precise round times before making nonrefundable travel arrangements.

📝 Registration

The federation lists a €79 basic entry fee for 2027. Participants can register through the organizer’s official entry section, selecting Open A or Open B according to their eligible rating.

Foreign players should have a valid FIDE ID, while Italian players must meet the relevant FSI membership requirements. For entry-fee concessions, payment instructions and the actual 2027 payment deadline, follow the newly approved event invitation instead of the registration rules dated 2026. The Tournament Quick Info registration settings on MyChess.Events remain unchanged.

🏛️ Organizer

UniChess organizes the International Dolomites Chess Open and other rated chess competitions in Italy. The association oversees entry administration, the playing program and coordination with the Italian Chess Federation.

For more about the organization, see the existing UniChess organizer profile on MyChess.Events.

📍 Venue

The congress is played at Centro Sportivo Polifunzionale — Palazzetto dello Sport, Via Tagliamento 32, 33024 Forni di Sopra, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. This municipal sports complex includes a large indoor gymnasium as well as recreation and wellness facilities.

The location pin is based on the mapped sports-center and swimming-pool complex at Via Tagliamento, rather than a generic road coordinate or the village center. It identifies the correct venue area; the specific tournament-hall entrance should be checked with the organizers.

Nearby Restaurants and Cafés

Several local dining options are available in the village near the sports facilities. Their June 2027 operating hours may change, so confirm service before planning a meal between rounds.

🏨 Accommodation

Forni di Sopra offers hotels and guesthouses suitable for the eight-day event. The playing venue is a sports hall rather than a hotel, so participants should arrange their own lodging and verify their actual route to Via Tagliamento 32.

UniChess also maintains an accommodation agreements page for event visitors. Compare current June 2027 rates and booking terms before reserving. Arriving on June 4 and departing June 13 may provide a convenient buffer around the games.

🚆 How to Get There

The chess venue is at Centro Sportivo Polifunzionale, Via Tagliamento 32, Forni di Sopra. As this is an Alpine village rather than a major railway hub, check the complete onward journey when booking intercity transport.

The first tournament day is June 5 and the final day is June 12. Allow flexibility around the confirmed round timetable, particularly on the two double-round days.

ℹ️ Other Information

Forni di Sopra lies in the Friulian Dolomites, a mountain region known for hiking and outdoor recreation. Visitors can explore local walking routes and sporting facilities outside playing hours, subject to weather and each facility’s seasonal schedule.

The organizer’s standing rules restrict electronic devices in the playing hall and require them to be switched off and stored appropriately. Participants should review the event’s latest published regulations and follow arbiter instructions throughout the tournament.