Mariano Belmonte and Adriel Belmonte are Argentine chess organizers based in Salta, Salta Province, Argentina. They work as hands-on tournament organizers with a clear focus on over-the-board competition. Moreover, they coordinate player communication directly and keep operations simple for participants.

In addition, they organize the Festival Memorial Diego José Belmonte – Copa Escoda in Salta as a flagship open chess tournament. The event offers FIDE-rated tournament play in classical chess with a compact Swiss-system schedule. Furthermore, they centralize the tournament at one venue, which supports stable logistics and clear round management.

At the same time, the organizing team emphasizes transparent conditions and consistent fair play standards. Therefore, players can focus on performance without unnecessary administrative friction. As a result, the Belmonte organizers remain closely associated with competitive festival chess in Salta.