Campionato Interprovinciale Individuale 2026 delle province di Biella e Vercelli
The Campionato Interprovinciale Individuale 2026 delle province di Biella e Vercelli, held February 27-March 1, 2026 in Biella, Italy, offers a focused five-round classical weekend designed for competitive players who want a rated Swiss event with direct qualification value. The tournament serves as the round of 16 stage of the 85th Italian Individual Championship cycle, and it awards the provincial titles for Biella and Vercelli while also selecting qualifiers for the regional phase.
Players compete in a single open section under FIDE Swiss pairing rules with a classical increment time control and clear tiebreak criteria. The event offers a modest but real cash prize list alongside official trophies, and it keeps registration simple through online pre-registration or email. With a tight schedule across Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, the tournament fits well for club players who want serious classical games without a long trip.
🗓️ Event Details
| 📅 Dates | February 27-March 1, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Biella, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss System (FIDE Swiss) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated (rating changes apply) |
| 📂 Sections | Open |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes for the whole game + 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | €30; €20 for players born after 12/31/2007; late on-site entry adds €5 (if space remains) |
| 💰 Prize fund | €300 (approximately $354 USD) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Italian citizens registered for 2026 with a club from Biella or Vercelli can win provincial titles; players from other provinces can play but cannot win the provincial champion titles |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Mandatory pre-registration by Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 23:00 |
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament offers €300 (approximately $354 USD) in total cash prizes, plus official trophies and a youth cup. Cash prizes are indivisible and non-cumulative, and the organizers pay them by bank transfer. The prize amounts are gross of any applicable tax withholdings.
Cash prizes:
| Prize category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €90 |
| 2nd place | €60 |
| 3rd place | €40 |
| Best Elo 1700–1899 | €40 |
| Best Elo 1500–1699 | €40 |
| Best Elo under 1500 | €30 |
Non-cash awards:
| Award | Notes |
|---|---|
| Trophy: Provincial Champion of Biella | Awarded to the best-placed eligible player from Biella province |
| Trophy: Provincial Champion of Vercelli | Awarded to the best-placed eligible player from Vercelli province |
| Cup: Best player born after 12/31/2007 | Awarded to the top finisher in the stated birth-year group |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs a 5-round FIDE Swiss open. Players use 90 minutes for the whole game plus a 30-second increment from move 1.
The event ranks players by total points scored. If players tie on points, the event applies these tiebreakers in order: head-to-head result, Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, and ARO. A player who arrives more than 60 minutes late for the scheduled start of a round loses the game.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open | All eligible players | Players from outside Biella/Vercelli provinces can participate but cannot win the provincial champion titles |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | Friday | 19:30 | Round 1 |
| February 28, 2026 | Saturday | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| February 28, 2026 | Saturday | 15:00 | Round 3 |
| March 1, 2026 | Sunday | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| March 1, 2026 | Sunday | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| March 1, 2026 | Sunday | Prize ceremony (immediately after Round 5) |
📝 Registration
| Pre-registration requirement | Mandatory |
| Pre-registration deadline | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 23:00 |
| How to register | Online at https://www.scacchiclubvallemosso.it, via VeSuS at https://vesus.org, or by email to tornei@scacchiclubvallemosso.it |
| Entry fee | €30 |
| Reduced fee | €20 for players born after 12/31/2007 |
| Late on-site entry | Accepted until Friday, February 27, 2026 at 19:00 if space remains; +€5 surcharge |
| Capacity / availability | Entry depends on available places |
👥 Organizer
Scacchi Club Valle Mosso organizes the tournament in collaboration with Circolo Scacchistico Vercellese as part of the official Italian championship pathway at provincial level. The organizers manage pre-registration through their website, VeSuS, and email, and they publish tournament communications and participant information through their official channels.
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Email: scv@scacchiclubvallemosso.it
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Website: https://www.scacchiclubvallemosso.it
🏨 Venue
A.S.D. Scacchi Club Valle Mosso, Via Mazzini, 16, 13900 Biella, Italy
The tournament takes place at the premises of Scacchi Club Valle Mosso in Biella. The venue hosts the full weekend schedule on-site and supports classical tournament play in a dedicated club setting.
🚗 How to Get There
Biella sits in the Piedmont region of northern Italy and connects by regional roads and rail links to the surrounding area. Plan your arrival to reach the venue in time for Round 1 on Friday evening and the morning rounds over the weekend.
Bring your best classical focus, fight through five decisive rounds, and aim for the provincial titles and regional qualification places in Biella.
🧾 Other
Players must keep all electronic communication devices completely switched off when bringing them into the tournament area, and they must store them away from direct contact during games. Any violation results in a loss for the offending player. The playing room bans smoking. By entering, participants accept the tournament rules and allow the publication of personal data, pairings, results, and possible photos or video coverage on official federation and organizer websites, with parental consent implied for minors.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $354
Regulations -
Organizer
A.S.D. Scacchi Club Valle Mosso is a community chess club based in Biella, Piedmont, Italy. It supports over-the-board chess across the province through club play and structured activities. Moreover, the club acts as an experienced tournament organizer for rated events.
The club runs weekend competitions and seasonal activities for a wide range of players. In addition, it organizes the Campionato Interprovinciale Individuale delle Province di Biella e Vercelli as a FIDE-rated tournament in classical chess. It also schedules events in rapid and blitz chess for club members and visiting players.
Furthermore, the club promotes chess development through training initiatives and a strong volunteer community. As a result, players can combine serious competition with consistent improvement in a welcoming setting.
