The 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio runs from June 27-July 3, 2026 in Porticcio, Corsica, France and brings a full week of classical chess to the seafront setting of Hotel Club Marina Viva. The event follows a Swiss System format across 9 rounds, plays under FIDE Laws of Chess, and offers a cash prize pool of €8,000 across the open tournaments.

As part of the Corsican Circuit 2026, the 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio features three parallel competitions: an International Open for players rated above 1900 Elo with norm opportunities, an Open for players below 2000 Elo, and a youth tournament for U14 players under 1400 Elo. Players looking for a FIDE rated international chess tournament in Porticcio, Corsica, France can compete for prizes, chase performance, and enjoy a focused playing environment throughout the week.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Tournament 1900+ Elo (cash prizes in EUR)

Tournament Under 2000 Elo (cash prizes in EUR)

The youth tournament awards cups (top 3 overall and by age category U8, U10, U12, U14) and medals for all participants.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio uses the Swiss System with computerized pairings (P.A.P.I.). The event plays 9 rounds at a classical chess time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment from move 1. The tournament uses the June 2026 Elo list for pairing, and the official pairings appear in the playing hall one hour before each round.

The event applies these tie-breaks in order: Buchholz minus 2, Buchholz, then performance. The tournament forbids draw by mutual agreement and does not allow byes. A player who arrives more than 30 minutes late loses the game unless the chief arbiter decides otherwise.

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📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Corsica Chess Club organizes the 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio as part of the Corsican Circuit 2026 and runs all tournaments under FIDE Laws of Chess with Swiss pairings and published schedules throughout the week in Porticcio, Corsica, France.

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🏨 Venue

Hotel Club Marina Viva, D55 – 20166 Porticcio, Corsica, France
The 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio takes place inside Hotel Club Marina Viva in Porticcio. The event uses multiple dedicated playing rooms within the venue. The seaside location supports a focused tournament week for classical chess.

🛎️ Accommodation

Bookings can be made directly with the Hotel Club Marina Viva.
Tél. +33 (0)4 95 25 25 58
Mail: hotel@marinaviva.fr

Players who want to share a double room can request the roommate system by email: gerandi.guillaume@gmail.com

🚗 How to Get There

Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte International Airport (AJA) sits closest to Porticcio and offers the most direct arrival option for the 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio. From the airport, local road transfers connect quickly to Porticcio and the Hotel Club Marina Viva.

Travelers arriving by sea can use the port of Ajaccio for ferry routes (including services from mainland ports such as Toulon and Nice) and then continue by road to Porticcio. Corsican rail services operate from Ajaccio station, which can support onward travel within the island before a final transfer to Porticcio.

Bring your best classical chess form to Porticcio and make the 11e Open International de Marina Viva – Porticcio your standout tournament week of 2026.

🧾 Other

Phones must stay switched off during play. The tournament may penalize improper behavior, including behavior outside the playing hall or in accommodation. The venue requires correct dress. A player who forfeits without informing the arbiter counts as having abandoned the tournament, and the organizer may report unjustified dropouts to the relevant federation.