13° Torneo di Primavera – Memorial Adriano Rovere will be played on April 26, 2026 in Mondovì, Italy, making it a notable FIDE rated rapid chess tournament in Piedmont in 2026. This over-the-board chess tournament in Mondovì, Italy, in 2026 is valid for the Regional Rapid Play Championship 2026 and for FIDE Rapid rating. The event uses a 9-round Swiss format with a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control, while the confirmed cash prize fund adds further competitive value.

As a well-established chess tournament in Mondovì, Italy, 13° Torneo di Primavera – Memorial Adriano Rovere combines a full one-day schedule, a central hotel venue, and a broad prize structure across both overall and rating categories. Moreover, the tournament continues a recognized local chess tradition in Mondovì and offers a practical spring rapid event for club players, juniors, and competitive regional participants.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Prizes are not cumulative and not divisible.

The published prize fund is gross, and withholding tax will be applied to individual cash prizes according to current regulations.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament will be played as a 9-round Swiss rapid chess tournament with a 12+3 time control. Pairings will be generated with Vega.

Tie-breaks are Buchholz Cut 1, total Buchholz, and ARO. The event applies the current Rapid Play regulations.

📂 Sections / Groups

The event has one open section. However, the prize structure also includes separate awards for several rating bands.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

A.S.D. Mondovì Scacchi organizes this long-running rapid chess event in Mondovì and continues an active local tournament tradition in Piedmont. The tournament combines official rating validity, regional championship relevance, and a practical hotel venue, which makes it attractive for players looking for a serious one-day rapid chess tournament in Italy.

• Address: Via del Risorgimento 20, 12084 Mondovì, Italy

• Email: mondoviscacchi@yahoo.it

• Phone: +393349652174

• Website: http://mondoviscacchi.weebly.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondoviscacchi/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asdmondoviscacchi/

🏨 Venue

Park Hotel, Via Delvecchio 2, 12084 Mondovì, Italy

The tournament will be played at Park Hotel in Mondovì, which is the official playing venue for the event. In addition, players can use a convention lunch service available at the venue. Because registration closes at 10:00 a.m., players should arrive with enough time to complete check-in before the first round.

🚗 How to Get There

Players coming from Cuneo should enter Mondovì, pass the traffic light, continue to the roundabout, and take the first street on the right. Players arriving from the motorway or from Fossano should enter Mondovì, pass under the railway bridge, continue through the roundabout in the opposite direction of arrival, and park behind the Park Hotel.

By train, the venue can be reached via Via Diaz and the second exit at the roundabout to the right.

This Mondovì rapid tournament offers a full day of rated chess, a respected regional framework, and a practical hotel setting for players who want competitive over-the-board action in Piedmont.

🧾 Other

Smoking is prohibited in the playing hall. Mobile phones, handheld devices, and computers are also not allowed in the playing area.

By entering the tournament, players accept the publication of basic tournament data, including name, category, Elo, photo, and result, on chess-related websites and online channels. For minors, this consent is given by parents or legal guardians.

Players with disabilities who have special playing requirements should inform the organizer in advance.