24th Spilimbergo International Chess Tournament 2026
24th Spilimbergo International Chess Tournament 2026 will take place from August 8–15, 2026 at Palazzetto dello Sport La Favorita in Spilimbergo, Italy. The international festival returns with a Master tournament and three rating-based open sections.
Moreover, the Master tournament has nine Swiss-system rounds, while Opens A, B and C each have seven rounds. Every section uses 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The organizers submit the events for the applicable FIDE and Italian rating calculations.
In addition, the four-section structure gives masters, experienced club players, developing competitors and lower-rated participants a suitable competitive group. The official announcement sets the total prize fund at €10,000 / approx. $11,480.
Meanwhile, the municipal sports hall places every section under one roof and gives the festival enough space for a large combined field. Spilimbergo offers regional road and bus connections from Pordenone, Udine and other cities in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Therefore, players should review the registration rules, schedule, accommodation conditions and official documents before making travel arrangements. Foreign players need a valid FIDE ID, while Italian participants need valid 2026 federation membership.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 8–15, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Spilimbergo, Italy |
| 🏛️ Venue | Palazzetto dello Sport La Favorita |
| ♟️ Format | Four classical Swiss-system sections |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 🔢 Rounds | Master: 9; Opens A, B and C: 7 |
| 👤 Organizer | A.S.D. Le Due Torri Spilimbergo |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Master | https://chess-results.com/tnr1364644.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Open A | https://chess-results.com/tnr1364645.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Open B | https://chess-results.com/tnr1364646.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🌐 Chess-Results – Open C | https://chess-results.com/tnr1364647.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
All four sections use the same classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment after every move.
The Master section runs for nine rounds from August 8. The three rating-limited open sections begin later and are played over seven rounds.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Master | 9 rounds; 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Open A | 7 rounds; 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Open B | 7 rounds; 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Open C | 7 rounds; 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
Moreover, players should check the official pairing publication before every round and report any discrepancy immediately to the arbiter.
Therefore, participants should arrive early enough to find their board, prepare the scoresheet and place all electronic devices in the required condition.
🏆 Prize Fund
The official total prize fund is €10,000 / approx. $11,480. The organizer distributes awards across the Master tournament and the three open sections.
♟️ Sections / Groups
The published rating ranges allow players to enter a section suited to their competitive level.
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Master | Rating above 2000 |
| Open A | Rating 1700–2099 |
| Open B | Rating 1500–1899 |
| Open C | Rating below 1700 |
📝 Registration
Entry details and current tournament documents are published through the official club website.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer Website | https://www.spilimbergochess.com/ |
| andrea.bisaro@friulanarubinetterie.it | |
| Phone | +39 348 261 3719 |
In addition, players should keep a copy of their payment or registration confirmation and verify that their name appears on the official participant list.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | A.S.D. Le Due Torri Spilimbergo |
| Representative | IO Andrea Bisaro |
| Chief Arbiter | Antonella Lay |
| andrea.bisaro@friulanarubinetterie.it | |
| Phone 1 | +39 348 261 3719 |
| Phone 2 | +39 345 453 9936 |
📍 Venue
Palazzetto dello Sport La Favorita – Via degli Abeti 9, 33097 Spilimbergo, Italy
The La Favorita sports hall hosts the Master tournament and Opens A, B and C. Consequently, players can follow the complete festival without changing venues.
The venue lies within Spilimbergo’s sports complex. Moreover, the town center provides restaurants, cafés and services for players and accompanying persons.
🏨 Accommodation
The official announcement lists several accommodation options in and around Spilimbergo. Therefore, players can request rooms directly from the named properties and compare the conditions before booking.
The listed options include Grand Hotel President, Hotel Stella d’Oro, Albergo Michielini, Pensione Consul and Albergo Ristorante Belvedere.
| Accommodation Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Grand Hotel President | One of the accommodation properties listed in the official announcement |
| Hotel Stella d’Oro | Central hotel option listed by the organizer |
| Other Listed Properties | Albergo Michielini, Pensione Consul and Albergo Ristorante Belvedere |
🚆 How to Get There
Spilimbergo lies in western Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Therefore, most international players first reach Venice, Treviso, Trieste, Udine or Pordenone and then continue by regional road or bus.
Because local evening connections can be less frequent, players should compare the round schedule with their accommodation location before travel.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Air | Use Venice, Treviso or Trieste airports, then continue by rail, bus, taxi or rental car. |
| By Train | Travel to Pordenone or Udine, then continue to Spilimbergo by regional bus or road transfer. |
| By Car | Enter Via degli Abeti 9 and follow signs for the La Favorita sports complex. |
| Local Transport | Check current regional bus timetables, especially for evening rounds. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer divides players by rating: Master above 2000, Open A from 1700 to 2099, Open B from 1500 to 1899 and Open C below 1700.
Moreover, the regulations require foreign players to hold a valid FIDE ID and Italian players to hold a valid 2026 federation membership.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| Master Rounds | 9 |
| Open A/B/C Rounds | 7 each |
| Tie-Breaks | Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz, direct encounter and assigned-board points |
| Entry Fees | Master €90; Open A €70; Open B €60 adults / €40 juniors; Open C €50 adults / €30 juniors |
Practical Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Prize Fund | €10,000 / approx. $11,480 |
| Venue | Palazzetto dello Sport La Favorita |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Regulations | https://federscacchi.it/doc/bandi/bando_21343.pdf |
| Organizer Website | https://www.spilimbergochess.com/ |
Plan your participation carefully: confirm the latest registration status, room availability and organizer instructions before booking non-refundable travel.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $11,480
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
A.S.D. Circolo Scacchistico Le Due Torri – Spilimbergo is an amateur chess association based in Spilimbergo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The association was founded on November 21, 2002. It is affiliated with the Italian Chess Federation and appears in the national register of amateur sports organizations.
The club promotes chess through lessons, courses, tournaments, and local community activities. Its official municipal profile highlights chess instruction for primary and secondary school pupils in Spilimbergo and the surrounding area. The club also organizes competitions and other chess events for the wider community.
A.S.D. Le Due Torri also takes part in organized team chess. Italian Chess Federation records list the club’s teams in the Campionato Italiano a Squadre. Andrea Bisaro serves as club president and legal representative, while Mattia Paveglio supports club and membership administration.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
The club organizes the Spilimbergo International Chess Tournament, its main annual international event. The 24th edition takes place from August 8 to 15, 2026, at Centro Sportivo La Favorita in Spilimbergo. The festival includes a Master tournament and three additional sections: A, B, and C.
The Master tournament uses a 9-round Swiss-system format. The other three sections each feature seven rounds. All sections use a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The organizer submits the tournaments for national and international rating calculation.
The published prize fund for the 2026 festival is €10,000. The prize structure includes overall awards and separate prizes for rating groups, women, juniors, and younger players. Andrea Bisaro serves as tournament director and the main organizational contact.
The tournament attracts players from Italy and abroad. The 2024 edition brought together 450 participants from 31 countries across four sections. The Master section included grandmasters, international masters, and other titled players, while the lower sections welcomed club players and juniors.
🌍 Chess Education and Community
Youth chess and education form an important part of the club’s work. A.S.D. Le Due Torri provides chess instruction in local schools and organizes courses for players at different levels. These activities help beginners learn the game and give young players a path toward club and tournament chess.
The club combines this educational work with regular competitive activity. Players can join club teams, take part in local competitions, and progress toward larger rated events. The multi-section structure of the Spilimbergo tournament also gives players suitable competition based on their rating and experience.
Through school instruction, club activity, team chess, and international tournaments, A.S.D. Le Due Torri supports chess development in Spilimbergo. Its annual festival connects the local chess community with players from many countries.
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