26th Open Internazionale di Scacchi “Città di Crema” takes place on September 4-6, 2026, in Crema, Italy. The event also honors Ottavio Ravaschietto and offers three classical sections at the new air-conditioned playing venue, Sala Agello.

This is a chess tournament in Crema, Italy, in 2026. Players can compete in a FIDE-rated chess tournament with Open A, Open B, and Open C sections based on rating and age criteria.

The tournament has a compact weekend schedule with six rounds, a confirmed cash prize fund, and a maximum field of 80 players. Therefore, early registration and payment are important for players who want to secure a place.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Open A and Open B

Open A and Open B use a classical time control of 90 minutes for the whole game, plus a 30-second increment from move one.

The sections follow FIDE and Italian Chess Federation technical rules. As a result, players can expect a serious classical chess tournament with standard rating procedures.

Open C

Open C uses 60 minutes for the whole game, plus a 30-second increment from move one. This section offers a shorter classical format for players rated below 1700.

Pairings use the Swiss FIDE system. Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz Cut 1, Sonneborn-Berger, and Average Rating of Opponents.

The default time is 60 minutes. A player who arrives more than 60 minutes late for a round loses the game.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed total cash prize fund is €3,230 gross, approximately $3,780. Players must attend the award ceremony to receive their prize.

Open-A Prizes

Open-B Prizes

Open-C Prizes

🧩 Sections / Groups

Open A may include up to three wildcards for players rated below 1650. The organizer also limits the total field to 80 players, with no more than 20 players in Open C.

📅 Schedule

Players must complete accreditation at least 15 minutes before the start of the first round. Otherwise, they may enter the tournament only after Round 1, even if they registered correctly.

📝 Registration

Registration becomes valid only after the player completes the bank transfer, registers on Vesus, and sends the payment receipt by email.

Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need valid FSI competitive or junior membership for 2026. Foreign players must have a FIDE ID issued by their federation before registration.

🏛️ Organizer

A.S.D. Scacchi “Città” di Crema organizes the 26th Open Internazionale di Scacchi “Città di Crema.” The club runs chess activity in Crema and offers this Memorial Ottavio Ravaschietto tournament as a structured weekend event with three rated sections and a new air-conditioned venue.

Email: aldo.rovida@alice.it
Phone: +39 339 1830636

📍 Venue

Sala Agello, Piazzetta Winifred Terni de Gregorj 5, Crema (CR), Italy

The tournament takes place at Sala Agello in Crema. The playing venue is air-conditioned, which gives players more comfortable conditions during the September tournament weekend.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should use Piazzetta Winifred Terni de Gregorj 5, Crema, as the main navigation address.

Crema is located in Lombardy, between Milan, Bergamo, Cremona, and Lodi. Players can reach the city by regional transport, car, taxi, or local connections from nearby towns.

ℹ️ Other Information

Players with accessibility support needs should inform the organizer before the tournament. This helps the team prepare practical playing conditions in advance.

A Pairing Allocated Bye gives 1 point. Draw by forfeit is not allowed, and the arbiter’s decisions are final.

Electronic communication devices are strictly forbidden in the competition area. In addition, smoking and electronic cigarettes are not allowed inside the playing venue.

The 26th Open Internazionale di Scacchi “Città di Crema” offers a strong classical weekend with rating value, three sections, and a well-organized Crema chess setting.