3° Festival Internazionale di Chess Pong
3° Festival Internazionale di Chess Pong will take place from October 18–25, 2026, in Porcia, Italy. This is a chess tournament in Porcia, Italy, in 2026.
The event offers a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament with 9 Swiss-system rounds. Players can enter Open A or Open B, based on the published Elo limits.
The festival combines chess with a parallel table tennis program. Therefore, it suits competitive chess players, club players, hybrid-sport participants, coaches, families, and visitors who want a distinctive international event in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | 3° Festival Internazionale di Chess Pong |
| 📅 Dates | October 18–25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Porcia, Italy |
| 🏛️ Venue | Sala R. Diemoz, Via Risorgive 3, 33080 Porcia PN, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | Classical international chess tournament with parallel table tennis event |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE Standard rated |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | FIDE Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👥 Sections | Open A: 1900 Elo and above; Open B: 2000 Elo and below |
| ⏳ Default time | 60 minutes |
| 💶 Entry fee | Open A: €80; Open B: €70; U18 players and female players: €60 |
| 🏆 Cash prize fund | €8,000, approximately US$9,290 |
| 🎁 Additional prizes | €900 in chess and table tennis sports-material prizes |
| 🏛️ Organizer | A.S.D. Scacchistica Pordenonese |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The chess tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes per player, plus a 30-second increment from move 1. Therefore, players receive enough time for full-game calculation and serious tournament play.
Pairings follow the FIDE Swiss system across 9 rounds. The tournament counts for FIDE Standard rating.
Tie-breaks use REP first, followed by total Buchholz, Buchholz Cut 1, Sonneborn-Berger, and Average Rating of Opponents.
Players may request one half-point bye before the tournament starts. However, the bye cannot apply in the final two rounds.
🏆 Prize Fund
The festival has €8,000 in confirmed cash prizes, approximately US$9,290. The total published prize value reaches €8,900 when the €900 in sports-material prizes is included.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Open A – 1st place | €2,000 + trophy |
| Open A – 2nd place | €1,500 + trophy |
| Open A – 3rd place | €1,000 + trophy |
| Open A – 4th place | €600 |
| Open A – 5th place | €400 |
| Open A – 6th place | €300 |
| Open A – 7th place | €200 |
| Open A – 1st Elo under 2300 | €250 |
| Open A – 1st Elo under 2200 | €150 |
| Open A – 1st female player | €100 |
| Open B – 1st place | €500 + trophy |
| Open B – 2nd place | €400 + trophy |
| Open B – 3rd place | €300 + trophy |
| Open B – 4th place | €100 |
| Open B – 1st Elo under 1900 | €100 |
| Open B – 1st Elo under 1800 | €50 |
| Open B – 1st female player | €50 |
Prize money is paid by bank transfer, before applicable taxes. Players must attend the award ceremony to receive their prizes. In addition, prizes are indivisible and not cumulative.
👥 Sections / Groups
Open A
Open A is for players rated 1900 Elo and above. It offers the main prize list and the top competitive section of the chess tournament.
Open B
Open B is for players rated 2000 Elo and below. It gives club players and improving competitors a separate group within the same FIDE-rated festival.
Chess Pong Participation Options
Players may choose the Premium option and take part in both the chess and table tennis tournaments. They may also choose the Basic option and take part only in chess or only in table tennis.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | — | Bank transfer confirmation deadline |
| October 18, 2026 | 13:00–15:30 | Registration confirmation |
| October 18, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 1 |
| October 19, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 2 |
| October 20, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 3 |
| October 21, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 4 |
| October 22, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 5 |
| October 23, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 6 |
| October 24, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 7 |
| October 24, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 8 |
| October 25, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 9 |
| October 25, 2026 | 15:30 | Award ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Email registration with bank transfer confirmation |
| Registration email | chesspong.fvg@gmail.com |
| Payment confirmation deadline | October 16, 2026 |
| Premium entry | Participation in both chess and table tennis tournaments |
| Premium Open A fee | €80 |
| Premium Open B fee | €70 |
| Premium U18 and female player fee | €60 |
| Basic entry | Participation only in chess or only in table tennis |
| Basic Open A fee | €80 |
| Basic Open B fee | €70 |
| Basic U18 and female player fee | €60 |
| Payment recipient | SicuraMente-young APS |
| Bank | UniCredit |
| IBAN | IT51D0200802206000106092529 |
| BIC / SWIFT | UNCRITM10MG |
| Payment reference | Iscrizione al 3° Festival di Chess Pong, Premium or Basic, player name |
| Required information | Name, surname, FSI membership number, and payment receipt |
| Membership requirement | Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need valid FSI membership; foreign players need a FIN |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: A.S.D. Scacchistica Pordenonese
A.S.D. Scacchistica Pordenonese runs the chess tournament within the 3° Festival Internazionale di Chess Pong. The event combines a FIDE-rated classical chess open with a parallel table tennis tournament and gives players a full 9-round schedule in Porcia.
Email: chesspong.fvg@gmail.com
Phone: +39 334 354 1219
📍 Venue
Sala R. Diemoz, Via Risorgive 3, 33080 Porcia PN, Italy
The chess tournament takes place at Sala R. Diemoz in Porcia. Players should use the full venue address for map navigation and arrive in time for Sunday registration confirmation before round 1.
🚆 How to Get There
Players arriving by motorway can use the Porcia exit when traveling from either the Conegliano or Portogruaro direction. The venue address gives local players, families, and visiting participants a clear arrival point for the festival week.
ℹ️ Other Practical Information
Players who need specific playing support should contact the organization before the event. This helps the tournament team prepare suitable assistance in advance.
The festival also includes a parallel table tennis tournament. As a result, players who choose the Premium option can compete across both disciplines during the same event.
Overall, this event gives players a unique opportunity to play FIDE-rated classical chess in Porcia while taking part in the wider Chess Pong festival setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,920
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
A.S.D. Scacchistica Pordenonese is a chess association based in Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The club was established in 2016 and operates from Via Stradelle 5c. It gives local players a regular place for practical play, lessons, tournament preparation, and official chess activity.
The association belongs to the Italian Chess Federation and also has UISP affiliation. Its weekly activity includes club sessions on Friday afternoons, Friday evenings, and Saturday afternoons. In addition, the club founded the Vera Menchik Chess School in 2018, creating a dedicated training structure for young players, beginners, and improving competitors.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
A.S.D. Scacchistica Pordenonese organizes chess tournaments in Pordenone and supports rated competition for local players. Its activity includes social tournaments, approved tournaments, youth events, school chess activity, and participation in local and national competitions. The club’s players also compete individually and as teams in events organized by clubs and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia regional chess committee.
Youth chess has a strong place in the club’s program. The organizer has hosted activity linked to the Italian Youth Championship pathway and the provincial phase of Trofeo Scacchi Scuola. The Pordenone school event brought together teams from different school levels and helped qualifying players move toward the regional stage. The club also provides technical organization for Grand Prix del Triveneto events, including youth and open rapid sections with FIDE Swiss pairings.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players can expect a structured club environment with regular playing times, clear contact channels, and a practical training route. The FSI-recognized chess school offers courses for beginners, young players, experienced players, and competitive preparation. Its instructor team includes national and basic-level chess instructors, which gives members access to guided learning as well as normal club play.
The club also supports chess in schools and local education settings. Its instructors run first-level courses, improvement courses, and youth-focused lessons for members and school groups. Therefore, children can start with basic rules and guided exercises, then progress toward tournament games and federation events.
For adult players, A.S.D. Scacchistica Pordenonese offers a steady route into over-the-board chess in Pordenone. Members can join club sessions, play friendly games, study with instructors, and enter social or approved tournaments. Overall, the association connects training, rated play, school chess, and local competition in one active Pordenone chess setting.
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