33rd International Chess Festival Grand Hotel Adriatico 2026
33rd International Chess Festival Grand Hotel Adriatico 2026 takes place from December 18 – 20, 2026, at Grand Hotel Adriatico in Montesilvano, Italy. The tournament offers three FIDE-rated open sections in a compact weekend format.
This is a chess tournament in Montesilvano, Italy, in 2026. Players will compete in Open A, Open B, or Open C according to the published Elo ranges.
The festival combines rated chess, hotel-based playing conditions, accommodation packages, and confirmed cash prizes in the top two sections. In addition, players can compete for chess-book and voucher prizes in several categories.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 33rd International Chess Festival Grand Hotel Adriatico 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | December 18 – 20, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Montesilvano, Pescara, Italy |
| 🏛️ Venue | Grand Hotel Adriatico – Via Maresca 10, 65015 Montesilvano, Pescara, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss tournaments |
| 🧩 Sections | Open A, Open B, Open C |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €2,250 confirmed cash prizes / approx. USD 2,620, plus vouchers and non-cash awards |
| 📝 Registration / Payment Deadline | December 16, 2026 |
| ⏳ Default Time | 60 minutes |
| 🏨 Accommodation Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Players receive 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move. This time control applies to all three sections.
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. In addition, the event counts for FIDE Elo rating changes, so players should check their federation and membership status before entering.
Players may arrive up to 60 minutes after the official start of each round. After that limit, the player loses by forfeit.
Tie-breaks follow the International Buchholz system. The published order is Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, and average rating of opponents.
💰 Prize Fund
The festival includes €2,250 in confirmed cash prizes, which equals approximately USD 2,620. The organizer also awards vouchers, chess books, DVDs, trophies, and cups.
Prize Fund Overview
| Prize Information | Amount |
|---|---|
| Confirmed cash prizes | €2,250 / approx. USD 2,620 |
| Additional prizes | “Le Due Torri” vouchers, chess books, DVDs, trophies, and cups |
Prizes are not cumulative and not divisible. In addition, prize winners must attend the awards ceremony because the ceremony forms part of the official event.
Cash prizes may be subject to the applicable tax deductions required by law.
🧩 Sections / Groups
The festival has three playing sections.
Open A is reserved for players with Elo 1850 or higher. The organizer may admit up to three players below the normal cutoff, but only if they have Elo 1800 or higher.
Open B is for players rated from 1575 to 1899 Elo. The organizer may also admit up to three players below the minimum rating cutoff.
Open C is reserved for players below 1625 Elo. This section gives lower-rated players a separate FIDE-rated weekend tournament.
Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need valid FSI membership for 2026 or 2027. Players without the required membership may complete the appropriate FSI membership through the organizing club at the venue.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 18 | 17:30–19:30 | Attendance confirmation |
| Friday, December 18 | 20:15 | Round 1 |
| Saturday, December 19 | 09:45 | Round 2 |
| Saturday, December 19 | 15:45 | Round 3 |
| Sunday, December 20 | 09:00 | Round 4 |
| Sunday, December 20 | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| Sunday, December 20 | After Round 5 | Awards ceremony |
Players should complete attendance confirmation on Friday before the first round. In addition, they should plan carefully for the evening start on December 18.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Method | Pre-registration through Vesus.org |
| Payment Method | Bank transfer |
| Payment Recipient | ASD Circolo Scacchi R. Fischer Chieti |
| Bank | Banca Popolare di Puglia e Basilicata, Chieti branch |
| IBAN | IT66M0538515521CC2860002724 |
| Information / Registration Contact | Andrea Rebeggiani |
| Contact Phone / WhatsApp | +39 338 675 6623 |
| Contact Email | andrea.rebeggiani@gmail.com |
| Club Email | asdfischerchieti@gmail.com |
Entry Fees
| Section / Player Type | By December 3 | By December 10 | By December 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open A and Open B | €70 | €80 | €90 |
| Open C | €60 | €70 | €80 |
| U16 players | €55 | €65 | €75 |
Players should pay early to use the reduced fee. After December 10, payments should be made by instant bank transfer and must use the increased fee.
👥 Organizer
A.S.D. Circolo Scacchi R. Fischer Chieti organizes the 33rd International Chess Festival Grand Hotel Adriatico 2026. The club offers a three-section FIDE-rated weekend event with a practical hotel venue on the Adriatic coast.
Phone: +39 338 675 6623
Email: andrea.rebeggiani@gmail.com
🏛️ Venue
Grand Hotel Adriatico – Via Maresca 10, 65015 Montesilvano, Pescara, Italy
The tournament takes place at Grand Hotel Adriatico in Montesilvano. The hotel venue gives players one convenient location for games, accommodation, meals, and rest during the weekend.
The hotel offers several useful services, including Wi-Fi, internal and external parking areas, American bar service, TV room, private beach access, and front-desk support.
🛏️ Accommodation
Grand Hotel Adriatico offers a special full-board accommodation package for at least three days, from dinner on Friday, December 18, to lunch on Sunday, December 20.
| Accommodation Option | Price per Person / Day |
|---|---|
| Single room, full board | €95 |
| Double room, full board | €76 |
| Triple room, full board | €72 |
The package includes water and wine with meals, free Wi-Fi, and late checkout subject to availability. Half-board and bed-and-breakfast options may also be requested.
Family rates are available for children staying with parents. Players should contact Andrea Rebeggiani for accommodation requests and booking instructions.
Accommodation bookings must be confirmed with the required deposit by December 1, 2026. Later requests depend on remaining hotel availability.
🚆 How to Get There
Players should travel to Grand Hotel Adriatico – Via Maresca 10, 65015 Montesilvano, Pescara, Italy.
The hotel sits near the Pescara Nord exit of the A14 Bologna–Bari motorway. Therefore, it is practical for players arriving by car from the Adriatic motorway route.
Pescara railway station is about 8 km from the hotel. In addition, Pescara Airport is about 15 km away, so players arriving by train or air can continue to Montesilvano by taxi, local transport, or private transfer.
33rd International Chess Festival Grand Hotel Adriatico 2026 offers a clear FIDE-rated weekend on Italy’s Adriatic coast, with three rating sections, hotel-based conditions, and practical travel access near Pescara.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,620
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
A.S.D. Circolo Scacchi R. Fischer Chieti, known as Fischer Scacchi Chieti, is a chess club based in Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. The club has maintained a long connection with the Italian Chess Federation and appears in official federation records with its Chieti address, phone number, email, and president Andrea Rebeggiani. It supports over-the-board chess, school chess, youth development, team competition, and tournament organization.
The club has built a strong reputation both locally and nationally. Its activity includes chess courses, assisted practice, youth and adult tournaments, individual events, and team competitions. Therefore, players in Chieti and Abruzzo can use the club as a practical route from learning chess to serious competitive play.
Fischer Scacchi Chieti also holds an important place in Italian team chess. The club has achieved national success in both the CIS Master and women’s team competitions. This competitive identity gives the organizer a profile that goes beyond a standard local chess club.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Fischer Scacchi Chieti organizes and supports a wide range of chess events. Its program includes local tournaments, school chess initiatives, youth events, team competitions, and international festivals. In addition, the club’s work with children and schools helps more young players enter the chess community in a structured way.
One of the club’s most visible projects is the International Chess Festival “Pasqua a Montesilvano.” The 2026 edition takes place at Grand Hotel Adriatico in Montesilvano and offers FIDE-rated sections for different rating groups. The event gives players a strong Easter chess tournament on the Adriatic coast and shows the club’s experience in managing larger open events.
The club is also connected with the International Chess Festival “Grand Hotel Adriatico,” another established tournament project in Montesilvano. These events help bring players to Abruzzo for rated chess, seaside tournament conditions, and a clear festival atmosphere. Moreover, the club’s team activity gives members regular match practice and a competitive pathway inside Italian chess.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players who join Fischer Scacchi Chieti events can expect an active and competitive chess environment. The club works with beginners, young players, adult club players, and experienced competitors. This broad structure helps different player groups find a suitable place within the same chess community.
The club’s youth and school chess work remains one of its strongest features. Young players can start through guided practice and school activity, then move toward youth tournaments and official events. At the same time, experienced players can take part in team chess, open tournaments, and stronger rated competitions.
For players searching for chess in Chieti, chess tournaments in Abruzzo, or FIDE-rated events in Italy, Fischer Scacchi Chieti offers a reliable regional option. Its mix of training, youth chess, school projects, team success, international festivals, and local chess activity gives the organizer a clear and respected role in the Italian chess community.
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