48° Festival Scacchistico Internazionale Open Città di Arco will take place from October 3-11, 2026, in Arco, Italy. This is a chess tournament in Arco, Italy, in 2026.

The event offers a major FIDE-rated classical chess tournament program with Open A and Open B. Open A runs over 9 rounds, while Open B is reserved for players over 65 and runs over 8 rounds.

The festival suits competitive players, club players, experienced amateur players, coaches, and visitors who want a long classical event in the Lake Garda area. In addition, the playing hall will use 120 electronic chessboards for live game coverage.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Open A

Open A uses a classical time control of 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes for the rest of the game. Each player also receives a 30-second increment per move. The section runs over 9 Swiss-system rounds.

Open B

Open B follows the same classical time control. This section is reserved for players over 65 and runs over 8 Swiss-system rounds.

The tournament applies FIDE rules. Also, players who arrive more than 30 minutes after the scheduled start of a round lose the game by default.

🏆 Prize Fund

The festival has a confirmed prize fund of €6,000, approximately US$6,950. The prize list includes main prizes, rating prizes, special prizes, and a best-game prize.

Prizes are not cumulative. In addition, prize winners must attend the prize ceremony to receive their prizes.

👥 Sections / Groups

Open A

Open A is open to classified and unrated players. It runs as the main 9-round classical tournament of the festival.

Open B for Players Over 65

Open B is reserved for players over 65. It runs over 8 rounds and has its own prize list.

Special Prize Groups

Special prize groups include rating bands, women, players over 65, and Under 16 players. The event also includes the Stuart Wagman Prize for the best game.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

🏛️ Organizer

Organizer: Comitato Organizzatore Manifestazioni Scacchistiche

Comitato Organizzatore Manifestazioni Scacchistiche organizes the 48° Festival Scacchistico Internazionale Open Città di Arco. The event brings a long-running classical chess festival to Arco with two tournament sections, live board coverage, and a full nine-day schedule.

Email: info@arcoworldchess.com
Phone: +39 327 496 2713

📍 Venue

Salone delle Feste, Casinò Municipale di Arco, Viale delle Magnolie 9, 38062 Arco TN, Italy

The tournament will take place in the Salone delle Feste at the Casinò Municipale di Arco. The venue offers a historic playing setting in central Arco and is listed as accessible. Players should use the full address for map navigation.

🚆 How to Get There

Players and visitors can travel directly to the Casinò Municipale di Arco at Viale delle Magnolie 9. The venue address gives a clear arrival point for local players, international participants, families, and visitors attending the festival.

ℹ️ Other Practical Information

The playing hall will be equipped with 120 electronic boards, wooden chess sets, and DGT3000 chess clocks. Therefore, the event offers strong live coverage conditions for games from the festival.

Players may not smoke in the playing room. Also, mobile phones and electronic communication devices are not allowed in the playing area.

Tie-breaks use Buchholz Cut 1, total Buchholz, and APRO. In addition, the organizer may make necessary changes for the proper running of the competition.

Overall, this event gives players a strong opportunity to compete in Arco during a major international classical chess festival.