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4th Festival Internazionale Citta di Soliera

4th Festival Internazionale Citta di Soliera

by Club 64
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4Β° Festival Internazionale CittΓ  di Soliera takes place from June 12-14, 2026 in Soliera, Italy. This is a chess tournament in Soliera, Italy, in 2026. The event features two sections, five rounds, and a full classical chess tournament format with official FIDE rating. Centro Culturale Habitat hosts the games, and the tournament offers a confirmed cash prize fund of about USD 1,700.

Moreover, this chess tournament in Soliera gives players a practical June weekend in Emilia-Romagna with a clear two-group structure, a central cultural venue, and a compact schedule that fits well into three days. In addition, the 4Β° Festival Internazionale CittΓ  di Soliera combines strong open prizes, rating-category awards, and junior cups, which makes the event appealing for both experienced players and developing competitors. As a result, this chess event in Soliera stands out as a well-structured FIDE rated chess tournament in northern Italy.

πŸ—“οΈ Event Details

Item Details
πŸ“… Dates June 12-14, 2026
πŸ“ Location Soliera, Italy
β™ŸοΈ Format 5-round Swiss tournament
⭐ Rating FIDE rated
πŸ“‚ Sections Open A, Open B
⏱️ Time control 90 minutes + 30-second increment from move 1
πŸ’³ Entry fee EUR 50; Under 16 EUR 40
πŸ’° Prize fund USD 1,700 (approx.)
πŸ‘€ Eligibility Open A: Elo 1800 and above; Open B: Elo below 1900
🧩 Organizer notes The organizer may assign up to 2 wild cards for Open A

πŸ† Prize Fund

The total confirmed cash prize fund is EUR 1,550. In addition, the published prizes are paid net of the applicable tax under current regulations.

Section Cash prizes
Open A 1st EUR 350; 2nd EUR 250; 3rd EUR 150; 4th EUR 90; 1st 1800-1999 EUR 60; 2nd 1800-1999 EUR 50
Open B 1st EUR 180; 2nd EUR 130; 3rd EUR 90; 1st 1600-1799 EUR 70; 1st 1400-1599 EUR 60; 1st under 1400 EUR 50

Additionally, the tournament awards a cup to the best Under 16 player in Open A and a cup to the best Under 14 player in Open B.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Both sections use a 5-round Swiss system under FIDE pairing rules. Each player receives 90 minutes for the full game plus a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event follows a full classical chess tournament structure across the entire weekend.

In addition, the published tie-break order is Buchholz Cut 1, full Buchholz, and ARO. Electronic devices may be brought into the playing hall only if they remain switched off and separated from the player’s body. For all remaining technical matters, the event follows the Italian Chess Federation regulations.

πŸ“‚ Sections / Groups

Section Rating Notes
Open A Elo 1800 and above Top section
Open B Elo below 1900 Lower-rated section

πŸ“… Schedule

Date Weekday Time Round
June 12, 2026 Friday 7:30 PM Registration confirmation
June 12, 2026 Friday 8:00 PM Round 1
June 13, 2026 Saturday 9:30 AM Round 2
June 13, 2026 Saturday 3:00 PM Round 3
June 14, 2026 Sunday 9:00 AM Round 4
June 14, 2026 Sunday 2:30 PM Round 5
June 14, 2026 Sunday After round 5 Prize ceremony

πŸ“ Registration

Item Details
How to register Mandatory pre-registration on Vesus
Entry fee EUR 50
Reduced fee Under 16 EUR 40
Deadline Pre-registration closes on June 10, 2026
Payment Bank transfer
IBAN IT63Z0303212905010000852330
Account name CLUB 64 A.S.D.
Confirmation Registration must be confirmed by bank transfer

πŸ‘₯ Organizer

Club 64 ASD organizes this international weekend event in Soliera in collaboration with Arci Soliera. In addition, the club manages registrations, tournament operations, and player communication for both sections throughout the festival.

🏨 Venue

Centro Culturale Habitat, Via Berlinguer 201, Soliera, Italy

The tournament takes place at Centro Culturale Habitat in Soliera. Moreover, the venue gives both sections one shared playing site for the full five-round schedule. This setup keeps the weekend practical and easy to follow from the first registration confirmation to the final prize ceremony.

πŸ›ŽοΈ Accommodation

B&B Anna, Via Morello 145, Soliera, Italy

The organizer recommends B&B Anna for players who need accommodation. In addition, the property is about 650 meters from the playing venue, which makes daily access especially convenient.

πŸš— How to Get There

Players can travel to Soliera and then continue locally to Via Berlinguer for the playing hall. In addition, the short distance between the recommended accommodation and the venue makes the weekend easier to manage for visiting participants.

Enjoy a competitive chess weekend in Soliera and take part in a well-organized FIDE-rated festival with two clear sections and solid prize opportunities.

Tournament organizer Club 64 β™ŸοΈ About the Organizer Club 64 A.S.D. is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The club has… Read moreRead less

About the Organizer

Club 64 A.S.D. is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy. The club has been affiliated with the Italian Chess Federation since 1987 and has built a long-standing role in the Modena chess community. It supports over-the-board chess, training activity, youth development, club events, and rated competition for players of different ages and levels.

The club operates from Via Wiligelmo 72 in Modena, where it gives local players a regular chess base for meetings, courses, and competitive activity. Its work covers children, young players, adults, beginners, club players, and stronger competitors. Therefore, Club 64 offers a practical route into chess for families, students, and tournament players in the wider Modena area.

Club 64 also combines competitive chess with educational and community values. Its activity promotes concentration, discipline, respect, and social interaction through chess. As a result, the organizer has become a reliable reference point for players who search for chess in Modena, structured club activity, and accessible tournament opportunities in Emilia-Romagna.

Chess Events and Activities

Club 64 organizes and supports a wide range of chess events. Its activity includes club tournaments, youth competitions, school chess events, evening opens, FIDE-rated tournaments, and regional chess initiatives. This broad program helps players gain experience in several formats and progress step by step from casual play to official competition.

The club has a visible role in youth chess. It organizes and supports events connected with the Emilia-Romagna youth circuit and school chess activity in the Modena area. These events give young players a friendly and structured way to enter tournament chess. In addition, the club works with schools and local partners to bring chess closer to children and families.

Club 64 also organizes open tournaments for experienced players. Its tournament activity includes classical events, rated weekend competitions, and the Festival Internazionale CittΓ  di Soliera. These events strengthen the club’s public organizer profile and attract players from Modena, Emilia-Romagna, and other regions. Moreover, the club’s connection with team chess gives members regular match practice and a clear competitive pathway.

Player Experience and Community

Players who join Club 64 can expect an active and welcoming chess environment. The club offers regular activity for different player groups, from children learning the rules to adults looking for serious games. This makes the organizer useful for both new players and experienced competitors.

The club’s youth work gives developing players a strong starting point. Children can learn chess through guided activity, take part in local events, and then move toward official tournaments when ready. At the same time, adult members can join club play, team competition, and open events. Therefore, Club 64 creates a balanced chess community with room for learning, practice, and competition.

For players searching for chess tournaments in Italy, chess events in Emilia-Romagna, or a reliable chess club in Modena, Club 64 offers a strong regional option. Its mix of training, youth chess, school projects, rated tournaments, and community activity gives the organizer a clear identity in Italian chess.

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