6th International Chess Tournament Città di Amelia 2026
6th International Chess Tournament Città di Amelia 2026 takes place from November 20-22, 2026, in Amelia, Italy. The event offers three FIDE-rated classical sections as part of the Amelia Grand Chess Tour 2026.
This is a chess tournament in Amelia, Italy, in 2026. Players will compete in Open A, Open B, and Open C, with five Swiss-system rounds and a classical time control.
The tournament also includes two FIDE-rated side events before the main weekend. In addition, participants receive a player package, a gadget, and a commemorative tournament T-shirt.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 6th International Chess Tournament Città di Amelia 2026 |
| 📅 Dates | November 20-22, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Amelia, Terni, Italy |
| 🏛️ Venues | Sala Conti Palladini, Sala Eugenio Checchi, and Palazzo Venturelli |
| 📌 Main Venue Area | Amelia historic center |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss tournaments |
| 🧩 Sections | Open A, Open B, Open C |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated classical tournaments |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes per player + 30 seconds per move |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €3,330 / approx. USD 3,875 |
| ⏳ Default Time | 60 minutes |
| 🎁 Player Package | Gadget and commemorative T-shirt |
| 📺 Live Boards | Selected boards planned for online broadcast |
| ⚡ Side Events | FIDE rapid on November 18 and FIDE blitz on November 19 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Players receive 90 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move. The same classical time control applies to Open A, Open B, and Open C.
The main tournaments use a 5-round Swiss system. In addition, the organizer applies International Buchholz for final rankings.
Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz Cut 1, Buchholz Total, and average rating of opponents.
Players may arrive up to 60 minutes after the scheduled start of a round. After that limit, the player loses by forfeit.
The tournament also uses Pairing Allocated Bye rules. A PAB gives one point.
💰 Prize Fund
The tournament offers €3,330 in published cash prizes, which equals approximately USD 3,875. Prizes are not cumulative and not divisible.
Prize Fund Overview
| Prize Area | Amount |
|---|---|
| Open A cash prizes | €1,870 |
| Open B cash prizes | €920 |
| Open C cash prizes | €540 |
| Total published cash prizes | €3,330 / approx. USD 3,875 |
Open-A Prizes
| Prize / Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €600 + trophy |
| 2nd place | €450 + trophy |
| 3rd place | €300 + trophy |
| 4th place | €200 + trophy |
| 5th place | €150 + trophy |
| Best 2000–2200 player | €100 |
| Best 1800–2000 player | €70 |
Open-B Prizes
| Prize / Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €300 + trophy |
| 2nd place | €200 + trophy |
| 3rd place | €150 + trophy |
| 4th place | €120 + trophy |
| 5th place | €80 + trophy |
| Best 1600–1799 player | €70 |
Open-C Prizes
| Prize / Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | €160 + trophy |
| 2nd place | €110 + trophy |
| 3rd place | €80 + trophy |
| 4th place | €70 + trophy |
| 5th place | €60 + trophy |
| Best 1400–1600 player | €60 + medal |
Special trophies and non-cash prizes are also planned for selected categories. These include best rating variation, U16, 65+, and female prizes.
All cups and trophies are handmade. The organizer commissioned them from psychological rehabilitation centers in Amelia.
🧩 Sections / Groups
The main tournament has three playing sections.
Open A is for players rated above 1800. However, the organizer may add up to five wild-card players with lower ratings.
Open B is for players rated below 1799. This section gives club players a separate competitive field with main prizes and a rating-band prize.
Open C is for players rated below 1600. It also includes a reduced fee for U16 players and gives developing players a dedicated tournament group.
Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need valid FSI 2026 membership. Players who do not yet have the required membership may complete it through the organizer at the venue.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, November 18 | 09:00–09:45 | Rapid tournament registration |
| Wednesday, November 18 | 10:00 | FIDE rapid tournament starts |
| Thursday, November 19 | 14:00–14:45 | Blitz tournament registration |
| Thursday, November 19 | 15:00 | FIDE blitz tournament starts |
| Friday, November 20 | 17:30 | Round 1 |
| Saturday, November 21 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| Saturday, November 21 | 15:30 | Round 3 |
| Sunday, November 22 | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| Sunday, November 22 | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| Sunday, November 22 | After Round 5 | Prize ceremony |
Players should plan carefully for Friday afternoon travel. The first classical round starts at 17:30, so early arrival in Amelia is strongly recommended.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration Platform | Vesus.org |
| Early Payment Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Final Payment Deadline | November 16, 2026 |
| Open A Early Entry Fee | €80 |
| Open A Final Entry Fee | €90 |
| Open B Early Entry Fee | €70 |
| Open B Final Entry Fee | €80 |
| Open C Early Entry Fee | €60 |
| Open C Final Entry Fee | €65 |
| U16 Entry Fee for Open C | €55 early; €60 final |
| Rapid Tournament Entry Fee | €15 |
| Blitz Tournament Entry Fee | €15 |
| Payment Recipient | ASD APS “A Gonfie Vele” |
| IBAN | IT39A0760114400001069057154 |
| Contact Email | info@agonfievele.org |
Players should pay by bank transfer before the relevant deadline. To receive the reduced fee, payment must arrive by November 1, 2026.
The payment note should include the tournament name and the player’s T-shirt size. In addition, payments made after the early deadline and by November 16 must use instant bank transfer.
👥 Organizer
ASD APS A Gonfie Vele organizes the 6th International Chess Tournament Città di Amelia 2026. The event forms part of the Amelia Grand Chess Tour 2026, a circuit of FIDE-approved standard, rapid, and blitz tournaments held in Amelia.
🏛️ Venue
Sala Conti Palladini and Sala Eugenio Checchi
Biblioteca Comunale di Amelia “Luciano Lama”
Largo Caduti di Nassiriya e Kabul 1, 05022 Amelia, Terni, Italy
Palazzo Venturelli
Via Pomponia 30, 05022 Amelia, Terni, Italy
The tournament uses several playing venues in Amelia. Sala Conti Palladini and Sala Eugenio Checchi are located inside the municipal library complex, while Palazzo Venturelli is a historic palace in the town center.
The multi-venue format places the tournament inside Amelia’s historic setting. Therefore, players should check their assigned playing room before each round and allow enough time to move between venues if needed.
🚆 How to Get There
Players should travel to Amelia in the province of Terni, Umbria. The main playing venues are in or near the historic center, so players should plan their final arrival carefully.
Drivers can use Amelia, Terni, as the destination and then continue toward the municipal library or Palazzo Venturelli. However, the historic center may require extra time for parking and walking.
Players arriving by train can travel toward Terni or nearby regional stations, then continue to Amelia by bus, taxi, or private transfer. Since the first round starts on Friday afternoon, visitors should avoid tight same-day travel plans.
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer plans live online coverage for selected boards. The first 12 boards of Open A, the first 6 boards of Open B, and the first 4 boards of Open C are planned for broadcast.
The FIDE rapid side event takes place on Wednesday, November 18. It uses 9 rounds with a 12 minutes + 3 seconds time control.
The FIDE blitz side event takes place on Thursday, November 19. It uses 12 rounds with a 5 minutes + 3 seconds time control.
6th International Chess Tournament Città di Amelia 2026 offers a full chess weekend in Umbria, with three FIDE-rated sections, side events, live-board coverage, and a strong local tournament atmosphere.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $3,875
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
ASD – APS A Gonfie Vele is an Italian amateur sports and social-promotion association based in Amelia, Umbria. The association works in chess event organization and focuses on both competitive and promotional chess activity. It also appears in the Italian sports register as A Gonfie Vele ASD APS, with chess listed as its official sporting discipline and Sergio Rocchetti as legal representative.
The organizer brings together people with long experience in over-the-board chess events. It uses tournament equipment, approved chess clocks, outdoor chessboards, DGT boards, and live-broadcast tools. Therefore, its events can support both practical playing conditions and online game transmission through platforms such as Chess.com and Lichess.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
ASD – APS A Gonfie Vele runs and supports chess tournaments in Umbria, especially city-based events that combine classical chess with local cultural identity. Its published activity includes events in Amelia, Spoleto, Todi, Acquasparta, Perugia, and Bevagna. These tournaments help connect players with several historic Umbrian cities while keeping the chess program structured and competitive.
The association organizes the International Chess Tournament Città di Amelia, a key event in its calendar. The 2026 edition includes classical sections, FIDE rapid and blitz side events, live boards, and practical tournament services for players. In addition, the event forms part of the Amelia Grand Chess Tour and uses several central venues in Amelia.
ASD – APS A Gonfie Vele has also worked on the Grand Prix chess circuit in Umbria. The circuit has brought players to different cities across the region and has attracted international participation. Moreover, Italian team documents list A Gonfie Vele in the national club structure, which gives the association a wider competitive role beyond single tournament weekends.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
Players who join A Gonfie Vele events can expect a tournament atmosphere built around clear logistics, live coverage, and local hospitality. The organizer pays attention to venue setup, chess materials, and player experience. As a result, its tournaments suit players who want serious rated games in well-presented historic locations.
The association also connects chess with social and cultural activity. Some events include artistic or community elements, while prizes may involve local products, handcrafted awards, or collaborations with social rehabilitation centers. This gives the organizer a distinctive identity within Italian chess and makes its events more than a standard weekend competition.
For traveling players, ASD – APS A Gonfie Vele offers a useful entry point into competitive chess in Umbria. Its events combine FIDE-rated play, rapid and blitz formats, city-center venues, and live-game visibility. Therefore, the organizer works well for club players, improving juniors, titled players, and chess visitors who want a focused tournament experience in central Italy.
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