6th International Chess Tournament La Regina degli Scacchi
6th International Chess Tournament La Regina degli Scacchi runs from July 31 to August 2, 2026 in Rome, Italy. This is a chess tournament in Rome, Italy, in 2026. The event takes place at NH Roma Villa Carpegna and brings a compact three-day classical festival to the Italian capital.
The festival uses a 5-round Swiss format with a 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move time control. Moreover, it is split into four rating-based open sections, so it serves stronger players, ambitious club competitors, and developing players in the same venue.
The event also offers a clear prize structure and a practical entry process. The published prize list includes both cash awards and shopping vouchers. However, the confirmed cash prize fund alone totals EUR 2,420, which is approximately USD 2,787 using the ECB euro reference rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.1517 on March 27, 2026.
📌 Event Details
The main tournament facts are below.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏁 Tournament | 6th International Chess Tournament La Regina degli Scacchi |
| 📅 Dates | July 31 to August 2, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Rome, Italy |
| 🏛️ Venue | NH Roma Villa Carpegna, Via Pio IV, 6, 00165 Rome, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | Classical international open festival with 4 sections |
| 🔢 Rounds | 5 |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 min + 30 sec increment |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE rated |
| 💰 Prize fund | EUR 2,420 confirmed cash prizes (approx. USD 2,787) |
| 👥 Sections | Open A, Open B, Open C, Open D |
| 🏢 Organizer | Accademia Scacchistica Romana |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses the Swiss system over five rounds. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment from move one. As a result, the event keeps a full classical rhythm while still fitting into one long summer weekend.
Tie-breaks follow this order: Buchholz Total, Buchholz Cut 1, and APRO. In addition, the default forfeit time is 60 minutes, so players should arrive before the scheduled start of each round. The event also applies standard anti-cheating controls, and electronic communication devices are not allowed inside the competition area.
🏆 Prize Fund
The confirmed cash prize fund totals EUR 2,420, or about USD 2,787. In addition, several finishing places also receive Le Due Torri shopping vouchers. Those non-cash awards are listed separately and are not included in the cash total below.
| Section | Cash prizes |
|---|---|
| Open A | EUR 500, 400, 300, 200, 150, 100 |
| Open B | EUR 200, 150, 100 |
| Open C | EUR 100, 80 |
| Open D | EUR 80, 60 |
The event also publishes additional voucher prizes in all four sections. Moreover, prizes are not cumulative or divisible, and the published rules note that prize payments are subject to the applicable tax withholding.
👥 Sections / Groups
The festival is divided into four rating-based groups. Therefore, players can enter the section that best matches their rating band, while the organizer also keeps the option to assign up to six wild cards across the upper sections.
| Section | Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open A | Elo above 1900 | Top section |
| Open B | Elo between 1700 and 2000 | Upper middle section |
| Open C | Elo between 1500 and 1800 | Middle section |
| Open D | Elo below 1500 | Entry-level section |
All four tournaments count for FIDE rating changes, title norms, and title-related progress under the applicable federation framework.
🗓️ Schedule
The schedule is compact and easy to follow. First, registration closes on Friday afternoon. Then the event runs through five rounds across three days, and the prize ceremony follows the last round on Sunday.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | 14:30 | Registration closes |
| July 31, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 1 |
| August 1, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| August 1, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 3 |
| August 2, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| August 2, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 5 |
| August 2, 2026 | After Round 5 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
Players can pre-register through VeSuS until July 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM, or until the playing hall reaches capacity. The organizer accepts payment by credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer. In addition, unpaid entries can be removed from the final participant list.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Open A / Open B – by June 30 | EUR 70 |
| Open A / Open B – by July 15 | EUR 80 |
| Open A / Open B – after July 15 | EUR 90 |
| Open C / Open D – by June 30 | EUR 65 |
| Open C / Open D – by July 15 | EUR 75 |
| Open C / Open D – after July 15 | EUR 85 |
| Under 16 – by June 30 | EUR 60 |
| Under 16 – by July 15 | EUR 70 |
| Under 16 – after July 15 | EUR 75 |
| Pre-registration deadline | July 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Payment methods | Credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer |
| Membership note | Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need the 2026 FSI competitive membership or Junior membership if born after 2007 |
| Payment support email | amministrazione@accademiascacchiroma.it |
The registration process is straightforward. However, players who pay by bank transfer should also send their payment receipt and player details to the administration email so the organizer can complete the entry correctly.
🏢 Organizer
Accademia Scacchistica Romana organizes the festival in Rome and manages tournament operations, player registration, and payment support through its main club office. The academy is one of the established chess organizations in Rome and regularly runs rated events, training activity, and teaching programs.
Phone: +39 06 44233945
Email: info@accademiascacchiroma.it
📍 Venue
NH Roma Villa Carpegna, Via Pio IV, 6, 00165 Rome, Italy
The playing venue is a full-service Rome hotel, so players can stay in the same building where the tournament takes place. That setup makes the event especially practical for out-of-town participants. In addition, hotel reservations are available directly through the venue’s normal booking channels and hotel contact desk.
🚆 How to Get There
The hotel is easy to reach from both the airport and central Rome. From Fiumicino Airport, a taxi ride takes about 31 minutes. Meanwhile, public transport runs through Termini, then Metro A to Cornelia, followed by bus 916 for four stops. From that stop, the hotel is about 250 meters away. The hotel also offers free on-site parking, which makes car travel simple as well.
This Rome summer festival is a strong choice for players who want a compact classical event with several rating groups in one hotel venue.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,787
Organizer
Accademia Scacchistica Romana is a historic chess organizer in Rome, Italy. Founded in 1819, it is widely known as the oldest chess club in Italy. For more than two centuries, it has promoted chess culture, tournament activity, and structured club life in the capital.
The club runs a broad and active program. It organizes rated tournaments, club competitions, training, and teaching projects. It also supports beginners, improving players, and school activity. As a result, Accademia Scacchistica Romana combines tradition with everyday practical chess work.
The club also holds an important place in Italian chess history. It celebrated its bicentenary in 2019 and continues to present itself as a living part of Rome’s chess identity. At the same time, it remains active in modern competition and education. Therefore, it is not only a historic institution. It is also a current and visible chess organizer.
The leadership structure is clear. Bruno Roberti serves as president in the 2025–2027 board. He stands out as the strongest public-facing figure for organizer communication. In addition, Federico Cenci, Carlo Mola, and Crisanto Crisanti hold key roles in management and teaching. This structure gives the club both continuity and operational depth.
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