6th Torri d’Acaja Weekend Tournament – Laura Novellini Memorial 2026 takes place from November 14-15, 2026, at Circolo Autonomi in Fossano, Italy. The event offers a compact FIDE-approved open tournament over one weekend.

This is a chess tournament in Fossano, Italy, in 2026. Players will compete in a 5-round Swiss open with a classical time control and a maximum field of 60 participants.

The tournament combines rated chess, a clear two-day schedule, cash prizes, rating-band awards, and practical venue services. In addition, players can use the restaurant at Circolo Autonomi during the tournament days.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Players receive 60 minutes for the game, plus a 30-second increment per move. This time control gives the tournament a serious weekend format while keeping all five rounds within two days.

The organizer uses a Dutch Swiss FIDE system with Vega pairing software. In addition, technical tie-breaks use the International Buchholz method.

Tie-breaks follow this order: REP, Buchholz Cut 1, and ARO. Players can also request a half-point bye in the first three rounds if they inform the organizer before the tournament starts.

💰 Prize Fund

The published cash prize fund totals €730, which equals approximately USD 850. Prizes are indivisible and not cumulative.

Prize Fund Overview

The club will also award a cup to its club champion. In addition, the first three U18 players receive cups.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament has one open section. All players compete in the same 5-round field.

Participation requires valid FSI/FIDE membership for the current year. However, players can also complete membership procedures at the playing venue.

The maximum number of accepted players is 60. Therefore, early registration helps players secure a place before the field reaches capacity.

📅 Schedule

Players should arrive on Saturday morning in time for accreditation. The first round starts at 09:30, so late arrival can create practical issues before the opening game.

📝 Registration

Players should register through Vesus.org before the deadline. In addition, they must complete the bank transfer by November 13 to confirm their entry.

👥 Organizer

A.S.D. Circolo Scacchistico Torri d’Acaja organizes the 6th Torri d’Acaja Weekend Tournament – Laura Novellini Memorial with support from Circolo Autonomi and BCC Bene Banca. The event offers local and visiting players a focused FIDE-approved weekend open in Fossano.

Phone: +39 328 107 0039
Email: fossanoscacchi@gmail.com

🏛️ Venue

Circolo Autonomi – Viale Ambrogio da Fossano 12, Fossano, Italy

The tournament takes place at Circolo Autonomi in Fossano. The venue gives players a practical local playing site for the full weekend schedule.

During the tournament days, players can access the restaurant at Circolo Autonomi at agreed prices. Therefore, they can plan meals close to the playing hall between rounds.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should travel to Circolo Autonomi at Viale Ambrogio da Fossano 12 in Fossano. The venue address works as the best destination point for route planning.

Players arriving from outside Fossano should plan their final transfer in advance. Since Round 1 starts at 09:30 on Saturday, November 14, early arrival is strongly recommended.

ℹ️ Other Information

Smoking is not allowed in the tournament area. Players may not use mobile phones or other electronic devices during play.

If players bring electronic devices, they must keep them physically separated from themselves, for example in a bag. In addition, participation includes consent for the organizer to publish tournament data, images, and results through chess federation channels and chess-related communications.

6th Torri d’Acaja Weekend Tournament – Laura Novellini Memorial 2026 offers a compact FIDE-approved chess weekend in Fossano, with five rated rounds, clear registration rules, and practical venue services.