Coppa di Primavera 2026
The Coppa di Primavera 2026 takes place on May 3, 2026, in Bergamo, Italy. This is a chess tournament in Bergamo, Italy, in 2026.
It is a one-day FIDE-rated rapid chess tournament with 9 Swiss rounds. The event uses a 12-minute time control with a 3-second increment, so the games stay fast while still allowing serious play.
Circolo Scacchistico Excelsior hosts the tournament at its Bergamo venue on Via Borgo Santa Caterina. Moreover, the format is clear and compact, with four rounds in the morning session and five more rounds from the afternoon restart.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
| Location | Bergamo, Italy |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 9-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 12 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE Rapid rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 250 (approx. USD 285) |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 9-round Swiss system with FIDE pairings. Each player gets 12 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one. As a result, the schedule moves quickly, but players still have enough time for full games.
The published tie-break order starts with direct encounter, then Buchholz total, then Buchholz Cut 1, and then Sonneborn-Berger. In addition, the event follows current FSI and FIDE rules.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total cash prize fund is EUR 250 (approx. USD 285).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open rapid section for eligible registered players |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 09:30 | Accreditation closes |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:00 | Rounds 1-4 begin |
| May 3, 2026 | 14:30 | Rounds 5-9 begin |
| May 3, 2026 | After the last round | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Mandatory advance pre-registration through Vesus |
| Registration deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Entry fee | EUR 15 |
| Youth entry fee | EUR 10 for players under 18 |
| Late payment rule | Bank transfer by May 1, or EUR 5 extra for payment on site by 09:30 on May 3 |
| Eligibility | Italian players and foreign players resident in Italy need the required FSI membership |
| Foreign player note | Foreign players must hold a FIDE FIN before registration |
| Bye rule | One requested half-point bye is allowed, except in the last two rounds |
👤 Organizer
Circolo Scacchistico Excelsior organizes this spring rapid event in Bergamo. The club runs regular chess activity at the same venue and stages rated tournaments throughout the season.
Phone: +39 334 217 2228
Email: info@excelsior-scacchi.it
📍 Venue
Centro Tutte le Età, Via Borgo Santa Caterina 16, 24124 Bergamo, Italy
The playing hall is part of the Excelsior venue in Bergamo. It offers a practical indoor setting for a full rapid event and keeps the entire tournament in one easy-to-find location.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Via Borgo Santa Caterina 16, 24124 Bergamo, in your navigation and aim to arrive before 09:30. Early arrival helps, especially if you still need to complete accreditation and payment before the first session starts.
It is a practical FIDE-rated rapid event for players who want a full Sunday of chess in Bergamo.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $285
