Festival Città di Palmanova 2025
The 14th Festival Città di Palmanova takes place in the UNESCO fortress town of Palmanova, Italy.
Organized by A.S.D. Palmascacchi, this FIDE-rated festival offers multiple rating groups, excellent prize funds and warm Italian hospitality in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | December 27 2025 – January 3 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Palmanova (UD), Italy |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €7 500 total |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE-rated International Festival |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss system |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | A/B 9 • C/D 5 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | A/B 100’ + 40’ @ 40 + 30″ • C/D 90’ + 30″ |
| 📆 Registration Deadline | December 26 2025 |
| 🏢 Organizer | A.S.D. Palmascacchi |
| ✉️ Email | palmascacchi@gmail.com |
| ☎️ Phone | +39 347 296 3103 / +39 349 638 7173 |
| 🔗 Official Website | palmascacchi.it |
Prize Fund & Breakdown
| Group | Top Prizes (€) |
|---|---|
| A | 1st 1200 • 2nd 800 • 3rd 700 |
| B | 1st 350 • 2nd 250 • 3rd 200 |
| C | 1st 150 • 2nd 120 • 3rd 100 |
| D | 1st 120 • 2nd 100 • 3rd 100 |
Time Control & Tournament System
System: Swiss across all sections; FIDE-rated. Rounds: A/B 9; C/D 5. Tiebreaks: REP, Buchholz, Cut-1, Sonneborn-Berger, Direct Encounter. Default time: 60 minutes.
Sections / Groups
| Group | Rounds | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| A – Magistrale | 9 | Open |
| B – Sfidanti | 9 | < 2000 Elo |
| C – Open | 5 | < 1600 Elo |
| D – Open | 5 | < 1600 Elo |
Schedule
| Date | Activity / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27 | Registration & Round 1 | 15:30 |
| Dec 28–31 | Rounds 2–6 | Daily rounds per bulletin |
| Jan 1–2 | Final rounds | Per section schedule |
| Jan 3 | Closing Ceremony | 15:00 |
Registration
Pre-registration via palmascacchi.it or palmascacchi@gmail.com. Confirmation on-site before Round 1. Entry fees per section; payment via bank transfer or on-site.
Organizer
A.S.D. Palmascacchi has been organizing the Palmanova Chess Festival for over a decade with the City of Palmanova.
Website: palmascacchi.it • Email: palmascacchi@gmail.com • Phone: +39 347 296 3103 / +39 349 638 7173
Venue
Ex Caserma Napoleonica Montesanto — Via Marcello 5, 33057 Palmanova (UD), Italy
Accommodation
Palmanova and nearby towns (Udine, Cervignano) offer a range of hotels and guesthouses with special festival rates. Early booking recommended.
How to Get There
- By Air: Trieste Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari) – 25 km.
- By Train: Palmanova Station – 5 minutes by taxi.
- By Car: Exit Palmanova from A4 Venice–Trieste motorway; parking nearby.
Make your New Year memorable — play in the historic fortress city at the Festival Città di Palmanova 2025, where tradition meets top-level chess.