Kicking off the new year in the heart of Milan, TRE RE 2026 unfolds from January 1 to 6, 2026, at Accademia Scacchi Milano. Set in a central, easy-to-reach venue near Duomo and Sant’Ambrogio, the festival features two classical FIDE-rated opens (A & B) plus a dedicated Amatori tournament for developing players. A clear schedule, fair prize structure, and straightforward entry rules make this event attractive for both titled competitors and ambitious club players.

Players can count on professional conditions and a familiar Italian New Year chess tradition: seven classical rounds for the A & B Opens across four days, and a compact multi-round Amatori program over three days. With reductions for juniors, seniors, and women, plus free entry for 2300+ rated players, TRE RE 2026 is a practical, welcoming way to start your competitive calendar in Milan, Italy.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Category & special prizes (non-cumulative; indivisible):

• Best <2000 Elo (Open A): €70

• Best <1600 Elo (Open B): €50

• Over 65: Plaque • Under 16: Cup + book • Best woman: Cup + book

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

• Opens A & B: 90 minutes for the game with a 30-second increment from move 1.

• Amatori: 30 minutes for the game with a 30-second increment from move 1.

• System & tiebreaks: Swiss system; Buchholz Cut-1 → Buchholz Total → ARO (Average Rating of Opponents).

• FIDE/FSI regulations: FIDE Laws of Chess and FSI Technical Regulations apply.

• Wild cards (Open A): Up to three wild cards may be granted for players with Elo <1801.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

Opens A & B (7 Rounds)

Amatori

📝 Registration

• Who can play:

  • Italian players and foreign residents in Italy must hold FSI 2026 membership (Agonistica or Juniores).

  • Non-resident foreign players must hold a FIDE ID (FIN) issued by their federation.

  • Players under 17 may choose an Italian FIN or their own federation’s FIN.

• Entry fees: Open A €70 • Open B €60 • Amatori €50. Free for players with FIDE Standard Elo >2300.

• Discounts: –€10 for Over 65, women, Under 18, and ASM members; –€15 for ASM Junior (U18) members.

• Pre-entry:

  • A/B: via Vesus by Tue, Dec 31, 2025, 18:00.

  • Amatori: via Vesus by Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 18:00.

• On-site late entry: Accepted up to 60 minutes before check-in if space allows; +€10 late fee.

• Payment: Bank transfer to Accademia Scacchi Milano — IBAN IT07 P056 9601 7990 0001 8652 X20; show the payment receipt at the venue.

• Notes: Money prizes are indivisible and non-cumulative; Swiss pairings in all events.

Contacts for entries & info: fragerv48@gmail.com • +39 328 719 4921 (Francesco)

👥 Organizer

Accademia Scacchi Milano (ASM) — a leading Milanese chess academy known for training, youth programs, and well-run open tournaments. ASM coordinates entries, arbiters, and venue logistics for a smooth festival experience.

• Website: https://www.accademiascacchimilano.com/

• Email: fragerv48@gmail.com

• Phone: +39 328 719 4921

🏨 Venue

Accademia Scacchi Milano – Via De Amicis 17, c/o Circolo Navigli – Artisti e Patriottica, 20123 Milan, Italy

A central, well-connected address with comfortable hall space for classical and developmental events; cafés and services are available within short walking distance.

🛎️ Accommodation

• Wide range of hotels and apartments within the Centro Storico and Sant’Ambrogio areas; book early for New Year dates.

• Consider walkable locations near MM4 De Amicis or MM2 Sant’Ambrogio for quick access to the venue.

🚗 How to Get There

• Metro: MM4 (De Amicis) is steps away; MM1/MM3 (Duomo) and MM2 (Sant’Ambrogio) are within walking distance.

• Bus/Tram: Bus 94; Trams 2, 3, 14 serve Via De Amicis / Corso Genova.

• Air/Rail: From Milano Centrale or Cadorna, connect via metro to De Amicis; from LIN/MXP/BER, take city rail/metro links to the center.

Start 2026 with focused, friendly competition in the heart of Milan—TRE RE 2026 at Accademia Scacchi Milano is your New-Year chess tradition.