Sardinia World Chess Festival 2025 Confirmed: Italy's Strongest Chess Tournament Returns!
Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the Sardinia World Chess Festival, anticipation has been building for its return. The wait is finally over—the second edition of this mega chess event is officially confirmed! The tournament will take place from April 26 to May 3, 2025, at the beautiful ITI Marina Beach Hotel & Resort in Orosei, Sardinia. Recognized as the strongest chess tournament in Italy, the Sardinia World Chess Festival attracts top players and enthusiasts from around the globe. The festival will feature three competitive categories. One of the festival's standout features is its impressive prize fund. The total prize pool amounts to €50,100, which is approximately 4,429,542 Indian Rupees. For those eager to participate, registration is now open. To find detailed information about the event and the registration process, be sure to check out the full report.
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Sardinia World Chess Festival 2025: Registration Start
Italy’s strongest chess tournament returns from April 26 to May 3, 2025, at the ITI Marina Beach Hotel & Resort in Orosei, Sardinia. Featuring three competitive categories and a total prize pool of €50,100, the festival promises thrilling matches and international participation.
Chek 2024 Edtion Final report by Shahid Ahmed / ChessBase India
Tournament Categories
Open A (ELO ≥ 2000)
- Registrations will be reassessed based on the April ELO rating list update
- Players with an ELO over 2450 are exempt from paying the registration fee
- The Organizing Committee reserves the right to accept up to 10 wild cards per open for players with insufficient ELO. Requests to participate in a different tournament category must be submitted via email
Open B (ELO < 1999)
- Registrations will be reassessed based on the April ELO rating list update
- The Organizing Committee reserves the right to accept up to 10 wild cards per open for players with insufficient ELO. Requests to participate in a different tournament category must be submitted via email
Open C (ELO < 1699)
Tournament Format and Rules
- All tournaments (Open A, Open B, and Open C) will be composed of 9 rounds
- Time Control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, plus 30 minutes to finish the game, with a 30-second increment starting from the first move.
- Pairing System: Swiss system.
Tiebreaks
The following tiebreak criteria will be used at the end of the tournament:
1. Buchholz Total
2. Buchholz Cut 1
3. Sonneborn-Berger
4. ARO (Average Rating of Opponents)
Half-Point Bye
Half-point byes will be assigned according to the Italian Chess Federation Technical Regulations
Registration
Players can register to the tournament by choosing to stay at the official hotel, or to find a different accommodation (please be reminded that in such case an additional fee of 50.00 Euros will be calculated along with the entry fee, Sardinian players are exempted from the additional fee payment).
Registration by March 31st 100 € Registration by April 15th 130 € (to be first agreed by the Organizing Committee) Registration after April 16th 150 € (to be first agreed by the Organizing Committee)
Players with an ELO over 2450 are exempted from paying the registration fee.
Bank details: Payee A.S.D. EMMEDI SPORT IBAN: IT19Y0306909606100000196988 SWIFT: BCITITMMXXX Intesa San Paolo Bank
The Organizing Committee provides conditions only for players above 2600.
Total Prize Fund : 50100 Euro
Message from Organizer:
"It is the perfect tournament to have fun and play one of the strongest open games in Europe, all in a beautiful location, and this year we will also have new side activities, in addition to the usual football match." Tournament Director - GM Roberto Mogranzini Tournament hall
Venue Tour
Check the Last Year Photo Album : Photo's by Niklesh Jain
For registration and further details, visit the official website or contact the organizing committee via email.
Last Edition 2024 Final standings
Links
Sardinia Chess Festival: Official site, fb page and instagram