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THE TOURNAMENT

The Organizing Committee welcomes all senior chess players (50+ and 65+) from European countries to the European Senior Individual Chess Championship.

The event will take place in Acqui Terme (AL), Italy, from June 1st to 11th, 2026.

Admission is reserved for those who have reached the age of 50 or 65 by December 31st, 2026.

According to ECU regulations, the championship will be played in the following categories:

Open 50+, Women 50+, Open 65+, and Women 65+.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/05/2026

The organization’s goal is to combine a high-level chess event with the hospitality and wellness that distinguish the Italian ter- ritory, ensuring the highest quality standard.

The tournament schedule will be enriched by side events, such as a blitz tournament and tastings of local products.

This information package contains all the necessary details: af- filiated hotels, technical regulations, and the registration form.

Tournament Director: International Arbiter and FIDE In- ternational Organizer Cristina Pernici Rigo.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

June, 1^th
- 15:00-19:00 Arrival day Registration
June, 2^nd
- 10:00 End of registration
- 10:00 Technical Meeting in Tournament Venue
- 15:00 Round 1
June, 3^nd
- 15:00 Round 2
- Wine tasting
June, 4^th
- 15:00 Round 3

June, 5^th
- 15:00 Round 4
June, 6^th
- 15:00 Round 5
- 21:30 Blitz Fide Rated
June, 7^th
- 15:00 Round 6
June, 8^th
- 15:00 Round 7

June, 9^th
- 15:00 Round 8
June, 10^rd
- 15:00 Round 9
June, 10¹⁰
- 21:30 Closing Ceremony, Prize awards
June, 11^th
- Departures

PRIZE FUND (Total: e 18,000)

Open Senior 50+

€ 1.500,00.- Trophy and Gold medal
€ 1.200,00.- Silver medal
€ 800,00.- Bronze medal
€ 700,00.-
€ 600,00.-
€ 500,00.-
€ 400,00.-
€ 300,00.-
€ 300,00.-
€ 200,00.-

Women 50+

€ 1.000,00.- trophy and Gold medal
€ 700,00.- Silver medal
€ 500,00.- Bronze medal
€ 300,00.-

Open Senior 65+

€ 1.500,00.- Trophy and Gold medal
€ 1.200,00.- Silver medal
€ 800,00.- Bronze medal
€ 700,00.-
€ 600,00.-
€ 500,00.-
€ 400,00.-
€ 300,00.-
€ 300,00.-
€ 200,00.-

Women 65+

€ 1.000,00.- trophy and Gold medal
€ 700,00.- Silver medal
€ 500,00.- Bronze medal
€ 300.00.-

SPECIAL PRIZES - OPEN 65+

Over 75: Prizes for top 3 ranked players (born in 1951 or earlier). SPECIAL ABSOLUTE PRIZE

The winners of Open 50+ and 65+ will receive a "complete package" for the Cap Negret Senior Tournament (Altea, Spain, 7-15 Nov 2026), including entry fee, board and lodging.

ACCOMODATION PACKAGES

Bookings must be made exclusively through the Organizing Committee (prices per person per day, including water with meals).

Accessible rooms

Pets allowed

Special diets*

Rooms without carpet

Celiac, vegetarian, vegan, halal

HOTEL STARS Hotel Acqui (dist. 1 km., Wellness centre included)	Junior Suite Double (Price per person per day)	Junior Suite Single Price per day	Superior Double Price per day	Superior Single Price per day
Full Board	€ 125,00	€ 150,00	€ 110,00	€ 135,00
HOTEL * STARS superior Ariston (dist. 1km.)**	Double room - Price per person per day		Single room Price per day
Full Board	€ 95,00		€ 120,00
Half Board	€ 88,00		€ 113,00
HOTEL * STARS Valentino (dist. 200 mt.) Rondò (dist. 100 mt.)**	Double room - Price per person per day		Single room - Price per day
Full Board	€ 90,00		€ 110,00
Half Board	€ 83,00		€ 103,00
HOTEL * STARS Economy Gianduja (dist. 400 mt.) Meridiana (dist. 1 km.)**	Double room - Price per person per day		Single room - Price per day
Full Board	€ 86,00		€ 101,00
Half Board	€ 79,00		€ 94,00

City Tax only for 4 days: € 1,50

Additional Services

The following services are available: parking, thermal baths, swimming pool and wellness center.

Bookings and Registration

Additional nights can be requested at proportional rates.

All participants and national delegations must register exclusively through the Organizing Committee.

Hotel bookings and visa invitations are handled exclusively by the Organizing Committee.

Registration, Fees and Payment Methods

Registration Fees

Standard fee (by May 10, 2026): e 120 per person (including ECU fee).

Late fee (after May 10, 2026): e 170 per person.

What the Fee Includes

The registration fee includes: registration, accreditation, badge, ECU fee, guided tour of Acqui Terme and one wine tasting.

Accommodation Booking

It is strongly recommended to book at the affiliated hotel structures.

Players who choose alternative solutions will have to arrange their own transfers and will not be entitled to organiza- tional support.

Required Deposit

Standard fee (by May 10, 2026): e 120 per person (including ECU fee).

Late fee (after May 10, 2026): e 170 per person.

Accommodation Booking

It is strongly recommended to book at the affiliated hotel structures.

Players who choose alternative solutions will have to arrange their own transfers and will not be entitled to organizational support.

For players: e 420 (e 300 for accommodation + e 120 for registration)

Late fee (after May 10, 2026): e 170 per person.

BANKING DETAILS FOR PAYMENT

Account Holder: Comitato ARCOWORLDCHESS - Pernici Rigo Cristina

Bank: Cassa Rurale Alto Garda Arco (TN)

Address: viale Magnolie 1, 38062 Arco (TN)

IBAN: IT86 G080 1634 3100 0000 0383445

BIC/SWIFT: CCRTIT2T04A

Important Notes

Incomplete registrations (with missing documentation or payment) will not be considered valid.

In case of invalid registration, paid fees will not be refunded.

Payment Methods and Confirmation

The deposit must be paid free of bank charges to the recipient.

The payment receipt must be sent by email to the Organizing Committee.

Bookings will be confirmed only after full payment of the deposit.

The balance must be paid by the start of the second round, at the organization desk.

Payment methods accepted for the balance: cash (Euros) and VISA/MASTERCARD cards.

Anti-Cheating Rules

The ECU guidelines against irregularities apply in full.

ECU Senior Chess
Championship 50+ 65+

THE TOURNAMENT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/05/2026

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE