Piedmont Absolute Regional Chess Championship
The title of Absolute Regional Chess Champion of Piedmont is decided in Nichelino
About Piedmont Regional Chess Championship
The championship that crowns the king of Piedmontese chess
The Piedmont Absolute Regional Chess Championship is the competition that awards the title of absolute regional champion every year, the most prestigious recognition for chess players in the region. It is a seven-round open tournament using the Swiss system, valid for both Elo Italia and international FIDE rankings, and reserved for Italian players.
The 2026 edition was hosted by the Municipality of Nichelino, in the Turin metropolitan area, in the province of Turin. The event took place at the A.D. Scacchi Nichelino hall, on Via Damiano Chiesa, transforming the Piedmontese town into the regional capital of competitive chess for four days.
A high-level competitive format
The tournament is played with a long time control: 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move, a timing that rewards deep calculation and mental endurance. The seven rounds are spread over four days, with some double-round days to condense the entire championship into a long weekend. Officiating is entrusted to qualified arbiters, ensuring the regularity and validity of the tournament for rating purposes.
Who can participate
The competition is reserved for Italian players and gathers the best of the Piedmontese chess scene every year, from masters to club players. Special rankings are provided for Elo rating brackets and dedicated categories (women's, under, over 50, and over 65), ensuring every participant can aim for an award. The absolute winner earns not only the regional title but also access to the subsequent stages of the Italian Absolute Championship.
A growing movement
Piedmontese chess is experiencing a season of great vitality: the 2026 edition saw the participation of over seventy players, more than double the number of the previous edition. The organization is managed by A.D. Scacchi Nichelino, one of the most active local groups, which brought a significant event for all of Piedmont to the province of Turin. For enthusiasts, attending an absolute regional championship means watching the game at its highest local level, in a focused and silent atmosphere punctuated by the ticking of clocks.
Piedmont Regional Chess Championship — edition 2026
La 20ª edizione del Campionato Regionale Assoluto del Piemonte si è disputata a Nichelino (TO) dal 30 aprile al 3 maggio 2026, con formula open integrale a sette turni e cadenza di 90 minuti più 30 secondi di incremento a mossa.
L'edizione ha registrato un'affluenza record con oltre settanta partecipanti, segno della crescita del movimento scacchistico piemontese. Il titolo di campione regionale è andato a Simone Zerbin (Il posto degli scacchi Bra), autore di un torneo impeccabile con cinque vittorie e due patte. Sul podio si sono classificati Gabriele Pace al secondo posto e Mirko Lizzul Coppe al terzo. La vittoria ha qualificato Zerbin alla semifinale del Campionato Italiano in programma a Parma.
Programme Piedmont Regional Chess Championship 2026
Formula del torneo
Open integrale a sette turni con sistema svizzero, valido per le classifiche Elo Italia e FIDE.
- Cadenza di gioco: 90 minuti più 30 secondi di incremento a mossa
- Durata: quattro giornate, dal 30 aprile al 3 maggio, con giornate a doppio turno
- Venerdì 1º maggio: 2º turno alle ore 9:30 e 3º turno alle ore 15:00
Classifiche speciali
Premiazioni per fasce di punteggio Elo e per le categorie femminile, under e over (50 e 65 anni).
Highlights Piedmont Regional Chess Championship 2026
Vittoria di Simone Zerbin (Il posto degli scacchi Bra) con cinque vittorie e due patte. Secondo posto a Gabriele Pace, terzo a Mirko Lizzul Coppe. Campionessa femminile: Isabella Gennaro (SS Eporediese). Miglior under 16: Simone Marletta. Affluenza record di oltre settanta giocatori.
Prices Piedmont Regional Chess Championship 2026
Practical information — Piedmont Regional Chess Championship
Where
A.D. Scacchi Nichelino, Via Damiano Chiesa 12, 10042 Nichelino (TO), Piedmont.
How to get there
Nichelino is located in the southern outskirts of Turin. By car, it is accessible from the Turin ring road (Nichelino exit). By train and public transport, the town is connected to Turin by GTT suburban lines. For those arriving from afar, the reference airport is Turin-Caselle.
Registration and fees
Registration fee: 45 euros (reduced rates for women, under 18s, and members; free for players with a rating above 2199). Registration closes upon reaching the maximum number of participants. Information: phone +39 338 8553541, email [email protected].
Where to stay
A partnership is active with the Eurohotel in Nichelino for participants arriving from outside the province.
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Where does it take place — Piedmont Regional Chess Championship
A.D. Scacchi Nichelino
Via Damiano Chiesa 12, 10042 Nichelino