Sanremo International Chess Festival
An international chess tournament aiming to become a benchmark event
About Sanremo Chess Festival
Chess takes center stage in Sanremo
The Sanremo International Chess Festival is the tournament that brings enthusiasts of the discipline, both Italian and foreign, to the city of Sanremo (province of Imperia). Recently established, it aims to carve out a stable space in the national and international chess scene.
A tournament for all levels
The event offers days of play and competition that attract chess players of various levels, from the most experienced to enthusiasts. The organizers' stated goal is to grow the event into a benchmark appointment for the chess community.
Sanremo beyond music
With this festival, Sanremo confirms its desire to diversify its event offerings, complementing its musical and floral traditions with niche cultural and sporting events. The tournament is part of the city's autumn calendar, a season rich with events on the Riviera dei Fiori.
Sanremo Chess Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the second, is scheduled from October 16 to 18. The international chess tournament confirms the ambition to grow and establish itself as a stable event for the chess community.
The detailed program, playing venue, and registration methods will be published on the tournament's official website.
Programme Sanremo Chess Festival 2026
Sanremo — October 16-18
- Three days of international chess tournament;
- Open to Italian and foreign enthusiasts of various levels.
Schedule of rounds, venue, and regulations on the official website.
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Practical information — Sanremo Chess Festival
How to get there
Sanremo is served by its own train station on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line. By car, take the Sanremo exit on the A10 motorway. The playing venue will be communicated by the organizers.
Registration
Participation requires registration via the tournament's official website.
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