# Chess tournaments in Italy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chess-tournaments-in-italy
> Updated: 2026-08-28T05:30:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, Italy hosted several significant chess competitions across different regions.

The month began with the third edition of the International Chess Festival ‘Trinakria’ in Palermo. The event saw record participation with 163 players from 12 nations competing for a €10,000 prize fund. Roshka Yevgeiyha secured the Open A title, while Riccardo Grimaldi and Marco Giannusso won the Open B and Open C sections, respectively.

Later in the month, the focus shifted to Trieste and Rimini. The 20th ‘Città di Trieste’ festival featured multiple formats, including a Masters tournament for players with at least 1900 Elo points, a trophy tournament, and blitz events. Concurrently, Rimini hosted the 53rd Italian Absolute Chess Championship for the blind and visually impaired, organized by the Associazione Scacchisti Ciechi e Ipovedenti Italiani.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Italy hosts major chess festivals in Trieste and Rimini

Italy hosts two major chess events in August 2026: the 20th Città di Trieste festival and the 53rd Italian Absolute Chess Championship for the blind and visually impaired in Rimini.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-hosts-major-chess-festivals-in-trieste-and-rimini

### 2026-08-06: Palermo Chess Festival Trinakria draws record 163 players from 12 nations

Palermo hosted the third Trinakria Chess Festival, drawing a record 163 players from 12 nations, with €10,000 prize fund and winners Roshka Yevgeiyha, Riccardo Grimaldi and Marco Giannusso.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palermo-chess-festival-trinakria-draws-record-163-players-from-12-nations

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