The Circolo Scacchistico La Torre announces that on 31 May, 1 and 2 June 2025 the Torneo della Repubblica will take place in Pisa, at the Circolo Arci Matteotti in via Fiorentina 545. The event is sponsored by the Federazione Scacchistica Italiana and the Comune di Pisa. 

The tournament marks the return to the city of a national chess competition and already has a record number of 130 participants. Pisa played an important role in the history of chess in Italy during the twentieth century, with significant episodes such as the first challenges between humans and electronic computers and the victory of the Italian Team Championship. The initiative is part of the activities promoted by the La Torre Chess Club, which include tournaments, courses and other initiatives aimed at different age groups.

The total prize pool is 2,000 euros. The tournament is divided into three sections: from 31 May to 2 June will take place the tournament A, reserved for players with Elo FIDE equal or greater than 1700, and the tournament B, reserved for players with Elo FIDE equal or greater than 1500 and less than 1800. The C tournament is scheduled to take place on 1 and 2 June, reserved for players with Elo FIDE below 1600.

For information and registration, please contact info@scacchilatorre.it or 328 2173099.