This autumn, Turin will be transformed into the Italian capital of chesshosting the final of the Italian Championship. The historic Piedmontese city, already known for its chess tradition, will welcome the best national players in a competition that promises to be full of tension and strategy.
The grand final will take place in eighteenth-century halls of the State Archivesa place which, with its majesty and historical charm, will add further prestige to the event. The Turin Chess Society, organizer of the event, has chosen a venue that reflects the elegance and depth of the game of chess.
In addition to the overall Italian Championship, Turin will also host award tournaments the women’s scudetto and the title for the under 20sdemonstrating the city’s commitment to inclusivity and promoting chess talent at all levels.
The return of the Championship to Turin, after the first time in 2012renews a tradition that sees the Piedmontese capital as the venue for major chess events. You can’t forget that in 2006 Turin hosted the Chess Olympicsa global event that saw the participation of approximately 1,300 players from 133 countries.
The reigning Italian champion Luca Moroni (Instagram source)
The batch of participants in the final is not yet complete and we anxiously await the outcome of the semi-finalscheduled to Parma the next July. All eyes are on the title holder, the grandmaster Luca Moroniwho will try to defend his lead.
For chess enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the “game of kings”, the final of the Italian Championship in Turin is an event not to be missed. It will be a unique opportunity to watch high-level matches, in a city that confirms itself as a point of reference for Italian and international chess.
