The European Senior Team Chess Championship 2027 will take place from 23 April – 3 May in Acqui Terme, Italy.
The event will be played in two age categories: 50+ and 65+, open and women’s sections separately. Each championship will be played in 9 rounds, swiss system, with the time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes for the rest of the game+ 30 seconds increment for every move played. A separate Women’s Championship will be organised if there are at least 8 teams in the respective age category. Otherwise, the Women’s Championship shall be merged with the respective Open category with separate prizes.
The playing venue of the Championship is the the conference centre of Acqui Terme.
Prizes
The Winners of the European Senior Team Championships 50+ and 65+ will be awarded the title “European Senior Team Champion 2026”. The Winners of the European Senior Women Team Chess Championships 50+ and 65+ will be awarded the title “European Senior Women Team Champion 2026”. Trophies and medals will be given to the TOP 3 teams in each category. The top three players with the best rating performance on their respective board shall receive medals.
The total prize fund of the event is 18.400 EUR. The complete prize list can be found in the official regulations and attached below.
European Senior Team Champions 2027 is qualified with personal rights (free board and lodging) to the World Senior Team Championship 2028.* (Any change of regulations is a FIDE matter)
The registration period ends on 02 April 2027 (application deadline). Entry form on website: https://www.scaccomattissimo.com/ecu-seniorteam2027 – or email to info@arcoworldchess.com.
Contact information:
Tournament Director – FIDE International Organizer Cristina Pernici Rigo
Via Venezia 3/c, 38062 Arco (TN) Italy
Tel. (+39) 327 4962713
Mail: info@arcoworldchess.com
Official website: https://www.scaccomattissimo.com/ecu-seniorteam2027