The Corsican Circuit will take place from 1 to 7 July 2023 in Purtichju, then from 9 to 10 July 2023 in Bastia. The sporting event which traditionally takes place in October sees a change in its form and position.
Two international opens and one youth open in places suitable for competitive chess and holidays.
This tour is planned to visit the island of beauty along a large “diagonal”: it starts in Purtichju, and plans to end in Bastia. The tourist attraction has guided this choice.
Our communication puts forward the tourist attractions, to make them discover to the participants, and to all the chess players.
Chess sport is an activity which can be practiced in a completely mixed way, this practice having neither intellectual obstacle, nor major physical obstacle for the various publics.
During the two stages, about 400 male and female players will compete. About thirty International Grand Masters are expected. About twenty nationalities will be represented. This is one of the most important gatherings of international chess tournaments.
This tournament is an opportunity to continue to promote Corsica through :
- Media coverage
- Sporting spin-offs
- Immediate economic and tourist benefits
- Participation in the development of tourism, enhancement of heritage and territories
Since 2020, chess has experienced a new craze in the world. Thanks to this asset, we wish to propose to the participants of these opens a complete experience during their travels in Corsica, by offering an opening towards the historical and cultural heritage of the island.
Thus, in parallel to the open, during the moments of rest several activities will be proposed to the players.
Chess by the sea
The popularity of the Purtichju and Bastia Opens is not surprising – we do our best to provide excellent conditions and in addition to a number of loyal players who come to Corsica every year, there are always a few new faces joining the tournament.
Even the grandmasters who compete for the top prize money don’t miss the opportunity to combine chess with fun and enjoy the beautiful seaside of our coastline.
Purtichju International Open – 1 to 7 July 2023
Within the context of the Corsican Circuit 2023, the Corsica Chess Club with the Echecs Club Ajaccien and the Ligue Corse des Echecs, organizes the “International Open of Purtichju”.
The Open takes place in a dream environment, the Hotel Club Marina Viva in Porticcio from Saturday 1st to Friday 7th July 2023. It is endowed with 11 000 € of prizes.
This “Purtichju Open” includes two tournaments: the International Open with standards possibilities and the “Youth Open” reserved for young people under 14 years old and under 1300 Elo.
Over the years, this competition has become one of the most important summer events in Europe.
A great partnership with the Club Marina Viva hotel allows us to offer special rates for accommodation and catering to players and accompanying persons, as well as the provision of 20 triple rooms on a full board basis, in order to be able to accommodate some of the invited players.
About thirty titled players, an ideal open to achieve a standard or a FIDE performance.
The Purtichju International Open promises to be exceptional. Ideal to mix the pleasure of chess competition and paradisiacal holidays. Every evening the participants and accompanying persons will have the right to cultural evenings and during the day to one of the most beautiful beaches of Corsica, swimming pool, tennis courts etc…
The tournaments are in 9 rounds. The rate of play is 1h30 + 30s/round.
Bastia International Rapid Games Open – 9 and 10 July 2023
Bastia is a beautiful Corsican town located in the north-eastern region of the island. Second most populated area of the island after Ajaccio, Bastia is the ideal place to spend a holiday in the sun. Bastia is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, its paradisiacal nature places.
This international competition of fast games organised by the Corsica Chess Club in collaboration with the Corsican Chess League is endowed with 7 000 € of prizes. It will allow its young hopefuls to train through high level games and to improve their ranking. The tournament is approved by F.I.D.E. The tournament will gather many continental and territorial players, but also strong titled players (MI or GMI).
An ideal open to achieve a FIDE standard or performance. It will also benefit from a strong media coverage.
The League will provide all its logistical and structural means for the success of this great event.
The Bastia International Rapid Games Open
The games of the International Open of Bastia will be played in 9 rounds of 15 mn + 3s, on July 9th and 10th 2023.
Playing rooms : Citadelle of Bastia, Auditorium of the Museum.
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