Side events will include:
• Sightseeing and excursions of Salento most stunning locations will be arranged in the mornings and on free day
• Welcome music party
• Multiple analysis room will be arranged at Grand Hotel Costa Brada, Ecoresort Le Sirene’ and Joly Hotel
• Giant chess board available for players and guests
• Master classes, Blitz, Bughouse tournaments and other activities will be announced in due time on official website
• Blitz FIDE rated tournaments (2) will be organized according to the tournament calendar


10 Benefits granted to chess players and companions staying at official hotels
1. No charge on collective arrival and departure shuttle bus transfers from Brindisi airport and Lecce railway station
2. Access on demand to shuttle bus transfers from Bari airport * (*charged at convenient prizes)
3. Free access to hotel facilties as private beach, tennis court and SPA* (*charged at convenient prizes)
4. Free access to car parking areas located at Grand Hotel Costa Brada and Ecoresort Le Sirenè
5. No charge safekeeping of your mobile phone at Grand Hotel Costa Brada reception during daily playing session
6. Participation to all collateral social activities organized
7. Free participation to two Masterclass managed by GM Oskar Wieczorek
8. Participation to guided excursions* and sightseeing trips* organized (*charged at convenient prizes)
9. Customized support to arrange all your visits to Gallipoli downtown or whatever you need* (*charged at convenient prizes)
10. Access to EBike rent* available at your official hotel (*charged at convenient prizes)