The 1st Ladies Music & Chess Tournament
Schedule
Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:30 am
UTC+02:00Location
223 Triq San Pawl, Il-Belt Valletta SPB 1217, Мальта | Valletta, MA
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In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of ISSA School, we are honoured to present a truly exceptional event set within the magnificent 450-year-old Palazzino Sapienti in Valletta — an extraordinary setting where history, elegance, and intellect converge.This prestigious tournament, organised by ISSA School with the support of the Malta Chess Federation, warmly welcomes all female participants to experience chess in its most refined and elevated form
✨ Dress Code
Black, White, Ivory, Gold, Champagne tones
♟️ Tournament Format
5 Rounds | Time Control: 8+4
The competition will be divided into two distinguished sections:
• Debut Section — for newcomers taking their first steps into tournament play
• Advanced Section — for experienced players with a FIDE rating or those aspiring to obtain one
🕰 Schedule & Flow of the Event
• 10:00 — Arrival & Registration
• 10:30 — Piano Concert 🎹 (ISSA School representatives)
• 11:00 — Round 1 begins ♟️
• Rounds 2–3 — continue consecutively with short transitions
• After Round 3 — Coffee Break ☕
Finger food & drinks will be served in an elegant social setting
• Rounds 4–5 — continuation of play
• After Round 5 — Awards Ceremony 🏆
• Following the ceremony — Live Jazz Performance 🎶 begins
🏆 Awards & Distinctions
• Top 3 Overall Winners (Trophies)
• 1st Place — €100
• 2nd Place — €50
• 3rd Place — €25
🏅 Special Categories
• Under 7
• Under 10
• Under 14
• Under 18
• Best Underrated Player
🎶 Jazz Programme
Following the awards ceremony, guests will be invited to remain for an intimate live jazz performance by the remarkable Elena Lordes — a refined musical finale to an unforgettable experience.
Event Management:
Event Director- Elena Ghitza
Chief Arbiter: Duncan Vella
We warmly welcome all participants to be part of this distinguished celebration of chess, music, and timeless elegance.
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223 Triq San Pawl, Il-Belt Valletta SPB 1217, Мальта, 226 Triq San Pawl, Valletta, VLT, MaltaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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