Dear Chessfriends
A warm welcome to Ortisei! The Chess Club Gardena is delighted and proud to be hosting from 20th to 28th of June 2020 for the fifth time an important international chess tournament in Ortisei, in which a maximum of 170 people can participate, including prominent chess professionals from the top places in the world rankings. Strong participants from all over the world came in previous editions to Ortisei so that the tournament became a great sporting and cultural success with a local, national and international resonance. It provides a unique opportunity for South Tyrolean chess players, especially young players, to compete with well-known names in international chess. The tournament is named "ad Gredine", which is reminiscent of the historic document from the year 999, in which that word was mentioned for the very first time and originated the name "Gardena". In this way the Ladin reality has an opportunity to introduce himself to the world of chess. The enchanting landscape, hospitality and local cuisine offer other top reasons to participate in the tournament in the pearl of the Dolomites (UNESCO - World Natural Heritage). Together with our regional and national partners we will do our utmost to ensure a memorable and joyous chessfestival. Best of luck to each and every one of you! Thank you for coming to Ortisei.
Bernardi Ruben - Pres. ADS Gardena