The 1st Giorgio Porreca Memorial is a chess tournament organized by the A.S.D. Accademia Scacchistica Napoletana in Naples, Italy, in honor of the Maestro dei Maestri, Neapolitan Giorgio Porreca — International Master, multiple-time Italian Champion, and one of the most influential figures in the history of the Accademia Napoletana degli Scacchi.

The tournament will take place from February 20 to February 22, 2026, and will be divided into two sections:

Tournament A — for players rated Elo 1500 and above
Tournament B — for players rated Elo below 1500

Rounds will follow this schedule:

Friday, February 20 – Round 1 – 18:30 CET
Saturday, February 21 – Round 2 – 10:00 CET
Saturday, February 21 – Round 3 – 16:00 CET
Sunday, February 22 – Round 4 – 09:00 CET
Sunday, February 22 – Round 5 – 15:00 CET

A total prize fund of €750 will be awarded based on the final standings.

This memorial tournament pays tribute to Giorgio Porreca’s extraordinary legacy, his achievements, and his lifelong dedication to chess, which helped shape generations of players and left a lasting mark on the Accademia Scacchistica Napoletana and the Italian chess community.

1° Memorial Giorgio Porreca