ISSA · International Studio School of Arts in Malta
Under Patronage of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller
With support of Malta Chess Federation
< 10th ISSA Anniversary Celebration >
— Presents —
An Evening of Elegance, Strategy & Sound
— 10th ISSA Anniversary —
Step into the atmosphere of a 450-year-old Palazzino in the heart of Valletta — where the soul of jazz, the elegance of classical music, and the art of strategy meet within centuries-old walls.
10:30 AM — Piano Concert11:00 AM — Ladies' Chess Tournament
03:00 PM — Jazz Performance
Open the morning with a breathtaking solo piano performance inside a 450-year-old Palazzino.
The inaugural Ladies' Chess Tournament, directed by
Elena Ghitza.
Strategic brilliance meets historic grandeur.
Close the day with an ambient Jazz performance by special guests:
singer & composer Elena Lordes and pianists Marcus Backas and Kristina Maksimovic
5 Rounds
Time Control: 8 + 4
Debut
For beginners & newcomers
Advanced
For experienced players (FIDE rating)
10:00 — Arrival & Registration
10:30 — ISSA Piano Concert
11:00 — Round 1 begins
Rounds 2–3 — consecutive play
☕ Coffee Break
Rounds 4–5 — continuation
After Round 5 — Awards Ceremony
— Live Jazz Performance begins
Top 3 Overall Winners (Trophies)
🥇 1st Place — €100
🥈 2nd Place — €50
🥉 3rd Place — €25
· Under 7
· Under 10
· Under 14
· Under 18
· Best Underrated Player
Coffee Break after Round 3
Finger food & drinks at the end of the event
Black · White · Ivory
Gold · Champagne tones
Step inside history. The event takes place within a stunning 450-year-old Palazzino in the heart of Valletta, Malta — the UNESCO World Heritage capital city. Centuries of architecture provide the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of music, chess, and culture.
Valletta
Malta
ISSA CEO
Pianist & Composer
Chief Arbiter
President of the Malta Chess Federation (MCF)
Chess Tournament Director
Jazz Singer & Composer
ISSA Piano Performer
Saturday, 30th of May
Valletta, Malta
Ticket
Tournament + Performance
Full-day experience
Book nowFor enquiries, get in touch: +356 77 55 00 24
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