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About Piazza degli Scacchi

Welcome to Piazza degli Scacchi, the iconic public square in Marostica known for its 64-square marble chessboard and the live chess show that draws visitors from across Italy and beyond. With approximately 3,600 numbered seats surrounding the board, this venue offers a unique, open-air experience set against the Lower Castle backdrop. The square is also known as Piazza Castello Umberto I. Learn how to secure your seats, how to reach the venue, where to park, and where to stay nearby.

Note: The Biennial Partita a Scacchi a personaggi viventi takes place on the second weekend of September in even years. The 2026 edition runs on September 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 21:00. Each event date is treated independently and stands on its own schedule.

Whether you’re planning your trip around the live chess show or visiting Marostica for the first time, we’ve got you covered with seating details, transportation options, and trusted lodging recommendations. Secure your seats through our partner networks and enjoy a straightforward, friendly booking experience—like having a dependable connection in the business.

  • Seating: 3,600 numbered seats (poltroncina numerata) encircle the marble chessboard, offering excellent views from every angle.
  • Parking: Public parking near Piazza Castello; limited street parking; paid lots available nearby.
  • Transit: Train access via Bassano del Grappa station with bus connections to Marostica; local taxis and shuttle options may be available on event nights.
  • Nearby Hotels: Hotel Europa (within walking distance to the square) and Hotel Due Mori (inside the medieval walls) are popular spectator choices. Affiliate partners often provide special rates for our readers.
  • Nearby Dining: A mix of traditional trattorie and cafes around the square and in surrounding streets—great spots to enjoy local Veneto cuisine before or after the show.
  • Venue Highlights: The Lower Castle serves as a dramatic backdrop, enhancing the experience of the public square setting.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Piazza Castello, 36063 Marostica VI, Italy (often described as Via degli Scacchi for the square).
  • Capacity/seating: approximately 3,600 numbered seats on the marble chessboard amphitheater.
  • Venue type: public square (Piazza degli Scacchi) with a central 64-square marble chessboard and the Lower Castle as backdrop; site of the live chess show.
  • Seating chart: seating is 3,600 numbered seats (poltroncina numerata) around the board.
  • Notable events: Biennial Partita a Scacchi a personaggi viventi (live chess) on the second weekend of September in even years; 2026 edition runs Sept 4, 5, 11, 12 at 21:00.
  • Parking/transit: public parking near Piazza Castello; limited street parking; paid parking nearby; train access via Bassano del Grappa station and bus connections available.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Europa (near the square) and Hotel Due Mori (inside the medieval walls) are common choices for spectators.
  • Renaming/notable naming: the square is also known as Piazza Castello Umberto I.