The Italian Chess Federation is organizing the 71st Italian Chess Championship in co-operation with the Accademia Internazionale di Scacchi from 29th November to 12th December at the Hotel La Meridiana in Perugia.

12 players compete in the round robin tournament:
- Top 3 finishers from the 2010 Italian Championship
- 5 qualified from the 2011 Semifinal Championship in Acqui Terme
- The 2011 Italian U20 champion
- 2 active players according to the average elo
- 1 wildcard for a Grandmaster

Fabiano Caruana is defending the last year’s title. Total prize fund is 14000 EUR – the champion takes 3000 EUR home.