Tut Gardol en Rapid! 2026 brings seven rounds of FIDE-rated rapid chess to Gardolo on September 13. A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo organizes the event at its Via Soprassasso venue as part of the local Tut Gardol festival program. Moreover, the tournament combines a low entry fee, a compact afternoon schedule, and a maximum field of 70 players.
Each player receives 10 minutes plus five seconds per move. The organizer publishes the full cash-prize breakdown, category gifts, tie-break system, registration deadline, federation requirement, and suggested parking areas. Therefore, participants should pre-register before the deadline and should not rely on parking directly beside the venue. Finally, the organizer submits the games for FIDE rapid rating.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Date | September 13, 2026 |
| 🌍 Location | Gardolo, Trento, Italy |
| 📍 Venue | A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo – Via Soprassasso 1, 38121 Gardolo, Trento, Italy |
| 🏢 Organizer | A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo |
| ♟️ Format | Individual Swiss-system rapid tournament |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 10 minutes plus 5 seconds per move |
| 📊 Rating | FIDE rapid rating |
| ⚖️ Tie-Breaks | Direct Encounter, Buchholz Cut 1, Sonneborn-Berger, Average Performance Rating |
| 👥 Maximum Field | 70 players |
| 🔗 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1437302.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Each participant receives 10 minutes and a five-second increment from move one. In addition, the organizer uses seven Swiss rounds and calculates the ranking through the published tie-break sequence.
The performance calculation treats the Italian rating as equivalent to FIDE rating under the event rules. Consequently, players should provide accurate federation and rating information during registration.
🏆 Prize Fund
Total Prize Fund: €220 / approx. $260.
| Place | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | €100 |
| 2nd Place | €70 |
| 3rd Place | €50 |
Moreover, the organizer offers non-cash gifts in the U1800, U1600, and U18 categories. Those gifts do not form part of the monetary total.
📂 Eligibility
Participants need a valid 2026 Italian Chess Federation membership in the applicable Agonistic, Ordinary, or Junior category. Players who still need membership may request club assistance by September 6.
Therefore, an unregistered player should contact the organizer before paying the tournament fee. The federation and club must complete the membership process before the event.
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 12 | 23:59 | Online registration deadline |
| September 13 | 13:45 | Check-in and confirmation |
| September 13 | 14:00 | Round 1 |
| September 13 | Afternoon | Rounds 2–7 |
| September 13 | 18:30 | Awards ceremony |
📝 Registration
The entry fee amounts to €10. Players must pre-register through Vesus before September 12 at 23:59.
Because the field contains only 70 places, participants should also complete the required payment procedure and check their acceptance. In addition, they can contact ad.scacchi.nettuno.gardolo@gmail.com with tournament questions.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer | A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo |
| Contact Person | Edoardo Tronconi |
| ad.scacchi.nettuno.gardolo@gmail.com | |
| Phone 1 | +39 346 3053338 |
| Phone 2 | +39 347 9151077 |
| Website | http://nettunoscacchi.org |
| Registration | https://vesus.org/tournament/3OjqLFz4 |
📍 Venue
A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo – Via Soprassasso 1, 38121 Gardolo, Trento, Italy. The club venue stands in Gardolo, north of central Trento. The tournament coincides with the local festival period, which may increase traffic and reduce nearby parking.
The organizer therefore recommends alternative parking areas instead of relying on the spaces immediately beside the club. Players should arrive early enough to walk from the selected parking area and complete check-in by 13:45.
🚗 How to Get There
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| From Trento | Use Trentino Trasporti services toward Gardolo or take a taxi from Trento railway station. |
| By Regional Rail | Use the Trento–Malè corridor toward Gardolo, then complete the final section on foot or by local transport. Check the Sunday timetable. |
| By Car | Use the organizer’s suggested areas at Piazzale Neufahrn, the municipal swimming pool, Poli, or Eurospin because festival activity may restrict normal parking. |
| From Verona Airport | Continue to Trento by airport transfer and rail, then use local transport to Gardolo. |
| From Bolzano | Take the main railway line to Trento and continue locally, or drive via the A22 corridor. |
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
The organizer has not announced an official hotel. Consequently, Gardolo and northern Trento provide the most practical search area.
| Accommodation Option | Location and Practical Notes |
|---|---|
| Hotel Capitol | Located in the northern Trento and Gardolo area with road access and parking. See https://www.hotelcapitoltrento.com/. |
| Hotel Everest | Located in Trento with local transport or taxi access toward Gardolo. See https://www.hoteleverest.it/en/. |
| Gardolo and Spini di Gardolo Apartments | Local apartments and B&Bs can reduce the final journey. However, guests should confirm Sunday transport and check-in times. |
ℹ️ Other Information
- Mandatory pre-registration closes at 23:59 on September 12.
- The field contains no more than 70 players.
- Festival activity may affect traffic and parking around the club.
- The regulations include photography and tournament-data provisions.
- Players must provide correct federation details for FIDE rapid rating.
🔗 Official Resources
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $260
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo/Trento is an established chess club based in Gardolo, a district of Trento, Italy. The association has promoted chess within the local community since 1981.
The club is affiliated with the Italian Chess Federation under society code 16014. It welcomes children, adults, beginners, recreational players, and experienced tournament competitors.
Silvano Bortolotti serves as President of the association. Together with the club committee and active members, he supports training, tournament organization, team participation, and the development of chess in Gardolo.
Regular activities take place at the club’s venue on Via Soprasasso. Members can play casual games, analyze positions, prepare for competitions, and meet other players from the Trento chess community.
🏆 Tournaments and Competitive Chess
A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo organizes classical, rapid, blitz, and community chess events. Its tournament history includes several editions of the Open Città di Trento, national-rating competitions, local festivals, and events connected with the Gardolo community program.
The club also participates in the Italian Team Chess Championship. Its teams have competed in regional and national divisions, giving members opportunities to play serious team chess against clubs from Trentino-Alto Adige and neighboring regions.
In September 2026, the organization holds the first Tut Gardol en Rapid! tournament. The event takes place at the club headquarters and forms part of the wider Tut Gardol ’n Festa program.
Players complete seven Swiss-system rounds at a time control of 10 minutes plus five seconds per move. In addition, the competition counts toward the FIDE rapid rating. Edoardo Tronconi and Giannandrea Tomasi manage tournament enquiries and registrations.
The association also organizes accessible amateur competitions during local celebrations. Therefore, residents who do not yet play regularly in official events can experience tournament chess in a friendly setting.
🌱 Youth Chess and Community Activities
Youth development remains an important part of the club’s work. A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo offers chess activities for children from approximately six years of age. Lessons help participants learn the rules, tactical ideas, concentration, planning, and respect for their opponents.
In May 2026, the club organized the Trentino Under-18 Chess Championship in Gardolo. The competition included separate categories from Under-8 through Under-18 and provided a qualification pathway within Italy’s national junior championship structure.
The association also supports school chess events in Trentino. Club members help provide playing equipment, organizational assistance, and practical support for competitions involving pupils from different age groups.
Moreover, the club brings chess into local festivals and public activities. These initiatives make the game more visible and allow families, beginners, and experienced players to meet within the same community.
Through regular club meetings, junior instruction, FIDE-rated tournaments, and team competition, A.D. Scacchi Nettuno Gardolo continues to support chess in Gardolo and the wider Trento area.
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