3rd Gambito Vilão Chess Festival 2026 combines rapid and blitz chess in Guaíba on October 3. The program runs from 08:30 until approximately 20:00 at CTG Gomes Jardim. Moreover, the two official Chess-Results files share the same organizer, venue, date, and festival identity, so one combined page presents the complete event.
The rapid section uses six Swiss rounds and publishes either 10+5 or 15 minutes without increment, subject to the organizer’s finalized setting. The blitz section also uses six Swiss rounds and publishes either 3+2 or five minutes without increment. Therefore, players should verify the exact clock mode in the final regulations.
The complete fixed cash schedule totals R$5,000: R$4,000 in the rapid and R$1,000 in the blitz. Using the ECB reference rates dated June 26, 2026, the combined total equals approximately $970 after upward rounding.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Date | October 3, 2026 |
| 🕒 Festival Window | 08:30–20:00 |
| 🌍 Location | Guaíba, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| 📍 Venue | CTG Gomes Jardim – Rua Santa Maria 2050, Columbia City, Guaíba, RS 92717-310, Brazil |
| 🏢 Organizer | Allan Arriada Gattass |
| 👤 Tournament Director | Andreia Gattass |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | NA George Kaue Marth Bitencourt |
| ♟️ Format | Rapid and blitz tournaments, each using six Swiss rounds |
| ⏱️ Rapid Time Control | Published as 10+5 or 15 minutes knockout; final setting to be confirmed |
| ⏱️ Blitz Time Control | Published as 3+2 or 5 minutes knockout; final setting to be confirmed |
| 💰 Total Cash Prizes | R$5,000 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results – Rapid | https://chess-results.com/tnr1444690.aspx?lan=1 |
| 🔗 Chess-Results – Blitz | https://chess-results.com/tnr1444694.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Both tournaments use six Swiss rounds. However, the Chess-Results files publish alternative clock modes, so the organizer must confirm which setting applies on tournament day.
The rapid lists 10 minutes plus five seconds or 15 minutes without increment. The blitz lists three minutes plus two seconds or five minutes without increment. Consequently, players should not prepare around only one option until the final regulation appears.
The arbiter team controls pairings, result entry, and tie-breaks. Moreover, participants entering both formats should remain near the hall throughout the full-day program.
🏆 Prize Fund
The complete fixed cash schedule totals R$5,000. The rapid contributes R$4,000, while the blitz contributes R$1,000. Using the ECB rates dated June 26, 2026, the combined total equals approximately $970 after the established upward rounding rule.
| Tournament | Place | Published Cash Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 1st | R$1,500 |
| Rapid | 2nd | R$1,000 |
| Rapid | 3rd | R$700 |
| Rapid | 4th | R$500 |
| Rapid | 5th | R$300 |
| Blitz | 1st | R$350 |
| Blitz | 2nd | R$250 |
| Blitz | 3rd | R$200 |
| Blitz | 4th | R$100 |
| Blitz | 5th | R$100 |
The rapid also lists trophies for veteran, women’s, and U18 categories. These non-cash awards remain outside the USD import total.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section / Category | Eligibility | Format / Award |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Tournament | October 3 | Six rounds; R$4,000 cash total |
| Blitz Tournament | October 3 | Six rounds; R$1,000 cash total |
| Special Rapid Categories | Veteran, women, and U18 under the published rules | Trophies |
The organizer’s latest regulations determine final eligibility and prize allocation. Therefore, participants should report any incorrect section or category before the last round.
🗓️ Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 | 08:30 | Festival opening window and rapid registration period |
| October 3 | Morning and afternoon | Rapid tournament; exact round times to be confirmed |
| October 3 | Later session | Blitz tournament; exact start to be confirmed |
| October 3 | By approximately 20:00 | Final awards and festival completion |
📝 Registration
Players should register through the organizer’s current form or direct communication and specify whether they enter the rapid, blitz, or both. They should wait for acceptance and payment confirmation.
Moreover, entrants should verify the fee for each format, package conditions, attendance deadline, and final clock mode. The accessible files do not provide one complete verified fee table.
👤 Organizer
Allan Arriada Gattass organizes the festival, while Andreia Gattass appears as tournament director. NA George Kaue Marth Bitencourt leads the arbiting work.
The two official files form one festival program. Therefore, participants should ensure that their entry appears in the correct rapid and blitz player lists.
📍 Venue
CTG Gomes Jardim – Rua Santa Maria 2050, Columbia City, Guaíba, RS 92717-310, Brazil.
CTG Gomes Jardim provides the cultural and event venue for the full-day chess program. Moreover, the address lies in Guaíba across the metropolitan area from Porto Alegre.
Players should confirm parking, hall entrance, and food arrangements directly. Consequently, visitors should not rely only on the city-level map pin.
🚗 How to Get There
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| From Porto Alegre | Travel by road or intercity bus toward Guaíba, then continue to Rua Santa Maria 2050. Allow for metropolitan traffic. |
| From Salgado Filho Airport | Continue by taxi, rental car, or public transport through Porto Alegre and onward to Guaíba. |
| By car | Enter the complete CTG Gomes Jardim address and follow local parking instructions. Confirm whether the venue reserves spaces for players. |
| By bus | Check current Porto Alegre–Guaíba intercity services and the final local connection before tournament day. |
| Full-day planning | The festival window extends to approximately 20:00, so players should arrange a safe evening return. |
Transport schedules, road conditions, and parking rules can change. Therefore, participants should verify the route shortly before departure and retain the organizer’s contact details.
🏨 Accommodation Near the Venue
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre | Official site: https://www.deville.com.br/hotel-deville-prime-porto-alegre. An airport-area option with a road transfer to Guaíba. |
| Intercity Porto Alegre Praia de Belas | Official site: https://www.intercityhoteis.com.br/hotel-porto-alegre/hotel-intercity-porto-alegre-praia-de-belas/. Confirm the drive across the metropolitan area. |
| Guaíba local accommodation | Local inns may reduce the event-day transfer. However, players should verify current availability and official contact details independently. |
Accommodation is not included unless the organizer confirms otherwise. Consequently, players should verify price, availability, cancellation terms, breakfast hours, and the exact venue transfer directly with the property.
ℹ️ Other Information
- The combined page covers the rapid and blitz files.
- Each tournament uses six Swiss rounds.
- The event-wide cash total equals R$5,000.
- The final clock mode requires organizer confirmation.
- The rapid includes additional non-cash category trophies.
- The festival runs from morning until approximately 20:00.
- Players should verify entry in both requested sections.
- The latest organizer notice controls fees and exact round times.
✅ Final Checks Before Travel
Before departure, participants should recheck the official player list, current regulations, venue address, and organizer messages. Moreover, they should save the route and leave enough time for attendance confirmation.
Tournament information can change as registration closes. Therefore, the latest official notice takes priority over preliminary listings. In addition, players should reconfirm round times, section placement, fees, awards, and transport shortly before the event.
Finally, visitors should keep the organizer’s contact details available during the journey. Consequently, they can resolve a delayed connection, room change, or entry question without relying on an older document.
♟️ Playing Both Formats
Moreover, players entering both tournaments should confirm whether the organizer requires separate check-ins. Therefore, they can avoid missing the opening of the later session.
🔗 Official Resources
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $970
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Allan de Arriada Gattass is a Brazilian FIDE Master, tournament organizer, and active competitive player from Rio Grande do Sul. He was born in Pelotas and is currently based in Guaíba.
Allan has competed in Brazilian chess for more than two decades. FIDE awarded him the FIDE Master title in 2013. During his career, he reached a peak classical rating above 2300 and participated in major state and national competitions.
He won the Rio Grande do Sul Absolute Chess Championship in 2007. Moreover, he has remained active in classical, rapid, and blitz events. In 2024, he won the Rio Grande do Sul State Blitz Championship.
His experience as a strong tournament player influences his approach to event organization. He understands the practical requirements of competitors, including clear schedules, reliable arbiting, suitable playing conditions, rating registration, and effective communication before the event.
🏆 Gambito Vilão Chess Festival
Allan is the creator and one of the principal organizers of the recurring Gambito Vilão chess festival in Guaíba. The event combines competitive chess with entertainment and a distinctive social atmosphere.
The festival normally includes separate FIDE- and CBX-rated rapid and blitz tournaments. It welcomes titled players, experienced club competitors, juniors, amateurs, and visitors from different parts of Brazil.
Unlike a conventional tournament held only inside a playing hall, Gambito Vilão combines chess with live music, food, refreshments, and social activities. Therefore, participants can compete seriously while also enjoying a full-day community event.
The second edition took place in September 2025 and offered a total prize fund of R$4,000. Allan organized the event with Lucas Ramos da Silva, while Andreia Gattass served as Event Director.
The third Gambito Vilão is scheduled for October 3, 2026. The program again includes rapid and blitz chess and increases the announced total prize fund to R$5,000.
Allan works with qualified arbiters, sponsors, local businesses, volunteers, and other chess organizers. This cooperation helps the festival provide official rating conditions while preserving its informal and welcoming identity.
🌱 Competitive Chess and Community Promotion
Alongside his organizing work, Allan continues to compete regularly. His participation gives younger and lower-rated players an opportunity to face an experienced FIDE Master in open tournaments across southern Brazil.
He has also supported chess lectures, exhibitions, and promotional activities. These initiatives help connect competitive players with schools, local communities, and people who may be discovering over-the-board chess for the first time.
Allan promotes events through social media and direct communication with the Brazilian chess community. He also cooperates with regional clubs, arbiters, federations, and independent organizers.
Through the Gambito Vilão series, Allan has created an event that presents chess as both a serious competitive sport and a social experience. The combination of rated tournaments, strong players, entertainment, and hospitality has given the festival a recognizable identity within the Rio Grande do Sul chess program.
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