Skara’s holiday chess tradition lights up December with the Lusseblixten 2025 – a cozy, fast-paced blitz evening hosted by Skara Schacksällskap on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 in Skara, Sweden. This community-friendly classic brings together local regulars and visiting players from around Skaraborg for a spirited pre-Christmas showdown, complete with fika and festive glögg.
Expect a compact, well-run event: on-site check-in closes at 18:00, the first round starts 18:15, and the tournament runs straight through with short breaks between rounds. With 5+3 blitz time control, FIDE blitz rating submission, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to round off your chess year.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 🗓️ Date | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 |
| 📍 Venue | Skara Schacksällskap, Bommagatan 10C, 532 32 Skara, Sweden |
| ♟️ Format | Swiss-system, 7-9 rounds (depends on entries) |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 5 minutes + 3 seconds per move (from move 1) |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Blitz rated |
| 💵 Entry Fee | Free (no start fee) |
| ✅ Eligibility | Open event; welcoming players from clubs around Skaraborg |
| ☕ Amenities | Fika & glögg served |
| 🎁 Prizes | Prize table with goods for all participants |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
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Blitz 5’+3″ for all rounds.
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Swiss-system pairings, 7–9 rounds based on entries.
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Results submitted for FIDE Blitz rating.
📂 Sections / Groups
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Single open group (all players in one section).
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
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| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | 18:00 | Check-in deadline (please pre-register if possible) |
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | 18:15 | Rounds begin (continuous play; 7–9 rounds) |
| After final round | — | Awards / prize table distribution |
📝 Registration
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Pre-registration encouraged; walk-ins accepted until 18:00 on the day.
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Bring your FIDE ID if you wish your games to be blitz-rated.
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Capacity is informal; arrive early to ensure participation.
👥 Organizer
Hosted by Skara Schacksällskap.
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Tournament Director / Chief Arbiter: NA Rickard Dahlström
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Arbiter: NA Fredrik Kjellqvist
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Club website: https://skaraschack.eu/
🏨 Venue
Skara Schacksällskap — Bommagatan 10C, 532 32 Skara, Sweden. Centrally located clubhouse with welcoming facilities and easy access from regional buses and E20.
🚗 How to Get There
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By car: Skara lies along E20 in Västergötland; town parking available near the club.
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By public transport: Regional buses connect Skara with Skövde, Lidköping, and surrounding towns.
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By air: Nearest major airport is Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT); onward by train/bus via Gothenburg–Skövde–Skara routes.
Close the year with friendly, festive blitz — join Lusseblixten 2025 in Skara for glögg, good company, and a flurry of 5+3 battles!
Organizer
Founded in 1911, Stockholms Schackförbund is one of Sweden’s most active chess tournament organizers, coordinating FIDE-rated and national-rated opens, rapid, and blitz events across the Stockholm region. From league play and youth circuits to flagship festivals, the federation supports juniors, adult improvers, and titled players with professional arbiters, clear regulations, and player-first logistics—making it a cornerstone of open chess events in Stockholm and a pillar of Swedish chess.
The federation is closely associated with major fixtures such as the Rilton Cup, the Stockholm Individual Championship (DM), junior GP circuits, and district stages of Schackfyran for schools. Its year-round calendar and partnerships with local clubs provide structured pathways from grassroots to elite competition, offering reliable opportunities for rating progress and strong, internationally attended tournaments.
Contact
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Address: Hornsgatan 82, 118 21 Stockholm, Sweden
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Phone: +46 8 669 36 54
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Email: kansli@stockholmsschack.se; schackfyran@stockholmsschack.se
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Website: https://www.stockholmsschack.se
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stockholmsschack/
