A.S.D. Circolo degli Scacchi Il Dragone

♟️ About A.S.D. Circolo degli Scacchi Il Dragone

A.S.D. Circolo degli Scacchi Il Dragone is an active chess club based in Latina, Lazio, Italy. The organization promotes chess for children, adults, beginners, and experienced competitors through courses, tournaments, team competition, and regular club activity. Its main public playing venues are the Circolo Cittadino in Piazza del Popolo and the Casa del Combattente in Piazza San Marco. The club combines grassroots development with high-level competitive chess. Its training program is recognized within the Italian Chess Federation system and includes beginner courses, thematic sessions for intermediate players, and advanced training led by experienced Masters and FSI instructors. The club is also active in school and youth chess in the Province of Latina. Olivier Tassi is the current President of Il Dragone. He is also a FIDE Master and an active member of the club’s competitive team. In 2026, the Italian Chess Federation officially lists him as President, while the club continues to organize an expanding calendar of classical, rapid, blitz, youth, and community events.

🎓 Training and Youth Chess

Chess education is an important part of Il Dragone’s program. The club offers structured courses for beginners as well as thematic and advanced stages for improving players. Its instructors include experienced FIDE Masters and nationally qualified chess coaches. Youth activity has also expanded significantly. In March 2026, the club was involved in the Trofeo Scacchi Scuola of the Province of Latina, which attracted more than 100 players representing 21 school teams. In April, Il Dragone collaborated with La Fortezza di Sermoneta to organize the Interprovincial Youth Championship of Latina and Frosinone, providing young players with a pathway into official competitive chess.

♜ National Team Chess

Il Dragone has reached the highest level of Italian club chess. Its leading team competed in the 2026 Campionato Italiano a Squadre – Serie Master, facing the strongest clubs in Italy during the national finals in Boario Terme. The squad included GM Grzegorz Nasuta, IM Guido Caprio, Marco Parpinel, FM Olivier Tassi, FM Massimiliano Lucaroni, and Adriano Lelli. The team finished 20th after the play-outs and will compete in Serie A1 following its relegation from Master. The club also maintains additional teams, allowing members of different playing strengths to participate in official Italian team competition.

⚡ Tournaments and Club Events

Il Dragone runs a varied tournament calendar throughout the year. In June 2026, the association organized the 1st FIDE Rapid Tournament of Latina at the Casa del Combattente. The event reached its maximum capacity and attracted 29 players, demonstrating strong demand for rated rapid chess in the city. The club also organizes blitz events, its internal club championship, friendly competitions, thematic training days, and the long-running Trofeo di Fogliano. These activities give members opportunities to combine regular training with frequent competitive play.

🏆 Memorial Romano Lucaroni

One of Il Dragone’s principal current classical events is the International Chess Tournament – Memorial Romano Lucaroni. The 2nd edition takes place on September 12–13, 2026 at the Circolo Cittadino in central Latina. The tournament consists of five FIDE-rated classical rounds and is divided into Open A and Open B, creating appropriate sections for stronger and developing competitors. The event is organized directly by A.S.D. Circolo degli Scacchi Il Dragone.

🏛️ Organization and Leadership

Olivier Tassi is the current President of A.S.D. Circolo degli Scacchi Il Dragone. The current Italian Chess Federation listing also identifies Marco Parpinel, Giampaolo Torselli, Antonio Ricciato, and Fiorenzo Molon as members of the club leadership team. Tassi combines his organizational role with competitive experience as a FIDE Master and continues to represent Il Dragone in national team competition.