Associazione Dilettantistica Società Scacchistica Gallaratese is a historic chess club and respected chess organizer based in Gallarate, in the province of Varese, Italy. Founded in 1920, it is one of the longstanding names in organized chess in Lombardy. Moreover, the club has built a durable role in local chess through competition, community activity, and institutional continuity.

The organization runs club events, internal competitions, and a broad schedule of tournaments during the year. In addition, it organizes rapid chess, youth events, and other open chess tournament activity for players in the wider Varese area. The 3° Semilampo Open “Checkpoint” belongs to this same event calendar and reflects the club’s work as a reliable tournament organizer for official FIDE-rated tournament play.

Beyond competition, the club also supports chess training, youth development, and regular over-the-board activity for members and visitors. Furthermore, it remains active in provincial and regional chess life through recurring events and long-term volunteer engagement. As a result, the Gallaratese club continues to serve as an important center for organized chess in Gallarate.