26th Torneo Open Ricciardi
26° Torneo Open “Ricciardi” returns to Cardano al Campo, Italy from June 5 to June 7, 2026. The event is organized by ASD Scacchistica Gallaratese with the patronage of the Municipality of Cardano al Campo and will be played at Sala Ipazia.
The tournament follows a compact weekend format with 5 Swiss rounds and a 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move time control. Moreover, it is valid for FIDE Standard and Elo Italia rating changes, which gives the event solid competitive value for club players and regular weekend open participants.
The structure is simple and practical. In just three days, players get a full classical event, a clear prize table, and straightforward registration rules. In addition, the published regulations clearly explain the late-arrival rule, tie-breaks, payment process, and playing-hall requirements.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 5–7, 2026 |
| Location | Cardano al Campo, Varese, Italy |
| Venue | Sala Ipazia, Via G. Mameli 1, Cardano al Campo |
| Format | Open integral, 5-round Swiss |
| Time control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE Standard and Elo Italia rated |
| Sections | One open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 575 total (approx. USD 625) |
| Organizer | ASD Scacchistica Gallaratese |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment per move, which gives the event a full classical weekend rhythm.
The regulations also set a clear late-arrival rule. Players may arrive up to 30 minutes after the start of a round. However, once that limit passes, the arbiter scores the game as a forfeit loss.
The pairings follow the FIDE Swiss system. Tie-breaks then follow this order: direct encounter, Buchholz Total, Buchholz Cut 1, and ARO. In addition, players may request a forfeit draw in line with the applicable FSI tournament rules.
💰 Prize Fund
The tournament offers a total confirmed prize fund of EUR 575 (approx. USD 625), plus cups.
| Place / Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | Cup + EUR 200 |
| 2nd | Cup + EUR 150 |
| 3rd | Cup + EUR 100 |
| 4th | EUR 75 |
| 5th | EUR 50 |
| Best player rated under 1800 | Cup |
| Best player rated under 1600 | Cup |
| Best Under 18 | Cup |
Prizes do not accumulate. In addition, all cash prizes are gross amounts and will be subject to the legal withholding rules in force at the time of payment.
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open Integrale | Single open section for the full event |
The event uses one unified open section rather than separate groups. Therefore, the full field competes in the same Swiss tournament.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | 19:00 | Check-in deadline and roll call |
| June 5, 2026 | 19:30 | Round 1 |
| June 6, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 2 |
| June 6, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 3 |
| June 7, 2026 | 09:30 | Round 4 |
| June 7, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 5 |
| June 7, 2026 | After Round 5 | Prize-giving ceremony |
Players who are not present by 19:00 on June 5 may enter only after Round 1, even if they registered correctly in advance.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Standard entry fee | EUR 45 |
| Reduced entry fee | EUR 35 |
| Reduced category | Under 18 players born on or after January 1, 2008 |
| Reduced category | Members of ASD Scacchistica Gallaratese |
| Pre-registration deadline | June 3, 2026 at 22:00 |
| Registration method | Pre-registration on Vesus |
| Payment deadline for bank transfer | June 3, 2026 |
| Bank transfer note | Include “Iscrizione Open Ricciardi” plus surname and name |
| Email confirmation | Send payment receipt by email after transfer |
| On-site cash payment deadline | June 5, 2026 at 19:00 |
| On-site cash payment condition | Applies to players who did not complete payment by bank transfer |
The entry becomes complete only after the organizer receives the fee. Therefore, players who pre-register but do not complete the transfer by the deadline must pay in cash at the venue before the check-in deadline.
👤 Organizer
ASD Scacchistica Gallaratese organizes the event with local municipal patronage and continues one of the established weekend open tournaments in the Varese area. The club also handles tournament communication and player registration directly.
Phone: +39 348 6440357
Email: info@scacchigallarate.it
📍 Venue
Sala Ipazia, Via G. Mameli 1, Cardano al Campo, Varese, Italy
The playing site gives the tournament a compact local setting that suits a three-day classical event well. In addition, the venue keeps the schedule simple and practical for players who want a focused weekend tournament without extra festival layers.
🚗 How to Get There
Cardano al Campo is close to Milan Malpensa Airport, so air arrival is practical for visiting players. Moreover, local access to Via G. Mameli is straightforward by car or taxi, which makes same-day arrival manageable for a short weekend event.
ℹ️ Other
The tournament regulations include several clear playing-hall rules. Smoking is prohibited in the tournament area, and that ban also covers electronic cigarettes. Players may bring mobile phones or other electronic devices into the tournament area only if they switch them off completely and keep them physically separate, for example inside a bag.
The event also requires the proper federation status. Italian players, regardless of residence, and foreign players who reside in Italy must hold an FSI membership, either agonistic or junior. Meanwhile, foreign players must already have a FIDE FIN code issued by their own federation before they register.
By entering the tournament, players also accept the publication of basic tournament data and event images, including photographs and video taken during the competition.
This Ricciardi Open offers a clean and well-structured classical weekend for players who want a straightforward rated event in northern Italy.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $625
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
Associazione Dilettantistica Società Scacchistica Gallaratese is a historic chess club based in Gallarate, in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. The association traces its roots to 1920 and remains one of the long-standing chess names in the area. It also holds an important place in Italian chess as a co-founding member of the Italian Chess Federation. For players in Gallarate, the club offers more than a meeting point. It provides continuity, regular activity, and a clear competitive structure. The club meets during the week for adult activity and on Saturdays for wider club life, which helps keep both casual and competitive players involved. At the same time, it maintains a visible local identity through its own venue, tournament calendar, and public communication. Paolo Collaro serves as president and remains one of the key public figures behind the club’s present-day work.
🏆 Tournament Activity
The Gallaratese club stands out because it runs a deep and varied tournament calendar across the year. Its regular events include the Trofeo Crespi, the Formula Uno series, the Torneo Sociale Scuola Scacchi, the Torneo Rapid di Primavera, the Open Ricciardi, the Settembrino, the Lampo d’Autunno, the Decembrino, and the Torneo degli Auguri. That range gives local players many ways to stay active. Some events serve the internal club community, while others bring wider participation and stronger competition. The Formula Uno deserves special attention because it runs across ten stages and has become one of the club’s most recognizable tournament structures. In addition, the association organized the Campionato Regionale Assoluto a Gallarate 2023 and has also hosted the Rapid Checkpoint events in recent seasons. For players, this matters because the club does not rely on one flagship tournament. Instead, it delivers a steady competitive rhythm from winter to late autumn.
🌱 Youth Training and Community Work
The club also plays a strong role in youth training and chess education. Through Scuola Scacchi Gallarate, it runs regular courses for children, teenagers, and beginner adults. Youth sessions start from age eight and take place on Saturday afternoons, while adult beginner courses run during Tuesday evening openings. After an initial base course, players move into groups that match their level, from beginner to advanced and competitive classes. The teaching cycle usually runs from October to May and combines theory with practical play. Beyond weekly lessons, the club supports youth competition through events such as the Campionato Provinciale Under 18 di Varese, the Rapid Under 18, the CI.GIO.VA. circuit, and the Mini Champions Chess Liga. It also fields youth teams in regional competitions. Beyond that, the club has shown a real community dimension through social chess work, including a 2026 initiative that brought chess activity into the Casa Circondariale di Busto Arsizio with support from its FSI instructor Pietro Bera.
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