Festival WeekEnd Open “Campionato Regionale Lombardo 2026”
Festival WeekEnd Open “Campionato Regionale Lombardo 2026” takes place from May 22-24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. This is a chess tournament in Milan, Italy, in 2026. The event brings players together for one over-the-board chess tournament section with five rounds and a full classical chess tournament format at Moto Club Milano. It is also a FIDE rated chess tournament for standard rating changes and offers a confirmed cash prize fund of about USD 1,300.
Moreover, this chess tournament in Milan gives players a practical late-May weekend option in one of Italy’s major cities. The Festival WeekEnd Open “Campionato Regionale Lombardo 2026” combines a clear format, one open section, and a solid prize structure with additional rating prizes. As a result, this chess event in Milan is an appealing choice for club players, improving competitors, and experienced tournament regulars who want a compact but competitive weekend event.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 22-24, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Milan, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Standard rated |
| 📂 Sections | 1 section |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | EUR 50; EUR 55 after May 20 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 1,300 (approx.) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Registration closes on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 PM |
🏆 Prize Fund
The total confirmed cash prize fund is EUR 1,240.
| Prize category | Cash prizes |
|---|---|
| Main prizes | 1st EUR 400; 2nd EUR 300; 3rd EUR 260; 4th EUR 160; 5th EUR 100; 6th EUR 80; 7th EUR 80 |
| Rating prizes | Best 0-1900 EUR 60; Best 0-1700 EUR 60; Best 0-1600 EUR 60; Best 0-1500 EUR 60 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a five-round format in one open group. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event follows a standard classical chess tournament structure across the full weekend.
In addition, the tournament counts for FIDE Standard rating changes. The published information presents the event as a single open tournament, which keeps the format direct and easy to follow.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament is played as one main open section. Additionally, the prize structure includes separate rating prizes for players in the 0-1900, 0-1700, 0-1600, and 0-1500 categories.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Round |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Friday | Registration closes at 7:00 PM |
| May 22-24, 2026 | Friday-Sunday | 5-round tournament |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Contact the organizer directly |
| Entry fee | EUR 50 |
| Late fee | EUR 55 after May 20, 2026 |
| Deadline | Registration closes on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM |
👥 Organizer
Mimosa International Horizon – Sezione Scacchi organizes this Milan weekend event and supports rated tournament chess through its local chess section. In addition, the organizer handles player information and entry communication for the full tournament.
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Email: mimosainfo23@gmail.com
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Phone: +39 3337573733
🏨 Venue
Moto Club Milano, Via Washington 33, 20146 Milan, Italy
The tournament takes place at Moto Club Milano in Milan. Moreover, the venue gives players one central playing site for the entire weekend. This setup keeps the event practical and straightforward from registration to the final round.
🚗 How to Get There
Players can travel into Milan and then continue locally to Via Washington 33. In addition, the city location makes the venue easier to reach for both local participants and visitors staying in Milan.
Enjoy a competitive weekend in Milan and take part in a clear, well-structured FIDE-rated chess event.
Organizer
Mimosa International Horizont is a Milan-based sports and cultural organisation that runs the community hub “Centro Aggregativo Multifunzionale e Culturale Julie Oswald.” Its chess section, Sezione Scacchi Mimosa International Horizont, focuses on organizing structured over-the-board tournaments and building a friendly, inclusive chess community in the city. The aim is to offer serious competition while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming for all ages.
The chess section stages a full calendar of weekend festivals, rapid circuits and classical events, including the Open d’Inverno “tardivo”. These tournaments are usually held in Milan under FSI and FIDE regulations with Swiss pairings and classical time controls. Therefore, club players can gain practical tournament experience and rating points within a compact, well-organised schedule.
In addition, Mimosa International Horizont promotes chess as a social and educational activity. Events are designed to be accessible to different playing strengths, and the organisers pay close attention to clear information, smooth registrations and transparent prize structures. As a result, the “Mimosa” tournaments have become a regular meeting point for many Milan-based players and visiting guests.
