Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz”
Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” takes place on April 12, 2026 in Gargnano, Italy and offers a strong one-day FIDE rated blitz chess tournament for players who want fast and competitive over-the-board action. The event runs at the Palestra Istituto and uses a 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control over 15 rounds. In addition, the tournament counts for FIDE Blitz rating changes, which gives the event clear value for players seeking official blitz chess in Lombardy.
The Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” also combines a substantial confirmed cash prize fund, a straightforward registration process, and a full open format. Moreover, the organizer awards both overall prizes and rating-category prizes, which broadens the event’s appeal across different player levels. Because the tournament takes place in Gargnano, Italy and keeps the full competition on one afternoon, the Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” stands out as an attractive international chess tournament option for spring 2026.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 12, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Gargnano, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | Open blitz chess tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Blitz rated |
| ⏱️ Time control | 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment |
| 💳 Entry fee | EUR 20; EUR 25 after April 11, 2026 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 1,733 (approx.) |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Prize / Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st place | EUR 300 |
| 2nd place | EUR 250 |
| 3rd place | EUR 200 |
| 4th place | EUR 150 |
| 5th place | EUR 100 |
| 6th place | EUR 90 |
| 7th place | EUR 80 |
| 8th place | EUR 70 |
| 9th place | EUR 60 |
| 10th place | EUR 50 |
| Best 0-1899 | EUR 40 |
| Best 0-1799 | EUR 40 |
| Best 0-1699 | EUR 40 |
| Best 0-1599 | EUR 40 |
| Best 0-1499 | EUR 40 |
| Best 0-1399 | EUR 40 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” uses a 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment time control and runs over 15 rounds. In addition, the tournament counts for FIDE Blitz rating changes. However, the published event details do not confirm the pairing system, tie-break system, default time, byes policy, rating list used for pairings, or acceleration method.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament uses one open section. In addition, the organizer offers separate rating-category prizes for players in the 0-1899, 0-1799, 0-1699, 0-1599, 0-1499, and 0-1399 groups.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2026 | Sunday | 14:00 | Registration closes |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Contact the organizer for tournament registration |
| Entry fee details | EUR 20; EUR 25 after April 11, 2026 |
| Deadlines | Standard entry fee applies until April 11, 2026 |
| Confirmation / check-in rules | Registration closes on April 12, 2026 at 14:00 |
👥 Organizer
A.S.D. TorreECavallo organizes the Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” in Gargnano, Italy. In addition, the organizer publishes direct contact details for player information and registration support. Therefore, participants can contact the club easily before the event and prepare for this FIDE rated blitz chess tournament with clear practical details.
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Email: info@torrecavallo.it
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Email: z.ari@libero.it
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Phone: +39 338 839 3292
🏨 Venue
Palestra Istituto, Via Repubblica 17, Gargnano (BS), Italy
Palestra Istituto hosts the Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” in Gargnano. Moreover, the published venue details give players a precise playing address on Lake Garda’s western side, which helps participants plan arrival for this one-day blitz chess event.
🚗 How to Get There
Players should travel directly to Palestra Istituto at Via Repubblica 17 in Gargnano, Italy. Therefore, participants should plan to arrive before 14:00 so they can complete registration on time and get ready for the start of play.
The Lampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Blitz” offers rated blitz chess, a strong cash prize structure, and a focused competitive setting for players who want an efficient one-day chess tournament in Gargnano.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,733
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
A.S.D. Scuola di Scacchi Torre&Cavallo is a chess club and organizer based in Sarezzo, in the Province of Brescia, Italy. The association has worked across the Brescia area since 2007. It was founded with the involvement of IM Roberto Messa and built a broader mission than standard club play alone. Chess teaching has always been central to its identity. The club also combines sporting, social, cultural, and educational work in one structure. Its legal seat is in Sarezzo, and Aristide Zorzi has served as president and legal representative. For players, that gives the organizer a clear profile. It is a long-running local chess institution with a stable base, a public activity record, and a strong connection to chess education in the wider Brescia area.
🏆 Tournament Activity
Tournament organization is one of the club’s main strengths. Torre&Cavallo runs and promotes a broad event calendar in Brescia and nearby areas. In 2025, it organized the Campionato Regionale Lombardo in Lumezzane. In the same year, it also promoted the Torneo Internazionale di Scacchi in Polaveno, with Open and Under 14 sections and a €2,000 prize fund. Its current calendar also includes events such as the Torneo di Scacchi Valle delle Cartiere and the Festival Internazionale di Toscolano Maderno. Beyond Brescia, the federation calendar lists the club as co-organizer of international events in Pavia together with Cento Torri Pavia. This range matters for players. Torre&Cavallo does not rely on one annual event. It stays active through rapid tournaments, youth sections, regional championships, and larger open events across different venues.
🌱 Youth Development and Community Activity
Youth and community work are a defining part of Torre&Cavallo’s identity. The club has run its Scacchi a Scuola project since 2010 across schools of every level in the Province of Brescia. That work gives children and families a practical entry point into chess, while also creating a steady path into organized play. The association’s instructors work not only in schools, but also in oratories, libraries, prisons, and day centers. In parallel, the club develops community chess through cultural and promotional events, including living chess games, giant outdoor chessboards, and themed exhibitions. Its broader work has also received national recognition. In 2018, Torre&Cavallo won the FSI Premio Società – Nord. For players, this gives the organizer a distinctive role. It runs tournaments, teaches chess in many settings, and helps chess reach people who might not enter the game through a traditional club alone.
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