Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid”
Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” takes place on April 11, 2026 in Polaveno, Italy and offers a competitive one-day FIDE rated rapid chess tournament for players who want fast and serious over-the-board play. The event runs at Sala “Serra” and uses a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control over 7 rounds. In addition, the tournament counts for FIDE Rapid rating changes, which adds strong value for players seeking rated rapid chess in Lombardy.
The Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” also brings a clearly published prize structure, a straightforward registration process, and a full open format for a wide player field. Moreover, the organizer confirms a substantial cash prize fund with both overall prizes and rating-category prizes. Because the event takes place in Polaveno, Italy and combines rated play, a practical afternoon schedule, and a strong local organizer, the Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” stands out as an attractive international chess tournament option for rapid chess players.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 11, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Polaveno, Italy |
| ♟️ Format | Open rapid chess tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid rated |
| ⏱️ Time control | 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment |
| 💳 Entry fee | EUR 20; EUR 25 after April 10, 2026 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 1,730 (approx.) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Provincial Brescia Rapid Championship event |
🏆 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 U1900 | EUR 40 |
| Best U1800 | EUR 40 |
| Best U1700 | EUR 40 |
| Best U1600 | EUR 40 |
| Best U1500 | EUR 40 |
| Best U1400 | EUR 40 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” uses a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control and runs over 7 rounds. In addition, the organizer confirms that the tournament counts for FIDE Rapid 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 U1900, U1800, U1700, U1600, U1500, and U1400 groups.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | Saturday | 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 10, 2026 |
| Deadlines | Standard entry fee available until April 10, 2026 |
| Confirmation / check-in rules | Registration closes on April 11, 2026 at 14:00 |
👥 Organizer
A.S.D. TorreECavallo organizes the Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” in Polaveno, 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 rapid 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
Sala “Serra”, Via Europa 12, Polaveno (BS), Italy
Sala “Serra” hosts the Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” in Polaveno. Moreover, the published venue details give players a precise playing address in the province of Brescia, which helps participants plan arrival for this one-day rapid chess event.
🚗 How to Get There
Players should travel directly to Sala “Serra” at Via Europa 12 in Polaveno, 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 Semilampo Open “Campionato Provinciale Bresciano Rapid” offers rated rapid chess, a strong cash prize structure, and a focused competitive setting for players who want an efficient one-day chess tournament in Polaveno.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,730
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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