Organised by the Sondriese Chess Club, it is open to everyone: pre-registrations close on 14 November

(Sondrio, 9 November 2026) - On Sunday 15 November, from 2pm, at the Rajna Library, the third edition of the blitz chess tournament “Città di Sondrio” will take place. It is organised by the Sondriese Chess Club in collaboration with the Comune di Sondrio.

The day will feature six rounds of play, with registration collection from 2pm to 2.20pm, the first round at 2.30pm and the others to follow, up to the prize-giving ceremony at 5.45pm. To take part, pre-registration is compulsory by 6pm on 14 November. To register, send a WhatsApp message or an SMS, stating your first name and surname, to the following numbers: 347 8333361, 347 4418372, 340 2855794. Alternatively, email claudio.musso66@gmail.com.

Pre-registration must be confirmed by paying the entry fee: £8 per person, £4 for under 18s, via bank transfer to the current account held in the name of the Sondriese Chess Club: IT 80N0623011010000016075842. In the reference/transfer details, you must state your first name, surname and tournament registration; the receipt must be sent to claudio.musso66@gmail.com.

On the day of the tournament, from 2pm, any additional registrations may be accepted until the maximum number of 40 participants is reached. This is a non-ranked tournament, also open to people who are not affiliated with the Italian Chess Federation.

Prizes for the winners: £35 plus a trophy and a rucksack for first place; £25 for second; £15 for third; £15 for first place in the 0-1599 category; a trophy and a rucksack for the first under 18. All participants will receive a commemorative giveaway.

For those who want to watch the games, entry is free until all seats are taken.

Emanuela Zecca - Press Office Comune di Sondrio - 328 1269534 - emanuela.zecca@gmail.com - comunicazione@comune.sondrio.it