Smart Chess
This two-day event will provide practical advice for managing blitz and rapid games on online gaming sites. It is also designed for those who want to improve their chess skills, engaging in a friendly and relaxed environment without having to undertake more challenging learning paths. Smart Chess (June 27-28) includes a two-day in-person meeting with GM Luca Moroni (reigning Italian Champion) and IM Miragha Aghayev (a renowned commentator on chess.com), at the Chiavenna town hall. Course registration, €90.00, includes access to: June 27th, 10:00-12:00 a.m. meeting with the trainers; 3:00-6:00 p.m. simultaneous match against Luca Moroni; June 28th, 10:00-12:00 a.m. second meeting with the trainers; and 2:30-5:00 p.m. non-recognized 5+3 blitz tournament, during which Luca and Miragha will also play. A special dinner will be provided ay the cost of € 15,00 at the Crimea Hotel restaurant, with the entire International Chess Training Camp staff participating.
Anyone wishing to participate in the simultaneous only, at a cost of €20.00, can send an email to chiavenna@chesscamp.it idicating your name, surname, and Elo rating. The balance of the simultaneous performance fee must be paid on-site, in cash.
Where: Chiavenna, Lombardia 27-28 june 2026
Trainers: GM Luca Moroni, IM Miragha Aghayev
Location: The course will be held at the Town Hall, located in Piazza Giovanni Bertacchi, 2, 23022 Chiavenna (SO)
Course registration fee: 90 euro
Hotel agreements: participants are responsible for contacting the venues directly. Alfiere Bianco will not handle bookings but will act as a mediator, providing you with access to the discounts offered upon registration. To access the discounts, contact the hotel directly by email or phone, indicating that you are registered for the International Chess Training Camp. If you book online, the agreements will not be accessible.
Affiliated hotels
HOTEL CONRADI
Contact person: Mr. Enrico Cervieri
P.zza Verdi, 10 - 23022 Chiavenna
T 0343 32300
info@hotel-conradi.com
www.hotel-conradi.com
HOTEL AURORA
Contact person: Mr. Ilio Tonola
Via Rezia, 73 - 23022 Chiavenna
Telefono: 0343 32708
info@albergoaurora.it
www.albergoaurora.it
In Chiavenna there are several apartments/B&Bs/rooms for rent/holiday homes: https://www.valchiavenna.com/it/bed-and-breakfast.html
Here are the farmhouses: https://www.valchiavenna.com/it/agriturismi.html
Here are other hotels: https://www.valchiavenna.com/it/hotels.html
Meals only agreement for lunch and/or dinner: € 15,00
At the Crimea Hotel restaurant
Viale Pratogiano, 16 - 23022 Chiavenna
You must request the ticket from the organization on site.