Nafpaktos hosts 15th Lepanto Blitz chess tournament

The 15th Lepanto Blitz chess tournament was held in Nafpaktos, organized by the Athletic Chess Club of Nafpaktos (ASON 'EPACHTOS'). The event took place on October 10, 2026, at Cafe Ciel, as part of the celebrations for the Battle of Nafpaktos.

Fifty-five participants from eight different cities, including Patras, Agrinio, Lefkada, and Messolonghi, competed in the tournament. Konstantinos Kouroglo from Nafpaktos won the men's tournament, followed by Dimitris Christias and Nikolaos-Alexandros Dallas. In the women's category, Eleni Mania from Nafpaktos took first place, with Maria Tsitouri and Lamprini Loukopoulou finishing second and third, respectively.

The tournament also marked the 20th anniversary of the Athletic Chess Club of Nafpaktos, which has been operating since 2006.