by the local chess club. It has attracted people from all over the world. Winner for 2010 was GM Igor Naumkin, in 2011 GM Sergey Volkov (both from Russia) and in 2012 the Italian GM Alberto David. These tournaments also proved successful, so that even the FIDE (World Chess Federation) has mentioned them. Sport is relevant also in terms of tourism. In Livigno people not only go see sports competitions, which is a key component of the so-called sport tourism, but also play outdoor or indoor sports. The local tourist offer covers the four seasons, so there's the possibility not only of practising winter sports but also trekking, mountain biking, and since the lake was made navigable, water sports became another option. Furthermore, due to its above sea level, Livigno often hosts the training sessions of professional athletes of different disciplines, who come to the alpine resort to benefit from the high altitude. People Giorgio Rocca, skier (winner of slalom specialty cup in 2006 Alpine Skiing World Cup) Gianluigi Galli (better known as Gigi Galli), rally car driver in World Rally Championship Daniela Zini, team skier (9th place in 1980 Alpine Skiing World Cup) Katia Zini and Mara Zini (bronze medal winners in short track speed skating in 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin) Iwan Bormolini, world cup ski-racer Marianna Longa, Cross-country skier in Italy's National Team. References External links Livigno Tourist office News on Livigno Another portal on Livigno Livigno: winter sports Cities and towns in Lombardy Duty-free zones of Europe Special territories of the European Union Ski areas and resorts in Italy