Open de printemps de Saint-Brieuc – Tournoi A (-2400) runs from May 9-10, 2026 in Saint-Brieuc, France. This is a chess tournament in Saint-Brieuc, France, in 2026. The event features a five-round over-the-board chess tournament with one main section, official FIDE rating, and a compact weekend classical chess tournament format. Players compete at Petite Salle de Robien with a time control of 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.
Additionally, this chess tournament in Saint-Brieuc gives players a practical spring weekend in Brittany with a clear schedule, accessible venue, and straightforward registration. The event forms part of the club’s spring open program in the city, so it suits club players and ambitious competitors who want a focused FIDE rated chess tournament near the Brittany coast.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 📅 Dates | May 9-10, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Saint-Brieuc, France |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 📂 Sections | 1 section |
| ⏱️ Time control | 60 minutes + 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | Seniors: EUR 27; Youth: EUR 15 |
| 👤 Eligibility | Open to all players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Entry fees increase from May 4, 2026; the organizer also announced a shared prize pool for tournaments A and B subject to overall participation |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a five-round Swiss system. Each player receives 60 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event delivers a compact classical chess tournament structure across two days.
In addition, the event counts for the June 2026 FIDE rating list. Players must complete check-in before round 1. The organizer closes pointage at 9:15 AM on Saturday, and players who arrive late join the event from round 2.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament is played as one main open section.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round |
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| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | 8:45 AM-9:15 AM | Check-in |
| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | 9:30 AM | Round 1 |
| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | 1:30 PM | Round 2 |
| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | 4:00 PM | Round 3 |
| May 10, 2026 | Sunday | 9:15 AM | Round 4 |
| May 10, 2026 | Sunday | 1:15 PM | Round 5 |
| May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Around 4:30 PM | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register online or contact the organizer directly |
| Entry fee | Seniors: EUR 27; Youth: EUR 15 |
| Late fee | Seniors: EUR 30; Youth: EUR 18 from May 4, 2026 |
| Special note | Places are limited across the spring open program |
👥 Organizer
L’Échiquier Briochin organizes this spring event in Saint-Brieuc and continues to support active rated chess in Brittany. In addition, the club manages registration, local coordination, and tournament operations for the full weekend.
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Email: mignard.emmanuel@gmail.com
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Phone: +33 6 11 84 28 59
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Website: https://echiquierbriochin.fr/
🏨 Venue
Petite Salle de Robien, Place Octave Brilleaud, 22000 Saint-Brieuc, France
The tournament takes place at Petite Salle de Robien in Saint-Brieuc. Moreover, the single playing site keeps the weekend simple and easy to follow from the first round to the prize ceremony. The venue gives players a practical city setting for a focused rated event.
🚗 How to Get There
The venue is easy to reach from Saint-Brieuc railway station. In addition, the playing hall and nearby accommodation are within a short walk, which makes the event convenient for visiting players arriving by train.
Enjoy a competitive weekend in Saint-Brieuc and take part in a well-structured Brittany chess open with a clear format and strong rated value.
Organizer
Echiquier Briochin is a chess club based in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d’Armor, France. It serves as a local chess organizer and supports both competitive and recreational chess in the city. Moreover, the club promotes accessible chess for all ages and plays an active role in the broader Brittany chess community.
The club runs a varied program that includes classical chess, team competitions, youth events, school chess, and local open tournaments. It organizes the linked FIDE-rated tournament, the Open de Printemps de Saint-Brieuc – Tournoi A (-2400), as part of its recurring spring event structure in Saint-Brieuc. In addition, the club regularly appears in federation calendars and regional chess news through its tournament and club activity.
Beyond tournament play, the club also supports junior chess development and weekly training sessions for different levels. Furthermore, its public activity shows steady tournament organizer work and a clear community focus. As a result, Echiquier Briochin remains an established part of organized chess competition in Brittany.
