Open International LISIEUX10000 2026 runs from August 1-5, 2026 in Lisieux, France. This is a chess tournament in Lisieux, France, in 2026. The event takes place at the Salle multiactivités, Rue Victorine Magne, and brings a multi-section summer festival to Normandy.

The festival combines Open A, Open B, the Lisieux Kids’Open, and a separate blitz tournament on Monday evening. Moreover, Open A and Open B use a 7-round classical format with 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment, while the Kids’Open uses 50 minutes plus 10 seconds.

The event also stands out for its prize structure. Across Open A, Open B, the women’s awards, and the blitz, the cash prizes reach EUR 10,850 when the field reaches 150 entries, which is approximately USD 12,496 at the ECB euro reference rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.1517 on March 27, 2026. In addition, the tournament limits the field to 300 players.

📌 Event Details

The main tournament facts are below.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Open A and Open B both use a 7-round Swiss system with a full classical rhythm. Each player receives 90 minutes for the game, and the clock adds 30 seconds from move one. As a result, the event gives players serious long-play games across five days.

Meanwhile, the Lisieux Kids’Open uses a faster but still substantial format at 50 minutes plus 10 seconds. The blitz then closes the fast-chess part of the festival on Monday evening with 9 rounds at 3+2 and a pizza break in the middle of the session.

🏆 Prize Fund

The festival offers EUR 10,850 in cash prizes when the field reaches 150 entries. Open A carries the strongest top prizes, Open B adds a separate cash structure, the women’s awards create an extra competitive layer in Open A, and the Monday blitz brings its own prize pool. Kids’Open awards many prizes in kind rather than cash. Prizes are not cumulative, except for the women’s awards.

Open A

Open B

Femina Chess Lisieux

Blitz

👥 Sections / Groups

The festival is split into four competitive tracks. Therefore, stronger players, developing club players, younger participants, and blitz specialists all have a clear entry path inside the same event.

🗓️ Schedule

The main classical schedule stays clear and easy to follow. First, players complete check-in on Saturday. Then the event runs through seven rounds before the prize ceremony on Wednesday. The blitz takes place on Monday evening.

Main Opens and Kids’Open

Blitz

📝 Registration

Registration runs through the HelloAsso event page. Adult entry for Open A and Open B is EUR 60, while youth entry is EUR 30. The blitz costs EUR 15 as a standalone entry, or EUR 10 when added to an Open A or Open B registration. The Kids’Open costs EUR 15. In addition, women can use the code FEM for a EUR 10 reduction in Open A or Open B, and returning 2025 players can use FIDELE for a EUR 5 reduction outside the blitz and Kids’Open.

Main Entry Options

Package Options

🏢 Organizer

Echiquier Lexovien organizes the Lisieux10000 festival and manages player entry, reception, and tournament operations throughout the week. The club also coordinates the wider event setup in Lisieux, including local hospitality offers and partner services.

Phone: +33 6 21 97 14 23
Email: contact@echecs-lisieux.fr

📍 Venue

Salle multiactivités, Rue Victorine Magne, 14100 Lisieux, France

The venue gives the festival a practical multi-use playing space in Lisieux. In addition, players have access to on-site food options, including food trucks and a glacier, while partner hotel offers are available at Kyriad, Ibis Styles Lisieux, and Grand Hôtel de l’Espérance.

🚆 How to Get There

Lisieux is easy to reach from several directions. By car, the city is about 210 km from Paris via the A13, about 95 km from Rouen, and about 45 km from Caen. By train, Lisieux station connects directly with Paris Saint-Lazare on the Paris–Lisieux–Deauville–Trouville–Cabourg and Paris–Lisieux–Caen–Cherbourg lines. For air travel, Deauville-Normandy Airport is about 30 minutes away, while Caen-Carpiquet Airport is about 45 minutes away.

This Normandy festival is a strong choice for players who want a well-doted summer open with classical chess, blitz, and a practical city base.