Open A Bischwiller 2026 runs from August 27-30, 2026 in Bischwiller, France. This is a chess tournament in Bischwiller, France, in 2026. It is the top section of the Bischwiller weekend open and is reserved for players rated 1700 Elo and above.
The event uses a 7-round Swiss with a classical 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Moreover, the tournament is submitted for the October 2026 FIDE rating list, so it offers a full standard-play format for stronger club and titled players.
The tournament takes place at the Maison des Associations et de la Culture Robert Lieb in Bischwiller. In addition, the published prize fund is EUR 4,000, which is approximately USD 4,623 using the ECB reference rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.1557 on April 7, 2026.
🏁 Event Details
The table below reflects the confirmed event details.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 27-30, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Maison des Associations et de la Culture Robert Lieb, 1 Rue du Stade, 67240 Bischwiller, France |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30-second increment per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated, counted for the October 2026 FIDE list |
| 👥 Section | Open A |
| ✅ Eligibility | Reserved for players rated 1700 Elo and above |
| 💰 Prize fund | EUR 4,000 (approx. USD 4,623) |
| 🏆 First prize | EUR 1,000 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Every game uses a classical 90+30 time control. Therefore, the tournament suits players who want full standard chess instead of a rapid weekend format.
The event runs as a 7-round Swiss. Meanwhile, the organizer allows one bye in rounds 1 to 5. Because of that rule, players have a little more flexibility if they cannot play every round from the start.
💰 Prize Fund
The event offers a confirmed cash prize fund of EUR 4,000. The published first prize is EUR 1,000. In addition, the organizer states that the prize fund is guaranteed with 150 participants.
♟️ Sections / Groups
This page covers the A tournament only. It is the higher-rated section of the Bischwiller open weekend and is reserved for players at 1700 Elo and above.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open A | For players rated 1700 Elo and above |
📅 Schedule
The published schedule gives a clear morning check-in window, fixed daily round times, and a Sunday prize ceremony.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | Check-in from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM |
| August 27–30, 2026 | Round times at 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM |
| August 30, 2026 | Prize-giving at 3:00 PM |
📝 Registration
The registration terms are straightforward. Senior players pay EUR 46, rising to EUR 50 from August 20, 2026. Young players pay EUR 23, rising to EUR 25 from August 20, 2026. In addition, IMs and GMs enter free, while FMs receive half-price entry.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Senior entry fee | EUR 46 |
| Senior late fee | EUR 50 from August 20, 2026 |
| Youth entry fee | EUR 23 |
| Youth late fee | EUR 25 from August 20, 2026 |
| Free entry | IM and GM |
| Reduced entry | FM at half price |
| Bye rule | One bye allowed in rounds 1 to 5 |
👤 Organizer
Cercle d’Échecs de Bischwiller organizes the tournament in Bischwiller. The club’s current public site presents it as the local chess club in the town, while the federation listing gives the direct tournament contact for this 2026 event.
Email: savignonyannis@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Maison des Associations et de la Culture Robert Lieb, 1 Rue du Stade, 67240 Bischwiller, France
The tournament takes place in the MAC Robert Lieb venue in Bischwiller. Moreover, this cultural center sits at the exact address shown in the event listing, which makes the location clear and easy to map.
🚗 How to Get There
Bischwiller lies about 25 km north of Strasbourg in the direction of Haguenau. Therefore, most players will find the venue easiest to reach by car from the Strasbourg area or from northern Alsace.
It is a strong choice for players who want a compact late-summer classical open in Alsace with a higher-rated field and a solid prize fund.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $4,623
Organizer
♟️ Club Identity
Cercle d’Échecs de Bischwiller is a long-running chess club and organizer in Bischwiller, France. The club was founded on November 20, 1981 by Roland Reeb and has grown into one of the strongest chess structures in the Grand Est region. Today, it combines a large competitive base with daily club life, regular training, and a stable home venue at the M.A.C. in Bischwiller. Its current federation record lists 211 A licenses, plus official participation in Nationale 2, Top Jeunes, and Nationale 1 Féminine. The same record also shows the federal labels Club Formateur and Label Féminin. For players, that gives the club a very clear profile. It is a serious organizer with deep roots, a strong team tradition, and a real development structure for both adults and younger players.
🏆 Competition Record
Bischwiller has built one of the most impressive competitive records in French club chess. The club won the French Team Championship in 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021. It also won the French Women’s Team Championship in 2015 and the Coupe de la Parité in 2024. Beyond those national titles, the club continues to organize its own events in Bischwiller. In February 2025, it staged a weekend festival with an international blitz event, a U12 tournament, and a large rapid tournament. In late 2024, it also organized the departmental phase of the Coupe Jean-Claude Loubatière, while Bischwiller itself hosted a phase of the Top Jeunes. This mix matters for visiting players and local members alike. The club is not only known for elite results. It also runs practical, recurring events at home and remains active across national, regional, and club-level competition.
🌱 Youth and School Chess
Youth work is one of the strongest parts of the Bischwiller model. The club runs school and youth chess through several institutions, including École de Weitbruch, Collège Les Missions Africaines, and École ABCM Haguenau. Its internal schedule also includes regular club sessions during the week and on Saturdays. That structure supports a real pathway from school chess to national competition. In 2022, Bischwiller qualified 27 young players for the French Youth Championship. More recently, its youth section continued to compete at a high level, with teams in Top Jeunes and Nationale I Jeunes, plus individual results at regional youth championships in 2025 and 2026. The club’s strength therefore goes beyond first-team prestige. It develops players early, keeps them in structured competition, and gives young members access to both school-based and club-based chess throughout the season.
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