1er Open International de Ouistreham takes place on May 2-3, 2026, in Ouistreham, France. This is a chess tournament in Ouistreham, France, in 2026.

The event is a two-day international rapid chess tournament with 8 Swiss rounds. It counts for both FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rating lists, which gives the tournament solid competitive value for a wide field of players.

L’Échiquier de l’Hippocampe stages the tournament at the Grange aux Dîmes in Ouistreham Riva-Bella. The venue adds local character, while the published schedule keeps the format clear and practical from Saturday check-in to Sunday prize giving.

🏁 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses an 8-round Swiss system. Each game is played with 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment from move one. The published tie-break order is truncated Buchholz, Buchholz, and performance.

Players must complete payment and license verification before they are paired. The forfeit time is 10 minutes, and byes are not allowed.

💰 Prize Fund

The confirmed total prize fund is EUR 1,000 (approx. USD 1,170).

♟️ Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👤 Organizer

L’Échiquier de l’Hippocampe is a chess club based in Ouistreham. It runs this first international rapid open on the Normandy coast and also manages local club activity during the season.

Phone: +33 7 45 01 30 53
Email: echiquierhippocampe@gmail.com

📍 Venue

Grange aux Dîmes, Place Albert Lemarignier, 14150 Ouistreham, France

The playing hall is a historic venue in Ouistreham Riva-Bella. It gives the tournament a distinctive setting while keeping players in a central and easy-to-find location.

🚗 How to Get There

Use Place Albert Lemarignier, 14150 Ouistreham, in your navigation and plan to arrive before 13:45 on Saturday if you still need check-in. The venue sits in Ouistreham Riva-Bella on the Normandy coast, so early arrival is the safest choice for players coming from outside town.

It is a practical two-day rapid event in a distinctive coastal setting.