
2e Open de Montélimar
2e Open de Montélimar takes place on May 3, 2026, in Montélimar, France. This is a chess tournament in Montélimar, France, in 2026.
The event is a one-day rapid chess tournament played over 7 Swiss rounds. It uses a 15-minute time control with a 5-second increment and counts for both FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rating lists.
Montélimar Échecs organizes the tournament at Saint-Martin in Montélimar. The format is clear and compact, so it suits players who want a full Sunday of rated rapid chess in one venue.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
| Location | Montélimar, France |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 7-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 15 minutes + 5 seconds per move |
| Rating | FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 700 (approx. USD 818) |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each game is played with 15 minutes plus a 5-second increment from move one, which gives the event a practical rapid format with enough time for fighting games.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is EUR 700 (approx. USD 818).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open section for licensed FFE players |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | Tournament day |
| May 3, 2026 | Event window: 10:00-19:00 |
| May 3, 2026 | 7 Swiss rounds |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online registration via HelloAsso |
| Entry fee | Adults: EUR 20 |
| Youth entry fee | Young players: EUR 10 |
| Late adult fee | EUR 25 from May 3, 2026 |
| Late youth fee | EUR 15 from May 3, 2026 |
| License requirement | FFE license required for online registration |
| Capacity | Open to 110 licensed FFE players |
👤 Organizer
Montélimar Échecs organizes this rapid open in Montélimar and runs regular club activity throughout the season. The club also manages registration and player information directly through its official channels.
Phone: +33 6 11 51 60 60
Email: contact@montelimar-echecs.fr
📍 Venue
Espace Saint-Martin, 2 Rue Bernard Cathelin, 26200 Montélimar, France
The venue keeps the whole event in one practical playing hall in Montélimar. It is the listed location for both the federation entry and the official registration page.
🚗 How to Get There
Use 2 Rue Bernard Cathelin, 26200 Montélimar, in your navigation and plan to arrive before the 10:00 start of the event day. That gives you enough time to settle in before the first games begin.
It is a straightforward rated rapid event for players who want a full Sunday of chess in Montélimar.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $818
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