Tournoi ExCELsior III
The Tournoi ExCELsior III takes place on May 3, 2026, in Longueuil, Canada. This is a chess tournament in Longueuil, Canada, in 2026.
The event offers a one-day rapid chess tournament with 5 Swiss rounds. It uses a 20-minute time control with a 10-second increment, so the format gives players enough time for serious games while still keeping the day compact.
The Club d’échecs de Longueuil hosts the tournament at its regular venue on Rue Saint-Jean. In addition, the event limits the field to 80 players and splits the prize competition into three rating sections.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
| Location | Longueuil, Canada |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 5-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 20 minutes + 10 seconds per move |
| Rating | CEL rated |
| Sections | 3 sections |
| Prize fund | CAD 2,000 (approx. USD 1,440) |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player gets 20 minutes plus a 10-second increment from move one. As a result, the schedule stays practical and the games still have enough depth.
The event counts only for CEL rating. For new players, the organizer uses the club’s published method to assign an initial CEL rating before the event when needed.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is CAD 2,000 (approx. USD 1,440).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Section A | Open section |
| Section B | Players rated below 1800 |
| Section C | Players rated below 1400 |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 09:00 | Doors open |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 11:15 | Round 2 |
| May 3, 2026 | After Round 2 | Lunch break |
| May 3, 2026 | 13:00 | Round 3 |
| May 3, 2026 | 14:15 | Round 4 |
| May 3, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 5 |
| May 3, 2026 | After Round 5 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 players |
| Priority | First paid registrations receive priority |
| Early fee | CAD 30 before April 5 at midnight |
| Standard fee | CAD 40 from April 6 to May 2 at 19:00 |
| Last-minute fee | CAD 50 after May 2 at 19:00 and before May 3 at 09:30 |
| Fee with annual membership card | CAD 42 early, CAD 52 standard, CAD 62 last-minute |
| Membership note | A valid annual membership card is required to play |
| Membership exemptions | Players under 18, full-time students, and titled players receive free membership |
| Late-arrival note | If space remains, the organizer may accept very late cash registration, but players who register after 09:30 miss round 1 and receive a 0-point bye |
| Registration method | Online registration form |
👤 Organizer
The Club d’échecs de Longueuil organizes this spring rapid event as one of its main prize tournaments of the season. Moreover, the club runs regular rated chess activity in Longueuil and welcomes players from several rating levels.
Phone: +1 514 713 6616
Email: informations@clubechecslongueuil.com
📍 Venue
Club d’échecs de Longueuil, 780 Rue Saint-Jean, Local 201, Longueuil, Québec J4H 2Y7, Canada
The venue is the club’s regular playing site in Longueuil. Players can use a refrigerator for a cold lunch, and nearby restaurants also offer simple meal options. The organizer provides boards, pieces, and clocks.
🚗 How to Get There
Use 780 Rue Saint-Jean, Local 201, Longueuil, Québec J4H 2Y7, in your navigation and aim to arrive before 09:30. Parking is free but limited, so early arrival helps. However, additional street parking is available nearby.
It is a practical one-day rapid event for players who want a strong prize tournament in Longueuil.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,440
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