2ème Open de Paray-le-Monial – Tournoi A
2ème Open de Paray-le-Monial – Tournoi A (1800–2400) brings a classical weekend tournament to Paray-le-Monial, France on June 6–7, 2026. The event is organized by Charolais Brionnais Échec et Mat and will be played at the Centre Culturel et de Congrès in the heart of town.
The tournament uses a compact 5-round Swiss format with a 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move time control. Moreover, it counts for the July 2026 FIDE Standard rating list, which gives the weekend solid sporting value for established club players and ambitious improvers in the 1800–2400 range.
The playing setup is also practical. In addition, the event shares its weekend with a companion Open B, offers guaranteed prize money once the combined field reaches the published threshold, and includes on-site refreshments plus space for post-game analysis.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 6–7, 2026 |
| Location | Paray-le-Monial, Saône-et-Loire, France |
| Venue | Centre Culturel et de Congrès, 9 Boulevard du Collège, 71600 Paray-le-Monial |
| Format | 5-round Swiss |
| Time control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Rating | FIDE Standard, July 2026 list |
| Section | Open A |
| Rating range | 1800–2400 |
| Companion event | Open B for players under 1800 |
| Flexible entry band | Players rated 1700–1800 may choose either Open A or Open B |
| Prize fund | EUR 2,000 guaranteed across both opens if the total field reaches 50 players (approx. USD 2,352) |
| Organizer | Charolais Brionnais Échec et Mat |
The weekend combines two parallel opens, and Open A is the higher-rated section of that structure.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
Open A runs as a 5-round Swiss tournament. Each player receives 60 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment per move. In addition, the event uses Swiss pairings and is valid for FIDE Standard rating.
The regulations also keep the format straightforward. Players must check in on Saturday morning, and the first round starts at 10:00. Furthermore, the published weekend plan includes three rounds on Saturday and two rounds on Sunday, which makes the event easy to fit into a short trip.
💰 Prize Fund
The published weekend prize fund reaches EUR 2,000 guaranteed across Open A and Open B when the combined field reaches 50 participants. For Open A, the main cash prizes are listed below, and the tournament also adds non-cumulative category prizes. The official prize amounts are in euros; the total guarantee equals about USD 2,352 at the current exchange rate.
| Place / Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | EUR 500 |
| 2nd | EUR 300 |
| 3rd | EUR 200 |
| Category prizes | Additional non-cumulative category prizes in Open A |
Open A therefore offers a simple top-prize structure, while the wider weekend adds more prizes through Open B and category awards.
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open A | For players rated 1800–2400 |
| Open B | For players rated under 1800 |
| Flexible rating band | Players rated 1700–1800 may choose either event |
The overall format gives stronger club players a separate A section while still keeping the whole weekend under one shared event structure.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | Check-in from 09:00 to 09:45 |
| June 6, 2026 | Round 1 at 10:00 |
| June 6, 2026 | Three rounds in total on Saturday |
| June 7, 2026 | Two rounds in total on Sunday |
| June 7, 2026 | Prize-giving from 17:00 |
The detailed intermediate round times for Saturday afternoon and Sunday are not listed in the accessible event summary. However, the published format clearly states three rounds on Saturday and two on Sunday.
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Adult entry fee | EUR 20 |
| Youth entry fee | EUR 10 |
| Late adult fee from June 1, 2026 | EUR 26 |
| Late youth fee from June 1, 2026 | EUR 13 |
| Titled players | Free entry |
| License requirement | License A required |
| Registration method | Online registration and payment |
| On-site check-in | Saturday morning before the first round |
The event keeps registration simple. Adults and young players pay different rates, while titled players enter free. Moreover, the late-fee step starts on June 1, so early registration clearly saves money.
👤 Organizer
Charolais Brionnais Échec et Mat organizes the event in Paray-le-Monial and continues its local tournament activity with this second open weekend. The club also handles player contact and registration directly.
Phone: +33 6 50 88 36 30
Email: cbem.par@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Centre Culturel et de Congrès, 9 Boulevard du Collège, 71600 Paray-le-Monial, France
The venue gives the tournament a practical town-center setting. In addition, the published event information notes that the hall can host up to 80 participants, which suits a focused two-day classical open very well.
🚗 How to Get There
Paray-le-Monial has its own train station, and the playing hall is located on Boulevard du Collège inside the town. Therefore, players can reach the venue either by rail or by car without needing a long local transfer.
ℹ️ Other
The event offers useful on-site extras for players. There will be a refreshment stand and light food service during both days. In addition, the organizers plan a separate room with extra chess sets for game analysis after the rounds.
This Paray-le-Monial weekend open offers a clear classical format, practical logistics, and a strong A-section field for players in the 1800–2400 range.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $2,352
Organizer
♟️ Regional Identity
Charolais Brionnais Échec et Mat is a chess club rooted in the Charolais-Brionnais area and based in Paray-le-Monial, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France. Founded in 2012, the association was created to give the territory a stable place to learn, play, and improve. Today, the club works from the Croix-Rouge premises on Boulevard Henri Régnier and is affiliated with the French Chess Federation under the Paray-le-Monial listing. For players, that means a real local structure instead of occasional casual meetups. The club combines training, supervised play, and official competition, while also keeping an accessible format for children, adults, and improving club players. In addition, its weekly rhythm makes regular over-the-board chess easier for families in the wider Charolais-Brionnais area. That local consistency is one of the club’s strongest assets for players who want a reliable place to grow.
🏆 Competitions and Events
Competition is a visible part of the club’s identity. CBEM fields an adult team in Nationale 4 and a youth team in the regional interclub division. It also runs its own rated events in Paray-le-Monial. The club organized the 1st Open de Paray-le-Monial in 2025 and the 2nd Open de Paray-le-Monial in 2026, both officially listed by the French Chess Federation. Earlier, it also hosted the Tournoi Rapide du Comité départemental in June 2023. That mix matters because the club does more than provide internal lessons. Instead, it offers a clear path from local practice to rated tournament chess and team competition. Meanwhile, its players also appear in regional and national events, which helps keep the competitive level visible inside the club. For local players, this creates a stronger chess environment with real goals, recurring events, and a practical route into formal competition.
🌱 Training and School Chess
CBEM also invests in training, youth development, and community outreach. The club offers three youth course levels on Saturday mornings, followed by supervised play, and it also runs adult classes on Monday evening, including in-person and online options. In addition, the federation listing shows a regular Wednesday free-play session. Lessons are led by Valentin Racle, a French Chess Federation-certified instructor, and the club welcomes children from age five. Beyond the club room, CBEM brings chess into schools and public life through school interventions, demonstrations, and local association events. That outreach gives children a first contact with organized chess and helps the club reach families across the area. As a result, the association supports both discovery and progression in the same structure. It serves beginners, recreational players, juniors, and more experienced competitors without losing its local and community-centered character.
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