♟️ Organizer Identity

Blue Chevaliers is a strictly non-profit chess organizing group active in Thailand and South-East Asia. The group consists of Bami, David, Jeremi, Matthieu, Nicolas, and Peter, a team of international chess players who support serious over-the-board chess in the region. Their work focuses on strong classical events, fair playing conditions, and a welcoming tournament culture for players from many federations. Instead of operating as a venue or commercial academy, Blue Chevaliers functions as a dedicated tournament group. It brings practical organizing experience, player communication, and long-term commitment to standard time control chess. Peter Frost serves as the main public contact for tournament entries, Grandmaster accommodation, and player enquiries.

🏆 Tournament Portfolio

Blue Chevaliers presents the Blue Chevaliers International Open, an annual international chess tournament in Phuket, Thailand. The 2026 edition takes place at Novotel Phuket Resort and uses a 9-round Swiss system with a classical 90 minutes plus 30 seconds time control. The event also includes Bami’s Blitz, a FIDE-rated blitz side tournament that adds a fast-paced evening to the chess week. The tournament has developed a clear identity around serious classical chess, strong resort playing conditions, international participation, and a relaxed Andaman Sea setting. In 2026, the event offers a confirmed prize fund of 413,000 THB and a player limit of 130. As a result, it gives visiting players a compact but high-quality chess festival in one of Thailand’s best-known beach destinations.

🌱 Player Services and Regional Chess Development

Blue Chevaliers supports chess development by promoting standard time control tournaments and encouraging wider participation across Thailand and South-East Asia. The group especially values the 90/30 format and works to keep classical chess attractive for ambitious players, titled players, women, juniors, and serious club competitors. In addition, Blue Chevaliers publishes the online newsletter Tiger Chess!, which promotes and reports on standard tournaments in the region. The group also works with Red Knight Chess Club for the Blue Chevaliers International Open, while other chess organizations help with equipment and local support. This cooperation gives the event a practical regional network. Therefore, Blue Chevaliers plays a useful role in connecting visiting players with Thailand’s developing international chess scene.