2ème Open d’échecs de Fontenay le Comte
2ème Open d’échecs de Fontenay le Comte (-2400) will take place on September 26-27, 2026, in Fontenay-le-Comte, France. This is a chess tournament in Fontenay-le-Comte, France, in 2026.
The event offers a FIDE-rated classical chess tournament with 5 Swiss-system rounds. It is designed for licensed players with an Elo rating below 2400 who want a structured weekend event in western France.
This international chess tournament is relevant for adult players, youth players, coaches, families, and visitors. In addition, the venue will offer on-site refreshments and sandwiches during the event.
♟️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏷️ Tournament | 2ème Open d’échecs de Fontenay le Comte (-2400) |
| 📅 Dates | September 26-27, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Fontenay-le-Comte, France |
| 🏛️ Venue | Salle Saint Médard, Place Guy Brémaud – 93 Rue de la Villa Gallo-Romaine, 85200 Fontenay-le-Comte, France |
| ♟️ Format | Classical open tournament |
| 🌍 Rating | FIDE-rated; homologated by FFE |
| 🔢 Rounds | 5 |
| 🧩 Pairing system | Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👥 Eligibility | Players with Licence A and Elo below 2400 |
| ⚖️ Chief arbiter | POTIRON Nicolas |
| 💶 Entry fee | Adults: €25; youth players: €12 |
| 👤 Capacity | 100 players |
| 🏆 First prize | €300 minimum, approximately $350 |
| 🍽️ On-site services | Refreshments and sandwiches |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a classical time control of 60 minutes per player, plus a 30-second increment per move. Therefore, players can expect a compact but serious weekend chess event with enough time for strategic play.
Pairings follow the Swiss system across 5 rounds. The event counts for FIDE rating, and the FIDE October 2026 rating list applies.
🏆 Prize Fund
The confirmed prize information includes a minimum first prize of €300, approximately $350. The event also includes additional prizes, but no full prize breakdown has been published.
| Prize Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| First prize | €300 minimum, approximately $350 |
👥 Sections / Groups
Open Section
The event has one open section for players with Licence A and Elo below 2400. Adult and youth players compete in the same 5-round Swiss-system tournament.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | 8:30–9:30 | Player check-in |
| September 26, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 1 |
| September 26, 2026 | — | 3 games scheduled |
| September 27, 2026 | — | 2 games scheduled |
| September 27, 2026 | Around 16:30 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online registration through HelloAsso |
| Entry fee | Adults: €25; youth players: €12 |
| Capacity | Limited to 100 players |
| On-site check-in | September 26, 2026, from 8:30 to 9:30 |
| Food option | Sandwiches can be ordered through the registration platform |
🏛️ Organizer
Organizer: Club d’Échecs de Fontenay-le-Comte
Club d’Échecs de Fontenay-le-Comte organizes this weekend tournament for licensed players in Fontenay-le-Comte. The club runs the event with FFE homologation and a FIDE-rated classical format, which gives players a clear two-day competition structure.
Email: echecsfontenay@gmail.com
Phone: +33 6 89 69 86 58
📍 Venue
Salle Saint Médard, Place Guy Brémaud – 93 Rue de la Villa Gallo-Romaine, 85200 Fontenay-le-Comte, France
The tournament will take place at Salle Saint Médard in Fontenay-le-Comte. The hall provides a practical playing venue for the 100-player limit, and players can use the full address for map navigation. Refreshments and sandwiches will be available on site.
🚆 How to Get There
Players and visitors can travel directly to Salle Saint Médard by using the full venue address in Fontenay-le-Comte. The two-day schedule makes the event practical for local players and weekend visitors.
Overall, this event gives players a clear opportunity to compete in Fontenay-le-Comte within a structured FIDE-rated chess tournament setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $350
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Club d’Echecs Fontenay-le-Comte is a local chess club based in Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée, in western France. The club gives players a regular place to play, train, and take part in organized chess activity. It holds its club sessions at the Maison des Associations on Rue de la Sablière, where players meet for games, youth practice, and club activities during the week.
The club has a long local chess presence and belongs to the French Chess Federation. Its schedule includes adult playing sessions, a dedicated youth slot, and weekend chess activity. As a result, it serves both casual players and competitors who want structured chess in Fontenay-le-Comte. The club also supports over-the-board practice with clocks, analysis, and regular group play.
🏆 Chess Events and Activities
Club d’Echecs Fontenay-le-Comte organizes and participates in official chess competitions. Its activity includes team competitions, youth team play, club sessions, and individual tournament participation. The club appears in the regional chess structure with adult and youth teams in regional divisions, which gives local players a route into competitive chess.
The organizer also runs the Open d’Echecs de Fontenay-le-Comte, a FIDE-rated open played with a classical time control of 60 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The event uses a Swiss system and brings players together for a weekend tournament at Salle Saint Médard. Therefore, the club has become an active organizer of classical chess tournament play in the Fontenay-le-Comte area, with a format suited to licensed players who want rated games.
🌍 Player Experience and Community
The club offers a practical and accessible chess environment for local players, families, and visiting competitors. Regular weekly sessions help adults and juniors improve through friendly games, coached activity, and practical over-the-board experience. In addition, the club’s youth schedule gives younger players a clear entry point into structured chess.
For tournament visitors, the club provides a local organizer with direct chess experience and a clear venue setup. The Fontenay-le-Comte open includes on-site player services such as refreshments and sandwiches, while the capped player limit keeps the event manageable. Overall, Fontenay-le-Comte chess players benefit from a club that combines regular local activity with official rated competition.
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