Classique des Marocains du Monde 2026
Classique des Marocains du Monde 2026 – 4th Edition will take place from August 7 to 13, 2026, in Agadir, Morocco.
Moreover, the tournament will use a nine-round Swiss system with 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one.
In addition, FIDE has registered the event under code 483191 with an expected field of 120 players and FA Amina Bamouss as chief arbiter.
Meanwhile, Agadir offers extensive accommodation, restaurants and airport connections, which makes a week-long tournament stay practical for overseas players.
Therefore, participants should request the final venue, registration deadline and payment instructions directly from the organizing association.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | August 7–13, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Agadir, Morocco |
| ♟️ Format | 9-round Swiss system |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| 👤 Organizer | Najah Souss Agadir Chess Club |
| 🌐 Chess-Results | https://chess-results.com/tnr1438161.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The competition will run over nine Swiss-system rounds. Each player receives 60 minutes for the game with a 60-second increment after every move.
The one-minute increment gives players additional time throughout the game and supports a serious classical playing rhythm.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| System | Swiss system |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
Moreover, players should check the published pairings before every round and report any discrepancy immediately. Therefore, each participant should arrive early enough to find the board, prepare the scoresheet when required and follow the arbiter’s instructions.
📝 Registration
In addition, players should retain their payment or registration confirmation and verify that the organizer has added their name to the official participant list.
Meanwhile, international players should check whether the tournament requires a FIDE ID, federation membership, visa documentation or other eligibility evidence.
👤 Organizer
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Association Najah Souss Agadir Chess Club |
| Representative | Meryem Youssoufi |
| Chief Arbiter | FA Amina Bamouss |
| Association Email | najah.souss@yahoo.fr |
| Association Phone | +212 528 22 97 23 |
📍 Venue
Tournament venue – Agadir, Morocco
The tournament will take place in Agadir. The organizer should confirm the exact playing address before participants book daily transport.
Agadir has a broad selection of hotels and apartments, including coastal properties and options in the city center.
🏨 Accommodation
Agadir offers accommodation across several districts and price levels. Therefore, players should wait for the confirmed venue before selecting a hotel.
Participants who prefer airport or beach access should also compare the daily distance to the playing hall.
🚆 How to Get There
Agadir–Al Massira Airport serves domestic and international routes. Visitors can continue to the city by taxi, transfer or rental car.
Intercity coaches also connect Agadir with Marrakech, Casablanca and other Moroccan cities.
| Travel Option | Practical Information |
|---|---|
| By Air | Fly to Agadir–Al Massira Airport and continue by taxi or transfer. |
| By Bus | Use intercity coaches to Agadir, then local taxi or bus. |
| By Car | Follow the organizer’s final venue instructions. |
| Accommodation Choice | Select a hotel only after the exact playing address is confirmed. |
ℹ️ Other Information
The organizer applies the current FIDE Laws of Chess and the event-specific regulations. Moreover, participants should follow all arbiter instructions, fair-play requirements and venue rules.
In addition, players should recheck the official sources shortly before travel because the organizer may publish operational updates, room assignments or timetable adjustments.
Key Tournament Rules
| Rule | Information |
|---|---|
| FIDE Event ID | 483191 |
| Rounds | 9 |
| Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move |
| Expected Field | 120 players |
Official Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| FIDE Tournament Registration | https://ratings.fide.com/tournament_information.phtml?event=483191 |
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About the Organizer
Association Najah Souss Agadir Chess Club, also known as Association Najah Souss Agadir d’Échecs or ANSAE, is an established chess club and tournament organizer based in Agadir, Morocco. Founded in 1987, the association promotes chess throughout Agadir and the wider Souss-Massa region. It is affiliated with the Royal Moroccan Chess Federation and provides organized chess activities for children, junior players, adults, and experienced competitors. The club combines chess education, competitive participation, tournament organization, and community-focused activities designed to make chess accessible to players from different backgrounds and age groups.
🏆 Tournaments and Chess Events
ANSAE organizes a varied program of over-the-board competitions, including classical, rapid, blitz, youth, women’s, and open tournaments. One of its principal events is the International Tournament of Moroccans of the World, held in Agadir and combining rated competition with chess workshops, cultural activities, children’s introductory sessions, and professional-development programs. The 2024 edition included a FIDE-rated classical tournament with approximately 140 participants. The association has also organized the Najah Souss Classical Tournament, the Najah Souss Blitz Tournament, women’s chess events, and internationally rated competitions registered with FIDE. These activities help establish Agadir as an important meeting point for players from Morocco and the Moroccan community abroad.
🌱 Youth Chess and Player Development
Youth development is a central part of the association’s work. ANSAE provides training and regular competitive opportunities for promising players, helping them progress from introductory chess to regional, national, and international competition. In May 2026, club representatives achieved four gold medals at the Moroccan national age-group championships, with titles in the girls’ under-8, girls’ under-14, boys’ under-18, and girls’ under-20 categories. Additional club players earned national-team selection places and other medal results. The association is led by Meryem Youssoufi, who also appears in FIDE records as an organizer of ANSAE competitions. Through coaching, tournaments, workshops, and cooperation with chess institutions, the club continues to strengthen youth and women’s chess in the Souss-Massa region.
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