6ème Blitz de Veigy 2026 is an eleven-round FIDE Blitz tournament held on Saturday, November 28 at the Salle d’Animation in Veigy-Foncenex, close to the French-Swiss border. The event combines a competitive open field with several rating and special-prize categories.
Games use 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move. The organizer publishes €800 in prizes, including €300 for first, €150 for second and €100 for third, plus awards for U2000, U1750 and U1500 players as well as women, veterans and juniors. Check-in closes at 13:30 and play begins at 14:00.
The municipal Salle d’Animation has a published capacity of 250 people and parking areas are available at and opposite the hall. Veigy-Foncenex sits just outside Geneva, making Geneva Airport the natural international gateway for the event.
📌 Event Details
6ème Blitz de Veigy 2026 is scheduled for November 28, 2026 in Veigy-Foncenex, France. The essential playing format, venue, rating status and organizer information are consolidated here.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 6ème Blitz de Veigy 2026 |
| 📅 Date | November 28, 2026 |
| 🎮 Playing Day | Saturday |
| 📍 Location | Veigy-Foncenex, Haute-Savoie, France |
| 🏨 Venue | Salle d’Animation – 166B Route du Chablais, 74140 Veigy-Foncenex, France |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex |
| ♟️ Format | 11-round Swiss blitz |
| 🔢 Rounds | 11 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 3+2 |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Blitz |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €800 (approx. $920) |
| 📈 Rating List | December 2026 FIDE list |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The competition uses the published 3+2 control across its main section structure, with the pairing format shown below.
| Stage / Section | Time Control & Pairings |
|---|---|
| Main Event | 11 rounds, 3+2, Swiss |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer publishes the following prize structure. The headline amount used for the import is $920, while the original euro figures remain visible below.
| Prize Category | Award / Condition |
|---|---|
| 1st | €300 |
| 2nd | €150 |
| 3rd | €100 |
| Additional Prizes | U2000, U1750, U1500, women, veteran and youth categories |
| Total | €800 |
🧩 Sections / Groups
6ème Blitz de Veigy 2026 is organized into the following playing group or groups, preserving the official rating and eligibility distinctions.
| Section / Group | Eligibility / Details |
|---|---|
| Open Blitz | Single open field |
| Rating / Special Awards | U2000, U1750, U1500, women, veteran and youth categories |
📅 Schedule
The event runs from November 28, 2026. The verified timetable and check-in information available from the organizer are summarized here.
| Day / Stage | Time / Details |
|---|---|
| End of Check-in | 13:30 |
| Round 1 / Tournament Start | 14:00 |
| Remaining Rounds | Played consecutively through the afternoon |
📝 Registration
Entry fees, deadlines, titled-player conditions and registration instructions vary by event; the verified terms currently published by the organizer are listed below.
| Registration Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Adult | €20; €25 from November 26 |
| Junior | €10; €15 from November 26 |
| Method | Online through the HelloAsso link on the FFE event page |
👥 Organizer
Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex is the published organizer for this tournament, with the following arbiter and contact information available from the official sources.
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organizer | Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | Gilles Horn |
| 👤 Contact | David Navarro |
| ✉️ Email | echecs.veigy@gmail.com |
| 📞 Phone | +33 6 12 62 04 05 |
📍 Venue
The tournament is played at Salle d’Animation de Veigy-Foncenex. The exact address and mapped coordinates are included for reliable MyChess.Events geolocation.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Venue | Salle d’Animation de Veigy-Foncenex |
| 📍 Full Address | 166B Route du Chablais, 74140 Veigy-Foncenex, France |
| 🧭 Latitude / Longitude | 46.2671, 6.2584 |
🚆 How to Get There
The following transport information focuses on practical access to the tournament venue rather than generic city tourism.
| Transport Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Air | Geneva Airport is the closest major international airport. |
| Road | Veigy-Foncenex is on the Geneva-border side of Haute-Savoie and is straightforward to reach by car. |
| Parking | The municipality lists parking at the Salle d’Animation and an additional parking area directly opposite. |
| Local Transfer | Bus/taxi/rideshare from the Geneva area is the practical public-transport connection. |
ℹ️ Other Information
These additional tournament-specific points affect participation, facilities or player planning and are worth checking before travel.
- The municipal Salle d’Animation is a 360 m² hall with a published maximum capacity of 250 people.
- The venue has wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance information in current local listings.
♟️ Detailed Tournament Conditions
Veigy’s sixth blitz is a substantial one-day FIDE Blitz event close to Geneva. Eleven rounds at 3+2 are backed by an €800 prize fund and multiple rating, women’s, veteran and youth awards.
| Playing / Rating Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 11-round Swiss blitz. |
| Time Control | 3 minutes + 2 seconds per move. |
| Rating | FIDE Blitz; December 2026 list. |
| Arbiter | Gilles Horn. |
| Tournament Director | David Navarro is listed by Chess-Results as tournament director. |
| Pairing Platform | Current Chess-Results metadata lists Sharly Chess. |
✅ Entry & Participation Checklist
The items below are the practical conditions a player should verify before submitting an entry or travelling to the event.
| Entry Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Adult Entry | €20; €25 from November 26. |
| Junior Entry | €10; €15 from November 26. |
| Check-in Deadline | 13:30. |
| Tournament Start | 14:00. |
| Contact | David Navarro – echecs.veigy@gmail.com – +33 6 12 62 04 05. |
🏟️ On-Site Tournament Planning
The venue-specific information below is included because it can materially affect check-in, meals, equipment, accessibility or the daily tournament routine.
| On-Site Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Salle d’Animation, 166B Route du Chablais, 74140 Veigy-Foncenex; the organizer notes it is above the kindergarten. |
| Prize Fund | €800 total. |
| Main Prizes | €300 / €150 / €100 for the first three places. |
| Special Prizes | U2000, U1750, U1500, women, veteran and youth categories. |
| Parking | Municipal information lists parking at the hall and another parking area opposite. |
| Hall Capacity | Municipal venue information lists a maximum capacity of approximately 250 people. |
🧭 Travel & Stay Planning
These points turn the address into a usable travel plan and distinguish the playing venue from the city name used in the tournament title.
| Planning Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Air | Geneva Airport is the closest major international airport. |
| Cross-Border Location | Veigy-Foncenex sits immediately beside the Geneva metropolitan area and French-Swiss border. |
| Road | Driving is practical, particularly because the event finishes after an eleven-round afternoon program. |
| Public Transport | Regional bus/taxi connections from the Geneva area are the practical non-driving option. |
📋 Additional Verified Notes
- The tournament is a FIDE Blitz event, not merely a local club blitz.
- The full prize categories should be retained even though the import prize field contains only the single USD headline figure.
🔗 Official Resources
Use these federation and organizer sources to recheck registration status, last-minute schedule changes and final tournament conditions before travelling.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 FFE Tournament Page | https://www.echecs.asso.fr/FicheTournoi.aspx?Ref=73208 |
| 🔗 Municipal venue information | https://www.veigy-foncenex.fr/page-daccueil/services-et-demarches/location-de-salle/ |
| 🔗 Municipal parking information | https://www.veigy-foncenex.fr/page-daccueil/services-et-demarches/police-municipale/stationnements/ |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $920
Organizer
♟️ About Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex
Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex is an active chess organization based in Veigy-Foncenex, Haute-Savoie, France, close to the French-Swiss border and the Geneva metropolitan area.
The association was founded on December 26, 2012 with the objective of developing chess in Veigy-Foncenex and the surrounding communities. It welcomes players from approximately five years of age and combines junior instruction, adult chess, competitive training, team competition, tournaments, and holiday chess camps.
The club has grown substantially since its foundation. The French Chess Federation currently records 95 Licence A and 44 Licence B players, giving the organization a membership of nearly 140 registered players. Its senior team competes in Nationale 4, while its youth team competes in Nationale 2 Jeunes.
Michel Carobbio serves as President. David Navarro is one of the club’s principal organizers and public contacts and is closely involved in its tournaments, communications, and competitive activities.
🏆 Tournaments & Chess Activities
Tournament organization is an important part of the club’s program. Its recurring events include the Rapide de Veigy-Foncenex, the Blitz de Veigy, junior rapid tournaments, training camps, and other competitions in Haute-Savoie.
The annual rapid tournament has developed into a substantial regional event. The 11th Rapide de Veigy-Foncenex in June 2026 attracted 100 players across its Principal and Accession sections. The main tournament was won by FIDE Master Michael Deleva, while club member Louis Jourdain achieved an excellent sixth-place finish.
The club also organizes the Blitz de Veigy, which reached its sixth edition in 2026. The 6ème Blitz de Veigy 2026 is an eleven-round FIDE-rated blitz tournament played at 3+2. It offers €800 in prizes, including €300 for first place, along with rating, women’s, veteran, and junior awards. David Navarro is the Tournament Director and Gilles Horn serves as Chief Arbiter.
These recurring events give members opportunities to compete locally while also attracting players from other parts of France and neighboring Switzerland.
🌱 Junior Chess & Training
Junior development is one of the strongest elements of the Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex program.
The club runs several structured training groups. Beginners aged approximately five to seven learn the basic rules, piece movement, elementary tactics, and strategy. Intermediate players receive more advanced tactical and strategic instruction, while the Espoirs group prepares motivated juniors for tournament competition. An Elite program is available for stronger players around the 1500 Elo level and above.
Training is not limited to Veigy-Foncenex. The club also provides chess instruction in Douvaine and Bons-en-Chablais, extending its educational activity across the surrounding area. Adult sessions are offered alongside the junior program.
The club’s young players regularly participate in the Challenge des Jeunes des Savoie, departmental championships, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes youth championships, and the French Youth Championships. The club’s competition pathway is designed to allow beginners to progress gradually toward regional and national events.
In March 2026, the inaugural Rapide Jeunes de Veigy attracted 99 players aged 5 to 18. Veigy-Foncenex players won five of the twelve trophies awarded, demonstrating the strength of the club’s junior program.
🥇 Team Chess & Competitive Development
Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex participates actively in the French interclub system.
Its senior team currently plays in Nationale 4, while the youth team competes at the significantly higher Nationale 2 Jeunes level. This provides an important bridge between weekly training and competitive team chess.
The club also has qualified federation personnel within its membership. Marjorie Suaton, for example, is registered by the FFE as both a chess instructor and match arbiter.
Club juniors have achieved notable results at departmental and regional level. In 2026, players from Veigy-Foncenex participated in the French Youth Championship in Albi and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes youth championship, while several members earned prizes and departmental titles at regional competitions.
📚 Club Development
Since its creation in 2012, the club has evolved from a local association into a sizeable regional chess organization.
Its activities now encompass several communities, a structured multi-level teaching program, adult chess, national team competition, youth championships, FIDE-rated tournaments, rapid and blitz events, and chess camps during school holidays.
The club’s location near Geneva also gives its tournaments a natural cross-border dimension. Events in Veigy-Foncenex can attract players from Haute-Savoie, the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, and neighboring Switzerland.
Today, Club d’Échecs de Veigy-Foncenex combines grassroots teaching with competitive chess and an increasingly ambitious tournament program.
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