1er Open du Nouvel An – Mana Chess Club 2027 opens the new year with a six-round FIDE-rated tournament in Outreau from January 1–3. The event is organized by Mana Chess Club at Salle Henri Blanpain and combines a relaxed holiday-weekend schedule with a full classical time control.
Players receive 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move. The published prize fund is €600, with overall, women’s, junior, rating-band and local CDJE62 awards. The organizer states that 70% of the advertised prizes are guaranteed and that the prize pool may increase with participation.
Entry is €30 for adults, €15 for juniors and €20 for women in advance, with modest increases for on-site registration. FIDE-titled players enter free. Food and refreshments are available at the venue, and 10% of registration income is pledged to the Fondation Ronald McDonald.
📌 Event Details
1er Open du Nouvel An – Mana Chess Club 2027 is scheduled for January 1–3, 2027 in Outreau, France. The essential playing format, venue, rating status and organizer information are consolidated here.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 1er Open du Nouvel An – Mana Chess Club 2027 |
| 📅 Dates | January 1–3, 2027 |
| 🎮 Playing Days | Friday–Sunday |
| 📍 Location | Outreau, Pas-de-Calais, France |
| 🏨 Venue | Salle Henri Blanpain – Rue Jean Jaurès, 62230 Outreau, France |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Mana Chess Club |
| ♟️ Format | 6-round Swiss classical |
| 🔢 Rounds | 6 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 60+30 |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €600 (approx. $690) |
| 📈 Rating List | February 2027 FIDE list |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The competition uses the published 60+30 control across its main section structure, with the pairing format shown below.
| Stage / Section | Time Control & Pairings |
|---|---|
| Main Event | 6 rounds, 60+30, Swiss |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer publishes the following prize structure. The headline amount used for the import is $690, while the original euro figures remain visible below.
| Prize Category | Award / Condition |
|---|---|
| Total | €600 |
| Overall | Published overall prizes plus additional women, junior and rating-band awards |
| Guarantee | 70% of prizes guaranteed; organizer may increase prizes depending on participation |
🧩 Sections / Groups
1er Open du Nouvel An – Mana Chess Club 2027 is organized into the following playing group or groups, preserving the official rating and eligibility distinctions.
| Section / Group | Eligibility / Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single classical open with overall, women, junior and rating-category awards |
📅 Schedule
The event runs from January 1–3, 2027. The verified timetable and check-in information available from the organizer are summarized here.
| Day / Stage | Time / Details |
|---|---|
| Friday, Jan 1 | Check-in until 18:00; Round 1 at 20:00 |
| Saturday, Jan 2 | Rounds 2–4 at 09:00, 13:30 and 17:30 |
| Sunday, Jan 3 | Round 5 at 09:30; Round 6 at 14:00; awards at 17:30 |
📝 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 | €30 advance / €35 on site |
| Junior | €15 advance / €20 on site |
| Women | €20 advance / €25 on site |
| FIDE Titled Players | Free |
| Registration | HelloAsso / organizer contacts |
👥 Organizer
Mana Chess Club is the published organizer for this tournament, with the following arbiter and contact information available from the official sources.
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organizer | Mana Chess Club |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | Fouzia Tahar-Chaouch |
| 👤 Contact | Fouzia Tahar-Chaouch / Tatiana Peynaud |
| ✉️ Email | aizouf1906@yahoo.com / manachessclub62@gmail.com |
| 📞 Phone | +33 6 35 96 18 94 |
📍 Venue
The tournament is played at Salle Henri Blanpain. The exact address and mapped coordinates are included for reliable MyChess.Events geolocation.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Venue | Salle Henri Blanpain |
| 📍 Full Address | Rue Jean Jaurès, 62230 Outreau, France |
| 🧭 Latitude / Longitude | 50.7046, 1.5897 |
🚆 How to Get There
The following transport information focuses on practical access to the tournament venue rather than generic city tourism.
| Transport Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Rail | Boulogne-Ville is the main nearby railway station for longer-distance connections. |
| Road | Outreau adjoins Boulogne-sur-Mer and is easily reached by local road. |
| Local Transfer | Bus, taxi or rideshare from Boulogne-Ville provides the final connection to Rue Jean Jaurès. |
ℹ️ Other Information
These additional tournament-specific points affect participation, facilities or player planning and are worth checking before travel.
- Food and refreshments are available on site.
- The organizer states that 10% of registration income will be donated to the Fondation Ronald McDonald.
- Club-member-specific rates may also apply; consult the organizer’s poster/registration page.
♟️ Detailed Tournament Conditions
Mana Chess Club’s first New Year Open is a six-round FIDE classical tournament in Outreau with a full holiday-weekend schedule, a €600 advertised prize envelope and a charitable component: the organizer pledges 10% of entry-fee revenue to the Fondation Ronald McDonald.
| Playing / Rating Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 6-round Swiss classical. |
| Time Control | 60 minutes + 30 seconds per move. |
| Rating | FIDE Standard; February 2027 list. |
| Arbiter | Fouzia Tahar-Chaouch. |
| Prize Guarantee | 70% of advertised prizes guaranteed; the organizer may increase prizes with participation. |
| Prize Categories | Overall, women, junior, rating bands and CDJE62 awards. |
✅ 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 | €30 advance / €35 on site. |
| Junior | €15 advance / €20 on site. |
| Women | €20 advance / €25 on site. |
| FIDE-Titled Players | Free entry. |
| Club Members | Separate club-member rates are referenced in the organizer’s poster. |
| Contacts | Fouzia Tahar-Chaouch – aizouf1906@yahoo.com; Tatiana Peynaud – manachessclub62@gmail.com; +33 6 35 96 18 94. |
🏟️ 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 Henri Blanpain, Rue Jean Jaurès, 62230 Outreau. |
| Friday, Jan 1 | Check-in until 18:00; Round 1 at 20:00. |
| Saturday, Jan 2 | Rounds 2–4 at 09:00, 13:30 and 17:30. |
| Sunday, Jan 3 | Round 5 at 09:30; Round 6 at 14:00; awards at 17:30. |
| Food | Refreshments and food are available on site. |
| Prize Notice | The FFE structured field lists first prize €150, while the announcement text on the same page says €100; players should confirm the final first-prize figure with the organizer. |
🧭 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 |
|---|---|
| Rail | Boulogne-Ville is the principal nearby station for longer-distance arrivals. |
| Local Transfer | Outreau adjoins Boulogne-sur-Mer and can be reached by local bus, taxi or car. |
| Road | The venue is accessible from the Boulogne urban road network. |
| Stay | Players travelling from farther away should consider two nights in the Boulogne/Outreau area because Round 1 starts Friday evening and Round 5 starts Sunday morning. |
📋 Additional Verified Notes
- 10% of registration revenue is pledged to the Fondation Ronald McDonald.
- The internal prize inconsistency is surfaced rather than silently choosing one of the conflicting first-prize figures.
🔗 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=73239 |
| 🔗 Registration | https://www.helloasso.com/associations/mana-chess-club/evenements/1er-open-mana-chess-club |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $690
Organizer
♟️ About Mana Chess Club
Mana Chess Club is a young chess organization based in Outreau, Pas-de-Calais, France. Founded in May 2026, the club was created to promote chess through instruction, regular practice, competitive play, and activities for both children and adults.
The club is affiliated with the Fédération Française des Échecs (FFE) under club code R62080. Its program is designed for beginners as well as established tournament players, with different membership options covering recreational chess, rapid competitions, classical rated events, and French team championships.
Tatiana Peynaud serves as President of Mana Chess Club. The association is supported by coaches, volunteers, players, and families who are working to build a sustainable chess community in Outreau.
🏆 Tournaments & Competitive Chess
Mana Chess Club entered tournament organization soon after its creation. Its first major event is the 1er Open du Nouvel An – Mana Chess Club 2027, scheduled from January 1–3, 2027 at Salle Henri Blanpain in Outreau.
The tournament is a six-round FIDE-rated classical Swiss played at 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. It offers a published €600 prize fund, with additional awards for women, juniors, rating groups, and players from the Pas-de-Calais chess community.
The event also reflects the club’s community-oriented approach. The organizer has announced that 10% of registration income will be donated to the Fondation Ronald McDonald, while food and refreshments will be available throughout the tournament.
Fouzia Tahar-Chaouch is the arbiter and one of the principal tournament contacts. President Tatiana Peynaud is also listed as an organizer contact for the event.
🌱 Chess Training & Junior Development
Training is a central part of Mana Chess Club’s activity. The association offers chess instruction for children, adults, beginners, and competitive players, with courses adapted to different ages and playing levels.
The club offers both Licence A and Licence B membership options through the French Chess Federation system. Licence A allows players to participate in official classical competitions and team championships, while Licence B provides an entry point for club activity and eligible faster-time-control events.
Mana Chess Club also participates in regional adult interclubs and regional youth interclubs, creating a pathway from training sessions into official team competition.
Regular club sessions are currently held several times each week, giving members opportunities for training, casual games, preparation, and competitive practice.
📚 Development & Community
Mana Chess Club was formally established in 2026 with the objective of developing and promoting chess in Outreau and the wider Boulogne-sur-Mer area. Its activities include initiation, training, competitive chess, tournament organization, and promotion of the game both inside and outside the club.
Despite being a new organization, the club has already established an FFE affiliation, entered regional team competitions, developed a structured membership program, and launched its first FIDE-rated tournament.
The association is also investing in its identity and infrastructure. Its current development initiatives include equipment for the club, clothing for players and volunteers, and resources designed to support its growing program. President Tatiana Peynaud leads these projects together with the club’s coaches, volunteers, players, and families.
The 1er Open du Nouvel An 2027 represents an important early milestone for the organization and establishes Mana Chess Club as a new tournament organizer in the Pas-de-Calais chess community.
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