28e Open International de Fenain 2027 is a four-day FIDE-rated classical tournament from February 20–23 at the Salle Polyvalente beside Fenain Town Hall. The event has a seven-round schedule and uses the Haley pairing system.
Games are played at 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. The organizer announces a prize fund of €1,700 if 100 players enter and the category thresholds are met. First prize of €500 is guaranteed; €350 for second and €250 for third are published under the 100-player condition.
Entry is €40 for adults and €20 for juniors before tournament day, rising to €50 and €25 from February 20. Players can request one half-point bye in the first five rounds under the published conditions, and the event is capped at 100 players. Refreshments and light food are available on site.
📌 Event Details
28e Open International de Fenain 2027 is scheduled for February 20–23, 2027 in Fenain, France. The essential playing format, venue, rating status and organizer information are consolidated here.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 28e Open International de Fenain 2027 |
| 📅 Dates | February 20–23, 2027 |
| 🎮 Playing Days | Saturday–Tuesday |
| 📍 Location | Fenain, Nord, France |
| 🏨 Venue | Salle Polyvalente – Place de Nos Fusillés, 59179 Fenain, France |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Grégory Accettone |
| ♟️ Format | Haley-paired classical open |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90+30 |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 👥 Capacity | 100 players |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €1,700 conditional fund (approx. $1,940) |
| 📈 Rating List | March 2027 FIDE list |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The competition uses the published 90+30 control across its main section structure, with the pairing format shown below.
| Stage / Section | Time Control & Pairings |
|---|---|
| Main Event | 7 rounds, 90+30, Haley pairings |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer publishes the following prize structure. The headline amount used for the import is $1,940, while the original euro figures remain visible below.
| Prize Category | Award / Condition |
|---|---|
| Total | €1,700 if 100 players and category conditions are met |
| 1st | €500 guaranteed |
| 2nd | €350 if the published participation condition is met |
| 3rd | €250 if the published participation condition is met |
🧩 Sections / Groups
28e Open International de Fenain 2027 is organized into the following playing group or groups, preserving the official rating and eligibility distinctions.
| Section / Group | Eligibility / Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single international open with category prizes |
📅 Schedule
The event runs from February 20–23, 2027. The verified timetable and check-in information available from the organizer are summarized here.
| Day / Stage | Time / Details |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Feb 20 | On-site registration/check-in until 15:00; Round 1 at 16:00 |
| Sunday, Feb 21 | Rounds 2–3 at 10:00 and 15:00 |
| Monday, Feb 22 | Rounds 4–5 at 10:00 and 15:00 |
| Tuesday, Feb 23 | Round 6 at 09:00; Round 7 at 14:00; awards at 19:00 |
📝 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 | €40; €50 from February 20 |
| Junior | €20; €25 from February 20 |
| Byes | One ½-point bye in the first five rounds; Round 1 bye requires paid entry before February 20 |
| Contact | Grégory Accettone – +33 6 11 74 93 44 – gregoryaccettone@aol.com |
👥 Organizer
Grégory Accettone is the published organizer for this tournament, with the following arbiter and contact information available from the official sources.
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organizer | Grégory Accettone |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | Stéphane Renard |
| 👤 Contact | Grégory Accettone |
| ✉️ Email | gregoryaccettone@aol.com |
| 📞 Phone | +33 6 11 74 93 44 |
📍 Venue
The tournament is played at Salle Polyvalente de Fenain. The exact address and mapped coordinates are included for reliable MyChess.Events geolocation.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Venue | Salle Polyvalente de Fenain |
| 📍 Full Address | Place de Nos Fusillés, 59179 Fenain, France |
| 🧭 Latitude / Longitude | 50.3662, 3.3006 |
🚆 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 | Somain and Douai are the most useful nearby rail hubs for regional arrivals. |
| Road | Fenain lies in the Douai–Valenciennes corridor and is straightforward to reach by road. |
| Local Access | The playing hall is beside Fenain Town Hall on Place de Nos Fusillés. |
ℹ️ Other Information
These additional tournament-specific points affect participation, facilities or player planning and are worth checking before travel.
- Presence at the prize ceremony is mandatory to receive a prize.
- Refreshments and light food are available on site.
- The field is limited to 100 players.
♟️ Detailed Tournament Conditions
Fenain combines a seven-round classical schedule with clearly stated prize conditions, a one-bye option and a 100-player cap. The organizer distinguishes between a guaranteed €500 first prize and additional prizes that depend on participation.
| Playing / Rating Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 7-round classical open. |
| Pairings | Haley. |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. |
| Rating | FIDE Standard; March 2027 list. |
| Capacity | 100 players. |
| Bye | One half-point bye may be taken during one of the first five rounds. |
✅ 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 | €40; €50 from February 20. |
| Junior | €20; €25 from February 20. |
| On-site Check-in | February 20, until 15:00. |
| Round 1 Bye | Available only if the entry has been paid before February 20. |
| Contact | Grégory Accettone – +33 6 11 74 93 44 – gregoryaccettone@aol.com. |
🏟️ 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 Polyvalente beside Fenain Town Hall, 59179 Fenain. |
| Prize Fund | €1,700 if 100 players enter and category-participation conditions are met. |
| Guaranteed 1st Prize | €500. |
| Conditional 2nd / 3rd | €350 / €250 if the 100-player condition is met. |
| Food | Refreshments and light food available on site. |
| Prize Ceremony | 19:00 on February 23; presence is mandatory to receive a prize. |
🧭 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 | Somain and Douai are useful regional rail hubs for the Fenain area. |
| Road | Fenain lies in the Douai–Valenciennes corridor and is straightforward to reach by car. |
| Stay | The four-day schedule begins Saturday afternoon and ends Tuesday evening, so non-local players should plan three nights. |
| Final Day | The last round begins at 14:00 and awards are at 19:00, which may affect return-travel timing. |
📋 Additional Verified Notes
- The overall €1,700 figure is conditional, while the €500 first prize is explicitly guaranteed.
- The published bye rule is unusually flexible but applies only once and only in the first five rounds.
🔗 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=72801 |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,940
Organizer
♟️ About Fenain et Hornaing Echecs
Fenain et Hornaing Echecs is an active chess club serving the neighboring communities of Fenain and Hornaing in the Nord department of France. The current association was formed in 2004 through the merger of the chess clubs of Fenain and Hornaing, bringing the two local chess communities together under a single organization.
The club is affiliated with the Fédération Française des Échecs (FFE) under club code R59095. It currently has a substantial playing base, with the FFE listing 31 Licence A members and 111 Licence B members. Regular club activity takes place at the Maison des Associations – Chapelle Heurteau Rénovée in Hornaing.
Grégory Accettone serves as President and is the principal public contact for the club. He is also closely involved in tournament organization and has directed the annual Open International de Fenain for many years.
🏆 Open International de Fenain
The club’s flagship competition is the Open International de Fenain, one of its longest-running tournament projects.
The event has developed into an established fixture in the Hauts-de-France chess calendar. Recent editions have used a seven-round classical format, FIDE rating, Haley accelerated pairings, category prizes, and a schedule spread across four days.
The 28e Open International de Fenain 2027 takes place from February 20–23 at the Salle Polyvalente beside Fenain Town Hall. It is a seven-round FIDE-rated classical tournament played at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The tournament is limited to 100 players and offers a published prize fund of up to €1,700, including a guaranteed €500 first prize.
Grégory Accettone is the organizer, while Stéphane Renard serves as chief arbiter. The same organizing team has worked together on several previous editions, providing continuity to the tournament.
The 2026 Open attracted 100 players representing seven national federations and 31 different clubs. Several Fenain-Hornaing members competed successfully, including Arthur Trannoy, who finished fourth.
⚡ Rapid, Blitz & Regional Events
Fenain et Hornaing Echecs also organizes and hosts shorter-time-control competitions.
In 2025, the Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs du Nord entrusted the club with organizing the Championnat du Nord de Blitz and associated rapid competition in Hornaing. The event was held at Salle des Fêtes Eusebio Ferrari and brought together players from across the department.
These events complement the annual classical Open and give the club experience across different tournament formats, including FIDE Standard, Rapid, and Blitz competition.
The club’s activity therefore extends beyond one annual festival. It participates regularly in the regional chess calendar and works with the Nord departmental chess committee and the Hauts-de-France league on official competitions.
🌱 Junior Chess & Development
Junior development forms an important part of Fenain et Hornaing Echecs.
The FFE currently lists the club with a regional youth interclub team, giving younger players an opportunity to represent Fenain-Hornaing in structured team competition.
The club’s large Licence B membership also reflects substantial participation beyond classical tournament players, including beginners, recreational players, and younger members developing toward competitive chess.
Recent regional competitions regularly feature Fenain-Hornaing juniors. Players from the club participate in rapid, blitz, classical, departmental, and regional tournaments alongside more experienced members.
Regular Saturday sessions in Hornaing provide a local base for training, friendly games, preparation, and organized chess activity.
🥇 Team Chess & Competitive Activity
Fenain et Hornaing Echecs competes in the French national interclub structure. Its leading team currently plays in Nationale 3, one of the national divisions of the French team championship.
The club combines experienced adult players with younger competitors and maintains a substantial group of active FFE members.
This competitive structure complements the club’s tournament-organizing role. Members can progress from local practice and junior competition into official regional and national team chess, while the annual Fenain Open provides further opportunities to face players from across France and abroad.
📚 History & Development
Chess activity in Fenain predates the present combined club. The current Fenain et Hornaing Echecs organization emerged in 2004 when the local clubs of Fenain and Hornaing joined forces.
Since then, the association has maintained activities in both communities while developing the Open International de Fenain into a recurring FIDE-rated competition.
The club now combines a large recreational and competitive membership, junior development, national team chess, regional competition, rapid and blitz events, and its long-running international classical Open.
Its cooperation with Fenain, Hornaing, the departmental chess committee, and the wider Hauts-de-France chess structure allows it to remain active throughout the season rather than functioning only as an annual tournament organizer.
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