1er Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 2027
1er Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 2027 is a new nine-round international tournament reserved for Senior+ and Veteran players. It runs from February 27 to March 7 at Le Relais Nordique in Giron, creating a residential chess event in the mountain setting of the Haut-Jura.
The event is FIDE rated and uses 100 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes to finish, with a 30-second increment per move. The published prize fund totals €1,500, including €500 for first, €300 for second and €200 for third. Entry is €70.
Le Relais Nordique is both the tournament organizer and the venue, and it provides on-site lodging and restaurant services. Because Giron is a rural mountain village, travelling by car is the most practical option; international visitors can route via Geneva Airport or rail services to the broader Bellegarde / Oyonnax area before continuing by road.
📌 Event Details
1er Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 2027 is scheduled for February 27 – March 7, 2027 in Giron, France. The essential playing format, venue, rating status and organizer information are consolidated here.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 1er Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 2027 |
| 📅 Dates | February 27 – March 7, 2027 |
| 🎮 Playing Days | Saturday–Sunday across nine days |
| 📍 Location | Giron, Ain, France |
| 🏨 Venue | Le Relais Nordique – 50 Route de la Pesse, 01130 Giron, France |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Le Relais Nordique de Giron |
| ♟️ Format | Swiss classical for Senior+ and Veterans |
| 🔢 Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 100/40 +30 minutes +30 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €1,500 (approx. $1,710) |
| 📈 Rating List | April 2027 FIDE list |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The competition uses the published 100/40 +30 min +30 sec increment control across its main section structure, with the pairing format shown below.
| Stage / Section | Time Control & Pairings |
|---|---|
| Main Event | 9 rounds; 100 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes +30-second increment |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer publishes the following prize structure. The headline amount used for the import is $1,710, while the original euro figures remain visible below.
| Prize Category | Award / Condition |
|---|---|
| Total | €1,500 |
| 1st | €500 |
| 2nd | €300 |
| 3rd | €200 |
🧩 Sections / Groups
1er Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 2027 is organized into the following playing group or groups, preserving the official rating and eligibility distinctions.
| Section / Group | Eligibility / Details |
|---|---|
| Senior+ / Veteran Open | Reserved for players aged 50 and above under the tournament’s category rules |
📅 Schedule
The event runs from February 27 – March 7, 2027. The verified timetable and check-in information available from the organizer are summarized here.
| Day / Stage | Time / Details |
|---|---|
| February 27 – March 7 | Nine classical rounds over the full residential tournament period |
📝 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 |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee | €70 |
| Contact | Sylvain Wlassewitch – wlassewi@yahoo.fr |
👥 Organizer
Le Relais Nordique de Giron is the published organizer for this tournament, with the following arbiter and contact information available from the official sources.
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organizer | Le Relais Nordique de Giron |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | Sylvain Wlassewitch |
| 👤 Contact | Sylvain Wlassewitch |
| ✉️ Email | wlassewi@yahoo.fr |
📍 Venue
The tournament is played at Le Relais Nordique. The exact address and mapped coordinates are included for reliable MyChess.Events geolocation.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Venue | Le Relais Nordique |
| 📍 Full Address | 50 Route de la Pesse, 01130 Giron, France |
| 🧭 Latitude / Longitude | 46.22602, 5.77454 |
🚆 How to Get There
The following transport information focuses on practical access to the tournament venue rather than generic city tourism.
| Transport Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Road | Giron is a rural Haut-Jura destination; travelling by car or rental car is the most practical option. |
| Air | Geneva Airport is a useful international gateway for the wider Jura/Ain region. |
| Rail | Rail travellers can route through larger regional stations and complete the final mountain transfer by road. |
🏨 Accommodation
The event has an official or directly venue-linked accommodation option, so the confirmed lodging information is included here.
| Hotel / Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Le Relais Nordique | On-site tournament venue with accommodation and restaurant services; contact the property for current chess-stay availability and rates |
ℹ️ Other Information
These additional tournament-specific points affect participation, facilities or player planning and are worth checking before travel.
- The tournament is specifically reserved for Senior+ and Veteran players.
- The on-site venue makes the event suitable for a residential chess holiday in the Jura mountains.
♟️ Detailed Tournament Conditions
The first Montagnes du Jura +50 Open is a residential nine-round classical event reserved for players in the Senior+ and Veteran categories. The tournament is staged directly at Le Relais Nordique in Giron, a mountain venue that combines chess, lodging and restaurant services.
| Playing / Rating Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Senior+ and Veteran players only. |
| Format | 9-round Swiss classical. |
| Time Control | 100 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes, with 30-second increment per move. |
| Rating | FIDE Standard; April 2027 list. |
| Arbiter | Sylvain Wlassewitch. |
| Organizer | Le Relais Nordique de Giron. |
✅ 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 |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee | €70. |
| Contact | Sylvain Wlassewitch – wlassewi@yahoo.fr. |
| Age Category | Players should confirm they meet the published Senior+ / Veteran eligibility definition. |
| FIDE Registration | The tournament is FIDE rated; players should ensure their federation/FIDE identity data are current. |
🏟️ 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 | Le Relais Nordique, 50 Route de la Pesse, 01130 Giron. |
| Prize Fund | €1,500. |
| Main Prizes | €500 / €300 / €200. |
| Accommodation | Le Relais Nordique provides on-site accommodation. |
| Meals | The venue operates restaurant services, making a residential stay practical. |
| Event Length | Nine rounds are spread across February 27 – March 7. |
🧭 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 |
|---|---|
| Road | Giron is a rural Haut-Jura destination; car or rental car is the most practical transport mode. |
| Air | Geneva Airport is a useful international gateway for the wider Ain/Jura region. |
| Rail | Rail travellers should route through a larger regional station and plan a final road transfer into Giron. |
| Winter Conditions | The event is held in late February/early March in a mountain area, so players driving should monitor winter road conditions close to departure. |
📋 Additional Verified Notes
- This is explicitly a +50 event rather than a general open.
- Because the organizer and venue are the same property, accommodation enquiries can be coordinated directly with Le Relais Nordique.
🔗 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://echecs.asso.fr/FicheTournoi.aspx?Ref=73224 |
| 🔗 Venue | https://www.le-relais-nordique.com/ |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,710
Organizer
♟️ About Le Relais Nordique de Giron
Le Relais Nordique is a hotel, restaurant, group accommodation center, and event venue located in Giron, in the Jura Mountains of eastern France. The establishment combines accommodation, catering, meeting facilities, and outdoor activities in one location, making it particularly suitable for multi-day residential events.
The property is situated at 50 Route de la Pesse, 01130 Giron, close to the Haut-Jura mountain environment. Its facilities include hotel rooms, group accommodation, a traditional restaurant, reception and meeting rooms, and sports services. The venue can accommodate large groups and provides both half-board and full-board arrangements.
Florent Vacher is the principal public contact associated with Le Relais Nordique and is identified by regional tourism and accommodation organizations as the establishment’s representative. The venue also works with external specialists when organizing themed events, including chess competitions.
🏆 Chess Events & Activities
Le Relais Nordique entered international chess tournament organization with the 1er Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 2027, scheduled from February 27 to March 7, 2027.
The French Chess Federation lists Le Relais Nordique de Giron as the official organizer of the tournament. The event is a nine-round FIDE-rated classical competition reserved for Senior+ and Veteran players. Sylvain Wlassewitch serves as arbiter and tournament contact.
The tournament has been designed as a residential chess event rather than simply a competition held in a rented playing hall. Players can stay directly at Le Relais Nordique, take their meals on site, and participate in activities in the surrounding Jura Mountains during the mornings before the afternoon rounds.
The inaugural edition offers a published prize fund of €1,500, including €500 for first place, €300 for second, and €200 for third. The combination of tournament chess, accommodation, gastronomy, and mountain activities gives the event a distinctive chess-holiday format.
🏨 Venue & Group Facilities
Le Relais Nordique is particularly well equipped for residential tournaments and group events. The establishment provides accommodation for large groups through its hotel rooms and gîtes, while its restaurant can provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, half-board, and full-board arrangements.
Four different meeting and reception spaces are available. Depending on the room, they can accommodate smaller groups of around 10–15 people or larger gatherings of up to approximately 100 participants. Audiovisual equipment is also available for meetings and organized events.
The property additionally operates a sports center and equipment shop covering activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor pursuits. This makes it possible to combine chess tournaments with recreational programs for players and accompanying family members.
📚 Development & Event Concept
Le Relais Nordique has traditionally specialized in mountain tourism, group stays, school trips, sports activities, seminars, and private events. The establishment’s infrastructure allows accommodation, meals, meeting spaces, and recreational activities to be coordinated within a single venue.
The launch of the Open International des Montagnes du Jura +50 extends this group-event model into international chess. Rather than separating the playing venue from accommodation and meals, the tournament places the complete event experience at Le Relais Nordique.
For chess players, this creates a residential format in which the tournament, accommodation, catering, and leisure activities are concentrated in the same mountain location. The 2027 event represents the establishment’s first international FIDE-rated chess Open and may provide a foundation for further chess activities in Giron.
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