4ème Open International de Gex 2027 is played from May 6–9 at Salle Pierre Jacques in Versonnex, within the Pays de Gex area near Geneva. The tournament is a seven-round FIDE-rated Swiss and forms part of a broader chess week that also includes a closed IM-norm event and an accompanying-person tournament.
The Open uses 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move and advertises a €2,700 prize fund. The organizer states that the advertised prizes are guaranteed with 100 players and otherwise paid pro rata. The current FFE page lists standard entry fees of €60 for adults and €30 for juniors; its displayed late-fee fields are internally inconsistent, so the page below preserves only the clearly reliable standard fees and directs players to verify the final payment amount before entering.
Versonnex is immediately beside the Geneva metropolitan area, making Geneva Airport the most convenient international gateway. Salle Pierre Jacques has a verified geolocation on Rue Saint-Martin, and regional road/bus connections make the venue accessible from Gex, Ferney-Voltaire and Geneva.
📌 Event Details
4ème Open International de Gex 2027 is scheduled for May 6–9, 2027 in Versonnex, France. The essential playing format, venue, rating status and organizer information are consolidated here.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏆 Tournament | 4ème Open International de Gex 2027 |
| 📅 Dates | May 6–9, 2027 |
| 🎮 Playing Days | Thursday–Sunday |
| 📍 Location | Versonnex / Pays de Gex, Ain, France |
| 🏨 Venue | Salle Pierre Jacques – 145 Rue Saint-Martin, 01210 Versonnex, France |
| 🏛️ Organizer | Amicale Échecs |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss classical |
| 🔢 Rounds | 7 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90+30 |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Standard |
| 💰 Prize Fund | €2,700 (approx. $3,080) |
| 📈 Rating List | June 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 Open | 7 rounds, 90+30, Swiss |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer publishes the following prize structure. The headline amount used for the import is $3,080, while the original euro figures remain visible below.
| Prize Category | Award / Condition |
|---|---|
| Total | €2,700 |
| Guarantee | Advertised prizes guaranteed at 100 players; otherwise paid pro rata |
🧩 Sections / Groups
4ème Open International de Gex 2027 is organized into the following playing group or groups, preserving the official rating and eligibility distinctions.
| Section / Group | Eligibility / Details |
|---|---|
| International Open | Main seven-round open |
| Festival Context | A separate IM-norm closed tournament and accompanying-person event are also listed in Pays de Gex |
📅 Schedule
The event runs from May 6–9, 2027. The verified timetable and check-in information available from the organizer are summarized here.
| Day / Stage | Time / Details |
|---|---|
| May 6–9 | Seven classical rounds over four days; use the FFE/organizer listing for the final daily timetable |
📝 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 | €60 standard fee on current FFE listing |
| Junior | €30 standard fee on current FFE listing |
| Important | The late-fee fields displayed by FFE appear inconsistent; verify the final amount with the organizer before payment |
👥 Organizer
Amicale Échecs is the published organizer for this tournament, with the following arbiter and contact information available from the official sources.
| Organizer Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏛️ Organizer | Amicale Échecs |
| 🧑⚖️ Arbiter | Igor Kupalov |
| 👤 Contact | Amicale Échecs |
📍 Venue
The tournament is played at Salle Pierre Jacques. The exact address and mapped coordinates are included for reliable MyChess.Events geolocation.
| Venue Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Venue | Salle Pierre Jacques |
| 📍 Full Address | 145 Rue Saint-Martin, 01210 Versonnex, France |
| 🧭 Latitude / Longitude | 46.29622, 6.10075 |
🚆 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 | Versonnex is in the Pays de Gex area immediately west of Geneva and is easy to reach by car. |
| Regional Transit | Bus and local road connections link Versonnex with Gex, Ferney-Voltaire and the Geneva area. |
ℹ️ Other Information
These additional tournament-specific points affect participation, facilities or player planning and are worth checking before travel.
- The tournament is held in Versonnex even though the event name references Gex.
- The advertised prize fund is conditional on a 100-player field and is otherwise prorated.
♟️ Detailed Tournament Conditions
The fourth International Open of Gex is actually played in Versonnex, at Salle Pierre Jacques. It is a seven-round FIDE classical event and forms part of a larger Pays de Gex program that also includes a closed IM-norm tournament and an accompanying-person tournament.
| Playing / Rating Item | Verified Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 7-round Swiss classical. |
| Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds per move. |
| Rating | FIDE Standard; June 2027 list. |
| Arbiter | Igor Kupalov. |
| Organizer | Amicale Échecs. |
| Festival Context | 2nd closed IM-norm event begins May 5; accompanying-person tournament is also listed from May 6. |
✅ 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 Standard Fee | €60. |
| Junior Standard Fee | €30. |
| FFE Late-fee Anomaly | The current FFE page displays €10 / €10 after May 6, which is internally inconsistent with normal late-fee logic. |
| Recommended Action | Confirm the final post-deadline amount directly with the organizer before making a late payment. |
| Prize Condition | Advertised prizes are guaranteed with 100 players and otherwise paid pro rata. |
🏟️ 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 Pierre Jacques, 145 Rue Saint-Martin, 01210 Versonnex. |
| Prize Fund | €2,700. |
| Playing Days | May 6–9, 2027. |
| Named Location | The event is branded as Gex but the official FFE address is in Versonnex. |
| Related Events | The closed IM-norm event and accompanying-person tournament should remain separate records because they are separately registered competitions. |
🧭 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 Region | Versonnex is in Pays de Gex immediately west of the Geneva metropolitan area. |
| Road | Car travel is straightforward from Gex, Ferney-Voltaire and the Geneva area. |
| Public Transport | Regional bus/local-transfer planning should use Versonnex rather than central Gex as the final destination. |
📋 Additional Verified Notes
- The FFE late-fee value is not silently treated as correct; the record flags it for organizer confirmation.
- The import prize field uses the published €2,700 headline fund converted to one USD 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=72697 |
| 🔗 FFE Ain calendar | https://www.echecs.asso.fr/ListeTournois.aspx?Action=TOURNOICOMITE&ComiteRef=01 |
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $3,080
Organizer
♟️ About Amicale Echecs
Amicale Echecs is an active chess club based in Gex, Ain, France, serving the wider Pays de Gex and Geneva-border region. Founded on September 30, 2012, the association is affiliated with the Fédération Française des Échecs (FFE) and has developed from a small local group into one of the largest chess communities in the department.
The club is led by Charles Lalieu, who serves as President and is also an experienced chess trainer and tournament organizer. Under his leadership, Amicale Echecs has expanded beyond its original Gex base and now runs activities in Gex, Versonnex, Ferney-Voltaire, and Divonne-les-Bains.
The FFE currently records 88 Licence A players and 131 Licence B players with Amicale Echecs. Its program combines competitive team chess, FIDE-rated tournaments, junior development, regular training, club championships, and activities for recreational players.
🏆 Tournaments & Competitive Chess
Amicale Echecs organizes an increasingly ambitious calendar of FIDE-rated tournaments. Its flagship competition is the Open International de Gex, held during the Ascension weekend and attracting players from France, Switzerland, and other countries.
The 3rd Open International de Gex took place in May 2026 as a seven-round FIDE-rated Swiss tournament. The competition offered classical chess with a 90-minute time control plus a 30-second increment from move one and welcomed both titled players and club competitors.
The club also organizes the Activ’Chess Lémanique, a FIDE-rated rapid tournament bringing together players from the wider Lake Geneva region. Other events include the Championnat du Plateau de Gex, club championships, junior competitions, amateur events, and training tournaments designed to give members experience in longer time controls.
Amicale Echecs also participates in French team chess. Its senior teams compete in the national and regional interclub structure, while junior teams participate in youth competitions organized through the FFE and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes chess structure.
🌱 Training & Junior Development
Youth development is a major part of Amicale Echecs. The club provides weekly instruction for children and adults across several Pays de Gex locations, making regular chess training accessible to families throughout the area.
Training ranges from introductory sessions for young beginners to advanced coaching for experienced tournament players. The club has worked with titled players and qualified coaches, while Charles Lalieu holds French federation qualifications in chess instruction and training.
Young members regularly participate in departmental, regional, and French youth championships. The club also organizes beginner tournaments that allow less experienced players to experience formal competition before entering larger rated events.
In addition, Amicale Echecs provides advanced training opportunities. These have included sessions with titled players and specialized instruction for competitors seeking to improve their tournament performance.
📚 History & Development
Amicale Echecs was established in 2012 as a French non-profit sporting association dedicated to the practice and development of chess. The organization initially operated with a small group of approximately ten enthusiasts before expanding significantly over the following years.
The club progressively developed additional activity centers across the Pays de Gex. A venue in Ferney-Voltaire opened in 2024, while a new program in Divonne-les-Bains followed, complementing the established sessions in Gex and Versonnex.
This multi-location structure has enabled the association to serve a geographically dispersed community close to the Swiss border. The club now combines grassroots instruction with national team competition and international tournament organization.
Amicale Echecs continues to develop its competitive program while maintaining a strong community focus, providing opportunities for children, adults, beginners, ambitious juniors, and experienced tournament players throughout the Pays de Gex.
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