Championnat Départemental Jeunes Haute-Savoie 2026
The Championnat Départemental d’Échecs Jeunes de Haute-Savoie 2026/2027 will take place in Le Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie, France, on November 14–15, 2026. Organized by the Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs de Haute-Savoie (CDJE74), it is the official departmental youth championship and a qualifying stage for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Youth Championship.
The championship consists of five separate age-category tournaments: U8, U10, U12, U14 and U16. The U10 through U16 competitions are six-round FIDE-rated Standard tournaments played over two days at 50 minutes + 10 seconds per move. U8 follows a different format, with seven Rapid rounds on Sunday at 25 minutes + 10 seconds per move.
Participation is governed by the French youth championship qualification pathway. Players must hold a valid FFE Licence A registered with a club in Haute-Savoie, while registration must be completed online in advance. The event awards departmental youth titles and determines qualification for the regional championship.
♟️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | November 14–15, 2026 |
| 🌍 Country | France |
| 📍 Location | Le Grand-Bornand, Haute-Savoie |
| 🏛️ Venue | Espace Grand-Bo – 217 Route de la Patinoire, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand, France |
| 👤 Organizer | Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs de Haute-Savoie – CDJE74 |
| ⚖️ Chief Arbiter | Jean-Luc Lurvois |
| 👥 Categories | U8 · U10 · U12 · U14 · U16 |
| ♟️ Format | Separate Swiss tournaments by age category |
| ⏱️ Time Controls | U10–U16: 50+10 · U8: 25+10 |
| ⭐ Rating | U10–U16: FIDE Standard · U8: French Rapid |
| 🎓 Status | Qualifier for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Youth Championship |
| 💳 Entry Fee | €5 |
| 📝 Registration Deadline | November 11, 2026 |
| 🌐 Official Event Page | https://www.cdje74.fr/event/championnat-departemental-dechecs-des-jeunes-de-haute-savoie-2026-2027/ |
| 📝 Online Registration | https://www.helloasso.com/associations/comite-departemental-des-jeux-d-echecs-de-haute-savoie/evenements/championnat-departemental-d-echecs-des-jeunes-de-haute-savoie-2026-2027 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – U8 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1501487.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – U10 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1501488.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – U12 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1501489.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – U14 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1501490.aspx?lan=1 |
| ♟️ Chess-Results – U16 | https://chess-results.com/tnr1501491.aspx?lan=1 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The championship is divided into five independent Swiss tournaments. Players compete in the category corresponding to their official FFE youth classification.
| Categories | Rounds / Format |
|---|---|
| U10 / U12 / U14 / U16 | 6-round Swiss · 50 minutes + 10 seconds per move |
| U8 | 7-round Swiss Rapid · 25 minutes + 10 seconds per move |
The U10, U12, U14 and U16 tournaments are homologated by the French Chess Federation for FIDE Standard rating and are scheduled for the December 2026 FIDE rating list.
The U8 tournament is homologated at Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes level and is scheduled for the French Rapid rating list in December 2026.
Pairings, standings and participant lists are maintained separately for each category.
👥 Sections / Groups
U8
Playing Day: November 15
Rounds: 7
Time Control: 25+10
Format: Rapid Swiss
Rating: French Rapid
The U8 championship is played entirely on Sunday and therefore follows a separate schedule from the older age categories.
U10
Dates: November 14–15
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 50+10
Format: Swiss
Rating: FIDE Standard
U12
Dates: November 14–15
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 50+10
Format: Swiss
Rating: FIDE Standard
U14
Dates: November 14–15
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 50+10
Format: Swiss
Rating: FIDE Standard
U16
Dates: November 14–15
Rounds: 6
Time Control: 50+10
Format: Swiss
Rating: FIDE Standard
The five tournaments form one departmental championship. Departmental titles are awarded by category, while the competition also serves as a qualifying stage for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Youth Championship.
📅 Schedule
U10 / U12 / U14 / U16
Player check-in takes place on Saturday, November 14 from 09:00. Round 1 begins at 10:00.
| Date | Program |
|---|---|
| Saturday, November 14 | 09:00 – Player check-in |
| 10:00 – Round 1 | |
| 14:00 – Round 2 | |
| 16:15 – Round 3 | |
| Sunday, November 15 | 10:00 – Round 4 |
| 13:30 – Round 5 | |
| 15:45 – Round 6 |
U8
The U8 championship is played entirely on Sunday, November 15.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Round 1 |
| 11:00 | Round 2 |
| 12:00 | Round 3 |
| 14:00 | Round 4 |
| 15:00 | Round 5 |
| 16:00 | Round 6 |
| 17:00 | Round 7 |
The published registration information confirms the first U8 round at 10:00 but does not specify a separate U8 check-in time.
📝 Registration
Registration is available online only through the official HelloAsso form:
Entry Fee: €5
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
No registration will be accepted on site.
The organizer recommends grouped registrations through the participating clubs where practical.
Eligibility
Participation requires:
- the appropriate U8, U10, U12, U14 or U16 FFE category;
- a valid FFE Licence A for the current season;
- the Licence A to be registered through a club in the Haute-Savoie department (74).
The championship regulations also state that foreign players who are not schooled in France cannot be integrated into this qualifying competition.
The event is part of the qualification pathway toward the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Youth Championship and subsequent French youth championship stages.
Because registration takes place externally through HelloAsso, the MyChess.Events internal REGISTER button should not redirect to the external form. The official registration URL should remain in this section.
👤 Organizer
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizer Name | Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs de Haute-Savoie – CDJE74 |
| Contact Person | Michel Carobbio – President |
| contact@cdje74.fr |
📍 Venue
Espace Grand-Bo – 217 Route de la Patinoire, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand, France.
The championship-specific information published by CDJE74, the French Chess Federation and the official registration page all uses this address for the tournament.
Espace Grand-Bo is a multi-purpose venue in Le Grand-Bornand Village, close to the village centre, public transport and recreation facilities. The venue is accessible to wheelchair users with assistance and has adapted toilet facilities.
A regulated car park next to Espace Grand-Bo and the ice rink provides 53 parking spaces. Additional regulated parking is available around the village centre.
A refreshment stand and light catering, including sandwiches and snacks, will be available during both championship days.
🏨 Accommodation
No official tournament accommodation package has been published. Families who want to stay close to Espace Grand-Bo can consider several hotels in the village centre.
| Hotel | Location / Notes |
|---|---|
| Hôtel et Spa Le Delta | 136 Route de la Patinoire; particularly close to the tournament area |
| Hôtel La Pointe Percée | 71 Place de la Grenette; central village location |
Hotel availability and room prices should be checked directly for the tournament weekend, as no special championship rates have been announced.
Staying in Le Grand-Bornand Village is particularly convenient for families with children playing on both days, since the U10–U16 program starts with check-in at 09:00 on Saturday and resumes at 10:00 on Sunday.
🚆 How to Get There
From Annecy
Annecy is the principal rail and public-transport gateway to Le Grand-Bornand.
The Y62 and Y63 regional bus lines connect Annecy with Thônes and Le Grand-Bornand throughout the year.
Passengers can board at the Annecy bus station next to the railway station and travel directly toward Le Grand-Bornand. Families should check the timetable for November 14–15 before departure, since individual departure times can vary by day and season.
The service arrives at Le Grand-Bornand Gare Routière in the village centre, from where the tournament venue is nearby.
By Train
Players travelling from other parts of France can take an SNCF service to Annecy railway station and transfer to the Y62/Y63 bus.
Because U10–U16 check-in starts at 09:00 on Saturday, families travelling from farther away may find a Friday arrival more practical than relying on an early Saturday connection.
From Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport (GVA) is a practical international airport for reaching Haute-Savoie.
The cross-border Line 272 provides a direct connection between Geneva Airport and Annecy bus station. The current timetable is valid through December 12, 2026, so it covers the championship dates.
From Annecy, passengers can continue to Le Grand-Bornand on the Y62/Y63 regional service.
This route is more dependable for the November tournament than seasonal direct resort shuttles, which should not be assumed to operate outside their published seasons.
By Car
Drivers should use the tournament address:
Espace Grand-Bo – 217 Route de la Patinoire, 74450 Le Grand-Bornand, France.
The Espace Grand-Bo car park has 53 regulated spaces and is open throughout the year. Further regulated parking is available in the village centre.
Le Grand-Bornand is an Alpine destination at approximately 920 metres altitude. Families driving in mid-November should check weather and road conditions before departure and allow additional time if conditions deteriorate.
ℹ️ Other Information
Championship Status: This is an official departmental qualifying championship rather than a general junior Open.
Departmental Titles: Titles are awarded within the respective youth categories.
Regional Qualification: The championship qualifies players for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Youth Championship under the applicable qualification rules.
Licence Requirement: A valid FFE Licence A registered with a club in Haute-Savoie is compulsory.
No On-Site Entry: Registration must be completed before the published deadline of November 11, 2026.
Rating: U10 through U16 are FIDE Standard-rated for December 2026. U8 is registered for the French Rapid rating list.
Rules: The organizer states that the official FIDE Laws of Chess 2023 apply, together with the applicable FFE rules and ethics charter.
Chief Arbiter: Jean-Luc Lurvois.
Food: A refreshment stand, sandwiches and light snacks will be available at the venue.
Parents and coaches should use the correct Chess-Results file for the player’s age category when checking the starting list, pairings and results.
Additional Details
Organizer
♟️ About Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs de Haute-Savoie
The Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs de Haute-Savoie (CDJE74) is the official departmental chess organization for Haute-Savoie, France. Founded on May 25, 1993, the committee operates as a decentralized body of the Fédération Française des Échecs (FFE) and is affiliated with the Ligue Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes des Échecs.
CDJE74 is responsible for organizing, coordinating, promoting, and developing chess throughout Haute-Savoie. Its role includes departmental championships, youth and school competitions, club support, tournament regulation, arbitration, training, and qualification pathways toward regional and national events.
The committee is led by Michel Carobbio, President. The current leadership also includes Richard Weber as Vice-President, Veronica Dmitriev as Treasurer, and Stéphane Dudognon as Secretary. Specialized commissions cover technical matters, youth and school chess, arbitration, women’s chess and inclusion, as well as health, social, and disability initiatives.
🏆 Tournaments & Chess Activities
CDJE74 coordinates a broad annual competition program across Haute-Savoie. Its calendar includes the Open de Haute-Savoie, departmental youth and school championships, regional team competitions, Coupe Loubatière activity, rapid and blitz events, and tournaments organized in cooperation with affiliated local clubs.
The Open de Haute-Savoie is one of the committee’s principal adult events. The 2026 edition was held in Vétraz-Monthoux from May 14–17 and featured seven FIDE-rated rounds at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move. The tournament awarded the Haute-Savoie Open champion while also recognizing the leading female and junior players.
CDJE74 also provides a framework for competitions organized by clubs throughout the department. Its website maintains a calendar covering classical, rapid, blitz, women’s, team, and youth events, allowing clubs and players to coordinate activity across the region.
For the 2026/2027 season, the committee continues to expand its tournament structure while publishing updated sporting regulations and event specifications. These regulations establish common standards for the Open de Haute-Savoie, youth championships, school competitions, and the new departmental youth rapid circuit.
🌱 Junior Chess & Development
Youth development is one of CDJE74’s most active areas. The Championnat Départemental d’Échecs Jeunes de Haute-Savoie serves as the official departmental qualifying stage for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Youth Championship and, subsequently, the French Youth Championships.
The 2026/2027 championship takes place on November 14–15, 2026, at Espace Grand-Bo in Le Grand-Bornand. Separate tournaments are organized for U8, U10, U12, U14, and U16 players. U10 through U16 compete over six rounds at 50 minutes plus 10 seconds per move, while U8 plays seven Rapid rounds at 25+10.
The previous departmental championship in 2025 attracted more than 150 young competitors, demonstrating the strong level of junior participation in Haute-Savoie. CDJE74 also organizes school chess. Its 2026 departmental school championship brought together 262 children from 27 schools, including 60 girls.
For the 2026/2027 season, the committee introduced the Circuit Rapide Jeunes 74 (CRJ 74). The circuit replaces and develops the earlier Challenge des Jeunes des Savoie at departmental level. Each stage offers an Open tournament alongside an Accession section for players rated below 1100, creating a more accessible pathway for beginners.
CDJE74 also supports stronger juniors preparing for national competition. In April 2026, the committee organized a two-day preparation camp in Veigy-Foncenex for 18 qualified young players, with technical training led by GM Christian Bauer and physical preparation by Marc Carrère.
🤝 Clubs, Training & Inclusion
The committee works directly with FFE-affiliated clubs throughout Haute-Savoie. Its statutes give CDJE74 responsibility for supporting existing clubs, assisting the administrative development of new clubs, coordinating departmental competitions, and helping organizers with equipment and regulatory requirements where possible.
Training and arbitration also form part of this structure. Dedicated commissions oversee technical development, youth programs, and arbitration, helping maintain consistent tournament standards across affiliated clubs and events.
CDJE74 also supports broader access to chess. Its organizational structure includes a Commission Féminines et Mixité for women’s chess and mixed participation, together with a Commission Santé Social Handicap focused on chess as an inclusive sporting and social activity.
The committee’s calendar includes women’s competitions such as the Coupe de la Parité, Nationale 2 Féminine, and activities connected with the Trophée Roza Lallemand. This work complements the committee’s school, junior, club, and general competition programs.
📚 History & Development
Since its creation in 1993, CDJE74 has developed into the central coordinating body for organized chess in Haute-Savoie. Its responsibilities extend beyond running tournaments: the committee implements FFE policy at departmental level, supports clubs, establishes competition regulations, awards departmental titles, and selects players and teams for regional and national stages.
Recent seasons show continued growth in youth and school participation. At the same time, the committee has modernized its competition structure with online registration, digital tournament information, updated regulations, and new formats such as the Circuit Rapide Jeunes 74.
The Championnat Départemental Jeunes Haute-Savoie 2026/2027 reflects this wider role. Rather than functioning as an isolated youth tournament, it forms part of a structured pathway linking local clubs, departmental qualification, the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes championship, and the French national youth championship system.
Through its combination of competition management, club support, youth development, training, inclusion, and federation coordination, CDJE74 remains the principal chess organization serving players and clubs throughout Haute-Savoie.
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