Normandy hosts the 26ème Open FIDE de Louviers from Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Louviers, France. This classical open runs over seven Swiss rounds with a 90+30 time control and counts for the FIDE April 2026 rating list. The event welcomes a broad range of club players in a single section and offers a straightforward format with clear rounds and a solid first prize.

The tournament takes place in the municipal complex at Cour de la Mairie on rue Pierre Mendes France, organized by Aile Roi Louviers. With mandatory advance registration, a defined check-in window, and experienced arbiting, the open provides a cleanly run FIDE-rated event that also forms part of the Circuit Normand.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The 26ème Open FIDE de Louviers offers a first prize of €700 for the overall winner.

Organizers may also award additional prizes according to their regulations, but the top prize remains the central financial target for participants.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

All games follow a single classical cadence:

• 90 minutes for the game
• 30-second increment per move from move one

The open uses a 7-round Swiss pairing system. Results count for the FIDE April 2026 rating list and for the French Chess Federation ratings. The appointed arbiter, Bruno Adeline, applies current FIDE and FFE regulations throughout the event.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

Subsequent rounds run from February 26 to March 1, 2026, according to the full timetable announced by the organizer.

📝 Registration

Registration must take place in advance using the online form provided by the organizer. On-site entry without prior registration is not accepted.

Entry fees:
• Seniors: €50
• Youth players: €30

Players must also complete check-in at the venue by 09:00 on Thursday, February 26, 2026 to appear in the Round 1 pairings. The organizing team processes entries in line with the event’s capacity and Circuit Normand regulations.

👥 Organizer

The club Aile Roi Louviers organizes the 26ème Open FIDE de Louviers and handles registration, pairings, and tournament logistics.

Main contact:
Serge Arinal
Phone: +33 2 32 50 65 62 (after 19:00)
Email: serge.arinal54@orange.fr

Chief Arbiter: Bruno Adeline

🏨 Venue

Games take place at Cour de la Mairie, rue Pierre Mendes France, in Louviers (department 27, France). The municipal venue offers a central location suitable for a FIDE-rated open, with playing space arranged by Aile Roi Louviers in coordination with the local authorities.

🚗 How to Get There

Louviers lies in the Eure department of Normandy and connects easily by regional roads. Drivers can follow signs into Louviers and then to the town hall area on rue Pierre Mendes France, where Cour de la Mairie is located. From nearby towns, local bus and regional transport options provide practical access into the center of Louviers.

Competitors who join the 26ème Open FIDE de Louviers can enjoy a focused four-day FIDE-rated open with a clear format, solid top prize, and a place in the regional Circuit Normand calendar.

🧾 Other

• The Open de Louviers forms one stage of the Circuit Normand, contributing to the overall regional series.
• The event uses the FIDE April 2026 rating list for Elo calculations and homologation.