14th Chess Open Juvisy – 2200 elo Mémorial Arnaud Courrier
14th Chess Open Juvisy – 2200 elo Mémorial Arnaud Courrier, April 4-6, 2026, brings a focused, competitive long-play event to Savigny-sur-Orge, France during the Easter weekend. The tournament targets ambitious club players who want FIDE-rated standard chess in a compact three-day schedule, with seven Swiss rounds and meaningful prizes on the line.
La Tour de Juvisy runs the event in a well-connected Île-de-France location and pairs a classic memorial identity with a modern time control. Players can expect a serious playing atmosphere, a clear round structure, and a €1,200 cash prize fund that rewards top performance across the field.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 4–6, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Savigny-sur-Orge, France |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated (standard) |
| 📂 Sections | Open (-2200 Elo) |
| ⏱️ Time control | 60 minutes + 30-second increment (from move 1) |
| 💳 Entry fee | Seniors: €40 (€50 from March 28, 2026) / Juniors: €20 (€25 from March 28, 2026) |
| 💰 Prize fund | €1,200 (cash prizes) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Players in the -2200 Elo open category |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Player check-in runs on April 4 before Round 1 |
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament awards €1,200 in cash prizes. The announced top prizes include:
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €350 |
| 2nd | €250 |
| 3rd | €150 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system. Players compete with a standard time control of 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move from move 1. FIDE rates the event as standard and publishes it in the May 2026 rating list.
📂 Sections / Groups
The event runs a single open section for the -2200 Elo category under the Mémorial Arnaud Courrier banner.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | 10:15–11:00 | Player check-in |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | 11:00 | Round 1 |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | 14:30 | Round 2 |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 | Round 3 |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | 13:30 | Round 4 |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | 17:00 | Round 5 |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | 10:00 | Round 6 |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | 13:30 | Round 7 |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | 17:30 | Prize ceremony |
📝 Registration
Players register online at https://latourdejuvisy.com and then click “Participate.” The organizers apply the standard entry fee before March 28, 2026, and they apply the late entry fee starting March 28, 2026. Players can contact the organizer team directly for registration support and tournament questions.
👥 Organizer
La Tour de Juvisy organizes the Open Juvisy memorial weekend and supports competitive chess in the Juvisy-sur-Orge area through regular training and official events, including FIDE-rated tournaments and structured competitions for a broad range of players.
Email: tourdejuvisy@gmail.com; mperrimond@wanadoo.fr; dome.fla@gmail.com
Phone: +33 6 60 32 05 52; +33 6 43 17 63 92; +33 6 67 77 73 48
Website: https://latourdejuvisy.com
🏨 Venue
The tournament takes place at Château Jean-Baptiste Corot, a distinctive on-campus château setting associated with the Lycée Jean-Baptiste Corot site in Savigny-sur-Orge.
Château Jean-Baptiste Corot, 12 rue Charles Rossignol, 91600 Savigny-sur-Orge, France
🚗 How to Get There
Savigny-sur-Orge offers direct rail access via RER C, and the venue sits close to the local station area for straightforward arrival by public transport. Drivers can reach Savigny-sur-Orge via major road links in the Essonne area and continue to 12 rue Charles Rossignol for local access.
Bring your best practical chess and chase seven demanding rounds in a memorial open that rewards precision, stamina, and strong finishing form.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - €1,200
Organizer
La Tour de Juvisy is an established chess club based in Juvisy-sur-Orge, in the Essonne department of France. It welcomes players across many skill levels, from beginners to experienced competitors. Today, the club is recognized for both community chess and high-level team participation.
The club organizes major over-the-board events, including the Chess Open Juvisy (Mémorial Arnaud Courrier). In addition, it supports structured Swiss tournaments with clear regulations and reliable pairing information. Moreover, its competitive teams take part in national French competitions, including women’s top-level interclub play.
Furthermore, La Tour de Juvisy invests in regular training and a consistent club calendar for members. As a result, players can progress through coaching, local competition, and stronger regional events. At the same time, the club focuses on fair play and welcoming playing conditions.
Address: 68 rue Jean Argeliès, 91260 Juvisy-sur-Orge, France
Email: tourdejuvisy@gmail.com
Phone: 06 60 32 05 52
Phone 2: 06 43 17 63 92
Website: https://latourdejuvisy.com/
Main contact: Michel Perrimond
Tournament page: https://www.echecs.asso.fr/FicheTournoi.aspx?Ref=70561