Compete in the 23e Open de Béziers 2025 (-2400 elo) on May 2-3, 2026 in Béziers, France for a fast-paced classical weekend that still rewards deep calculation. Cavalier de Trencavel Béziers runs a 6-round Swiss with FIDE rating and a modern incremental time control. The tournament caps entry at under 2400 Elo, which keeps the field competitive and accessible for strong club players and aspiring experts. The organizer also promotes a wide set of category prizes alongside the main podium awards, which creates additional targets across the standings.
The event takes place at a central Béziers community venue and follows a compact schedule with three rounds on Saturday and three rounds on Sunday. You check in on Saturday morning before Round 1, then you play every round at the same time control. The published prize pool totals €1,300, with a €400 first prize at the top. The organizer also highlights extra on-site touches, including a welcome coffee and additional prize opportunities tied to future participation.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 2-3, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Béziers, France |
| ♟️ Format | Swiss, 6 rounds |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 📂 Sections | Single section (U2400) |
| ⏱️ Time control | 60 minutes + 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | Seniors: €25 (€30 from April 27, 2026); Juniors: €13 (€18 from April 27, 2026) |
| 💰 Prize fund | €1,300 |
| 👤 Eligibility | Players must stay under 2400 Elo (as stated in the event name) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Check-in on Saturday before 9:00 AM; organizer advertises many category prizes and additional prize opportunities tied to future entries |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €400 |
| 2nd | €200 |
| 3rd | €100 |
The organizer lists a total prize fund of €1,300 and advertises many additional category prizes (including women’s, veteran, and rating categories) without publishing the full breakdown in the event listing.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs a 6-round Swiss. Each game uses 60 minutes per player with a 30-second increment from move 1. The event counts for FIDE rating in the published rating period.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs a single Swiss section for players under 2400 Elo, as stated in the event title.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Check-in deadline |
| May 2, 2026 | Saturday | 9:30 AM | Round 1 |
| May 2, 2026 | Saturday | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| May 2, 2026 | Saturday | 4:00 PM | Round 3 |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | 9:30 AM | Round 4 |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | 4:00 PM | Round 6 |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Prize-giving (from) |
📝 Registration
Register by contacting the organizer using the official phone number or email. The organizer charges €25 for seniors and €13 for juniors, then increases fees from April 27, 2026 to €30 for seniors and €18 for juniors. Arrive for check-in on Saturday before 9:00 AM to secure pairing in Round 1.
👥 Organizer
Cavalier de Trencavel Béziers organizes the Open de Béziers and manages entries and tournament communication through the published contact details. Philippe Pascal-Mousselard serves as the listed contact and tournament arbiter for the event.
Email: ppm34@orange.fr
Email: cavalier.trencavel@yahoo.fr
Phone: 06 64 48 23 87
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Le-Cavalier-de-Trencavel-324757307592820/?fref=ts
🏨 Venue
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture, 13A Bd du Guesclin, 34500 Béziers, France
The tournament plays at the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture in Béziers, a community cultural center that hosts local activities and events. The site sits in the city and keeps the full weekend schedule in one consistent playing location. Plan your arrival around the Saturday morning check-in deadline.
Make the most of a tight 6-round schedule, chase category prizes, and finish the weekend with a full set of FIDE-rated games in Béziers.
Organizer
Cavalier de Trencavel Béziers is a local chess club based in Béziers, Occitanie, France. It operates within the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture and supports over-the-board chess year-round. Today, the club builds a strong community for adults and juniors in Béziers.
Moreover, the club organizes the Open de Béziers and hosts the 23e Open de Béziers on mychess.events. The tournament typically runs a six-round Swiss with classical time control and FIDE rating. In addition, it is designed for competitive club players under the event’s rating limit.
Over the years, the team has expanded youth development through weekly training and guided practice sessions. Furthermore, it emphasizes fair play, punctual rounds, and a welcoming tournament atmosphere for visitors. Consequently, players can expect clear communication and consistent organization in Béziers, France.
Address: Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture (MJC), 13A Boulevard Duguesclin, 34500 Béziers, France
Email: ppm34@orange.fr
Email 2: cavalier.trencavel@yahoo.fr
Phone: +33 6 64 48 23 87
- Main contact: Philippe Pascal-Mousselard