17th Vaujany International Chess Festival – Tournoi Principal, July 9-17, 2026, Vaujany, France brings top club players and titled competitors to the French Alps for a long time-control, FIDE-rated classical event. The tournament runs as a 9-round Swiss with one round per day, which supports high-quality preparation and consistent playing conditions throughout the week. The organizers reserve the Tournoi Principal for players above 1800 Elo, and they also invite a group of titled players each year. A cash prize fund supports competitive play, with a minimum total of €4,800 and a €1,200 first prize.

You play at the Pôle sports et loisirs in Vaujany and follow a schedule that keeps the event focused on a single daily game. The event pairs players in a Swiss format across nine rounds and uses a classical Fischer-style time control. The organizers require mandatory check-in on the first day and confirm registrations only after they receive the entry fee. If you want a mountain-resort chess week with serious classical rounds and FIDE rating impact, Vaujany’s Tournoi Principal fits that profile.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The organizer guarantees a minimum total cash prize fund of €4,800 for the Tournoi Principal, and the final total depends on participation. The organizer awards the first prize at €1,200.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The Tournoi Principal uses a 9-round Swiss system and schedules one round per day. Players use a classical Fischer-style time control: you play 40 moves in 1 hour 40 minutes, then you receive 40 additional minutes to finish the game, and you add a 30-second increment per move from move 1. The organizer requires mandatory check-in on the first day, and players who do not check in do not receive a pairing for Round 1.

📂 Sections / Groups

The festival’s Tournoi Principal (A) targets strong players and accepts only participants with Elo above 1800, with a strict rating threshold.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

Promo-Echecs organizes the Vaujany International Chess Festival and runs the Tournoi Principal as the festival’s top classical section. The organizer coordinates online registration through HelloAsso, manages invitations for titled players, and enforces mandatory check-in to keep pairings accurate from Round 1.

• Email: promoechecs@promoechecs.com

• Phone: +33 6 70 16 35 82

• Website: https://promoechecs.com/

• Postal address: Promo-Echecs, M. Jean-Pierre Lees, 1785 route des VIGNES, 74370 VILLAZ, France

🏨 Venue

Pôle sports et loisirs (Espace Loisirs), 108 Route des Combes 38114 Vaujany, France
The tournament plays in Vaujany’s sports and leisure complex, which supports a focused playing environment for classical chess. You reach the venue easily from within the resort, and you follow the daily one-round schedule throughout the festival week.

🛎️ Accommodation

The organizer lists hotel options in Vaujany and suggests booking directly with the providers. The organizer also points players to local residences and rental platforms for apartments and chalets.

• Le V de Vaujany: https://hotel-vdevaujany.fr (reservations by phone: +33 4 76 80 71 00)

• Hôtel Les Cimes (Madame Vacances): https://www.madamevacances.com

• Auberge Passoud: contact@gite-passoud.com, +33 4 76 80 73 18, https://www.gite-passoud.com

🚗 How to Get There

You typically travel via Grenoble, then continue toward Bourg d’Oisans and follow local directions via Rochetaillée and Allemont to reach Vaujany by car. If you travel by train, arrive at Grenoble station and continue by regional bus connections toward Vaujany. If you use the T70 connection that operates on demand, reserve it the day before by noon by phone at +33 4 26 16 38 38, by email at tad38@auvergnerhonealpes.fr, or online at https://carsisere.auvergnerhonealpes.fr.

Plan your check-in and daily round times in advance, and enjoy a full week of serious classical chess in the heart of the French Alps.