Experience a full week of classical chess at the 19th Plancoët International Open 2026, running July 11-17, 2026 in Plancoët, France. Emeraude Echecs delivers a 9-round Swiss festival with three FIDE-rated tournaments, so ambitious juniors, improving club players, and seasoned competitors can all find a suitable competitive field. The event targets distinct rating bands, keeps the focus on serious over-the-board play, and puts €7,000 in total cash prizes on offer. With its long-running tradition and clear section structure, Plancoët stands out as a practical summer destination for players who want rated games every day.

The tournament uses the FIDE Standard rating list for August 2026 and pairs players in Swiss-System rounds throughout the week. The organizer welcomes international participation and provides separate entry fees for seniors and youth across the three tournaments. Players can request a section change by contacting the organizer during July 2026 where applicable. The playing hall sits at the Salle Omnisport Joseph Samson, giving the event a single, straightforward venue base in town.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Emeraude Echecs runs 9 rounds under the Swiss-System in each tournament section. The event uses a classical time control of 90 minutes for 40 moves, then adds 30 minutes to finish, and applies a 30-second increment from move 1. The organizer may apply pairing acceleration. The organizer allows up to two byes between Round 1 and Round 7.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

The organizer accepts registrations via HelloAsso and publishes event information on its official website. Choose the correct tournament section based on your FIDE rating range and pay the corresponding entry fee for Senior or Youth. If you need to change tournaments, contact the organizer during July 2026 where the organizer allows section changes. The organizer also publishes a public list of registered players on the regional ChessEvent platform.

👥 Organizer

Emeraude Echecs organizes the Plancoët International Open and runs the festival format with three rating-banded tournaments in a single venue. The club focuses on FIDE-rated classical chess and supports participants with centralized on-site operations, published entry lists, and direct organizer contact.

• Email: openplancoet@emeraudeechecs.eu

• Phone: +33 2 96 27 98 28

🏨 Venue

Salle Omnisport Joseph Samson, Rue de la Madeleine, 22130 Plancoët, France
The tournament takes place in Plancoët’s municipal sports hall, which serves as the single playing venue for all three tournaments. The hall location on Rue de la Madeleine gives players a clear arrival point in town. The organizer bases event operations and on-site play in this venue throughout the week.

🚗 How to Get There

Plan your trip to Plancoët (22130) in the Côtes-d’Armor department of France, then travel to Rue de la Madeleine for the Salle Omnisport Joseph Samson. Drivers can route directly to the venue address for on-site arrival. Players who use public transport can plan a connection into the Plancoët area and complete the final leg to the sports hall locally.

Make Plancoët your July 2026 chess destination and add a full week of FIDE-rated classical games to your season.