Club d’Echecs de Belley is a chess club and tournament organizer based in Belley, Ain, France. It is affiliated with the French Chess Federation and supports organized chess in the Bugey area. In addition, the club combines regular local activity with visible competitive events that attract players from the wider Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The club organizes a broad mix of chess activities, including FIDE-rated tournament play, rapid chess, club evenings, and local competitive events. It is the organizer of the 4th Belley Chess Open A, a rated open chess tournament held in Belley with multiple sections and a structured festival format. Moreover, the club has built continuity through recurring Belley open tournaments and practical event organization for both experienced players and ambitious amateurs.

Over the years, Club d’Echecs de Belley has strengthened its role in regional chess through regular tournament delivery and community engagement. Furthermore, it supports accessible over-the-board chess while keeping Belley visible on the French tournament calendar. As a result, it remains a respected chess organizer for rapid and festival-style chess events in eastern France.