La Rochelle Échecs 17 is a local chess club based in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France. The club supports competitive play, training, and community chess. Therefore, it plays a central role in the Pays Rochelais chess scene.

Moreover, La Rochelle Échecs 17 organizes the 1er Open du Pays Rochelais in Sainte-Soulle, near La Rochelle. The weekend event offers FIDE-rated classical chess in two groups, including an Open and a rating-limited section. In addition, the organizer focuses on clear schedules and consistent Swiss pairings.

At the same time, the club invests in youth development through regular coaching and supervised play. Consequently, many juniors gain tournament experience alongside adult players. Beyond that, La Rochelle Échecs 17 keeps communication direct and practical for visitors.

• Address: Salle du Cadit, 38 Rue des Frênes, 17000 La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France

• Email: alr.echecs@gmail.com

• Phone: 07 44 55 77 02

• Phone 2: 07 77 05 50 17

• Website: https://larochelle-echecs.fr/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092395017468

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larochelle.echecs/