♟️ About the Organizer

Open du Jura is an international chess tournament organization based in the Swiss canton of Jura. It runs the Jura International Chess Open, a well-established weekend event that brings together players from Switzerland and abroad. The tournament connects local chess work in the Jura region with a wider FIDE-rated competition format.

The event has strong links with the regional chess community. Chess-Results lists Échiquier Bruntrutain as organizer of the 2025 edition, while the official Open du Jura website presents a dedicated organizing team for the 2026 edition. This structure gives players a clear tournament committee, defined roles, and a practical contact channel for information and registration.

🏆 Chess Events and Activities

Open du Jura organizes the Jura International Chess Open, a seven-round Swiss tournament with FIDE rating. The 22nd edition takes place from November 27 to 29, 2026, at Centre paroissial l’Avenir in Delémont. The event uses rapid games for the first three rounds and classical games for the final four rounds.

The tournament offers a clear weekend schedule, cash prizes, rating-category prizes, youth prizes, and Jura-specific awards. It also provides on-site lunch options and player information in several languages. Therefore, the event suits local players, traveling club competitors, and stronger players who want a compact international tournament in western Switzerland.

🌍 Player Experience and Community

Players can expect a practical chess weekend with clear logistics and a central playing venue in Delémont. The tournament hall is close to the railway station, and the official website gives travel guidance by car and train. In addition, players can use Jura Tourism for accommodation information.

The organizer also highlights the wider Jura chess network. Its links section points players to nearby chess clubs, including Cercle d’Echecs du Jura, Club d’Echecs de Court, and Échiquier Bruntrutain. As a result, Open du Jura works not only as a tournament weekend, but also as a visible meeting point for chess activity in the region.

The 2025 edition attracted strong players and crowned GM Li Min Peng as winner, with IM Tom Decuignière and IM CRG Krishna also on the podium. This gives the event a competitive profile while keeping the atmosphere accessible for a broad range of players.