15ème Festival d’Eté de Strasbourg (France)
The 15th Festival d’Été de Strasbourg is set to take place from Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the prestigious Grande Salle de l’Aubette, located on Place Kléber in Strasbourg, France. Organized by the Cercle d’Échecs de Strasbourg, this FIDE-rated event offers a vibrant and competitive atmosphere for chess enthusiasts. The 15ème Festival d’Eté de Strasbourg (France) promises to be an exciting event. Many chess enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the 15ème Festival d’Eté de Strasbourg (France).
📅 Tournament Schedule
The festival features a 7-round Swiss-system format with a time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. The schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, July 2:
- Check-in: 10:00 – 13:00
- Round 1: 14:30
- Thursday, July 3:
- Round 2: 09:00
- Round 3: 14:30
- Friday, July 4:
- Round 4: 09:00
- Afternoon: Free time or optional activities
- Saturday, July 5:
- Round 5: 09:00
- Round 6: 14:30
- Sunday, July 6:
- Round 7: 09:00
- Prize Ceremony: 15:30
Participants may request a half-point bye for one round (Rounds 1–5), ideal for rest or exploring Strasbourg.
💰 Prize Fund
The total prize fund is €4,000, guaranteed with a minimum of 150 participants. Prizes are distributed across both Open A and Open B, rewarding top performers and category winners. The prize fund is one of the highlights of the 15ème Festival d’Eté de Strasbourg (France).
📝 Registration & Fees
- Open A: For players rated above 1750 Elo.
- Open B: For players rated 1750 Elo or below. Exceptions may be made for players rated between 1700 and 1800 to balance participant numbers.echecs.asso.fr
Entry Fees:
- Adults: €46 (increases to €56 after June 28)
- Youth (under 20): €23 (increases to €30 after June 28)
The festival is limited to 160 participants, with each Open capped at 80 players.
📍 Venue & Contact
Location: Grande Salle de l’Aubette, Place Kléber, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Organizer: Daniel Roos
Contact:
- Phone: +33 6 01 35 88 71
- Email: echecs.strasbourg@orange.fr
- Website: opensechecsstrasbourg.blogspot.com
Join us in Strasbourg for a week of strategic battles and cultural experiences at the 15ème Festival d’Eté de Strasbourg (France).
Additional Details
Playing Venue - Grande Salle de l’Aubette
Prize Fund - 4000 EUR
Organizer - Daniel Roos
Organizer Phone - +33 6 01 35 88 71
Tournament Director - Roos, Daniel
Chief Arbiter - Lefebvre, Pierre
Time control - 90 minutes for game with 30 seconds delay from move 1
Number of rounds - 7
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE
Organizer
The Cercle d’Échecs de Strasbourg is one of the most established and active chess clubs in eastern France. Based in the historic city of Strasbourg, the club promotes chess across all age groups and skill levels through a wide range of activities, including regular training sessions, internal tournaments, and participation in regional and national leagues.
In addition to its competitive focus, the club is known for organizing prestigious events like the Festival d’Été de Strasbourg, attracting players from across Europe. With a strong commitment to community and education, the Cercle d’Échecs de Strasbourg plays a key role in fostering chess culture in the Grand Est region.