17e Open International de Corbas 2026 takes place from December 20 -23, 2026, at Gymnase Jean Jaurès in Corbas, France. The event is a traditional Christmas holiday chess open organized by Echecs Club de Corbas Mions.

This is a chess tournament in Corbas, France, in 2026. Players can enter the main Open A or the parallel Open B, depending on their rating level and preferred playing rhythm.

The tournament offers FIDE-rated play, Swiss-system pairings, online registration, and a published prize value of €1,700 / approx. $1,980. In addition, Open B gives younger and developing players a faster 11-round format.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Open A uses a classical time control of 90 minutes per player plus 30 seconds per move. This section has 7 Swiss-system rounds and counts for the January 2027 FIDE rating list.

Open B uses 50 minutes per player plus 10 seconds per move. This section has 11 Swiss-system rounds and also carries FIDE approval.

Both tournaments use Swiss-system pairings. Therefore, players should check their section, rating information, and registration details before the event.

🎁 Prize Fund

The event offers a published prize value of €1,700 / approx. $1,980.

The top three players in Open A receive valuable prizes. In addition, the top three female players also receive prizes.

The organizer also awards cups to Elo-category winners. In the youth categories, the top girls and boys receive cups.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The event has two playing sections.

Open A is the main tournament. It offers a 7-round FIDE-rated classical event for players who want longer tournament games.

Open B runs in parallel. It uses 11 rounds with a 50 minutes + 10 seconds time control and mainly supports younger players and developing competitors.

This two-section structure makes the Corbas Christmas open suitable for a wide range of players. As a result, both competitive club players and ambitious juniors can find a fitting section.

📅 Schedule

Players should check the final round times before travel. The event runs across four days, so participants should plan accommodation, meals, and local transport in advance.

📝 Registration

Players should register online before the tournament. Early registration helps the organizer prepare both sections and manage the playing hall efficiently.

The organizer lists separate entry options for adults and youth players. Therefore, players should choose the correct tournament section during registration.

👥 Organizer

Echecs Club de Corbas Mions organizes the 17e Open International de Corbas 2026. The club runs the event as its traditional Christmas holiday tournament and welcomes players to a FIDE-rated chess program in Corbas.

Email: echecsclubcorbas@free.fr

🏛️ Venue

Gymnase Jean Jaurès – 39 Chemin de Grange Blanche, 69960 Corbas, France

The tournament takes place at Gymnase Jean Jaurès in Corbas. The venue gives the event a spacious sports-hall setting and supports both Open A and Open B during the Christmas school holiday period.

Players should use the full venue address when planning arrival. In addition, they should allow enough time to check pairings and find their board before each round.

🚆 How to Get There

Players should travel to Gymnase Jean Jaurès – 39 Chemin de Grange Blanche, 69960 Corbas, France.

Corbas is located in the Lyon metropolitan area. Players arriving by train can travel to Lyon and continue toward Corbas by local transport, taxi, or rideshare.

Drivers can use the full venue address for navigation. Since the event takes place during the holiday period, players should plan local traffic and parking time before the first round.

17e Open International de Corbas 2026 offers a practical FIDE-rated Christmas chess event near Lyon, with two sections, online registration, and a welcoming club-tournament atmosphere.