1er Open International de l’Échiquier Romanais Péageois
1er Open International de l’Échiquier Romanais Péageois takes place from June 6-7, 2026 in Romans-sur-Isère, France. This is a chess tournament in Romans-sur-Isère, France, in 2026. The event is a five-round over-the-board chess tournament with one main section, official rapid rating, and a compact rapid chess tournament format of 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. Salle Bodega at Stade Guillermoz hosts the competition, and the tournament offers a confirmed cash prize fund of about USD 760.
Moreover, this chess tournament in Romans-sur-Isère gives players a practical weekend event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with a clear Swiss format, a central local venue, and a straightforward prize structure. In addition, the 1er Open International de l’Échiquier Romanais Péageois combines FIDE rapid rating and French rapid rating in one accessible schedule. As a result, this chess event in Romans-sur-Isère is an appealing option for club players, ambitious competitors, and experienced rapid specialists who want a serious rated event in France.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | June 6-7, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Romans-sur-Isère, France |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE Rapid rated and French rapid rated |
| 📂 Sections | 1 section |
| ⏱️ Time control | 60 minutes + 30-second increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | Seniors: EUR 30; Youth: EUR 20 |
| 💰 Prize fund | USD 760 (approx.) |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Entry fee rises on June 6, 2026 |
🏆 Prize Fund
The total confirmed cash prize fund is EUR 700. In addition, the event publishes a clear top-three prize structure for the main standings.
| Prize category | Cash prizes |
|---|---|
| Main prizes | 1st EUR 300; 2nd EUR 200; 3rd EUR 100 |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 5-round Swiss system. Each player receives 60 minutes for the full game plus a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event follows a compact rapid chess tournament structure across two days.
In addition, the tournament is listed for both July 2026 French rapid rating and July 2026 FIDE rapid rating. The event uses Swiss pairings, which keeps the format straightforward and practical for a weekend competition.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament is played as one main open section.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Round |
|---|---|---|
| June 6-7, 2026 | Saturday-Sunday | 5-round tournament |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register with the organizer |
| Entry fee | Seniors: EUR 30; Youth: EUR 20 |
| Late fee | Seniors: EUR 35; Youth: EUR 25 from June 6, 2026 |
👥 Organizer
L’Échiquier Romanais Péageois organizes this first international open and continues to support rated chess activity in the Romans-sur-Isère area. In addition, the club manages registration, local coordination, and tournament operations for the full weekend.
- Address: Salle Bodega, Stade Guillermoz, 36 rue André de Chénier, 26100 Romans-sur-Isère, France
- Email: tim@timothyarmes.com
- Phone: +33 6 37 81 60 41
🏨 Venue
Salle Bodega, Stade Guillermoz, 36 rue André de Chénier, 26100 Romans-sur-Isère, France
The tournament takes place at Salle Bodega inside Stade Guillermoz in Romans-sur-Isère. Moreover, the single playing site keeps the event practical and easy to follow throughout the weekend. The venue gives players a clear local destination for all rounds.
🚗 How to Get There
Players can travel to Romans-sur-Isère and then continue locally to rue André de Chénier for the playing hall. In addition, the fixed venue setup makes arrival simpler for both local participants and visiting players.
Enjoy a competitive weekend in Romans-sur-Isère and take part in a well-structured rated rapid event with a clear format and a solid prize fund.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $760
Organizer
L’Échiquier Romanais Péageois is a well-established chess club and active tournament organizer based in Romans-sur-Isère, Drôme, France. It plays a visible role in the local chess scene while serving players from both Romans-sur-Isère and Bourg-de-Péage. Moreover, the club combines community-based activity with a steady presence in regional and national competitive chess.
The organization runs regular club sessions, team competition, and a varied calendar of classical chess, blitz, and rapid chess events. In addition, it organizes recurring open tournaments, including its annual rapid open and larger rated competitions in the area. As a result, L’Échiquier Romanais Péageois has built a strong profile as a reliable chess organizer for club players, juniors, and visiting competitors.
Beyond tournament hosting, the club also supports junior chess and broader player development through weekly training and club life. Furthermore, its continued event activity and league involvement strengthen its identity as a community-rooted chess association in the Drôme region. Therefore, it remains an important part of organized chess in southeastern France.
