1er Open International de Ouistreham
1er Open International de Ouistreham takes place on May 2-3, 2026, in Ouistreham, France. This is a chess tournament in Ouistreham, France, in 2026.
The event is a two-day international rapid chess tournament with 8 Swiss rounds. It counts for both FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rating lists, which gives the tournament solid competitive value for a wide field of players.
L’Échiquier de l’Hippocampe stages the tournament at the Grange aux Dîmes in Ouistreham Riva-Bella. The venue adds local character, while the published schedule keeps the format clear and practical from Saturday check-in to Sunday prize giving.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 2-3, 2026 |
| Location | Ouistreham, France |
| Format | International rapid open, 8-round Swiss |
| Time control | 15 minutes + 10 seconds per move |
| Rating | FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 1,000 (approx. USD 1,170) |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses an 8-round Swiss system. Each game is played with 15 minutes plus a 10-second increment from move one. The published tie-break order is truncated Buchholz, Buchholz, and performance.
Players must complete payment and license verification before they are paired. The forfeit time is 10 minutes, and byes are not allowed.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is EUR 1,000 (approx. USD 1,170).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open section for players with a valid FFE license or a FIDE code from a federation recognized by FIDE |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 13:00-13:45 | Check-in |
| May 2, 2026 | 14:00 | Round 1 |
| May 2, 2026 | 15:00 | Round 2 |
| May 2, 2026 | 16:00 | Round 3 |
| May 2, 2026 | 17:00 | Round 4 |
| May 3, 2026 | 09:00 | Round 5 |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 6 |
| May 3, 2026 | 11:00 | Round 7 |
| May 3, 2026 | 13:30 | Round 8 |
| May 3, 2026 | 15:00 | Closing ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online registration via HelloAsso |
| Standard fee | Adults: EUR 20 |
| Reduced fee | Ages 13-20 and students: EUR 15 |
| Youth fee | Under 12: EUR 5 |
| Late fee | Adults: EUR 25 from April 29, 2026 |
| Late youth fee | Young players: EUR 15 from April 29, 2026 |
| Capacity | Limited to 80 players |
| Minor requirement | Parental authorization is required for minors |
👤 Organizer
L’Échiquier de l’Hippocampe is a chess club based in Ouistreham. It runs this first international rapid open on the Normandy coast and also manages local club activity during the season.
Phone: +33 7 45 01 30 53
Email: echiquierhippocampe@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Grange aux Dîmes, Place Albert Lemarignier, 14150 Ouistreham, France
The playing hall is a historic venue in Ouistreham Riva-Bella. It gives the tournament a distinctive setting while keeping players in a central and easy-to-find location.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Place Albert Lemarignier, 14150 Ouistreham, in your navigation and plan to arrive before 13:45 on Saturday if you still need check-in. The venue sits in Ouistreham Riva-Bella on the Normandy coast, so early arrival is the safest choice for players coming from outside town.
It is a practical two-day rapid event in a distinctive coastal setting.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $1,170
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