1st Open International Chess Open of Alpe d’Huez 2026 runs on August 24-29, 2026 in Huez, France. This is a chess tournament in Huez, France, in 2026. It brings a full week of classical chess to one of the best-known Alpine resorts in the country.

The event uses a 7-round Swiss and counts for the September 2026 FIDE rating list. Moreover, the tournament takes place at the Palais des Sports AgorAlp, which gives players a mountain setting and a dedicated sports venue for late-summer competition.

The organizer also published a confirmed EUR 6,000 minimum prize fund. That total equals about USD 6,963 at the ECB reference rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.1605 on April 1, 2026. In addition, the event offers reduced entry fees for juniors and a discount for members of L’Échiquier Grenoblois.

🏁 Event Details

The key tournament details are listed below.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Players compete in a classical format. Each game starts with 40 moves in 90 minutes. After that, each player receives 30 more minutes, and the clock adds 30 seconds per move from move one. Therefore, the event fits players who want a serious standard tournament rather than a rapid or weekend format.

The tournament uses a Swiss system across seven rounds. As a result, every player stays active through the full event week.

💰 Prize Fund

The published prize fund is EUR 6,000 minimum, with EUR 1,200 reserved for first place. The federation page confirms the total prize fund and the first prize, while the organizer page repeats the guaranteed minimum.

♟️ Sections / Groups

The tournament has one open section. That structure keeps the event simple and competitive, especially for players who want a single international-style field in the Alps.

📅 Schedule

The official schedule is listed below.

📝 Registration

The confirmed entry terms are listed below.

👤 Organizer

L’Échiquier Grenoblois organizes this first international Alpe d’Huez open as part of its broader calendar of tournaments and chess activities in the Grenoble area. The event page and federation listing both connect the tournament directly to the club, while the published contact details handle registrations and player questions.

Phone: +33 6 73 39 19 24
Email: contact@echiquiergrenoblois.org

📍 Venue

Palais des Sports AgorAlp, 70 Avenue de Brandes, 38750 Huez, France

The tournament takes place inside the main sports and congress venue in Alpe d’Huez. Moreover, the resort setting gives players easy access to accommodation and summer mountain activities between rounds.

🚗 How to Get There

Huez is an Alpine resort, so most visiting players will find it easiest to arrive by car. However, the event also benefits from the resort’s established lodging system, and the organizer provides booking information for local accommodation during tournament week.

It is a strong choice for players who want a classical summer open in a high-mountain setting.