22nd Bois-Colombes Chess Master 2025
The Bois-Colombes Chess Master is one of France’s most prestigious winter chess events, held every December near Paris.
Organized by the Cercle d’Échecs de Bois-Colombes, it gathers hundreds of players — from international masters to young talents — for five days of classical FIDE-rated competition and festive atmosphere.
Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 26 – 30 December 2025 |
| 📍 Location | Bois-Colombes, France |
| 💰 Prize Fund | € 8 000 total |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | FIDE-rated international open |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss system |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 9 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| ⏰ Late Arrival | 30 minutes default time |
| 📆 Registration Deadline | 25 December 2025 |
| 👥 Maximum Players | 500 (across all sections) |
| 🏢 Organizer | Cercle d’Échecs de Bois-Colombes |
| ✉️ Email | contact@bois-colombes-echecs.com |
| ☎️ Phone | +33 1 47 86 18 56 |
| 🔗 Official Website | bccm-bois-colombes-echecs.com |
Prize Fund & Breakdown
| Section | Main Prizes (summary) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open A | 1st, 2nd, 3rd + category prizes | Main section |
| Open B | 1st, 2nd, 3rd + rating prizes | Amateur section |
| Open C | 1st, 2nd, 3rd + junior/senior awards | Entry-level group |
Time Control & Tournament System
System: 9-round Swiss, FIDE-rated.
Time control: 90 minutes + 30″ increment per move.
Tiebreaks: Buchholz, Sonneborn-Berger, progressive score.
Sections / Groups
| Section | Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open A | Elo ≥ 2000 | Main event |
| Open B | 1700 – 2000 Elo | Amateur section |
| Open C | Elo ≤ 1700 | Beginners and youth |
Schedule
| Date | Activity / Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26 | Rounds 1 & 2 | 12:00 & 17:30 |
| Dec 27 | Rounds 3 & 4 | 10:00 & 15:30 |
| Dec 28 | Rounds 5 & 6 | 10:00 & 15:30 |
| Dec 29 | Rounds 7 & 8 | 10:00 & 15:30 |
| Dec 30 | Round 9 & Awards | 10:00 & 16:00 |
Registration
Register online via bccm-bois-colombes-echecs.com. FIDE ID required. Entry fees and payment instructions on the official site.
Organizer
The Cercle d’Échecs de Bois-Colombes is among France’s leading clubs, recognized for developing young talents and organizing high-quality international events.
Email: contact@bois-colombes-echecs.com • Phone: +33 1 47 86 18 56 • Website: bccm-bois-colombes-echecs.com
Venue
Complexe Sportif Albert-Smirlian — 11 Avenue Renée, 92270 Bois-Colombes, France
Accommodation
Many hotels and apartments available around Bois-Colombes, Asnières, and La Défense (10–20 min by metro or bus). Early booking advised.
How to Get There
- By Air: Paris CDG or Orly → RER/Metro → Transilien Line J to Bois-Colombes.
- By Train: From Paris St-Lazare to Bois-Colombes (10 min).
- By Car: Via A86 or Boulevard Périphérique; local parking near venue.
Enjoy a Paris-area classic where competition meets holiday spirit — the Bois-Colombes Chess Master 2025 welcomes you to five days of inspiring chess!