23ème Open International d’Échecs du Pic d’Anie A runs from August 2-8, 2026 in Arette, France. This is a chess tournament in Arette, France, in 2026. The event takes place at Maison de la Pierre Saint-Martin in the mountain resort of La Pierre Saint-Martin.

The tournament uses a 7-round all-play-all format with a 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes to finish, plus a 30-second increment from move one classical time control. Because of that structure, the event serves as the top closed section of the wider Pic d’Anie festival rather than as a standard Swiss open.

The week also combines competition with a mountain setting. The registration page describes Tournoi A as reserved for the 8 highest-rated registered players, while the same festival also includes a second closed tournament, an open Swiss event, and a youth training program.

📌 Event Details

The key tournament facts are below.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

Tournoi A uses a round-robin format rather than a Swiss system. Each player faces every other participant once over seven rounds. That gives the event a more selective sporting profile and makes every game count directly in the final standings.

The time control is fully classical. Every player receives 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 30 additional minutes to finish the game, with a 30-second increment from move one. This setup creates serious long-play conditions throughout the week.

🏆 Prize Fund

The tournament offers a total prize fund of EUR 500, which is approximately USD 576 using the ECB reference rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.1517 from March 27, 2026. The published top prizes are listed below.

👥 Sections / Groups

The Pic d’Anie week is broader than this single section. However, this page covers Tournoi A, which is the top closed tournament of the festival. The registration page presents the full structure below.

🗓️ Schedule

The round schedule is clear and steady. Round 1 starts on Sunday afternoon, rounds 2 to 6 begin each day at 15:00, and the final round starts on Saturday morning.

📝 Registration

Registration runs through HelloAsso. Adult entry is EUR 50, while youth entry is EUR 30. From August 1, 2026, those fees rise to EUR 55 and EUR 35. The same registration page also mentions youth-stage options and on-site welcome from Sunday afternoon.

🏢 Organizer

The event is organized at La Pierre Saint-Martin by the Association pour la Sauvegarde de la Pierre Saint Martin, while player registration is handled online through Maison des Échecs Toulouse Lardenne. The same published contacts also separate tournament information from accommodation support.

Phone: +33 6 86 61 73 48
Email: lardenne.echecs@gmail.com

📍 Venue

Maison de la Pierre Saint-Martin, La Pierre Saint-Martin, 64570 Arette, France

The venue sits in the heart of the La Pierre Saint-Martin resort. It gives the event a mountain setting rather than a city-hall atmosphere, which makes the tournament especially attractive for players who want a summer chess week in the Pyrenees.

🚆 How to Get There

La Pierre Saint-Martin is a mountain resort above Arette. The official station access page notes parking opposite the Maison de la Pierre, which is practical for players arriving by car. In addition, the event information advises players to stay at the station in order to avoid the daily mountain ascent from lower down the valley.

This Pyrenean event is a strong choice for players who want a selective closed classical tournament in a distinctive mountain setting.