2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence
2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence takes place on April 12, 2026 in Ensisheim, France and offers a full day of competitive rapid chess in Alsace. The event runs at Salle de la Régence, Ensisheim, France and uses a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control over 9 rounds. In addition, the tournament is FIDE rated, which gives players a valuable chance to play official rapid games in a focused one-day format.
The 2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence combines a clear Sunday schedule, accessible entry fees, and a simple registration process. Moreover, the organizer returns 80% of entry fees to prizes, which adds extra appeal for competitive players. Because the event welcomes participants to a single open section in Ensisheim, France, the 2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence stands out as an attractive rapid chess tournament for club players, ambitious amateurs, and improving competitors.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | April 12, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Ensisheim, France |
| ♟️ Format | Rapid chess tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| ⏱️ Time control | 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment |
| 💳 Entry fee | Online: Youth EUR 6, Adults EUR 13; On site: Youth EUR 8, Adults EUR 15 |
| 📂 Sections | Open |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | 80% of entry fees go to prizes |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The 2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence uses a 12 minutes + 3 seconds increment time control and runs over 9 rounds. The event is FIDE rated and gives players a practical one-day rapid format with official rating value.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament uses one open section for all participants.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2026 | Sunday | 09:00-09:45 | Check-in |
| April 12, 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 | Round 1 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Register through the official tournament website |
| Entry fee details | Online: Youth EUR 6, Adults EUR 13; On site: Youth EUR 8, Adults EUR 15 |
| Confirmation / check-in rules | Check-in runs from 09:00 to 09:45 |
👥 Organizer
The organizing team runs the 2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence in Ensisheim and provides a direct website for registration and event information. Players can use the official site to complete entry and review practical details before tournament day.
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Website: www.illregence.fr
🏨 Venue
Salle de la Régence, Ensisheim, France
Salle de la Régence hosts this one-day rapid chess tournament in Ensisheim. The venue gives players a clear and practical playing location for the full event. In addition, the same site handles check-in and play, which makes the tournament day easier to manage.
🚗 How to Get There
Players should travel directly to Salle de la Régence in Ensisheim, France. Therefore, an early arrival will help participants complete check-in before 09:45 and get ready for the first round at 10:00.
The 2e Tournoi Rapide de la Régence offers rated rapid chess, a practical one-day format, and a strong spring tournament setting in Ensisheim for players who want competitive over-the-board games.
Organizer
Club d’Echecs Moissac-Castelsarrasin is a long-standing chess club and active chess organizer based in Castelsarrasin, in the Tarn-et-Garonne department of France. The club operates within the French federation structure and supports competitive chess across the local area. Moreover, it serves as a stable hub for players from Castelsarrasin, Moissac, and nearby communities.
The club runs regular playing activity, team competition, and a consistent calendar of tournaments during the season. In addition, it organizes rapid chess, classical events, and broader open chess tournament activity for players of different levels. The 28ème Tournoi Rapide de Castelsarrasin belongs to this same program and reflects the club’s role as a reliable tournament organizer for official FIDE-rated tournament and federation-rated events.
Beyond competition, the club also supports chess training, local development, and long-term community participation. Furthermore, it has maintained a visible presence through recurring opens, league play, and youth-friendly chess activity. As a result, Club d’Echecs Moissac-Castelsarrasin remains an established chess organizer in the regional chess scene.
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