2nd Open FIDE Lent Culture-Échecs
Chess fans in the Paris region meet at the 2nd Open FIDE Lent Culture-Échecs on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Suresnes, France. This weekend open brings together club players rated below 2200 Elo for five classical rounds with a solid time control and FIDE rating on the July 2026 list. The tournament uses a single section with Swiss pairings, a capped number of participants, and a compact two-day schedule that fits neatly into a busy season.
Hosted inside the Médiathèque de la Poterie, the event offers a friendly but competitive atmosphere with €400 in prizes, including a guaranteed first prize of €200. A clear timetable, simple online registration, and easy access from central Paris make this open particularly attractive for local players who want to test their form in slow games without committing to a full festival week.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | February 21–22, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Médiathèque de la Poterie, 10 allée Jean-Baptiste Lully, 92150 Suresnes, France |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss open |
| ⏱️ Time control | 50 minutes + 10 seconds per move |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE-rated (July 2026 list) and French federation rated |
| 📂 Sections | Single open tournament, rating limit under 2200 Elo |
| 💳 Entry fee | Adults €40; Youth €25 |
| 💰 Prize fund | €400 total; first prize €200 guaranteed |
| 👤 Eligibility | Open to players with Elo under 2200 |
| 👥 Capacity | Limited to 50 players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Mandatory check-in before Round 1; registration closes when the event reaches capacity |
🏆 Prize Fund
The tournament offers a total of €400 in prizes, with a guaranteed first prize.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €200 |
| 2nd | €120 |
| 3rd | €80 |
Organizers may adjust the distribution between places, but the top prize remains guaranteed at €200.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
All games use a classical time control of 50 minutes for the entire game plus a 10-second increment per move from move one. The tournament runs as a 5-round Swiss in a single section for players rated under 2200 Elo.
Organizers apply standard FIDE Swiss pairing rules and submit the results for FIDE and national rating. Players must arrive at the board in time for the scheduled start of each round; late arrivals run the risk of losing by forfeit according to the arbiter’s application of FIDE regulations.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Under 2200 Elo | Single FIDE-rated Swiss open |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | 09:15–09:45 | Mandatory check-in |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | 10:00–12:00 | Round 1 |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | 13:00–16:00 | Round 2 |
| February 21, 2026 | Saturday | 16:00–18:00 | Round 3 |
| February 22, 2026 | Sunday | 10:30–12:30 | Round 4 |
| February 22, 2026 | Sunday | 13:30–15:30 | Round 5 |
| February 22, 2026 | Sunday | 16:00 | Prize-giving ceremony |
📝 Registration
Players register online through the ticketing page for the 2nd Open FIDE Lent Culture-Échecs. Registration remains open until the event reaches the 50-player limit.
Entry fees:
• Adults (seniors): €40
• Youth: €25
Participants complete an online form and pay the entry fee through the ticketing platform. The organizer confirms a place once payment is received. All players must check in on site on Saturday between 09:15 and 09:45; failure to check in may result in exclusion from Round 1 pairings.
👥 Organizer
The Académie FIDE Culture-Échecs de Suresnes organizes the tournament and handles registration, pairings, and rating submissions.
Organizer: Jérémie De Nowina Konopka
Email: culture.echecs@gmail.com
Phone: +33 6 30 39 76 06
Website: http://www.culture-echecs.eu
🏨 Venue
Rounds take place at the Médiathèque de la Poterie, 10 allée Jean-Baptiste Lully, 92150 Suresnes. The venue offers quiet playing rooms suitable for classical chess and lies in the western suburbs of Paris, close to local amenities and public services.
🚗 How to Get There
Suresnes is located just west of central Paris and is easy to reach by car or public transport. Drivers can use the local road network toward 92150 Suresnes and follow signs to the Médiathèque de la Poterie area. Public transport options such as tram, bus, or suburban rail provide convenient access from Paris and nearby towns, with only a short walk from the nearest stops to the venue.
Players who join this open enjoy a compact FIDE-rated weekend event with a clear structure, capped entries, and a friendly competitive environment in the Paris suburbs.
🧾 Other
• The event is reserved for players rated under 2200 Elo.
• Organizers may close registrations early once 50 entries are confirmed.