2nd Open International des Maîtres du Temps de Cahors
2nd Open International des Maîtres du Temps de Cahors, May 23-25, 2026, in Cahors, France offers a focused 50+ weekend tournament that keeps the field under the 2400 Elo threshold and rewards steady practical play across six Swiss rounds. The event uses a modern increment time control that supports accurate endgames and reduces time-trouble randomness. Cahors Échecs/CE46 hosts the tournament in the city center at the Maison des Associations, which keeps the playing hall easy to reach and simple to manage across the long weekend. The organizer publishes a clear top-prize list and adds a broader prize policy that links payouts to participation.
The tournament also serves as the fifth stop of the 2025–2026 “Maîtres du Temps” series after earlier events in La Palme, Plaisance-du-Touch, Castres, and Carcassonne. The organizer allows two byes through Round 5 to help players manage travel and energy across the weekend schedule. You can communicate in English or Spanish with the staff when needed. On site, the organizer runs a snack bar and offers recent chess books from Olibris during the event.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📅 Dates | May 23-25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Cahors, France |
| ♟️ Format | 6-round Swiss System |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated (standard); results count for the June 2026 FIDE rating list |
| 📂 Sections | Single section (50+; under 2400 Elo) |
| ⏱️ Time control | 60 minutes + 30-second increment per move |
| 💳 Entry fee | €30 (seniors); €0 (youth entry listed by the organizer); €20 for FIDE Masters and Cahors Échecs members |
| 💰 Prize fund | €450 cash (published top prizes) |
| 👤 Eligibility | Players age 50+ with Elo under 2400 |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizer does not accept on-site registration and allows two byes through Round 5. |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Place | Cash prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | €200 |
| 2nd | €150 |
| 3rd | €100 |
The organizer redistributes entry fees as prizes, splits awards about half in cash and half in new, recent books from Olibris, and deducts arbitration and federation fees from the prize pot. The organizer may increase prizes when additional support arrives.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs a 6-round Swiss System and uses 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. The organizer allows up to two byes through Round 5.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament runs a single section for players age 50+ with Elo under 2400.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 1:00 PM–1:50 PM | Check-in |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Round 1 |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 5:00 PM | Round 2 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 9:30 AM | Round 3 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 4:30 PM | Round 4 |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | 9:30 AM | Round 5 |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | 2:00 PM | Round 6 |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Around 5:00 PM | Prize giving |
📝 Registration
Register in advance by contacting the organizer by email or phone/WhatsApp. The organizer does not accept on-site registration and does not require advance payment or a stated deadline.
Entry fee: €30 (seniors). The organizer lists €0 for youth entry and offers a €20 reduced fee for FIDE Masters and Cahors Échecs members.
👥 Organizer
Cahors Échecs/CE46 organizes the Open International des Maîtres du Temps de Cahors and manages entries, check-in, and round operations across the full weekend schedule in central Cahors. The team communicates in English and Spanish when needed, and it supports players with practical on-site services during the event.
Email: Eric.Prie@neuf.fr
Phone (WhatsApp preferred): 06 10 30 46 46
Website: https://www.cahors-echecs.com/
🏨 Venue
Maison des Associations, Grande Salle (3rd floor), 59 Place Bessières, 46000 Cahors, France
The tournament plays in the Maison des Associations in central Cahors and uses the Grande Salle on the third floor. The organizer runs a snack bar on site. The organizer also offers new and recent chess books from Olibris during the event.
🚗 How to Get There
Travel to Cahors, then route to 59 Place Bessières, 46000 Cahors for the Maison des Associations in the city center. Plan to arrive in time for Saturday check-in before Round 1.
Play six focused rounds, manage your weekend with disciplined pacing, and finish the Maîtres du Temps stop in Cahors with a strong score.
Organizer
Cahors Echecs (CE46) is a local chess club based in Cahors, Occitanie, France. It supports over-the-board chess for both competitive and casual players. As a result, Cahors Echecs remains a steady presence in the Lot chess community.
Moreover, Cahors Echecs organizes the Open International des Maîtres du Temps de Cahors, including the 2nd Open International des Maîtres du Temps de Cahors. The event focuses on classical chess with Swiss pairings and consistent playing conditions. In addition, the organizer keeps communication practical and player-friendly.
Over the years, Cahors Echecs has invested in player development through regular club sessions and training support. Furthermore, it emphasizes fair play and reliable tournament procedures. Therefore, visiting players can expect a welcoming tournament atmosphere in Cahors, France.
Address: Maison des Associations, Grande Salle (3rd floor), 59 Place Bessières, 46000 Cahors, Occitanie, France
Email: cahorsechecs46@gmail.com
Email 2: eric.prie@neuf.fr
Phone: +33 7 81 61 39 93
Phone 2: +33 6 10 30 46 46
Website: https://www.cahors-echecs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CahorsEchecs46/
Main contact: Eric Prie