31st Open International Landes Côte Sud takes place from May 23-25, 2026 in Soorts-Hossegor, France. This is a chess tournament in Soorts-Hossegor, France, in 2026. The event features one main over-the-board chess tournament section, seven rounds, and a full classical chess tournament format with 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one. The games will be played at Salle du Trinquet, and the tournament is limited to 100 players.
Moreover, this chess tournament in Soorts-Hossegor gives players a strong long-weekend event on the French Atlantic coast with FIDE rating, a compact seven-round schedule, and a well-established local organizer. In addition, the 31st Open International Landes Côte Sud combines a single open field with practical entry discounts for local players, juniors, and students. As a result, this chess event in Soorts-Hossegor is an appealing option for titled players, ambitious club competitors, juniors, and experienced tournament players who want a serious FIDE rated chess tournament in France.
🗓️ Event Details
| Item | Details |
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| 📅 Dates | May 23-25, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Soorts-Hossegor, France |
| ♟️ Format | 7-round Swiss tournament |
| ⭐ Rating | FIDE rated |
| 📂 Sections | 1 section |
| ⏱️ Time control | 90 minutes + 30-second increment |
| 💳 Entry fee | Adults: EUR 50; players under 18 and students: EUR 30 |
| 👥 Capacity | 100 players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | Free entry for GM, IM, WGM, WIM, France Youth Elite team members, reigning French youth champions, and FFE-member ICCF grandmasters, subject to confirmation at least 48 hours before the event |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system. Each player receives 90 minutes for the entire game plus a 30-second increment from move one. Therefore, the event follows a full classical chess tournament structure across the full holiday weekend.
In addition, pairings are produced with Sharly Chess and are officially posted 15 minutes before the start of each round. Only players whose license has been checked are paired for round 1. The forfeit time is 30 minutes from the start of the round. Players may request one half-point bye in the first five rounds, but they must inform the arbiter before the end of the previous round. The published tie-break order is Buchholz Cut 1, cumulative score, and performance. Draw offers are not allowed before move 40 unless the arbiter agrees.
📂 Sections / Groups
The tournament is played as one main open section.
📅 Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 8:00 AM-9:00 AM | Check-in |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 9:30 AM | Round 1 |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | 1:30 PM | Round 2 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 9:00 AM | Round 3 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 1:30 PM | Round 4 |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | 6:00 PM | Round 5 |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | 9:00 AM | Round 6 |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | 1:30 PM | Round 7 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| How to register | Advance registration with organizer confirmation |
| Entry fee | Adults: EUR 50 |
| Reduced fee | Players under 18 and students: EUR 30 |
| Local fee | Hossegor adult players: EUR 25; Hossegor players under 18 and students: EUR 15 |
| Free entry | GM, IM, WGM, WIM, France Youth Elite team members, reigning French youth champions, and FFE-member ICCF grandmasters |
| Membership | French players must hold an FFE Licence A |
| Foreign player requirement | Foreign players must hold a FIDE ID |
| Capacity | Limited to 100 registered players |
👥 Organizer
Hossegor Echecs organizes this long-running international open and continues to support competitive chess activity in Soorts-Hossegor. In addition, the club manages player registration, local coordination, and tournament operations throughout the event weekend.
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Address: 56 avenue des Ecoles, 40150 Hossegor, France
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Email: hossegorechecs@gmail.com
🏨 Venue
Salle du Trinquet, 19 avenue du Centre, 40150 Soorts-Hossegor, France
The tournament takes place at Salle du Trinquet in Soorts-Hossegor. Moreover, the venue gives the event one central playing site for the full seven-round schedule. This setup keeps the weekend practical and easy to follow for both local players and visitors.
🚗 How to Get There
Players can travel to Soorts-Hossegor and then continue locally to Salle du Trinquet. In addition, the central venue makes daily access straightforward throughout the event weekend.
🧾 Other
Players may not use communication devices during games. Mobile phones must not emit any sound or light, and any violation results in the loss of the game. Moreover, smoking and vaping are forbidden in the playing area and analysis room.
A player who is absent without informing the arbiter may be considered to have withdrawn from the tournament. In addition, prize money is paid in full by place, prizes are generally non-cumulative, and only players present at the closing ceremony may receive them.
Enjoy a competitive chess weekend on the Atlantic coast and take part in one of the best-known spring opens in southwestern France.
Organizer
Hossegor Echecs is a Soorts-Hossegor-based chess club and active tournament organizer in the Landes department of France. Affiliated with the French Chess Federation, it supports organized over-the-board chess in the local community. Moreover, it has built a visible identity through club activity and recurring tournament organization.
The club runs regular playing sessions and public open chess tournament events in classical formats. It is especially associated with the long-running Open International Landes Côte Sud, which gives the club a clear place in regional competitive chess. In addition, official federation and event records connect the club directly to rated tournament activity in Soorts-Hossegor.
Beyond competition, the club helps strengthen the local chess community through accessible club play and continued event presence. Therefore, it serves both recreational players and tournament participants in the area. At the same time, its recurring public events reinforce its role as a reliable chess organizer in southwest France.
