4ème Rapide de l’Échiquier Toulousain du 8 Mai
The 4ème Rapide de l’Échiquier Toulousain du 8 Mai takes place on May 8, 2026, in Toulouse, France. This is a chess tournament in Toulouse, France, in 2026.
It is a one-day rapid chess tournament with 9 Swiss rounds. The event uses a 15-minute time control with a 3-second increment, so the games stay dynamic while still giving players enough time for serious decisions.
L’Échiquier Toulousain organizes the tournament at Salle Lafourguette in Toulouse. In addition, the event runs alongside a youth tournament on the same day, which helps create a busy and competitive chess atmosphere.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 8, 2026 |
| Location | Toulouse, France |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 9-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 15 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 9-round Swiss system. Each player gets 15 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one. As a result, the pace stays lively throughout the day.
The event counts for both FFE rapid rating and FIDE rapid rating. Therefore, it suits players who want a fully rated holiday rapid in Toulouse.
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open rapid section |
| Parallel event | A separate youth tournament runs at the same venue on the same day |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 09:00-09:30 | Check-in |
| May 8, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 1 |
| May 8, 2026 | — | Rounds 2-9 follow on the same day |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Pre-registration is strongly recommended |
| Entry fee | Adults: EUR 20 |
| Youth entry fee | Young players: EUR 10 |
| Late adult fee | EUR 25 on May 8, 2026 |
| Late youth fee | Young players: EUR 15 on May 8, 2026 |
| Title-holder concession | GM, IM, and players rated above 2400 enter free |
| FM concession | FM players pay half rate |
| Capacity note | The combined capacity of the two tournaments is limited to 190 players |
| On-site amenities | Sandwiches, cold drinks, and hot drinks available on site |
👤 Organizer
L’Échiquier Toulousain runs this annual May rapid in Toulouse as one of its main open events of the season. Moreover, the club keeps the format simple and practical, which makes the day accessible for both ambitious players and regular club competitors.
Email: echiquier.toulousain@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Salle Lafourguette, 28 Rue de Gironis, 31100 Toulouse, France
The venue keeps the whole tournament in one playing hall in southwest Toulouse. It works well for a full day of rapid chess and also gives players easy access to on-site refreshments during the event.
🚗 How to Get There
Use 28 Rue de Gironis, 31100 Toulouse, in your navigation and aim to arrive before 09:30. Early arrival helps, especially because the first round starts promptly at 10:00.
It is a practical rated rapid event for players who want a full chess day in Toulouse.
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