Kick off your May calendar with the 5e Open Cadence Lente à Meaux (-2400) on May 15-17, 2026 in Meaux, France. This three-day weekend open delivers a compact 7-round Swiss with a practical classical tempo and a published €2,100 cash prize fund. The event targets competitive club players who want multiple long games in a tight schedule and a clear rating ceiling. The organizer also caps participation to keep playing conditions comfortable.

La Tour Noire de Meaux runs three rounds on Friday, two on Saturday, and two on Sunday, which lets you build momentum quickly while you manage recovery between rounds. The tournament uses a consistent increment time control for every game and allows up to two half-point byes before the final round. You can register online through the official entry platform and lock in the lower entry fee before the late-fee date.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The organizer publishes a total cash prize fund of €2,100 and applies the prize conditions below.

Overall prizes (paid when the tournament reaches 50 registrations)

Category prizes (require at least 6 participants in the category)

The organizer does not cumulate prizes.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament runs a 7-round Swiss System with a time control of 60 minutes per player plus a 30-second increment from move 1. You may take up to two half-point byes, and you cannot take a bye in the last round.

📂 Sections / Groups

The tournament runs one Swiss section for players rated under 2400 Elo.

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

Register online through the official entry page:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/club-d-echecs-la-tour-noire-de-meaux/evenements/5e-open-d-echecs-cadence-lente-a-meaux-2026

The organizer charges €50 for seniors and €42 for youth, then increases the fees from May 8, 2026 to €60 for seniors and €50 for youth. The tournament limits the field to 50 players, so early registration helps secure a seat.

👥 Organizer

La Tour Noire de Meaux hosts this 5th edition of its slow-play open and manages entries through the official online registration page. The organizing team coordinates participant communication and tournament operations through the club’s published contact channels.

• Email: latournoire.meaux@gmail.com

• Phone: 06 79 46 67 07

• Website: https://meaux-echecs.fr

🏨 Venue

Club d’Echecs La Tour Noire de Meaux, 11 place Jean Bureau, 77100 Meaux, France
The club hosts the tournament at its chess venue in Meaux. The location supports a full three-day schedule with dedicated playing space for a capped field. Plan your arrival to match the Friday morning start if you want to play every round.

🚗 How to Get There

Travel to Meaux and navigate to 11 place Jean Bureau, 77100 Meaux. Use local public transport, taxi, or rideshare within Meaux to reach the venue on time for your first round.

Play seven disciplined classical games, manage your schedule across three days, and chase a published prize pool in Meaux.