Dole Open International 2026 (Trophée Dole) returns to July 18-26, 2026 in Aix-en-Provence, France, bringing nine rounds of over-the-board classical chess to the Pasino Grand Aix. The Dole Open International 2026 runs as a FIDE rated international chess tournament and features three groups designed for different rating levels, including a top Masters event for players above 2100 Elo. Players compete across a full week in Aix-en-Provence, France, with one round scheduled per day and no double rounds.
Set in the heart of Provence, the Dole Open International 2026 (Trophée Dole) pairs a serious classical chess schedule with a clear competitive structure: Masters (+2100), Accession (under 2200), and Petits Zélos (under 1700). The Dole Open International 2026 uses Swiss pairings over nine rounds and applies a classical time control with increment from move one. If you want a summer FIDE rated classical chess event in Aix-en-Provence, France, the Dole Open International 2026 (Trophée Dole) offers a strong prize structure across all sections.
🗓️ Event Details
| Detail |
Information |
| 📅 Dates |
July 18-26, 2026 |
| 📍 Location |
Aix-en-Provence, France |
| ♟️ Format |
Over-the-board (OTB), Swiss system |
| ⭐ Rating |
FIDE rated (standard), FIDE rating list: August 2026 |
| 📂 Sections |
Masters (+2100 Elo) / Accession (under 2200 Elo) / Petits Zélos (under 1700 Elo) |
| ⏱️ Time control |
1h40 for 40 moves, then 30 minutes; +30 seconds per move from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee |
Adults: 75 € (90 € if registered after 01/07/2026) / Youth: 37 € (47 € if registered after 01/07/2026) |
| 💰 Prize fund |
USD 36,600 (approx.) |
| 👤 Eligibility |
Section eligibility based on Elo as of 01/07/2026 |
| 🧩 Organizer notes |
One round per day (no double rounds); rounds start at 14:30; check-in via the application; limited places; free parking on site; byes available before mid-event rounds (see Registration) |
🏆 Prize Fund
| Masters (+2100) — General Classification |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st |
8000 € |
| 2nd |
5500 € |
| 3rd |
3500 € |
| 4th |
2200 € |
| 5th |
1200 € |
| 6th |
1000 € |
| 7th |
600 € |
| 8th |
600 € |
| 9th |
400 € |
| 10th |
400 € |
| 11th |
200 € |
| 12th |
200 € |
| 13th |
200 € |
| 14th |
200 € |
| 15th |
200 € |
| Masters (+2100) — Women’s Prizes |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st Woman |
1200 € |
| 2nd Woman |
800 € |
| 3rd Woman |
500 € |
| Masters (+2100) — Youth Prizes (Under 20) |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st U20 |
200 € |
| 2nd U20 |
100 € |
| 3rd U20 |
100 € |
| Accession (under 2200) — General Classification |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st |
800 € |
| 2nd |
550 € |
| 3rd |
350 € |
| 4th |
200 € |
| 5th |
100 € |
| Accession (under 2200) — Women’s Prizes |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st Woman |
250 € |
| 2nd Woman |
125 € |
| 3rd Woman |
60 € |
| Accession (under 2200) — Youth Prizes (Under 20) |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st U20 |
90 € |
| 2nd U20 |
60 € |
| Accession (under 2200) — Veteran Prizes |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st Veteran |
90 € |
| 2nd Veteran |
60 € |
| Petits Zélos (under 1700) — General Classification |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st |
250 € |
| 2nd |
150 € |
| 3rd |
100 € |
| Petits Zélos (under 1700) — Women’s Prizes |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st Woman |
75 € |
| 2nd Woman |
40 € |
| Petits Zélos (under 1700) — Youth Prizes (Under 20) |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st U20 |
75 € |
| 2nd U20 |
40 € |
| Petits Zélos (under 1700) — Veteran Prizes |
Prize (EUR) |
| 1st Veteran |
75 € |
| 2nd Veteran |
40 € |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The Dole Open International 2026 (Trophée Dole) runs 9 rounds using Swiss pairings and over-the-board classical chess time control. Each game uses 1h40 for 40 moves, followed by 30 minutes, with a 30-second increment per move from move 1. The event is FIDE rated (standard) and uses the FIDE rating list for August 2026.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section |
Rating / target group |
Notes |
| Masters |
+2100 Elo |
Section eligibility based on Elo as of 01/07/2026 |
| Accession |
Under 2200 Elo |
Section eligibility based on Elo as of 01/07/2026 |
| Petits Zélos |
Under 1700 Elo |
Section eligibility based on Elo as of 01/07/2026 |
📅 Schedule
| Date |
Weekday |
Time |
Round / Activity |
| July 18, 2026 |
Saturday |
14:30 |
Round 1 |
| July 19, 2026 |
Sunday |
14:30 |
Round 2 |
| July 20, 2026 |
Monday |
14:30 |
Round 3 |
| July 21, 2026 |
Tuesday |
14:30 |
Round 4 |
| July 22, 2026 |
Wednesday |
14:30 |
Round 5 |
| July 23, 2026 |
Thursday |
14:30 |
Round 6 |
| July 24, 2026 |
Friday |
14:30 |
Round 7 |
| July 25, 2026 |
Saturday |
14:30 |
Round 8 |
| July 26, 2026 |
Sunday |
09:30 |
Round 9 |
📝 Registration
| Item |
Details |
| How to register |
Online registration: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/l-echiquier-du-roy-rene/evenements/dole-open-2026 |
| Entry fee |
Adults: 75 € / Youth: 37 € |
| Late registration pricing |
Adults: 90 € / Youth: 47 € if registered after 01/07/2026 |
| Check-in |
Check-in takes place via the application (organizer notice) |
| Byes policy |
One bye possible before Round 5 (organizer notice); additional bye options may apply before Round 6 (organizer notice) |
| Questions / conditions |
Conditions and invitations available upon request by email: doleopen2026@gmail.com |
👥 Organizer
L’Echiquier du Roy René organizes the Dole Open International 2026 (Trophée Dole) in Aix-en-Provence, France, delivering a structured FIDE rated classical chess week with dedicated groups for different rating levels. The organizer runs the event at Pasino Grand Aix and provides centralized communication and registration through official online channels for the Dole Open International 2026.
🏨 Venue
Pasino Grand Aix, 21 avenue de l’Europe, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, France
The tournament takes place at Pasino Grand Aix in Aix-en-Provence, France. The organizer confirms free parking on site. Light catering is available on site (organizer notice).
🚗 How to Get There
Arrive directly at the playing venue using the official address: Pasino Grand Aix, 21 avenue de l’Europe, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, France.
If you drive, the organizer confirms free parking on site at Pasino Grand Aix.
Make your summer chess calendar count with the Dole Open International 2026 (Trophée Dole) in Aix-en-Provence, France—nine rounds of serious FIDE rated classical chess in a standout Provençal setting.
