Summer chess in Quebec peaks at the Laval Open Chess Championship 2026, June 26-28, 2026, Laval, Canada, where the organizer delivers a clean weekend Swiss with strong local competition and international rating value in the Open. The tournament runs 5 rounds across three days and offers CAD $3,500 in guaranteed cash prizes spread across four sections. The Open section counts for FQE, CFC, and FIDE rating, which makes it a strong target for players who want classical games that matter for multiple rating systems.

The organizer hosts play at a convenient hotel venue in Laval and keeps the schedule practical with a Friday evening start and two rounds each on Saturday and Sunday. You can request half-point byes early, and you can focus on long, technical games thanks to a classical time control with increment. Free parking supports easy logistics, and the organizer also offers on-site clock rental for players who need it.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

Open Section

Section B (U2000)

Section C (U1700)

Section D (U1400 and unrated)

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The organizer runs a 5-round Swiss-system tournament across four sections. The Open section counts for FQE, CFC, and FIDE rating, and Sections B–D count for FQE rating.

The tournament uses a classical time control of 90 minutes for the game plus a 30-second increment from move 1. The organizer applies a 30-minute default time for each round.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👥 Organizer

The organizer runs the Laval Open as a structured four-section weekend championship with guaranteed prizes and a straightforward five-round schedule. The event supports multi-rating competition in the Open and keeps logistics simple through a single hotel venue with free parking and clear on-site procedures.

• Email: info@echecslaval.com

• Phone: +1 514 581 5043

• Website: https://echecslaval.com/

• Email: info@fqechecs.qc.ca

• Phone: +1 514 252 3034

• Website: https://www.fqechecs.qc.ca/

🏨 Venue

Holiday Inn Laval, 2900 boulevard Le Carrefour, Laval, QC H7T 2K9, Canada
The organizer hosts the tournament in a hotel setting that suits a full weekend schedule and keeps players close to the playing hall between rounds. The venue address sits in central Laval, which supports easy access by car and local transport. The organizer also provides free parking for participants.

🚗 How to Get There

Use the venue address 2900 boulevard Le Carrefour, Laval, QC H7T 2K9, Canada to plan your route to the Holiday Inn Laval. Drive when you prefer a direct trip, and plan local travel within Laval around the scheduled round times.

Bring your best calculation and endgame technique, and turn a summer weekend in Laval into five serious classical games and a shot at guaranteed prizes.

🧾 Other

Players must bring their own chess clocks, and the organizer also offers clock rental on site.