Tournoi de la Reine des Pyrénées – Luchon (-2400) takes place on July 23–26, 2026 in Bagnères-de-Luchon, France. This is a chess tournament in Bagnères-de-Luchon, France, in 2026.

The event uses a classical time control of 60 minutes plus a 30-second increment, with 7 rounds played under the Swiss system. It is rated for the FIDE August 2026 list.

Players meet at Pavillon Normand in the Espace du Casino, while the published cash prize fund stands at €500, which is about USD 579 using the ECB reference rate of EUR 1 = USD 1.1572 on March 24, 2026.

📌 Event Details

The main event facts are below.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

This event is a compact four-day classical tournament. Each player receives 60 minutes for the game, with a 30-second increment per move, and the pairings follow the Swiss system over 7 rounds.

💰 Prize Fund

The tournament offers a total cash prize fund of €500, which converts to about USD 579 at the ECB reference rate used above. The published top prizes are €160 for first place, €120 for second place, and €80 for third place.

👥 Sections / Groups

The event is published as one single under-2400 section. Players compete in the Tournoi de la Reine des Pyrénées – Luchon (-2400) group rather than in multiple parallel sections.

🗓️ Schedule

The published schedule confirms the four tournament dates below.

📝 Registration

The published entry fees and registration contact details are below.

🏛️ Organizer

Echiquier Luchonnais is the local chess club behind the event in Bagnères-de-Luchon. The club is based in the town and also lists its regular activity venue at Espace Nelson Mandela, which underlines its active local role in organizing chess events in the area.

Phone: +33 7 84 84 32 75
Email: sebastien.bandura@gmail.com

📍 Venue

Pavillon Normand, Espace du Casino, 31110 Bagnères-de-Luchon, France

The tournament takes place in the casino area of Bagnères-de-Luchon. Local tourism information also notes nearby public transport access around the casino area, which helps players reach the venue from town arrival points.

🚆 How to Get There

Bagnères-de-Luchon is served by local road and public transport links. Local tourism information lists Toulouse-Blagnac Airport at about 140 km, the A64 motorway at about 37 km, and both rail and bus stations in Luchon. In addition, the Vali shuttle serves key stops including the station, Place Maréchal Joffre, the thermal baths, and the casino area.

This four-day Pyrenean event is a solid choice for players who want a summer classical tournament in a scenic mountain setting.