Tournoi Rapide de l’Ornain 2026
The Tournoi Rapide de l’Ornain 2026 takes place on May 3, 2026, in Bar-le-Duc, France. This is a chess tournament in Bar-le-Duc, France, in 2026.
It is a one-day rapid chess tournament with 9 Swiss rounds. The event uses a 12-minute time control with a 3-second increment. As a result, the games stay fast, but players still get enough time to fight.
Les Tours de l’Horloge organizes the event at Salle Dumas in central Bar-le-Duc. Moreover, this edition stands out as the club’s first FIDE-rated rapid open, so it offers extra value for players who want a rated Sunday event.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 3, 2026 |
| Location | Bar-le-Duc, France |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 9-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 12 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. Pairing software handles the pairings, and the event follows current FIDE and FFE rapid rules.
Each player gets 12 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one. Therefore, the pace remains lively throughout the day. In addition, the published tie-break order starts with truncated Buchholz, then Sonneborn-Berger, and then performance.
Players may request one half-point bye. However, they cannot use that option in the last two rounds. They must also submit the request before the pairings for round 4.
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | Single open section for players with at least an FFE licence B |
| Licence note | Players who do not already hold the required licence may obtain it on site |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 09:00-09:45 | Check-in |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:00 | Round 1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 10:40 | Round 2 |
| May 3, 2026 | 11:20 | Round 3 |
| May 3, 2026 | 12:00 | Round 4 |
| May 3, 2026 | 13:30 | Round 5 |
| May 3, 2026 | 14:10 | Round 6 |
| May 3, 2026 | 14:50 | Round 7 |
| May 3, 2026 | 15:30 | Round 8 |
| May 3, 2026 | 16:10 | Round 9 |
| May 3, 2026 | Around 17:00 | Closing ceremony |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Online advance registration |
| Entry fee | Adults: EUR 15 |
| Youth entry fee | Young players: EUR 8 |
| First prize | EUR 100 guaranteed |
| Additional prizes | General and category prizes are announced before round 5 |
| Licence requirement | FFE licence B minimum, available on site if needed |
👤 Organizer
Les Tours de l’Horloge is the chess section of Bar-le-Duc C.S.L.B. The club runs regular chess activity in Bar-le-Duc. In addition, it organizes training, team competition, and local events throughout the season.
Phone: +33 6 22 02 01 12
Email: echecsbarleduc@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Salle Dumas, 1 Place Sainte-Catherine, 55000 Bar-le-Duc, France
The venue sits in a central part of Bar-le-Duc and suits a full-day rapid event well. Therefore, players can expect a practical setup with all rounds in one location.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Salle Dumas, 1 Place Sainte-Catherine, 55000 Bar-le-Duc, in your navigation and aim to arrive before 09:45. That gives you enough time for check-in before the first round begins.
It is a compact rated rapid event for players who want a full Sunday of chess in Bar-le-Duc.
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