The Tournoi Rapide de Saintes 2026 takes place on May 3, 2026, in Saintes, France. This is a chess tournament in Saintes, France, in 2026.

It is a one-day rapid chess tournament with 7 Swiss rounds. The event uses a 15-minute time control with a 5-second increment, so the format stays accessible while still allowing serious games.

La Tour de Germanicus organizes the event at Salle du Camélia in Saintes. Moreover, this rapid open is part of the GPL circuit in the Poitou-Charentes zone, which gives the day extra competitive interest for regional players.

🏁 Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament uses a 7-round Swiss system. Pairing software handles the pairings, and the event follows current rapid chess rules.

Each player gets 15 minutes plus a 5-second increment from move one. As a result, the games move at a lively pace, yet players still have enough time to build full positions and fight for results.

💰 Prize Fund

The published total prize fund is EUR 800 (approx. USD 910). The stated amount is guaranteed from 70 players.

♟️ Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

👤 Organizer

La Tour de Germanicus runs regular chess activity in Saintes and organizes this annual rapid event as one of its main spring tournaments. In addition, the club keeps the format practical with one playing hall and a full Sunday schedule.

Phone: +33 6 61 20 54 23
Email: dcyrille6@gmail.com

📍 Venue

Salle du Camélia, 6 Avenue des Jasmins, 17100 Saintes, France

The venue gives the tournament a straightforward setup for a full day of rapid chess. It also keeps players in one practical location from check-in to the end of play.

🚗 How to Get There

Use 6 Avenue des Jasmins, 17100 Saintes, 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 practical rated rapid event for players who want a full Sunday of chess in Saintes.