Vitrolles rapide 26 Tournoi A
The Vitrolles rapide 26 Tournoi A takes place on May 8, 2026, in Vitrolles, France. This is a chess tournament in Vitrolles, France, in 2026.
It is a one-day rapid chess tournament with 9 Swiss rounds. The event uses a 15-minute time control with a 3-second increment. As a result, the pace stays lively while players still get enough time for full games.
The tournament runs at Salle Guy Obino in Vitrolles. Moreover, it forms the main section of the 2026 Vitrolles rapid event and welcomes open competition in a fully rated setting.
🏁 Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | May 8, 2026 |
| Location | Vitrolles, France |
| Format | Open rapid tournament, 9-round Swiss system |
| Time control | 15 minutes + 3 seconds per move |
| Rating | FFE Rapid and FIDE Rapid rated |
| Sections | 1 open section |
| Prize fund | EUR 3,300 (approx. USD 3,730) |
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament uses a 9-round Swiss system. Pairings follow the standard Swiss format, and the event counts for both FFE rapid rating and FIDE rapid rating.
Each player gets 15 minutes plus a 3-second increment from move one. Therefore, the games move quickly, yet players still have enough time to create real chances and fight for results.
💰 Prize Fund
The confirmed total prize fund is EUR 3,300 (approx. USD 3,730).
♟️ Sections / Groups
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournoi A | Main open section |
| Parallel events | Separate B tournament for players below 1700 Elo and a youth tournament for U14 players below 1500 Elo run on the same day |
📅 Schedule
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 07:45-09:15 | Check-in |
| May 8, 2026 | 09:30 | Start of play |
| May 8, 2026 | 18:30 | End of tournament day |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Registration method | Pre-registration with prepayment through the official online entry platform |
| Contact registration | Phone or email registration also available |
| Entry fee | Adults: EUR 20 |
| Youth entry fee | Players under 20: EUR 10 |
| Late adult fee | EUR 25 from May 1, 2026 |
| Late youth fee | Players under 20: EUR 15 from May 1, 2026 |
| Title-holder note | IM and GM entries become payable after May 1, 2026 |
| On-site amenities | Snack bar and sandwiches available |
👤 Organizer
Jean Casella organizes this rated rapid event in Vitrolles with a practical one-day format and a strong main section. In addition, the playing day is supported by parallel sections, which helps create a busy and competitive chess atmosphere.
Phone: +33 4 42 89 80 77
Email: inscription08maivitrolles@gmail.com
📍 Venue
Salle Guy Obino, Rue Joseph Roumanille, 13127 Vitrolles, France
The venue keeps the full event in one practical playing hall in Vitrolles. It also supports a full tournament day with on-site refreshments and a straightforward setup from check-in to the last round.
🚗 How to Get There
Use Rue Joseph Roumanille, 13127 Vitrolles, in your navigation and aim to arrive before 09:15. Early arrival helps because check-in ends at that time and play starts promptly at 09:30.
It is a strong one-day rated rapid event for players who want a full chess day in Vitrolles.
Additional Details
Prize Fund (approx.) - $3,730
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