1er Open International d’Échecs ♟️
A Major Chess Event in Alpe d’Huez
From Monday 24 to Saturday 29 August 2026, Alpe d’Huez will host the first edition of the International Chess Open, organised by L’Échiquier Grenoblois. This high-profile event will bring together players from France and around the world, in an exceptional mountain setting combining sport, strategy and fresh alpine air.
Open to both amateur and titled players, this FFE-rated tournament promises to be a key highlight of the late summer season, blending high-level competition with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the Oisans mountain range.
🏆 An Official Tournament Open to All
- Time control: 40 moves in 1h30, then 30 minutes with a 30-second increment per move
- Guaranteed prize fund: €6,000 minimum
- Arbiters: Claire Pernoud, Elite arbiter level 2 et Thierry Delelis-Fanien, Elite arbiter level 1
Titled players WIM, IM, WGM and GM benefit from free registration, highlighting the international ambition and sporting quality of the event.
📍 Tournament Venue
AgorAlp – Sports and Convention Centre
70 avenue de Brandes, 38750 Huez
A modern and comfortable venue, perfectly suited to hosting an international chess competition.
⛰️ Enjoy Alpe d’Huez During the Tournament
Between rounds, Alpe d’Huez offers a wide range of activities: hiking, mountain biking, wellness experiences, breathtaking alpine views and summer events. The perfect opportunity to combine chess competition with mountain discovery.
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🏨 Book Your Accommodation Early
Alpe d’Huez will host the 1st International Chess Open at the end of August.
To take part in the best possible conditions, we strongly recommend booking your accommodation in advance.
Plan your stay early and enjoy the tournament in an exceptional alpine setting.