Click here to read the French version of this page
This is the official page of the tournament. It will be updated progressively and will contain all the information about the organisation of the competition and the participation.
Tournament
We are pleased to announce the 9th edition of Sassenage Chess Open Rapid, which will take place on the 14th of June 2026 in Gymnase des Pies, Sassenage.
This year, two tournaments will be held:
Prizes and Rewards
The following prizes will be distributed:
- 1st place: 500€.
- 2nd place: 300€.
- 3rd place: 200€.
- 4th and 5th place: 50€.
- 3 Elo categories: 30€ for the 1st place of each category.
- other categories (U18, veteran, Sassenageois): 30€ for the 1st place in each category.
In the U1600 & Youth section:
- 1st place: 50€.
- 2nd place: 35€.
- 3rd place: 25€.
- 4 age categories (U14, U12, U10 et U8): the winners in each category will be rewarded with a Fnac coupon worth 20€.
Registration
You can register for one of the two tournaments (main or U18):
- online at HelloAsso, the registration will open in mid-May.
- on site, on June 14th, provided that there are places available and with increased registration fees.
The players classified between 1550 and 1600 Elo can choose between the main and U1600 sections.
Registration Fees
Online, before June 12th 2026:
For the main tournament:
- 20€ for an adult.
- 10€ for a young player (U18).
- 10€ for a titled player (FM, IM, GM).
- free for the winners of the first prize in this Open of previous years.
For the U1600 & Youth section:
- 16€ pour an adult.
- 10€ for a young player (U18).
From June 13th and on site:
For the main tournament:
- 25€ for an adult.
- 12€ for a young player (U18).
- 12€ for a titled player.
For the U1600 & Youth section:
- 20€ for an adult.
- 12€ for a young player (U18).
Rules
The tournament rules will be available in French on this page, a few days before the date of the tournament.
Venue
The venue:
Address: 8, rue des Pies, Sassenage. GPS: N45.19954, E5.66740.
The venue is easily accessible from Grenoble by tram A, terminal “La Poya”, then just one stop (“Les Pies”) by bus 19 or 20 (Bus timetables), or within 5 minutes on foot. An arrow sign on the intersection will show you the direction to the playing hall (“Gymnase des Pies”).
Contacts
For any question concerning the tournament, you can send an email to the organizer club. If you have an urgent question, you can send a SMS or call this number.
Other info
The detailed list of prizes will be published in the tournament hall before the 4th round.
The total amount of rewards is 1500€. This amount can be increased if the total number of registered participants is more than 120. However, if the total number of participants is lower than 80, this amount might be reduced to the level of the Open of 2023.
The games of the first five boards of the main tournament will be broadcasted on Lichess.org. The link to the broadcast will be available the day before the tournament.
