Chess Tournament: Round 3

Game pace: 1 hour 30 minutes for 40 moves + 30 minutes with 30 seconds per move from the first move onwards.

REMINDER: Players may take a maximum of two “byes” in the first six rounds, i.e., they may sit out a round and score half a point. 

FFE and FIDE-approved open tournament in 9 rounds, Swiss system with opportunities to earn IM and GM norms.

Tournament A for players rated 2200 and above.
Tournament B for players rated 2100 and below. Players rated between 2100 and 2200 can choose between Tournament A and B.
Tournament C for players rated 1600 and below. Players rated between 1600 and 1700 can choose between Tournament B or C.

INTERNET BROADCAST OF THE FIRST BOARDS
Prizes: €10,000 + special prizes

Tournament A

• 1st prize: €1,800 trophy
• 2nd prize: €1,200 + Cup
• 3rd prize: €700 + Cup
• 4th prize: €550
• 5th prize: €400
• 6th prize: €300
• 7th prize: €250
• 8th prize: €150
• Women's prize: €100
• Prize per category + performance + Cannes resident = €350 in total

Tournament B

• 1st prize: €600 + trophy
• 2nd prize: €500 + cup
• 3rd prize: €400 + cup
• 4th prize: €300
• 5th prize: €200
• 6th prize: €100
• Women's prize: €80
• Prize per category + performance + Cannes resident = €300 in total

Tournament C

• 1st prize: €300 + Trophy
• 2nd prize: €200 + Cup
• 3rd prize: €100 + Cup
• 4th prize: €80
• 5th prize: €60
• 6th prize: €50
• Women's prize: €50
• Prize per category + performance + Cannes residents = €280 in total

Participation fees: IM and GM exempt

• Seniors: €75 - Juniors: €45
• Discounts before January 23, 2026
• Seniors: €65 - Juniors: €35
• PLEASE NOTE: On-site registration: Seniors: €85 - Juniors: €50

Palais des Festivals: Level -1

Introductions, demonstrations, etc.

Every day at the Cannes Echecs stand

Informations :
Association Cannes Echecs
3 Avenue du Petit Juas
06400 Cannes
Phone. : 04 93 39 41 39 / 06 79 65 32 31
e-mail : info@cannes-echecs.fr
Website : www.cannes-echecs.fr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canneschessclub/