20th INTERNATIONAL CHESS OPEN OF VANDOEUVRE

From Wednesday 3rd of January till Sunday 7th of January 2024

 

Join the biggest and strongest Christmas/New year tournament in France !

350 to 400 players from 25 different countries and about 50 Masters and Grandmasters !

Rewards: total of 9000 euros in prizes !

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Tournament A (over 1900 elo) 5 days

(final rankings of open 2022)
Players rated between 1900 and 1999 elo can choose between A or B tournaments.
Many Masters and Grandmasters will be participating, making IM and GM norms possible.
9 rounds with a time control of 90 min + 30 sec per move for each player.
First prize : 2000 euros + many other prizes for general ranking, best females, youngsters, veterans, by elo categories… (your presence will be compulsory at the prize ceremony in order for you to take your prize)
3rd of January : All players must come to the playing hall before 12 to confirm their presence to the arbiters. The 1st round will begin right after that.
Round 2 will start around 17.30
4th-6th of January : 2 rounds every day, at 10.00 then 16.00
7th of January : round 9 will start at 9.30 and the prize ceremony around 15.30

Tournament B (from 1300 to 1999 elo) 5 days

(final rankings of open 2022)
Players rated between 1300 and 1599 can choose between B and C tournaments.
9 rounds with a time control of 90 min + 30 sec per move for each player.
First prize : 600 euros + many other prizes for general ranking, best females, youngsters,veterans, by elo… (your presence will be compulsory at the prize ceremony in order for you to take your prize)
3rd of January : All players must come to the playing hall before 12 to confirm their presence to the arbiters. The 1st round will begin right after that.
Round 2 will start around 17.30
4th-6th of January : 2 rounds every day, at 10.00 then 16.00
7th of January : Round 9 will start at 9.30 and the prize ceremony around 15.30

Tournament C (under 1600 elo) 3 days

(final rankings of open 2022)
From 5th to 7th of January, 8 rounds with a time control of 50min+10sec/per move
First prize : 250 euros + many other prizes for general ranking, best females, youngsters, veterans, by elo categories… (your presence will be compulsory at the prize ceremony in order for you to take your prize).
5th of January : All players must come to the playing hall before 12 to confirm their presence to the arbiters. The 1st round will begin right after that. Round 2 at 15.00, round 3 at 17.30
6th of January : round 4 at 10.30, round 5 at 14.00, round 6 at 16.30
7th of January : round 7 at 9.30, round 8 at 12.00 and the prize ceremony around 15.30

Tournament D (Discovery of a chess competition ) 1 day

(final rankings of open 2022)
Only on Sunday 7th of January, from 10.00 to 13.00.
For beginners only, kids and adults, non-rated.
Come to take part and feel the vibes of a top international tournament, while playing your first chess competition with other beginners
Free registration at 10 at the venue, then 6 games with a time control of 15 minutes for each player.
Prize ceremony around 15.30 like other tournaments.

Regulations

Tournaments A,B and C are FIDE rated.

Fighting rule : draws by mutual agreement are forbidden.

BYE : All the players of the tournaments A, B and C can take a « bye » from the round 1 to 6 (1 to 5 for the open C), which means getting half a point, without playing the round (and not being paired for this round). Limits: no more than 2 « bye » for each player. Please inform the arbiter about your willing to take a bye before the end of the previous round.

Please note that any electronic device (phone, connected watch, computer, Bluetooth headphones, etc.) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED at the playing hall. Players are therefore strongly advised to leave these devices at home, hotel or car. For the players coming despite the measures above with a phone: a box (not closed and not supervised and for which the organization declines all responsibility) will be present at the entrance of the playing hall to drop it off. And a non-free storage system will be available at the buffet.

As every year, the best performances will be rewarded for every round.

Whole prize list will be published during the tournament : Click here to see the prizes’ list of the last Open.

Arbiters : Anastasia SAVINA and deputies.

Catering

The famous “vandop” kitchen is open all day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.!

Dish of the day, paninis, croque-monsieurs, Lorraine patés, quiches, sandwiches, pancakes, waffles, cakes, draft beers, coffee, tea, and other drinks …

And also the breakfasts each morning at the venue from 9 am.

Accomodation & Partners

Outside the city (perfect if you come by car, easy and free parking), 5-10 minutes from the tournament by car or 15 minutes by bus:

HOTEL IBIS NANCY-BRABOIS
H1584@accor.com
2. allée de Bourgogne 54500 Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy
Tél : 03.83.44.55.77
Only 10 min by car from the playing hall and 20 min by bus A.
Best choice when you travel by car thanks to free and easy car parks outside of the town.
Special Ibisport price : 50 euros by night and by room (1 or 2 beds)

IBIS STYLES*** NANCY SUD HOUDEMONT
8 allée de la Genelière 54180 Houdemont
H0408@accor.com
Tel: 03.83.56.10.25
80€ per night for a single room for 1 person, breakfast included.
92.50€ per night for a double or twin room for 2 people (2 large beds, up to 2 adults and 2 children under 16 y.o. possible), breakfast included. City tax 1.32€ per day per person. Code to get the special price while booking : OPEN ECHECS VANDOEUVRE 2024.

In Nancy city-center, near the train station (perfect if you come by train, without a car to park), and 10 minutes by car from the tournament or 15 minutes by bus:

CAMPANILE NANCY CENTRE GARE
nancy.centregare@campanile.fr
Tél : 03.57.29.10.07
New hotel located right in the city center, just 100m from Nancy train station. Ideal for players travelling by train. Direct bus (20 min) to station Nations.
Special Chess tarif : 64 euros by night and by room (1 or 2 beds).

IBIS STYLE*** NANCY CENTRE GARE
3, Rue de l’armée Patton 54000 Nancy
H6852@accor.com
Tél : 03.83.40.31.24
80€ per night for a single room for 1 person, breakfast included.
92.50€ per night for a double or twin room for 2 people (2 large beds, up to 2 adults and 2 children under 16 y.o. possible), breakfast included. City tax 1.32€ per day per person. Code to get the special price while booking : OPEN ECHECS VANDOEUVRE 2024.

Entry fee

Tournaments A ou B (5 days) :

Payment in october/november : 56 €
Payment in December : 66 €

Tournament C (3 days) :

Payment in october/november : 40 €
Payment in December : 50 €

* Half-price for all young players (under 20 y.o)
* GM, WGM, IM, WIM, French young Plan Perfromance members : free

No registration or payment at the playing venue.

INFORMATIONS (and invitation requests for IMs or Gms) :
openvandoeuvre@gmail.com

Registration

For registration and payment, follow this link : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/vandoeuvre-echecs/evenements/20e-open-international-de-vandoeuvre

ATTENTION :
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Previous editions

Edition january 2019 :
286 players from 17 different countries, 6 Grandmasters and 38 Masters.

Edition 2018 : 
308 players from 20 different countries, 13 Grandmastres and 33 Masters.

Edition 2016 : 
306 players from 22 different countries, 12 Grandmastres and 23 Masters.

Edition 2015 :
284 players from 23 different countries, 10 Grandmastres and 31 Masters.

Edition 2014 :
195 players from 12 different countries, 11 Grandmastres and 20 Masters.

Access

Location

Parc des Sports, 
rue de Gembloux,
54500 Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy

 

Wide car park areas, free and secured

Only 20 min by bus from Nancy train station : stop « Nations«