Reunion Island is a small jewel 72 km long and 51 km wide.
"Lost" in the middle of the Indian Ocean about 10,000 km from Paris.
Located in the north of the island, the capital Saint-Denis hosts
the International Chess Open 2026.
Combine your passion for chess with meeting Reunion - the intense island.
Activities and outings are planned for the players and guides to discover the
many facets of the island.
The Maïdo panorama with its magical view of the Mafate cirque, the lagoons and sandy beaches,
hiking at the foot of the volcano "Piton de la Fournaise"
(the most active volcano in the world).
► Pictures of the open 2026
80% of registration fees will be redistributed. Prizes by category. At these prices are added rewards given at the beginning of each round to the players who have done the best performances.
Prices
From the general classification
- 1
400 €
Total
80% of registration fees will be redistributed.
SPECIAL PRICES
By categories
- Female 1er
- Veterans 1er
Total
ELO AWARD
From 1400 to 2200
- from 2001 to 2200
- from 1801 to 2000
- from 1601 to 1800
- from 1400 to 1600
Total
The 25th International Open
Island meeting begins in :
Where and how ?
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From 10 to 17
Janvier 2026 -
9 rounds
Swiss System -
Salle des fêtes
de Bellepierre
The open &
the Reunion Island
Open
The international chess open of the Reunion exists for more than 20 years and allows the Réunionnais players to meet high level players from all over the world. Each year, more than 60 players from all over the world meet on the island of Reunion. Located in the north of the island, the capital of Saint-Denis hosts the International Chess Open 2023 on the island of Reunion.
The
ranking of players in 2024
the ranking in 2023 :
First LIBISZEWSKI Fabien GM, Clichy-Echecs-92,
Second QUERE Alexandre, La Réunion Club Echiquier du Nord,
Third RIVIERE Etienne, La Réunion, C.E. de l'Etang Salé
The Reunion island
We are proud of our island and wish to discover it by all the means that come. Also, it is not only a question of chess but also of escape on this island nicknamed the intense island. This is the opportunity to discover its volcano, its 1000 km of trails, its unique flora. It is also appreciate its Creole cuisine and his living together.
Nos partenaires
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National Sports Agency
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Department of Reunion
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City of Saint-Denis
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Olibris
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Oncle Sam
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Orange Réunion
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Contact us!
To register and any inquiries regarding this Open 2026.
Questions and registration
Facebook : echiquierdunord.re (Quick answer to all your questions on our facebook)
CONTACT BY PHONE
** Jean +262 692 07 02 00 or Thierry +262 693 70 27 08
CONTACT BY EMAIL
Email: contact@echiquierdunord.re ou info@echiquierdunord.re
THE TOURNAMENT LOCATION
Salle des fêtes de BellePierre Allée des Topazes 97400 Saint-Denis de la Réunion