6th La Plagne International Chess Festival

♟️ The 6th La Plagne International Chess Festival is just around the corner!

📅 From 4 to 10 July 2026, enjoy a week of chess, mountain scenery and friendly atmosphere in the perfect setting for playing… and relaxing
🏆 €30,000 in prize money:
• Masters, Accession and Amateurs Open Tournaments
• Blitz Tournament
• Simultaneous exhibition match against a Grandmaster
🔥 New for 2026:
• Free AI & Chess lecture-show: ‘The Elephant, the Cat and the Mouse’
• Free board game evenings for festival-goers
• Connected chessboards on the top tables of each tournament
• Live analysis on Marc Quenehen’s channel
⛰️ Why play in La Plagne?
• Accommodation at negotiated rates with “Pierre & Vacances” right next to the venues
• Shops and restaurants nearby
• Ideal summer temperatures
• Activities for the whole family and accompanying guests: mountain biking, hiking, swimming pool, bowling, outdoor cafés…

La Plagne, the perfect setting to perform and have fun: young and old alike, whether you’re a top-level competitor, intermediate player, amateur, or simply a companion.
See you soon this summer!
Questions and information at www.echecs-laplagnesoleil.com

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