Out of 940 participants, 15% are women. That’s still relatively few—but it’s 1% more than in 2024. The representation of women players continues to grow steadily. It’s not yet a boom in women’s chess, but it’s...
The Chevaleresses de l’Échiquier association was founded at the beginning of 2025. It is chaired by Iranian-born Grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour, who was crowned French Champion in 2023. "This is my third time coming to CAPECHECS. I ...
This is the flagship tournament of the 23rd edition — open to everyone, but only the sharpest will stand out! A total of 233 players took part in Monday’s Blitz Night. Only 32 qualified for the second stage: four groups of eight play...
The Salle Molière was packed to the brim, with the crowd overflowing into the aisles—just like in the golden days of the Karpov Trophy. Julien Song, 32-year-old International Master, is the undisputed No. 1 French chess influencer, ...
940 – that’s the official number of participants in this 23rd edition, and more than 50% of them are under 22 years old. CAPECHECS is getting younger every year, and that’s refreshing news. Young players throw themselves wholeh...
For an entire week, the CCAS holiday center in Cap d’Agde is buzzing with the energy of 940 players from France and abroad, competing in five Open tournaments open to all levels—from casual amateurs to passionate competitors. Highlig...
He is one of the most experienced French grandmaster. At 48, the former three-time French Champion remains loyal to the Grand Prix, after also competing in the Trophée. "I’ve taken part in almost every edition since the tournament...
They have engraved their names in gold on the Trophy’s roll of honor: Gelfand, Karpov, Gurevich, Anand, Radjabov, Nakamura, Ivanchuk, Topalov, and of course, Etienne Bacrot and Laurent Fressinet. These champions forged the legend of CAPECH...
Tonight, at 9:00 PM CET, chess streamers and players Julien Song and Joachim Mouhamad will face off in a Challenge Match. Their names will join the list of champions who have already competed at Capechecs. On the program: 2 rapid games (15+5) an...
Out of the 933 participants in this 23rd edition, 127 are women of all ages and levels, representing nearly 15% of the field. In 2025, the ECU (European Chess Union) Women’s Chess Commission is partnering with CAPECHECS for the first time....
The Montpellier native Sophie Millet, six-time French champion, loves CAPECHECS. She has taken part in so many editions of the event. She remains faithful to it, even though she isn’t playing in any tournament in 2025. "I’ve been c...
The 23rd edition of the CAPECHECS chess tournament has begun, and living it is a true pleasure. The aisles of the CCAS center are vibrant. It’s the fever of the first days. We pass each other, we smile, we hug, we kiss, happy to once again s...
The Capechecs tournament provided chess fans with an unforgettable spectacle, pitting two iconic figures of the game against each other: Vasyl Ivanchuk, a living chess legend, and Marc'Andria Maurizzi, a young French prodigy and rising star. This ...
