Asnières - Le Grand Echiquier

Asnières – Le Grand Echiquier is a prominent chess club located in Asnières-sur-Seine, France. The club offers youth classes on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with online classes available on Wednesdays at 8:30 PM. A permanent tournament is held on Thursdays from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The club is open on Fridays from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, featuring dedicated classes from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Competitive play takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Notably, GM Jean-Marc Degraeve, a key figure in the club, is the Champion d’Europe Senior (+50 ans) 2025. The club’s U16 team achieved a notable victory in an online match against Blanchards town, Ireland, on January 31st, 2026. For more details on team competitions and club history, visit the French Chess Federation website and the club’s “PALMARES & HISTOIRE” section.