Club d'Echecs de Vertou

The Club d’Echecs de Vertou, situated in Vertou, France, is a vibrant chess club offering a range of activities for enthusiasts of all levels. The club meets at Espace du Loiry, Salle des Lavandières, with sessions open to all on Saturdays from 2 PM to 5 PM and seniors’ sessions on Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 7 PM, both outside school holidays. The club provides structured courses, including Level 1 with Marc Roullet, Level 2 with Adrien Gohier, and Level 3 with Jean-Philippe Lesage, along with workshops led by coach Thibaud Pellegrini. Members are encouraged to participate in team and individual championships. The club is affiliated with the Comité Départemental du Jeu d’Échecs de la Loire-Atlantique, Ligue des Pays de la Loire, and Fédération Française des Échecs. A medical certificate is not required unless there is a medical issue; a “negative attestation” based on a health questionnaire suffices.