Echecs en Têt

Echecs en Têt, officially known as Association Échecs en Têt, is a prominent chess club located in Ille-sur-Têt, France. The club’s headquarters are situated at Mairie Ille-sur-Têt, 10 place de la résistance, 66130 Ille-sur-Têt. It actively participates in Ligue 1 competitions, including the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. For the 2025-2026 season, Echecs en Têt has formed an alliance with ‘Echec et mat du Conflent’ under the name “entente Ille-Los Masos.” The club is known for organizing the annual “Festival du jeu d’échecs d’Ille-sur-Têt,” with its 13th edition held in 2025. Echecs en Têt offers children’s chess courses on Wednesdays at 14h and free play sessions for members on Saturdays from 14h. The club also supports young players in school championships. Founded in 2019, it has a rich history of promoting chess in the region.