Echiquier Descartois

Echiquier Descartois is a prominent chess club located in Descartes, France. The club meets at 21 bis avenue François Mitterrand, espace la Chartrie, Ancien Lycée salle2 Rez-De-Chaussée, 37160 Descartes. It is managed by a dedicated team including President Miguel Jimenez, Treasurer François Drochon, and Secretary Iris Deller. The club organizes major annual tournaments, including the upcoming 19th edition in 2024, and hosts various events such as Tournoi A, Tournoi B, and a Christmas tournament. Echiquier Descartois also participates in team leagues like Nationale 4 and supports junior players in regional and national championships. The club is known for using electronic chess boards for game retransmissions and has a history of hosting notable events, such as a simultaneous exhibition with Grandmaster Namig Guliyev. Regular meetings are held on Fridays from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM for lessons and casual play, and on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM for children’s lessons.