Sanary Echecs

Sanary Echecs is a vibrant chess club located in Sanary-sur-Mer, France. The club hosts regular sessions at 270 Chemin de la Font des Pignes, with dedicated times for both youth and adult players. Youth sessions are held on Mondays (4:30 PM–6:30 PM), Tuesdays (4:30 PM–6:30 PM), Wednesdays (4:00 PM–5:30 PM), and Saturdays (9:30 AM–11:30 AM). Adult sessions take place on Mondays (5:00 PM–8:30 PM), Tuesdays (9:30 AM–12:30 PM), Fridays (5:00 PM–8:30 PM), and Saturdays (9:30 AM–12:00 PM). The club is active in both internal competitions and external tournaments, with a strong youth program that saw 19 out of 25 young players qualify for the next stage of the French Youth Championships in 2026. Sanary Echecs also organizes internal tournaments, such as blitz and rapid events, fostering a community spirit with snack times and parental involvement in youth competitions. Notable achievements include Valerii’s victory in the first internal blitz tournament and Mattéo’s win in the Christmas Rapid tournament.