Tourcoing Echecs Club

Tourcoing Echecs Club, located in Tourcoing, France, is a vibrant chess club dedicated to promoting the game to a diverse audience. The club meets at the Complexe Sportif Léo Lagrange on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with classes led by three animators, and Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. An additional session is held at Restaurant Le P’tit Quinquin on Fridays from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The club is known for hosting notable events, such as a visit from Yannick Gozzoli, the 2023 French Champion, and organizing various tournaments and outreach programs. It offers two types of memberships, License A for all tournaments and License B for leisure play, with free trial sessions available. The club’s mission is to foster a love for chess across all ages and backgrounds, providing training and activities in various community settings.