Villepreux Le Fou du Roi

Villepreux Le Fou du Roi, officially known as Club d’échecs Le Fou du Roi Villepreux, is a prominent chess club in Villepreux, France. Established in 1997, the club is affiliated with the Fédération Française des Echecs (FFE) and boasts a membership of 48 licensed players, including 31 young members. The club has achieved notable success, with two team titles and several individual tournament victories. Loïc Ralitera, a young talent, recently won the Yvelines and Île-de-France champion titles for the 2023/2024 season. The club offers a range of services, including initiation and advanced sessions for both young and adult players, free play, and individual coaching. The club’s trainers include International Master Luc Bergez and FIDE certified trainer Miora Ismael Andriamasoandro, among others. Activities are held at Salle l’Annexe, Place du théâtre, 78450 Villepreux, with sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and additional events on certain Fridays. The club also participates in various championships and community events, enhancing its vibrant chess culture.