Welcome to Grasse Échecs
Grasse Échecs is a friendly chess club founded in 2001, located in Grasse, in the South of France (near Cannes and Nice). The club welcomes players of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to competitive players, and fields teams in the top divisions of French team chess, including the Top 16, the highest level of the French national championship.
Below you'll find the key practical information about joining the club. For anything else, feel free to contact us directly (we're happy to answer in English).
Season 2026 / 2027
Registration is open all year round: you can join the club at any time during the season.
How to join
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Try a session
A trial session costs €20, fully deducted from the membership fee if you join the club.
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Fill in the form
Download the registration form (in French) or ask for it at the club.
Registration form (PDF) ↓ -
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Pay the fee
Federation licence included. With the French Pass'Sport, €50 is deducted directly.
Lesson schedule
Wednesday
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Saturday morning
9:30 AM-10:30 AM
10:45 AM-11:45 AM
Saturday afternoon
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
3:15 PM-4:15 PM
Junior
federation license included
€150 with the Pass'SportAdult
federation license included
Frequently asked questions
No, complete beginners are very welcome. Lessons are available at all levels, and our coaches (including a Grand Master) will guide you from the basics all the way up to competitive play.
Children from around age 6 are welcome. There is no upper age limit, and our members range from young children to retirees.
Yes. A trial session is available for €20. This amount is fully deducted from the membership fee if you decide to join the club.
No. The club provides boards and pieces for all lessons and training sessions. You don't need to bring anything to get started.
Yes. The annual fee (€200 for juniors, €130 for adults) includes the licence from the French Chess Federation (FFE), which is required to take part in official competitions.
Not at all. You're very welcome to join the club purely for the enjoyment of playing and improving. Participation in team or individual championships is entirely optional.
The Top 16 is the top division of the French team chess championship (the equivalent of the top flight in football). Grasse Échecs has competed at this level continuously since 2017, making it one of the most competitive clubs in the region.
Please contact Gérard Canet directly to discuss your situation, arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact & location
Information & registration
For any question about lessons, fees or registration, contact Gérard Canet, the club's president.
The club
Immeuble Crabalona (opposite the school)
62 Route de Cannes
06130 Grasse, France