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Sethuraman wins Cappelle-la-Grande Open on his 30th birthday

3/2/2023 – GM Sethuraman S P gave himself the best gift on his 30th birthday, as he won the 2023 Cappelle-la-Grande Open. He and GM Harsha Bharathakoti scored an unbeaten 7½/9 each. Sethuraman won the tournament on tie-breaks. The game between them in the penultimate round ended in a draw. WIM Mounika Akshaya Bommini won the Best Woman prize. | Photo: L'Echiquier Cappellois
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Kamsky wins Cappelle la Grande Open

2/28/2016 – The open tournament in Cappelle la Grande in France has a long and vibrant tradition. Its 32nd edition attracted 538 players, among them strong grandmasters such as Kevin Spraggett or Artur Jussupow. With a rating of 2667 US-Grandmaster Gata Kamsky was top seed and did not disappoint: With 7.5/9 he became sole and convincing tournament winner.

Li Chao is champion at Cappelle

3/9/2015 – Whatever its secret, there is little doubt Cappelle La Grande is the envy of many tournament organizers around the world, and for one simple reason: 555 players. The traditional open is in its 31st edition and still going strong, very strong. This year the winner was Chinese Li Chao, in front of a platoon of GMs and an army of enthusiasts. A pictorial by Alina L'Ami.

Impressions from Cappelle la Grande

3/5/2015 – The traditional Cappelle la Grande tournament is now on its 31st edition. The huge open attracted over 550 chess players to a city with a population of less than 10,000. The tireless globetrotter Alina l'Ami could not pass the opportunity to participate in such a prestigious event, alongside her husband; she brings us beautiful impressions directly from France, where she made new friends.

30th Cappelle-la-Grande under way

3/3/2014 – One of the most traditional opens in Europe has begun. Despite the heavy competition in this busy March, with the European Chess Championship starting and the Reykjavik Open only a couple a day away, Cappelle-la-Grande, a minute city in France, keeps attracting hordes of grandmasters and amateurs to its playing hall. Standings after round three.

29th Cappelle-La-Grande Open: Sjugirov edges out pack

3/4/2013 –  It was a great event, confirmed by the stats, and affirming once more the vibrant support by the chess community for this traditional open. The 29th edition of the Cappelle-La-Grande Open in France brought in 563 players, aged 7 to 83, with an Orwellian average rating of 1984, including 85 grandmasters, 71 international masters and 38 FIDE masters. Here is a final report with games and quizzes.

29th Cappelle-La-Grande Open: the tradition continues

3/1/2013 –  With the demise of the Aeroflot Open as a classical games event, the circuit of super opens lost one of its prized members. However, aficionados need not fear, with events such as the Cappelle-La-Grande Open in France, now in its 29th edition. The stalwart tournament also attracted no fewer than 563 players and more grandmasters and masters than ever. An event full of expectations and surprises.
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