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International Championship of French-Speaking Countries

27th September until 4th October in Arvier, Aosta Valley

The first International Championship of French-speaking countries took place from 27th September until 4th October in Arvier, in the beautiful Aosta Valley. Winner of the Canadian Closed Championship and World Cup participant, IM Jean Hebert, claimed the first place with 6.5 points from nine rounds and best tiebreak score.

GM Joseph Sanchez from Philippines and IM Anthony Wirig from France also finished with 6.5 points. IM Fred Berend (LUX) and IM Petar Arnaudov (BUL) are sharing the 4th place with 6.0 points each. More information on the official website

Arvier 3

This belfry was built in 1202!

Arvier 4

A typical Arvier street is leading to the playing hall

Arvier 8

The closing ceremony, from right to left: the organizer Mr Agostino Scalfi, Jean Claude Moingt (President French Federation - FFE), third-placed IM Anthony Wirig (official representative France), the winner IM Jean Hebert (Canada), second-placed GM Joseph Sanchez (Cannes Echecs), Andy Christoffel (President, Federation of Luxemburg), Mario Leoncini (vice-president Italian Chess Federation), Noureddine Tabbane, presid. AIDEF (Chess Francophone)

Arvier 5

Sabrina Reginato (18), Italian women vice-champion

Arvier 7

Amira Marzouk from Tunisia

Arvier 1

Johannes De Leeuw, famous player born in Netherlands, now French

Arvier 6

The playing room

Arvier 2

Joslin Bazil (Haiti) against Amira Marzouk

Report by Adolivio Capece

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