C’Chartres Échecs win French Team Championship for third year in a row

C’Chartres Échecs won the French Team Chess Championship for the third year in a row, claiming the 2026 Top 16 title on home ground in Chartres. After a demanding group stage, the defending champions were flawless in the upper pool and sealed first place with a final-round win over Aix-en-Provence. Marseille Échecs completed the podium, while four clubs were relegated to Nationale I. | Photo: French Chess Federation