The French Club Championship's top division kicks off in Chartres this June with four powerhouse teams battling in a round-robin format. Each club fields its strongest players for classical chess at 90 minutes per 40 moves, plus 30 minutes and 30 seconds per move. This is France's premier club competition, where regional pride and national ranking points are on the line. The slower time control rewards preparation and technique over blitz instincts, making these matches mandatory viewing for anyone tracking the French chess scene.