The French Championship 2026 Open A kicks off in Vichy this week. Round 2 is live now on Lichess, and the 90-minute games are already showing teeth. Players fighting for national bragging rights face nine grueling rounds in Swiss format. The tournament draws France's sharpest talent, all hunting for a title that still matters in a country with real chess tradition. Watch the broadcast if you want to see what serious classical chess looks like.