Himal's sixth podium finish of the year
The tournament witnessed the total participation of 120 players, 72 in Open A and 48 in Open B (<1600).
Runner-up - IM Himal Gusain 5.5/7 | Photo: LECEL
Players in action | Photo: LECEL
A total of 72 players including three IMs took part from four countries across the world in Open A. The four-day seven round rating tournament was organized by LEC Echiquier Limousin at Jean Cocteau Cultural Centre Rue de la Beausserie in Limoges, France from 29th May to 1st June 2025. The time control of the event was 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move.
Final standings in Open A
| Pl | Nom | Elo | Cat. | Fede | Ligue | Club | Pts | Tr. | Perf | |
| 1 | f | GREZELS Florian | 2313 F | SenM | OCC | l'Echiquier Toulousain | 6½ | 28 | 2572 | |
| 2 | m | GUSAIN Himal | 2523 F | SenM | 5½ | 30½ | 2439 | |||
| 3 | LEVER Erwan | 2215 F | SenM | OCC | l'Echiquier Toulousain | 5½ | 28½ | 2263 | ||
| 4 | BOCQUENET-DROUODE Hugo | 2046 F | PupM | IDF | Les Echecs de Vincennes | 5½ | 26½ | 2181 | ||
| 5 | m | BROCHET Philippe | 2394 F | SenM | OCC | l'Echiquier Toulousain | 5 | 31½ | 2352 | |
| 6 | f | CHARMETEAU Sven | 2334 F | SenM | IDF | U.S.Villejuif Echecs | 5 | 28½ | 2291 | |
| 7 | BELLUIRE Beatrice | 2050 F | SenF | IDF | Asnières - Le Grand Echiquier | 5 | 28 | 2173 | ||
| 8 | GAUBERT Cedric | 2049 F | SenM | NAQ | Echiquier Niortais | 5 | 27 | 2167 | ||
| 9 | ALCANTARA Eliyakim | 1943 F | BenM | NAQ | AGJA-Echiquier Aquitaine | 5 | 26½ | 2167 | ||
| 10 | m | BOUDRE Jean-Pierre | 2203 F | VetM | NAQ | LEC Echiquier Limousin | 5 | 25½ | 2162 |
