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CHESS – CHEQUERS – OTHELLO – KNIGHTS-CHALLENGE

If you are good at  any of these  above disciplines,  you may be tempted to  join us at  the Next FLIP  EU - Master : you are welcome. Follow us to  know about the  date of the 2025 edition and registration conditions. 

HOW  THE  MASTER  WORKS 
Up  to  32  players  can register to the FLIP  European Master (Parthenay). 
All must compete in 3 of the 4 disciplines, part of the Master : Chess, Chequers, Othello and Knights-Challenge.  Chess and Knights-Challenge are compulsory while there is  a choice  for players between Othello and Chequers,  as the middle game. 

1.CHESS :

A draw of partners is made before  -  points to the winner and looser

2.CHEQUERS :

A draw of partners is made before  -points to the winner and looser

3.OTHELLO :

A draw  of partners is made before  -points to the winner and looser

4.KNIGHTS-CHALLENGE :

4 Players sit  round the same table ; draw is made before - points are the ones  obtained by each player at the end of their game.  
For the planning of the games sessions, a time limit is put in place  for each one of the Master disciplines and clocks should be provided when  necessary. With a time limit each game does not necessarily go to the end.   

Last July  the 3rd edition of the European chequers boardgame Master  took place at the Parthenay games festival «  FLIP ». The Master was held in the games palace of the town.
The number of participants has increased  compared to previous years. The competition  is challenging and it is developing well. This is encouraging the organisers to continue to  improve its organisation.
For example, this year,  a change was made so that each player had to compete in only 3 of the 4 selected disciplines of the Master. They could choose amongst Chequers and Othello but had to play Chess to start with and Knights-Challenge to finish the tournament. Players compete over the course of an afternoon, adding points to their score  at the end of a game session with a partner nominated through a draw. 
With  a fabulous total of 175 points, young Esteban won the title  this year  and was given as a reward a beautiful wooden star (sculpted by Ben Richer of Manot - Charente). Chan, once more was second with 165 points  and M. Ralle fisnished  3rd, with 132 points.
After a short  winners’ ceremony, in the presence of town officials and FLIP tournament organisers, everyone left satisfied and smiling, wishing one  another to meet again at next year edition of the Master !   

BELOW YOU WILL FIND 2023 EDITION OF THE EUROPEAN MASTER

The second edition of the FLIP (Festival Ludique International de Parthenay) European Master took place on 19th July 2023 in the Mendes France Gymnasium, at Parthenay in France (Nouvelle Aquitaine Region).

More successful than its first edition with more registered players, it was played in a friendly atmosphere as it attracted most of the last year’s players but with the addition of newcomers.
Organised in a single day, to start with came the Chess game, followed by the Othello one, both played in the morning. After a break for lunch, players returned to their tables in the afternoon to compete on the Chequers game.
In all these competitions, pairs were formed through a draw.
The last game to play was Knights-Challenge, this one gathering 4 competitors round the boards, and the results often make the difference to give  the Master winner.
To end the day, a short rewards ceremonial helps to enliven the event with a touch of fun which fully contrasts with the seriousness of the tournament.
The EU Master Cup is given/ handed to the winner and some games to the best players. (See photos).

Next year Master
Would you wish to participate in the next edition of this Master, go on the FLIP website  www.       in march/April 2024 to find out about the date of the 3rd edition, and to register your name (free of charge).

Parthenay have informed us that, following the success of the first edition of the European Master last July during the FLIP Games Festival, they now wish to renew this competition with a second edition and of course hope that more players will register from all over Europe to participate. We remind interested players that cheaper accommodation can be reserved provided you fill the registration form (to be found on the FLIP website) sooner after it has been published . Our site will keep you informed about the exact date in due course.

You can register as a player by clicking or tapping directly on the image below:

CHECKER-BOARD GAMES EUROPEAN MASTER  : A NOVELTY !

Do come to Parthenay games festival (FLIP) this Summer and enjoy the first
ever competition with 4 checker- board games to be played in just one day and
become the Champion, win a prize and the cup to memorate you this prime
edition victory and be the first name on the list.
To register, click on that link below and the best of luck to you.
Players will have to play each an opponent once in 3 different games which are
: Chess, Chequers, and Othello/Reversi . Unlikely, “ Knights-Challenge” is
played with 4 players. Each game won’t last longer than 2hrs (2hrs for the
morning sessions, and 2hrs for the afternoon ones). Sessions games will be
decided with a draw among participants.
For each game players will get a score of set points if they win, a few points if
they loose, half the total of set points each if they draw. As far as the
“Knights-Challenge” game is concerned, which is played between 4 players,
each one will get its real score of points

Date of Master : Thursday 21 July 2022
Address of Master :
Ancienne poste
30, rue de la poste
79200 Parthenay

Internet Link to register at the EU Master :
http://www.jeux-festival.com/animations/tournois-concours/1839-master-europeen-jeux-damiers-2022.html