Spotlight on Louis Vallée: The Rising Star of French Chess
At just 18 years old, Louis Vallée is establishing himself as one of the brightest prospects in French chess. Born in 2008, he developed his skills at Échiquier Grenoblois before making a name for himself representing Vandœuvre-Echecs. This young prodigy already displays remarkable maturity at the chessboard.
A FIDE Master with a peak Elo rating of 2408, Louis is progressing through the ranks at an impressive pace. Having secured his first International Master norm in late 2025, he represents a new generation of ambitious and talented chess players. This marks a major turning point in his young career, with his victory as French U18 Champion in April in Albi, followed by earning his second International Master norm at the World U18 Championships in June 2026.
Alongside his chess career, Louis continues his studies: after obtaining his Baccalauréat this summer , he is currently attending first year of preparatory class for the competitive entrance exams to France’s prestigious Engineering Schools . A fine combination of Chess sport achievement and academic education!
A remarkable talent to keep a close eye on!
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