Chops Open 2026: Highlights From a Thrilling Table Tennis Weekend in Quebec City
On October 10–11, 2026, Académie Saint-Louis in Quebec City set the stage for the Chops Open 2026, one of the premier fall tournaments on the provincial table tennis calendar. Welcoming athletes across all competitive tiers—from developing juniors to seasoned elite competitors—the event delivered two full days of high-caliber rallies, tight matches, and great sportsmanship.
The Tournament by the Numbers
Thanks to an ambitious schedule designed to maximize table time, the tournament generated massive numbers over the 48-hour stretch:
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144 registered players
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1,132 total matches played
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4,244 games contested
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75,684 points logged
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Over $2,000 in cash prizes awarded, including $1,000 to the grand champion
Laurent Jutras-Vigneault Dominates the Elite Division
At the end of grueling weekend play, the premier division (Pool A1) crowned Laurent Jutras-Vigneault (Club Réflexe-Laval) as the undisputed champion of the Chops Open 2026. Displaying composure and consistent form against stiff competition, he finished Sunday with a flawless 8–0 record.
The top four finishers in Pool A1:
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1st Place: Laurent Jutras-Vigneault (8–0)
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2nd Place: Yohan Ouellet (6–2)
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3rd Place: Joakim Desmeules (5–3)
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4th Place: Alexandre Guay (4–4)
A High-Volume Competitive Format
A defining feature of the Chops Open is its progressive flight structure. After Saturday's seeding stages, players were re-bracketed on Sunday into balanced 9-player pools, guaranteeing each participant up to 16 competitive matches against opponents of matching caliber.
Credit also goes to all the Sunday flight champions across Pools A2 through B8, each battling through tight deciders to close out their weekend on a winning note.
Acknowledgments and Looking Ahead
An event of this scale is made possible through the dedication of the Club de tennis de table Chops de Québec, who ran a punctual tournament supported by real-time online match tracking. Special appreciation goes out to the officials, volunteers, coaches, and spectators who kept the energy high in the gymnasium all weekend long.
Complete match-by-match breakdowns, player stats, and final placements are available at live.clubchops.ca.
See you at the tables for the 2027 edition!