About this Event
2024 Victoria Youth Chess Championships
- Qualifier for the Canadian Youth Chess Championship (July 9 - 12, 2024)
- Top finishers with 2.5 points and more qualify for the CYCC by each section (U8/U10/U12/U14/U18)
- 5 rounds
- Start: 9:30am sharp. Tentative round time (may start early based on the tournament progress): 9:30am/10:30am/11:30am/Lunch Break/1pm/2pm
- The game is 25/5 Active format (25 mins with 5 seconds increment)
- Open to all BC grades K-12
- Trophy award for top 3 players of each section (U8/U10/U12/U14/U18).
- $30 CAD entry fee
- This tournament will run along side the Grand Pacific Open which all ages can register for here: http://grandpacificopen.pbworks.com/w/page/15387541/FrontPage
Tournament Director: Aaron Holmgren
Check-in: Please arrive at the venue and check in between 9:00-9:15am to guarantee the first round pairing.
Location: Grand Pacific Hotel, Downtown Victoria
By registering this tournament, the parent/guardian and the registered player agree to follow the fair play agreement terms in accordance with maintaining the highest possible standards of ethics and fair play. This agreement is required by the Victoria Junior Chess Association prior to participation in all online and over the board in person chess tournaments. Players who break the agreement will face forfeiture of their games, expulsion from the tournament, and sanctions by VJCS:
I promise to follow the CFC and FIDE Chess rules while playing my games (no communication with other players, etc)
I promise to not use a cell phone, chess engine, or seek any kind of outside assistance during my games.
I understand that VJCS may forfeit players 10 minutes late after any round start unless notified otherwise.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Grand Pacific Hotel, 425 Quebec Street, Victoria, Canada
CAD 30.00