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Chess123 - Youth Chess Festival.
2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship Qualifier
&
2026 Ontario Chess Challenge Qualifier
WHEN
Saturday, September 13, 2025
WHERE
Bayview Hill Community Centre
Mul Raj Sethi Room
114 Spadina Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2Y9
PARKING
Free
REGISTRATION
All players must submit this online form by no later than September 11, 2025.
CAPACITY
100 Players
SECTIONS
U8 Open / U8 Girls (born after January 1, 2018)
U10 Open / U10 Girls (born after January 1, 2016)
U12 Open / U12 Girls (born after January 1, 2014)
U14 Open / U14 Girls (born after January 1, 2012)
U16 Open / U16 Girls (born after January 1, 2010)
U18 Open / U18 Girls (born after January 1, 2008)
Sections may be combined, if required.
RATING
CFC Quick Rated and CMA Rated for all Sections.
FORMAT
Regular Swiss or Round Robin, depending on section size.
TIME CONTROL
G/20 min + 5 sec increment
ROUND TIMES
Arrival: 9:30 am. No check-in on site.
Welcome Address: 9:50 am
– Round 1: 10:00 am
– Round 2: 11:00 am
– Round 3: 1:00 pm
– Round 4: 2:00 pm
– Round 5: 3:00 pm
Closing Ceremony: As soon as Round 5 ends
Lunch break between Rounds 2 and 3
DEFAULT TIMES
No default time for showing up late in a game but your clock shall be started.
CFC ID & CFC MEMBERSHIP
– Players must obtain a free CFC ID by no later than September 13, 2025
– A paid CFC Membership is NOT required.
First-timers are welcome to reach out to us for instructions on how to generate a CFC ID,
which will allow their kids to obtain their very first official chess rating!
QUALIFICATION
– Players with a score of at least 50% (2.5/5.0) will be qualified to compete in the
2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship!
– Players with a score of at least 60% (3.0/5.0) will be qualified to compete in the
2026 Ontario Chess Challenge!
PRIZES
Prizes to ALL players!
+
Free Pizza and Drinks!
+
– 1st Place: Gold Medal and $100 Voucher for a chess class at Chess123.ca
– 2nd Place: Silver Medal and $75 Voucher for a chess class at Chess123.ca
– 3rd Place: Bronze Medal and $50 Voucher for a chess class at Chess123.ca
In the event of a tie for a medal-winning position, all tied players earn a prize.
ENTRY FEE
LUCKY BIRD: $35/player by August 15, 2025
EARLY BIRD: $45/player by August 31, 2025
$55/player after September 1, 2025
BYES
Maximum of 2 half-point BYEs available during rounds 1-4.
PLAY-UPS
You can play up at no additional cost. For example, if you’re 11 years-old, you can play up in the
U14, U16 or U18 Section.
REFUNDS
50% back if you notify us by September 11, 2025
No refunds after September 11, 2025
OTHER INFO
Sets, clocks and scoresheets will be provided. Complimentary access to public wi-fi.
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email:
[email protected]
ORGANIZER
Chess123.ca
PAYMENT METHOD
Deadline: September 11, 2025
By E- Transfer to [email protected]
with the player’s full name mentioned as a note
or with a credit card.
Register:
https://chess123.ca/chess-tournaments
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
114 Spadina Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2Y9 , Canada
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