Toronto Chess Rapid 2026, organized by Barev Centre, is a one-day rapid tournament open to every player, from first-timers to titled players.
How to register: registration and payment are on ChessAgain: https://www.chessagain.com/index.php?cnt=8&sub=2&tourn=8
Format: 6-round Swiss, 15 min + 5 sec per move. Round 1 at 10:00 a.m.; on-site check-in 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Sections: Rated (CFC membership required) and Unrated (great for students and casual players).
Prizes: $3,000 total in cash prizes, plus trophies and medals.
Entry fees: Rated $50 early bird (until Oct 1), $60 online (until Oct 15), $80 on-site. Unrated $25 / $30 / $40. GM/WGM and IM/WIM play free.
Venue: Holy Trinity Armenian Church, M. Artinian Hall, 920 Progress Ave, Scarborough (near Hwy 401 and McCowan).
Questions: [email protected]
Event venue
Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 920 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T5, Canada, Toronto
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