2025 Chess4win November Markham Open

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada
Nov 29 2025
Nov 30 2025
Regular Entry Fee
$100.00 $80.00

Early bird price expires on Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Free entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2200 or FIDE  regular rating over 2000.
$0.00
Free entry for players aged 60 and above with a CFC rating of 1600 or higher
$0.00
Junior U1100 Entry Fee
$60.00 $50.00

Early bird price expires on Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Prize fund

$ 1400 guaranteed

Schedules

11/29/2025-11/30/2025

Sections

O1900 Prize: $300-$200-$100 for top 3 highest scores

U1900 Prize: $250 - $150 for top 2 highest scores

U1500 Prize: $250 - $150 for top 2 highest scores

Junior U1100 Prize: $50 for the first

Byes

Bye note: A maximum of two half point byes in the first 3 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 4 and 5; All bye requests must be emailed to [email protected]

Description

 

Registered Players' list :Check Our Website

Dates: Starts on Saturday, November 29, 2025@10am

Location: 730 Cochrane Dr #1,Markham ( Duncan Academy , spacious place with free Wi-Fi , indoor badminton court and table tennis room)

Eligibility: CFC membership required

Registration: On-line registration ends November 28th at 10:00 pm. No on-site registration will be accepted. 

Capacity: up to 180 players

Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds a move;30 minutes + 30 seconds a move for Junior U1100

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss (CFC regular rated)

Section: Open(1900+); U1900; U1500; Junior U1100

Schedule: 

Round 1: Saturday, November 29, 10 am

Round 2: Saturday, November 29, 2 pm

Round 3: Saturday, November 29, 6 pm

Round 4: Sunday, November 30, 11 am

Round 5: Sunday, November 30, 3 pm

 

Junior U1100 Schedule: November 30th at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm, & 5pm

 

The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min

Entry Fees: $100 Regular (80 Early Bird before November 15th); $60 Regular for Junior U1100(50 Early Bird before November 15th); Free entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2200. Players aged 60 and above with a CFC rating of 1600 or higher are also eligible for free entry. Limited to 10 spots.

Playing up: Add $20 if playing up. A player must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section they wish to play up in.

Byes:  A maximum of two half point byes in the first 3 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 4 and 5; All bye requests must be emailed to [email protected]

Prizes:$300-$200-$100 for top 3 highest scores in O1900; $250 - $150 for top 2 highest scores in U1900 and U1500 sections; $50 for the first in Junior U1100(Prize money is split between winners in case of a tie. 

Special notes:  The organizer will supply all chess pieces, chess boards, and clocks.; In case of equality of points the ranking will be decided by tie-break using 1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sum of the rating of opponent

Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to November 23rd. After November 23rd, no refunds will be given. 

CONTACT: Any questions can be sent to: [email protected]

 

Additional services and fees

Play Up Fee(A player must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section they wish to play up in.) $20.00

In-person location

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada