2026 Chess4win February Markham Open

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada
Feb 20 2026
Feb 22 2026
Regular Entry Fee
$110.00 CAD $90.00 CAD

Early bird price expires on Feb 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Free early-bird entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2200 or FIDE regular rating over 2100.
$55.00 CAD $0.00 CAD

Early bird price expires on Feb 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Junior U1100 Entry Fee
$60.00 CAD $50.00 CAD

Early bird price expires on Feb 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Prize fund

$ 1450 guaranteed

Schedules

02/20/2026-02/22/2026

Sections

O1900 Prize: $400-$200-$100 for top 3 highest scores

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

U1500 Prize: $200 - $100 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

 

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Dates: Starts on Friday, Feb 20, 2025@ 7:00 pm

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 Feb 20th at 10:00 am. No on-site registration will be accepted. 

Capacity: up to 150 players

Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds a move;30 minutes + 30 seconds a move for Junior U1100

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss

Rated: Top 2 sections are both FIDE and CFC rated. U1500; Junior U1100 are only CFC rated

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

Schedule: 

Round 1: Friday, Feb 20, 7:00 pm

Round 2: Saturday, Feb 21, 10:30 am

Round 3: Saturday, Feb 21, 4:30 pm

Round 4: Sunday, Feb 22, 10:30 am

Round 5: Sunday, Feb 22, 4:30 pm

Junior U1100 Schedule: Feb 22 at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30 pm, & 4:30pm

The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min

Entry Fees: $110 Regular (90 Early Bird before Feb 8); $60 Regular for Junior U1100(50 Early Bird before Feb 8); Free entry before Feb 8 for players rated 2200+ CFC regular or 2100+ FIDE regular. 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(Prize money is split between winners in case of a tie) :

O1900:$400-$200-$100 for top 3 highest scores in; 

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

U1500:$200 - $100 for top 2 highest scores

U1100:$50 for the first in Junior 

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 ratings of the opponents (without one result)

Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to Feb 16. After Feb 16, 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

Express Registration