2026 Chess4win February OCC & CYCC Double Qualifier

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada
Feb 22 2026
Regular Entry Fee
$50.00 CAD $45.00 CAD

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

Schedules

1:00 PM (02/22/2026-02/22/2026)

Sections

U8(2018+)

U10(2016-2017)

U12(2014-2015)

U14(2012-2013)

U16(2010-2011)

U18(2008-2009)

Byes

Max of byes: 0
Bye note: No requested bye points in this event.

Description

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FORMAT AND EVENT DETAILS:
  • WHEN:  Sunday, February 22 2026, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Rd #1 starts at 1:00 pm.
  • SCHEDULE:  12:30 check in, 1:00 - 6:00 tournament, 6:00 - 6:30 ceremony
  • WHERE: 730 Cochrane Dr #1,Markham (Duncan Academy , spacious place with free Wi-Fi , indoor badminton court and table tennis room) 
  • WHAT: 5-round single-round Rapid Event (Swiss), using a 25 min + 5 sec time control.
  • REQUIREMENTS: Players must be born after Jan 1, 2008
  • SECTIONS: U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18
  • RATED: CFC Quick Rated & CMA Rated
  • TIEBREAK RULES:  1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sonneborn-Berger
  • REGISTRATION: On-line registration ends Feb 22 at 10:00 am. No on-site registration will be accepted.
  • ENTRY FEE:  $45/ entry by Feb 8 ; regular : $50
  • PAYMENT METHOD: Please EMT to [email protected](with player's full name and CFC ID mentioned as note)
  • NOTES: No requested bye points in this event. Clocks and chess set are provided. By signing up, you permit Chess4win the ability to take and use photos from the tournament on its social media. If you would not like your photo used, please email us at [email protected].

PRIZE: Trophy for the first place, Medals for the second and third place in each Division. 

QUALIFICATION:

  • Players who score 2.5 points qualify for CYCC 2026.

  • Players who score 3 points qualify for the Ontario Chess Challenge 2026.

    WITHDRAW POLICY :

  • Pre-registered and pre-paid participants who withdraw at least 3 days before the event start date are eligible for a refund via EMT, subject to a $5 handling fee deducted from the entry fee. 
  • Withdrawals made 1 day before the event will receive full credit, which may be applied to future events.
  • No refunds or credits will be issued for withdrawals made on the tournament day.
  • All emergencies should go through  [email protected]  for communications regarding withdrawal, travel delays, or other late-breaking information.
       CONTACT:

Registration period

Registration starts on 01/12/2026 and ends on 02/22/2026.

Restrictions

Participants must be entering 12 grade or lower.

In-person location

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

Express Registration