2026 SCC & Chess4win Happy New Year Open

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada
Jan 02 2026
Jan 04 2026
Regular Entry Fee
$130.00 $90.00

Early bird price expires on Nov 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM

SCC Member Entry Fee
$120.00 $80.00

Early bird price expires on Nov 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Junior U1100
$60.00 $50.00

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

Free entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2300 or FIDE  regular rating over 2100.
$0.00

Schedules

01/02/2026-01/04/2026

Sections

O1900 (1800+) Prize: $1000-$500-$300 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals

U1900 Prize: $500-$300-$200 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals

U1500 Prize: $400-$200-$100 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals

Junior U1100 Prize: $100-$50 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals

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 5 and 6; All bye requests must be emailed to [email protected]

Description

Registered Players' list: Check Our Website

Dates: Starts on Friday, January 2nd, 2026@10:00 am

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

Rating: Sections will be determined using the highest of CFC or FIDE rating. All sections will be CFC rated. Crown, U2200 and U1800 will also be FIDE rated.

Registration: Online registration ends on Jan 1st at 10:00 PM. No on-site registration will be accepted.  

Capacity: 150 players

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

Format: 6 Rounds Swiss 

Section: O1900, U1900 , U1500,  JUNIOR U1100

Schedule:  

Round 1: Friday, Jan 2, 10:00 am

Round 2: Friday, Jan 2, 4:00 pm

Round 3: Saturday, Jan 3, 10:00 am

Round 4: Saturday, Jan 3, 4:00 pm

Round 5: Sunday,  Jan 4, 10:00 am

Round 6: Sunday,  Jan 4, 4:00 pm

Junior U1100 Schedule: Jan 4th at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, & 4:00pm

The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min

Entry Fees: $90 before Nov 1st; $110 before Dec 15th; Regular is $130/entry. $10 Discount for SCC Members.$60 for Junior U1100($50/ before Dec 15th); Free entry for players with a CFC regular rating over 2300 or FIDE  regular rating over 2100.Limited to 10 spots.

Please pay the entry fee via email transfer at [email protected]

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 5 and 6; All bye requests must be emailed to [email protected]

Prizes(3650 Based on 90 paid entries): 

  • O1900:$1000-$500-$300 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals
  • U1900:$500-$300-$200 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals
  • U1500:$400-$200-$100 Plus Championship Trophy and Medals
  • Junior U1100:$100-$50 Championship Trophy and Medals

 

May increase based on entries. Guaranteed minimums will be paid regardless of turnout; Prize money is split between winners in case of a tie.   

 

Tiebreak Rules: 1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sum of the rating of opponent

Special Notes:  The organizer will supply all chess pieces, chess boards, and clocks.

Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to Dec 25th. After Dec 25th, no refunds will be given. 

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

Additional services and fees

Play Up Fee $20.00

In-person location

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