2026 Toronto Rapid Chess Championship

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada
Apr 19 2026
Regular Entry Fee
$55.00 CAD $50.00 CAD

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

Free Early Bird Entry Fee for IM/WIM
$55.00 CAD $0.00 CAD

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

Free Entry Fee for GM/WGM
$0.00 CAD

Prize fund

$2,800 CAD

Schedules

04/19/2026-04/19/2026

Sections

Crown (CFC quick rating 1800+)

U1800 (CFC quick rating 1400-1799)

U1400 (CFC quick rating under 1400)

Byes

Bye note: No requested bye points in this event.

Description

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Endorsement: Tournament is endorsed by the Greater Toronto Chess League (GTCL)

When: Sunday, April 19th, 2026, 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Format: 7-round CFC-rated, FIDE-rated, Swiss Tournament

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

Time Control: 10 mins + 5  secs/move increment

Capacity: 150 players

Rounds:  12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm 

Sections:  Crown, U1800, U1400 (rated CFC Quick in all sections, FIDE rated top-two sections, no playing up allowed) 

Prizes: $2800 based on 150 fully paid entries. Trophies to winning players in each section.

Entry Fees: $50 by April 8th at 11:59 pm, $55 afterwards, free entry for IM/WIM by April 8th at 11:59 pm ; free entry for  GM/WGM

Registration: Online registration by Sunday, April 19th at 10:00 am. No onsite registration.

Byes: Up to one 1/2 point bye for rounds 1-5 can be requested by emailing us by Saturday. April 18th at 11:59pm.

Detailed Schedule:

  • Round 1 — 12:30 pm ~ 1:15 pm

  • Round 2 — 1:15 pm ~ 2:00 pm

  • Round 3 — 2:00 pm ~ 2:45 pm

  • Round 4 — 2:45 pm ~ 3:30 pm

  • Round 5 — 3:30 pm ~ 4:15 pm

  • Round 6 — 4:15 pm ~ 5:00 pm

  • Round 7 — 5:00 pm ~ 5:45 pm

  • Trophy Ceremony: 5:50 pm

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].

 

WITHDRAW POLICY:

  • Pre-registered and pre-paid participants who need to withdraw before the start of the event can receive a full credit or refund via EMT, with a $5 handling fee deducted from the entry fee.

  • All emergencies should go through  [email protected]  for communications regarding withdrawal, travel delays, or other late-breaking information.

 

CONTACT:

Any questions can be sent to:  [email protected]

In-person location

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

Express Registration