Canadian Junior Scholarship Final

Duncan Academy: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1, Canada
Jan 18 2026
Regular Entry Fee
$80.00 CAD $65.00 CAD

Early bird price expires on Jan 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Prize fund

$5,000 CAD

Schedules

1:00 PM (01/18/2026-01/18/2026)

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, Jan 18, 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 Jan 18 at 10:00 am. No on-site registration will be accepted.
    • ENTRY FEE:  $65/ entry by Jan 12 ; regular : $80
    • 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].

Prizes (per section):

  • 1st Place: Trophy + $300 Cash + $200 Coupon (for future Chess4win events)
  • 2nd Place: Medal + $200 Cash + $100 Coupon (for future Chess4win events)
  • 3rd Place: Medal + $100 Cash + $50 Coupon (for future Chess4win events)

All other players: $10 Coupon + a small gift and a beautifully designed certificate

 

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. In all other cases, the full credit will be retained for use in future events.  
  • All emergencies should go through  [email protected]  for communications regarding withdrawal, travel delays, or other late-breaking information.
CONTACT:

Registration period

Registration starts on 08/12/2025 and ends on 01/18/2026.

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