The 2nd Canadian Intergenerational Chess Challenge 2026

J addison Private School: 2 Valleywood Dr, Markham, ON L3R 8H3, Canada
Aug 15 2026
Regular Entry Fee
$65.00 CAD $55.00 CAD

Early bird price expires on Aug 01, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Prize fund

$750 CAD

Schedules

08/15/2026-08/15/2026

Sections

O1700

U1700

U1000

Byes

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

Description

Organized by:
Geriatric Weekend Warriors Society | Chess for Connection | Chess4win Chess Club

AUGUST 15TH

📍 2 Valleywood Dr, Markham, ON L3R 8H3, Canada

 

1. The Canadian Inter-generational Chess Challenge Junior Qualifier

📅 Saturday, August 15th
🕐 12:00 – 6:00 PM
♟️ 5 Round Rapid Swiss | ⏱️ 25m + 5s | 🏅 CFC Rated
Sections: O1700 / U1700 / Junior U1000 (No play-up allowed; sections assigned automatically by CFC Quick Rating)

Rated: CFC Quick Rated

Tiebreaks:

  1. Direct Encounter

  2. Buchholz

  3. Number of Wins (excluding forfeits)

  4. Sonneborn-Berger

Registration: Online only — closes August 15th at 10:00 AM (No on-site registration).
Entry Fee:

  • $55 Early Bird (before Aug 1st)

  • $65 Regular Entry

Registered Rapid Players' list :Check Our Website

 

Cash Prizes(By tiebreak, no split):

  • O1700: 🥇 $150 | 🥈 $100 | 🥉 $50

  • U1700: 🥇 $100 | 🥈 $50

  • Junior U1000: 🥇 $100 | 🥈 $50

Special Qualification:
Top 4 players from each section will qualify for the 2026 Canadian Intergenerational Chess Challenge (Geriatric Weekend Warriors Society (65+) vs. Chess for Connection (20-)), held at on August 28th afternoon (2 rounds, Time Control: 60 min + 15 sec, CFC Rated).

2. The Canadian Inter-generational Chess Challenge

Free for seniors + Free for juniors qualified from rapid on Aug 15th

 

👥 12 Members in each team

Geriatric Weekend Warriors Society Senior Team (65+)
VS
Chess for Connection Junior Team (20-)

Format: 2-round team match, Time Control: 60 min + 15 sec increment
Arbiter: IA Omar Shah
Rated: CFC Rated

Schedule:

  • Round 1: 12:00 PM

  • Round 2: 5:00 PM

  • Social activities and snacks available between rounds.

Broadcasting:
Follow Board #1 live on the national Canadian chess forum Chess Talk under the thread: Geriatric Weekend Warriors’ Society (65+).

 

MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 100 players.

PAYMENT METHOD: Please EMT to [email protected](with player's full name , CFC ID and Event Name mentioned as note)

NOTES: 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].

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

In-person location

J addison Private School: 2 Valleywood Dr, Markham, ON L3R 8H3, Canada
Express Registration