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EARLY BIRD: REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR A $5 DISCOUNT!
How To Join (IMPORTANT)
How To Join (IMPORTANT)
Create CFC ID (if you haven't already)
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Create an account. Make sure to use the information of the child who is competing.
Registration
Click on the "register" button at the top of this page and fill out the form.
Send an e-transfer to aiskander320@gmail.com with full fees. Don't forget to include the name of the player in the message.
Entry Fee & Prizes
Entry Fee & Prizes
Entry Fee
$39.99 Pre-Tournament by October 4 @ 11:59 PM EST
NO On-Site Registration
Awards to top 3 players in each section
If you cancel your registration by September 28 @ 7:00 PM, you will get a 100% refund. Otherwise, no refund will be given.
Schedule
Schedule
October 5, 2025
(12:00 PM) Check-In Opens
(12:30 PM) Game 1
(1:30 PM) Game 2
(2:30 PM) Game 3
(3:30 PM) Game 4
(4:30 PM) Game 5
(5:30 PM) Award Ceremony & Clean-Up
Note: We only have the space from 11:45 PM to 6:00 PM, so please do not be in the room earlier or later than those times.
Location
Location
Oak Ridges Community Centre
Activity Room
12895 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 3G2
Free Parking at the Community Center
YRT bus 91b connects to Richmond Hill Centre; On-Request is available
Restaurants available via Yonge Street; no walking distance restaurants
Sections
Sections
Note: Due to the player limit, sections will end up being combined.
U8 (born on or after January 1, 2017)
U10 (born on or after January 1, 2015)
U12 (born on or after January 1, 2013)
U14 (born on or after January 1, 2011)
U16 (born on or after January 1, 2009)
U18 (born on or after January 1, 2007)
Format
Format
5 Round Swiss
25 minutes + 5 seconds delay per move
10 minute forfeit time
CFC Quick Rated
No points will be given for byes; a last round bye is considered withdrawing from the event
Player Limit
Player Limit
There is a 33 player limit.
Registrations are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
If you register after 33 players have already registered, you will be placed on a waiting list.
If somebody cancels their registration, the person on the top of the waiting list will be entered into the tournament.
If you are still on the waiting list by March 15 @ 11:59 PM, your registration will be cancelled and you will be 100% refunded.
Tournament Procedure
Tournament Procedure
Come to the venue at least 10 minutes before the first round. Come to the front desk (it will be on the door) to check-in.
Pairings will be announced on a sheet of paper a few minutes before the game begins. It will be hung on the door of the room.
You must sit down at your table, shake hands with your opponent, and start the clock.
After your game is finished, raise your hand so an arbiter can take your score.
Repeat steps 2-4 for all the games.
Awards will be given after all 5 rounds are complete.
Notes
Notes
Chess Sets and Clocks will be provided so there is no need to bring your own.
Chips, Juice, and Cookies will be provided. You may eat while playing the game.
There is no seating available inside our room for people after games are finished. There is a lobby with tons of seating, and we will have a table with a few chairs outside.
You may spectate games and walk around but please whisper while games are going on.
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