Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC): July 8-11th 2025, Surrey, BC

According to the requirement from the Chess Federation of Canada, any players who would like to attend the 2025 Canadian Youth Chess Championship need to be qualified before applying. The players got 2.5 points or more in each age group of each qualification (U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18) will be qualified for CYCC.

Ontario Chess Challenge (OCC): May 4th 2025, Mississauga, ON

For OCC qualification, this tournament is open to all players from Kindergarten through grade 12 and the top 10 percent per grade qualify for Ontario Chess Challenge 2025.

Date: Janurary 19, February 9, March 9 & April 6, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Maverick Learning Center @ 1020 Denison St. Suite 205, Markham, ON L3R 3W5

Target: Students Grade K to 12 (Age 4-20) who love playing chess*
*If you do not have a CFC ID, you can register here. For players under 20 years old, NO annual membership fee is required. If you do not have a CMA ID, just fill in N/A. An ID will be assigned onsite.

Schedule: 5 Rounds in total | 1^st round starting at 1:30 PM | Refreshments are provided

Sections: Under 8 | Under 10 | Under 12 | Under 14 | Under 16 | Under 18

Rating: The tournament will be rated by CFC & CMA

Time Control: Game in 25 minutes plus 5 seconds delay per move (Bronstein)

Entry Fee: $50 for one tournament | $90 for two tournaments | $120 for three tournaments. Maverick Chess Club members get 10% off. Siblings get 10% off. 
All players must complete the online Registration Form with full payment. No on-site registration.

Payment Method:
(1) eTransfer to [email protected] with the player’s full name mentioned as a note

(2) Cash – in person during our working hours Mon – Fri 11 AM – 8 PM & Sat 10 AM – 8 PM

Prizes: Medals for top places & Souvenirs for new qualifiers
• Clocks and sets will be supplied.

TD: Mario Moran-Venegas