About
The Hart House Chess Club is hosting its first Youth Chess Championship on Saturday, April 29. The event is a celebration of youth chess, a gathering of Toronto's future chess stars, and serves as an opportunity for students to visit the University of Toronto.
The event also serves as a qualifier for the 2023 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) in Calgary, Alberta.
Championship details
Rounds:
- 9:30 am
- 10:45 am
- 12:00 pm
- (lunch)
- 2:00 pm
- 3:15 pm
Award Ceremony: 5:00 pm or ASAP after Round 5.
Style: 5 Round Rapid (swiss) in 6 age sections: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18.
Time Control: 25 minutes plus 5 seconds increment per move from move 1, for all sections.
Byes: 0 point byes allowed. Players must play all games to qualify for the CYCC.
Prizes: Trophies for top-3 in each section, 1st overall and top-woman in each section is awarded entry to CYCC ($3000 in bursaries).
Please note: No onsite registrations. Capacity is 170. Free entries for FMs.