CYCC Qualification Tournament for the 2020 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC)

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The annual Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) is the most prestigious youth chess competition in Canada organized under the auspices of the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC). It is also a pathway to all international youth chess competitions that determines official representatives for the World Youth Chess Championship (WYCC), the Pan American Youth Chess Championship and the North American Youth Chess Championship. In 2020, the CYCC will be held in Mississauga, Ontario, which gives an excellent opportunity to young players from the Greater Toronto Area to take part. To earn the right to play in the CYCC, one has to quality in his or her province of residence. To qualify for the CYCC, 50% score is required, as per the national rules. Our qualification tournament is the best chance for children residing in the GTA and particularly in Oakville to qualify for the CYCC (http://chess.ca/tournaments). This is a FIDE-rated tournament of Standard (“Slow”) chess, the juniors will be able to boost their FIDE and CFC ratings ahead of the CYCC!

Age Categories

U08: Born after Jan 1, 2012 | U10: Born after Jan 1, 2010 | U12: Born after Jan 1, 2008

U14: Born after Jan 1, 2006 | U16: Born after Jan 1, 2004 | U18: Born after Jan 1, 2002

Location & Dates

When: Saturday, March 7th, 2020

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airpport West, 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario

Rounds @ 10:00 am; 11:30 am; 2:00 pm; 3:30 pm; & 5:00 pm.

Format

Swiss system, 5 rounds. Sections can be combined if numbers warrant. CFC rated for all sections.

Tiebreaks: Head to head, Buchholtz, Buchholtz Cut 1, then Drawing of lots.

Time Controls

25 mins/end plus 15 sec Increment - All Age Categories

Tournament Organizer

Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.

Arbiter

Ken Green, National Arbiter

Registration Fees

EARLY Entry fees (Monday Feb 17, 2020 deadline): $50

REGULAR Entry fees (Monday Mar 2, 2020 deadline): $55

At the Door/Onsite: $60

REGISTER ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW:
All Age Categories: Register Here

TOURNAMENT PRIZES - Trophies and/or Medals

Certificate of Qualification for the 2020 CYCC in a corresponding age group. Medals for the top 3 in every age category. The winner of every age category will receive a $100 credit to be applied towards the 2020 CYCC Registration (based on at least 12 registered players in the age category. The amount of credit may be prorated if there are less than 12 players in the category). If player is already registered for the CYCC, cash will be paid upon completion of all rounds of the CYCC.

Water provided.
Chess equipment and clocks provided.

By registering for our event, you consent and agree to our Notice of Filming & Photography.

Refund Policy: No cash refunds on withdrawal. Credit for equal amount will be given if you notify us of withdrawal on or before March 2, 2020. Credits can be used to register for tournaments and other programs offered by Elevate My Chess. Registration fee will be forfeited if you don’t notify us of withdrawals on or before March 2, 2020. However, consideration for credit will be considered in special circumstances on a case by case basis.

MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZERS

I'm excited that you've decided to join us for the CYCC Oakville Qualifier! I look forward to meeting with you. I can't wait...see you soon. Ken Green, Founder, Elevate My Chess Canada Inc.