March 2 2019 Oakville Qualifier for the 2019 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC)

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  • March 2 2019 Oakville Qualifier for the 2019 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC)

    For those interested in participating in the CYCC this year or those just looking for an opportunity to compete, the Oakville Qualifier for the CYCC taking place on Saturday, March 2, 2019 presents a great opportunity for you.


    NOTE: REGISTRATION FEES GO UP IN A WEEK, SO REGISTER TODAY TO LOCK IN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!!


    Read on for more details:

    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 2019, the CYCC will be held in Regina, SK. 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 provides opportunity for kids 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 and the international competitions! Age Categories

    U08: Born after Jan 1, 2011 | U10: Born after Jan 1, 2009 | U12: Born after Jan 1, 2007

    U14: Born after Jan 1, 2005 | U16: Born after Jan 1, 2003 | U18: Born after Jan 1, 2001 Location & Dates

    When: Saturday, March 2nd, 2019

    Where: Holiday Inn Oakville Center, 590 Argus Road, Oakville, Ontario

    Rounds @ 9:00 am; 11:30 am; 2:00 pm; 4:00 pm; & 6:30 pm. Format

    Swiss system, 5 rounds. Sections can be combined if numbers warrant. FIDE/CFC/CMA rated for U18/U16/U14/U12 and CFC/CMA rated for U10/U08.



    Time Controls

    40 mins/end plus 30 sec Delay – All Age Categories TOURNAMENT PRIZES – Trophies and/or Medals

    Certificate of Qualification for the 2019 CYCC in a corresponding age group. Trophies or medals for the top 3 in every age category. The winner of every age category will receive a transportation grant of up to $150 (based on 40 total paid registrations) to attend the CYCC in Regina, SK in July 2019. This money is payable upon successful completion of all rounds of the CYCC.

    Register Here


    To learn more and get more information, check the tournament page here.
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