Canadian Youth Chess Championship
2022
Canadian Youth Chess Championships
July 7 - 11, 2022
7 Rounds
Hillfield Strathallan College, Hamilton, Ontario
All Equipment Provided
Note: Due to the last two years of limited Tournament play, normal qualification rules are NOT in effect. This year, the CYCC is open to all!
Support: Proudly supported by the City of Hamilton
Live Games! Click HERE
Format:
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Age Sections
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Under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 (Age category determined by Year of Birth)
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Girls and Open
Entry Fee:
$225+tax ($254.25) Before May 1
$250+tax ($282.50) Before June 1
$275+tax $310.75) After May 31
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, July 6
Placement Prizes : Trophies for each section
The CYCC qualifies players to international corresponding events:
There are 3 events that players can qualify to:
1) 2022 World Cadet Chess Championships / 2022 World Youth Chess Championships
Note that these events are tentative as FIDE has yet to announce these tournaments
2) 2023 Pan-American Youth Chess Championships
3) 2023 North American Youth Chess Championships
The top 3 finishers in the CYCC in each category qualify to participate in the above 3 events
The first place finisher may choose to be Canada’s official player in one of the above. Second place gets second choice and Third gets third choice
One official player in each of the above international events for each section will have their Entry fee, FIDE fee, Hotel cost paid for by the CFC
In addition, the first place finisher in each section will win some sponsorship towards their flight to their chosen international event
The second or third player going to any of the above international championships will have their Entry and FIDE fee paid for by the CFC, but must pay other expenses themselves
Round Times:
See Complete Schedule here
Time Control
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Game in 90 minutes with 30 second Fischer increment
Tie breaks in order of application :
1. Head to Head
2. Buccholz Cut 1
3. Buccholz
4. Most Blacks
5. Most Wins
Forfeit: Failure to arrive at the board within 30 minutes of the round start will result in forfeiture of the game
Byes : 2 half point byes in the first 6 rounds if requested with entry
Eligibility: Players MUST have current annual membership with CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) or FQE (Fédération québécoise des échecs)
Cancellation Policy:
Cancel registration anytime prior to 1 full week before the tournament - Full Refund (minus $5 service fee)
Cancel 2 to 7 days prior to the tournament - 80% refund
Cancel 1 to 2 days prior to the tournament - 50% refund
Cancel less than 1 day prior to tournament - $0 refund
Support: Proudly supported by the City of Hamilton
PreRegistered: Here
For maps showing the location of the Tournament site as well as the Residences and TownePlace Suites, Click HERE