Here is a current list of WCC-CYCC qualifier tournament participants:
There’s still time to take advantage of the early-bird rate for the WCC-CYCC qualifier tournament.
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.
The Waterdown Chess Club CYCC Qualifier provides an opportunity for those who want to compete in this prestigious competition.
Please note that while all are welcome to play in the WCC qualifier, in accordance with the rules set forth by the CYCC, only those players who place in the TOP 50% will be eligible to compete in the 2020 CYCC held in July.
Register and pay by cheque or by e-transfer to waterdownchess@yahoo.ca
Entry Fee:
$ 30 EARLY-BIRD (regster/pay before Jan 15)
$ 40 REGULAR FEE (register/pay by Feb 1)
$ 50 LATE FEE (register/pay by Feb 15)
$ 60 AT THE DOOR/DAY OF
Format:
CFC active rated
5 rounds, Swiss format
Time Control:
25min + :10 increments
Clocks and chess sets supplied
When:
Saturday, February 29, 2020
9:30am, 10:30am,
11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Where:
St. James United Church
306 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, Ontario
Age Categories:
U08 / U10 / U12 / U14 / U16 / U18
Arbiter:
Mikhail Egorov
BYES:
1/2 points for rounds 1-5 (ALL sections)
The byes MUST be requested in advance, at the latest prior to the end of the previous round (2 byes maximum)
Prizes:
Medals and Trophies PLUS those who score in the top 50% qualify to play in the CYCC in July.
Register and pay by cheque or by e-transfer to waterdownchess@yahoo.ca
OR Make cheques payable to
Waterdown Chess Club
68 Cole Street
Waterdown, ON L8B 0R3
