Information:
Friday, June 5, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026
CFC Regular Rated, 5 round swiss
Pairings will use current CFC Regular Rating.
If a player doesn't have a regular rating, their CFC Quick or if present FIDE Standard rating shall be used. If a player has no rating a provisional rating of 1400 will be given.
Time control: 60 minutes, 30 seconds increment from move 1 (60+30)
Tiebreaks: Points, Direct Encounter, Greater Number of Wins, and TPR (Tournament Performance Rating)
CFC membership is required --> CFC - CFC Membership - How
On Thursday, June 4, we will update the ratings if there are any changes!
Moves must be recorded on for the whole game even during time trouble
Organizer Info
This tournament is organized by the Student Executives of the Chess Club of York University
Tournament Organizer: Lukasz and Donel (Co-Presidents)
Tournament Arbiters: Kousuke and Ahmad (Tournament Organizer & Directors)
View the tournament on Chess-results below:
Open Section: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1405296.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0
U1500 Section: https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1405297.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0
Board #1 of the Open Section will played on a DGT Electronic Board and Pieces!
Sections
There will be 2 sections: U1500 and Open
Players will be placed in the section based on their rating
If a player from U1500 wants to play up, a $5 dollar fee will apply. (Must be 1400+ rating to play up)
Please specify you want to play up when filling out the registration form.
If a minimum number of players isn't reached in both sections, the sections will be merged.
Date, Schedule and Round Times
Friday, June 5, 2026, 4:30 - 8:00 pm - Round 1
Setup/Check-in - 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Round 1 - 5:00 pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10:00 am - 5:30pm - Rounds 2 + 3
Round 2 - 10:30am - 1:30pm
Break - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Round 3 - 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm - Rounds 4 + 5
Round 4 - 10:30am - 1:30pm
Break - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Round 5 - 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Closing ceremony - 5:30 - 6:00pm
Byes
Can request ½ point bye for Round 1
0-point byes for all other rounds
Where
Room 305, Founders College, 99 Ottawa Rd, North York, ON M3J 1P3
Parking information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DLmG70r_Jzf1Rwtt3UEsp3cgwU2XbLSWDreL6I7Lp7U/edit?tab=t.0
Registration Fees and Deadlines
Open
$15 for York Students/Faculty/Staff
$25 for Other University/College Students/Faculty/Staff
$35 everyone else
U1500
$10 for York Students/Faculty/Staff
$20 for Other University/College Students/Faculty/Staff
$30 everyone else
Final Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 11:59pm EST
NO PAYMENT COLLECTED ONSITE!
How to register
Fill out registration form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScllrtY8n0n_jlSO8GyoNnsAyl1FXLFeSS5H57lGr4l9oz6Mw/viewform?usp=dialog
E-transfer registration fee to chessblitzyorku@gmail.com
Prizes
Open
1st - 35% of prize pool
2nd - 25%
3rd - 20%
Trophy for 1st place + Medals for top 3
U1500
1st - 35% of prize pool
2nd - 25%
3rd - 20%
Medals for top 3
Refund/Withdrawal Policy
100% Refund will be issued if requested prior to the final registration deadline - Wednesday, June 3, 11:59pm EST
If the request is made AFTER this deadline, we will keep 10% of the registration fee
List of Registered Players
Open Section: https://s3.chess-results.com/tnr1405296.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0
U1500 Section: https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1405297.aspx?lan=1&SNode=S0
List will be updated daily, you can check the list to confirm you are registered.
Electronics Policy
While a player's games are ongoing, any electronics they have with them (i.e. cellphones) are to be turned off and placed face down on the table. Phones are not to be removed from the table. A ringing or beeping phone would be considered a phone violation, and in this case a player will receive a single warning. Any subsequent violations during the tournament, will lead to the loss of the game.
Alternatively, electronics can be turned off and left in a bag. Because of this no bags are to leave the room, without prior consent of the Tournament Director. Any evidence of a turned on phone in a bag or on a person (i.e., ringing or beeping), will lead to a forfeit in that game.
Spectators (which includes players whose games are finished) should also have electronics turned off or in silent mode and stowed away (UNLESS there is a designated seating area) while in the playing room. Violators may be asked to leave the room for the duration of the round.
Here is the link for the IMPORTANT Chess Rules (Please read them carefully): CLICK HERE