Tournament Details

Tournament Name: NCC October Rapid 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Starting Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time/Toronto Time.

Format: CFC Quick Rated – Swiss System

Time Control: 10+5 (10 minutes + 5-second increment per move)

Rounds: 5

Platform: Lichess.org

Sections: O1700 and U1700

Regular Entry Fee: $10.00 CAD

Tournament-Day Entry Fee: $15.00 CAD

Prize Allocation: 50% of collected registration revenue

Maximum Players: 50 in each section.

Organizer: Northern Chess Club (NCC)

Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET

The tournament is open to eligible Chess Federation of Canada players who meet the applicable CFC membership requirements.

Players must register for the section corresponding to their official CFC Quick rating.

There will be a 3-minute interval break after each round.

Tournament Sections

The NCC October Rapid 2026 will feature two separate sections based on players' official CFC Quick ratings.

Each section will have its own Lichess Swiss tournament, pairings, final standings, and cash prizes.

Section 1 – NCC October Rapid O1700

For players rated 1700 or higher CFC Quick.

The NCC October Rapid O1700 is designed for higher-rated players looking to compete against opponents in the 1700+ rating category.

To participate, a player must have an official CFC Quick rating of 1700 or higher at the registration cutoff.

Tournament Details:

Name: NCC October Rapid O1700

Rating: CFC Quick Rated

Time Control: 10+5

Rounds: 5

Format: Swiss System

Eligibility: CFC Quick rating of 1700 or higher

Prizes: Separate O1700 cash prizes

Players rated below 1700 are not eligible to participate in this section.

Tournament Link: NCC October Rapid O1700 by Northern Chess Club - CFC • lichess.org 

Section 2 – NCC October Rapid U1700

For players rated below 1700 CFC Quick.

The NCC October Rapid U1700 is designed for developing and improving players who want to compete against opponents within the under-1700 rating category.

To participate, a player must have an official CFC Quick rating of 1699 or lower at the registration cutoff.

Tournament Details:

Name: NCC October Rapid U1700

Rating: CFC Quick Rated

Time Control: 10+5

Rounds: 5

Format: Swiss System

Eligibility: CFC Quick rating below 1700

Prizes: Separate U1700 cash prizes

Players rated 1700 or higher are not eligible to participate in this section. 

Players without an established CFC Quick rating must contact NCC for an eligibility review before registering.

Tournament Link: NCC October Rapid U1700 by Northern Chess Club - CFC • lichess.org 

Important Section Rules

Players may register for only one section.

O1700: Players rated 1700 or higher.

U1700: Players rated 1699 or lower.

Players cannot choose a section outside their rating eligibility.

Northern Chess Club will verify section eligibility using official CFC Quick ratings before the tournament begins.

Registration & Payment

To participate, players must complete the official registration form and submit the applicable entry fee.

Regular Entry Fee: $10 CAD

Tournament-Day Entry Fee: $15 CAD

The tournament-day entry fee takes effect on October 24, 2026, at 12:00 AM ET.

Players registering on October 24 must pay the tournament-day rate, subject to any eligible coupon or free-entry award.

Interac e-Transfer: Amirrezadarzabi1000@gmail.com

Players located outside Canada who cannot use Interac e-Transfer may contact NCC to discuss an alternative payment method, such as PayPal.

When sending payment, please include:

• Player's full name

• CFC ID

• Selected section (O1700 or U1700)

• Tournament name: NCC October Rapid 2026

Please submit registration and payment at approximately the same time so NCC can verify your entry.

Once registration and payment have been verified, the player will receive an official confirmation email.

The Lichess tournament link and entry code for the player's assigned section will be provided before the tournament begins.

Registration Deadline: October 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

NCC Coupon & Discount Policy

NCC Coupons Are Accepted for This Tournament!

Northern Chess Club is allowing eligible players to redeem previously earned NCC tournament-entry awards and discount coupons for the NCC October Rapid 2026.

This includes eligible coupons earned through previous NCC events, including the NCC Grand Swiss 2026.

However, the following conditions apply.

1. Only ONE Coupon Per Registration

Players may use a maximum of one coupon or tournament-entry award toward this tournament.

2. Coupons Cannot Be Combined

Players cannot combine multiple discounts, coupons, or free-entry awards.

For example:

A player with a 40% discount and a 30% discount cannot combine them to receive 70% off.

The player must choose one eligible discount.

3. Free Tournament Entries

Players who earned free tournament entries from previous NCC events may use one free entry for this tournament.

If a player has two free-entry awards available, only one will be redeemed. The remaining award may be saved for another eligible NCC tournament, subject to its validity terms.

4. Discounts Apply to the Applicable Entry Fee

Percentage discounts are calculated using the entry fee in effect when the player registers.

For example, if a player registers at the regular $10 entry fee:

30% OFF: Player pays $7.00 CAD

40% OFF: Player pays $6.00 CAD

50% OFF: Player pays $5.00 CAD

100% Free Entry: Player pays $0.00 CAD

5. Coupon Verification

All coupons must be valid, unused, and eligible for this event.

Players must indicate their coupon or tournament-entry award when completing the registration form.

NCC will verify the award before confirming registration.

Coupons have no cash redemption value and cannot be transferred unless NCC has specifically authorized the transfer.

IMPORTANT: Only ONE coupon may be used. Coupons cannot be combined under any circumstances.

Prize Fund

The NCC October Rapid 2026 will allocate 50% of actual collected registration revenue toward cash prizes.

Unlike the NCC Grand Swiss, which featured a larger annual prize allocation, this event follows NCC's regular tournament prize structure.

Both sections will have their own prize funds.

How the Prize Fund Works

50% of registration revenue collected from O1700 players will go toward O1700 prizes.

50% of registration revenue collected from U1700 players will go toward U1700 prizes.

Registration revenue is calculated after any applicable discounts or free-entry awards.

As more players register and pay, the available cash prize fund may increase.

O1700 Tournament Prizes

The NCC October Rapid O1700 will feature prizes for:

1st Place – Cash Prize + 1 Free Entry to Next NCC Tournament.

2nd Place – Cash Prize + 50% off Entry to Next NCC Tournament.

3rd Place – Cash Prize

The exact prize amounts will be announced after registration closes.

U1700 Tournament Prizes

The NCC October Rapid U1700 will feature prizes for:

1st Place – Cash Prize + 30% Off Entry To Next NCC Tournament

2nd Place – Cash Prize

3rd Place – Cash Prize

The exact prize amounts will be announced after registration closes.

The number of paid places may be adjusted if a section has insufficient paid registrations. NCC will announce the final prize structure before play begins.

Tournament Rules & Fair Play

All participants must follow the applicable CFC tournament regulations, Lichess fair-play policies, and Northern Chess Club tournament rules.

Fair-Play Requirements

Players must compete using their own registered Lichess accounts.

The use of chess engines, outside assistance, computer analysis, or other unauthorized resources during games is strictly prohibited.

Players must not receive assistance from another person while their games are in progress.

All participants are expected to demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship and respect toward opponents and tournament organizers.

Tournament Conduct

Players are responsible for joining their assigned Lichess tournament before the scheduled start.

Players must compete only in the section for which they have been approved and registered.

A player who joins the wrong section may be required to withdraw and enter the correct tournament.

Any suspected cheating, inappropriate conduct, or violation of tournament rules may be investigated by NCC.

Players found responsible for serious violations may be removed from the tournament and disqualified from receiving prizes, subject to applicable rules and review.

CFC Rating Information

The NCC October Rapid 2026 is intended to be officially CFC Quick Rated.

Both the O1700 and U1700 tournaments will use a time control of 10 minutes plus a 5-second increment per move.

Following the completion of both tournaments, Northern Chess Club will prepare and submit the results to the Chess Federation of Canada for rating processing.

The final rating updates will be available once the CFC processes and publishes the tournament results.

Players must provide accurate CFC membership information when registering.

Please note: Tournament results and unofficial Lichess standings may be available immediately after the event, while official CFC rating updates may take additional time.

Withdrawal & Refund Policy

Registration is considered a commitment to participate in the NCC October Rapid 2026.

The following refund conditions apply.

Before Tournament Day

Players who request a withdrawal on or before Friday, October 23, 2026, may receive a 100% refund of the amount they paid.

On Tournament Day

Players who request a withdrawal on Saturday, October 24, 2026, before the tournament begins may receive a 50% refund of the amount they paid.

After the Tournament Begins

Players who do not attend, fail to join their tournament, or withdraw after play has started will not be eligible for a refund.

Tournament Cancellation

If Northern Chess Club cancels the tournament or a player's section, affected players will receive a 100% refund of the amount they paid.

All refunds are calculated using the actual amount paid after any applicable coupons or discounts.

By completing registration and submitting payment, the player acknowledges and accepts these conditions.

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