Join us for Canada's largest youth chess tournament! Hosted by Vancity Chess & Juniors to Masters Chess Academy.
Register Now for $341.25| Special Event | July 7 | 6:30 PM |
| Opening Ceremony | July 8 | 9:00 AM |
| Rounds 1-2 | July 8 | 10 AM & 4 PM |
| Rounds 3-4 | July 9 | 10 AM & 4 PM |
| Rounds 5-6 | July 10 | 10 AM & 4 PM |
| Round 7 | July 11 | 10:00 AM |
| Awards | July 11 | ASAP |
7 rounds of Swiss format
90 min + 30 sec/move increment games
Players must write all their moves on the scoresheets provided
The tournament is divided into 12 sections:
CFC and FIDE rated for sections:
All other sections will be CFC rated only.
DETAILS Special Event | DATE Mon, July 7, 2025 | TIME 6:30 PM |
DETAILS Opening Ceremony | DATE Tues, July 8, 2025 | TIME 9:00 AM |
DETAILS Round 1 | DATE Tues, July 8, 2025 | TIME 10:00 AM |
DETAILS Round 2 | DATE Tues, July 8, 2025 | TIME 4:00 PM |
DETAILS Round 3 | DATE Wed, July 9, 2025 | TIME 10:00 AM |
DETAILS Round 4 | DATE Wed, July 9, 2025 | TIME 4:00 PM |
DETAILS Round 5 | DATE Thurs, July 10, 2025 | TIME 10:00 AM |
DETAILS Round 6 | DATE Thurs, July 10, 2025 | TIME 4:00 PM |
DETAILS Round 7 | DATE Fri, July 11, 2025 | TIME 10:00 AM |
DETAILS Awards Ceremony | DATE Fri, July 11, 2025 | TIME ASAP |
Put your Bughouse skills to the ultimate test! Play in Canada's largest Bughouse youth tournament.
When: More details soon
Where: Guildford Ballroom
Masters will be onsite for lectures and other special events - stay tuned for more details!
When: More details soon
Where: More details soon
The 2025 CYCC will be held at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in the Guildford Ballroom, Barnston Room, and Frasier Room.
We are currently out of available rooms at the group chess rate. Please book one of several nearby accommodations or contact the Sheraton for regular rates.
The Winners from the 12 sections are qualified to the World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 and the World Youth Chess Championships 2025 according to the CFC handbook.
Trophies for the 3 first places in each of the 12 sections.
Your child must be born in the years listed for their section:
| Section | Birth Years |
|---|---|
| U8 | Born 2017/2018 |
| U10 | Born 2015/2016 |
| U12 | Born 2013/2014 |
| U14 | Born 2011/2012 |
| U16 | Born 2009/2010 |
| U18 | Born 2007/2008 |
Photos will be taken during the tournament and may be used for promotional purposes. For the full photo policy, please visit:
The CFC (Canadian Chess Federation) represents Canada to the world as a member of FIDE, the international chess body. As a CFC member, you have access to all CFC rated events across Canada, and will obtain national CFC chess ratings.
There are two types of CFC ratings: Regular, and Quick. Long story short, all tournaments with long games (60+ min per player) use your CFC regular rating. Tournaments with shorter games (< 60 min per player) use your CFC quick rating. They are different ratings and do NOT overlap.
Join hundreds of young chess players from across Canada!