Join us for Canada's largest youth chess tournament! See our RULES AND REGULATIONS
| Youth Blitz Championship | 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 |
| Bughouse Championship | July 11 | 5:00 PM |
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 Canadian Youth Blitz Championship | 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 GM Simul (Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux) | DATE Tues, July 8, 2025 | TIME 7:00 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 Master Chess Lecture | DATE Wed, July 9, 2025 | TIME 7:00 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 |
DETAILS Canadian Youth Bughouse Championship | DATE Fri, July 11, 2025 | TIME 5:00 PM |
The premier youth blitz event in Canada! 7 rounds of exciting 3+2 blitz chess.
When: Monday, July 7 at 6:30 PM
Where: Guildford Ballroom
Entry: $40 | CFC Quick Rated
Register Now More InfoPlay Grandmaster Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux in a simultaneous exhibition!
When: Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM
Where: Green Timber 1 Room (2nd Floor)
Entry: $30 | Limited seats
Register NowBehind the scenes of the 2022 World Youth Championship with GMs Gergely Szabo & Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux.
When: Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00 PM
Where: Green Timber 1 Room (2nd Floor)
Entry: $30 | Limited seats
Register NowTeam up for Canada's premier youth bughouse tournament! 6 rounds of exciting team chess.
When: Friday, July 11 at 5:00 PM
Where: Fraser Room
Entry: $40/team or $20/individual
Register Now More InfoThe 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!