4th Annual BC Inter-School Chess Championship

Hosted at Khalsa School Newton, Surrey, BC
Event start date & time : May 30th to May 31st, 2026 (Saturday-Sunday) – 9am – 5pm

Welcome to the 4th Annual BC Inter-School Chess Championship! This year we are hosting this event on the Khalsa School Newton campus in Surrey, BC. Bring your chess club and friends, compete as a team, and win prizes! For the first time, all sections will be playing in a Classical format, by popular demand. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience and receive a valuable Classical rating. We are also adding a University Open section, open to Post-Secondary students and staff. To participate you must be verified with a valid Post-Secondary Student or Staff ID.

The sections are as follows: KG-G2, G3-G5 G6-G8, G9-G12, and University.
We are also excited to be hosting a Bonus Blitz tournament at the end of Day 1 on May 30th!

Guaranteed prizes are worth $3000+ plus medals and trophies for individual/ best school positions. Various other spot prizes and certificate of participation for all players. Students across KG to university can register via school sponsorship or parents can register directly (players get to represent their school in either case). For bulk entries, school can contact us at [email protected] and request for a bulk entry form.

Location: Khalsa School Newton, 6933 124 St, Surrey, BC V3W 1P2
Playing area: Main Gym
Date & time: May 30th to May 31st, 2026

Entry Fee: Early Bird Entry fee: $80 + GST per player (applicable to registrations on and before March 31st, 2026)
Regular Entry fee: $90 + GST per player until May 29th, 2026, midnight
Bonus Blitz Entry fee: $10 + GST
Add a BCIS T-Shirt at checkout for $25 + GST

Formats:
6 rounds CFC-rated Classical (3 rounds per day).
Time control: 50 min + 10 sec increment per move
Sections:
Grade KG – Grade 2
Grade 3 – Grade 5
Grade 6 – Grade 8
Grade 9 – Grade 12
University OPEN

**GAME NOTATION IS MANDATORY for Grades 6 to University)**

7-round OPEN Blitz (CFC-rated)
Time control: 3 min + 2 sec increment per move

Schedule:

Day 1: May 30th, 2026 (Saturday) – Arrive by 9am.
Round 1: 9:30am to 11:30am;
Round 2: 12:15pm to 2:15pm;
Round 3: 3pm to 5pm
Bonus Blitz: Rounds 1 to 7 from 5:30pm to 7:15pm (or ASAP)

Day 2: May 31st, 2026 (Sunday) – Arrive by 9:15am
Round 4: 9:30am to 11:30am;
Round 5: 12:15pm to 2:15pm;
Round 6: 3pm to 5pm
Prize Ceremony 5:30pm or ASAP

**45 min break between each round**
No onsite registration. No refunds after registration closes/ for no-shows or withdrawals. A $20 processing fee will apply to all refunds.

Prize Ceremony at 5:30pm (or ASAP) on May 31st, 2026 (Sunday)

Prizes for each Section:

School Prizes:
Top School (Gr KG to Gr 2) : $200+ Trophy
2nd Place (Gr KG to Gr 2) : $75

Top School (Gr 3 to Gr 5) : $200+ Trophy
2nd Place (Gr 3 to Gr 5) : $75

Top School (Gr 6 to Gr 8) : $200+ Trophy
2nd Place (Gr 6 to Gr 8) : $75

Top School (Gr 9 to Gr 12) : $200+ Trophy
2nd Place (Gr 9 to Gr 12) : $75

Top School (University) : $200+ Trophy

Prizes for Section KG – GR 2:
1st: $100 + Trophy + e-Certificate
2nd: $75 + Trophy + e-Certificate
3rd: $50 + Trophy + e-Certificate
Best Female Player: $50 + Medal + e-Certificate

Prizes for Section GR 3 – GR 5:
1st: $100 + Trophy + e-Certificate
2nd: $75 + Trophy + e-Certificate
3rd: $50 + Trophy + e-Certificate
Best Female Player: $50 + Medal + e-Certificate

Prizes for Section GR 6 – GR 8:
1st: $100 + Trophy + e-Certificate
2nd: $75 + Trophy + e-Certificate
3rd: $50 + Trophy + e-Certificate
Best Female Player: $50 + Medal + e-Certificate

Prizes for Section GR 9 – GR 12:
1st: $150 + Trophy + e-Certificate
2nd: $100 + Trophy + e-Certificate
3rd: $75 + Trophy + e-Certificate
Best Female Player: $50 + Medal + e-Certificate

Prizes for Section University OPEN :
1st: $150 + Trophy + e-Certificate
2nd: $100 + Trophy + e-Certificate
3rd: $75 + Trophy + e-Certificate
Best Female Player: $50 + Medal + e-Certificate

Prizes for Bonus Blitz:
1st: $75
2nd: $50
3rd: $30

Scoring System for SD & School prizes:
Classical: Each win = 2 points, Draw = 1 point, Loss = 0 point.
Blitz: Each win = 1 point, Draw = 1/2 point, Loss = 0 point.
Up to top 5 players from each school shall be able to contribute towards the school team points.
All tied players from each section receive a Medal of recognition + cash prize split.

Please read and ensure that you adhere to our Tournament Policies & Guidelines.

For additional queries/ to volunteer, email us at [email protected].

1Step 1 (CFC Info)

2Step 2 (Player Info)

3Step 3 (Payment Info)

Do you have a CFC ID? *

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• No, I need a new CFC ID
• No, I will get it on my own before the tournament

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. This tournament uses CFC Quick ratings**

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Please enter the name & address of your school *

Select your Grade * KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12Post-Secondary

What section will you be playing in? *

• KG - Gr. 2 - $80.00
• Gr. 3 - 5 - $80.00
• Gr. 6 - 8 - $80.00
• Gr. 9 - 12 - $80.00
• University OPEN - $80.00

I would like to play in the Bonus Blitz *

• Yes - $10.00
• No - $0.00

I would like to receive a BCIS T-shirt at the tournament: *

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• Not at this time - $0.00

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Select your first bye (max 2 byes allowed) *

• No byes required
• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Round 4
• Round 5

You may request a maximum of two ½ point byes. No byes on Round 6 (requests for a bye on Round 6 will be ignored, or you will receive a 0-point bye).

Select your 2nd bye (max 2 byes allowed) *

• No byes required
• Round 1
• Round 2
• Round 3
• Round 4
• Round 5

You may request a maximum of two ½ point byes. No byes on Round 6 (requests for a bye on Round 6 will be ignored, or you will receive a 0-point bye).

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• I agree to all the above T&Cs and additional tournament guidelines below.

Policies and Guidelines:

1. Active CFC membership is required to play. We assist with CFC membership registration along with tournament entry. This tournament uses both CFC Quick & Regular ratings based on the section in which you participate.
2. You may request a full refund before registration closes. No refunds after that.
3. We reserve the right to move players to the appropriate section based on their age group/ grade after verification. It is recommended to carry a piece of photo ID for verification purposes. Only students currently enrolled in a school & under the age of 18 years are allowed to participate in this event.
4. You may request a maximum of two ½ point byes.
No byes on Round 6 for Rapid & Classical sections (requests for a bye on Round 6 will be ignored, or you will receive a 0-point bye). No byes on Round 11 & 12 for Blitz section (requests for a bye on Round 6 will be ignored, or you will receive a 0-point bye).
5. No food or beverages allowed during a live match.
6. Photos are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players.
7. Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress. Parents assisting their kids/ suggesting moves will lead to IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE PLAYER.
8. Any player/ parent/ guardian with frequent coughing, sneezing, other visible symptoms of illness may be asked to withdraw from the tournament/ leave the premises.
9. If you have experienced COVID-19 or its symptoms in past 14 days, we request you to voluntarily withdraw from the tournament for health and safety of all our patrons. Face masks are recommended for all.
10. All electronics capable of making noise, communicating, or playing chess must be switched off while playing and should not be placed on the table during the live rounds.
11. Anyone entering the venue premises consents to being photographed/ videos recorded. This footage may be used for internal references, social media marketing or promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be clicked/ recorded/ promoted – you may contact us via email and we will take care of your request.
12. In the event of a tie, prize money split evenly among everyone tied for that position. Tiebreak for non-cash prizes decided by:
a. Head-to-head score of tied players
b. Cumulative score of opponents
c. Armageddon Blitz 5|4
13. Decision of the Tournament Director will be final in the event of a conflict. The final standings declared after tournament completion cannot be altered or changed.
14. The CFC website does not factor custom tie-breaks used at individual tournaments while updating ratings. The sequence of players displayed on CFC website may be based on player’s overall “performance” rating or random (NOT as per tournament final standings issued by organizers/ TD).
15. By submitting this form and accepting the T&Cs, you consent to be contacted by Fraser Valley Chess Academy through email or phone number for event updates, announcements, news and marketing mails from time to time. If you do not wish to be contacted/ want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, please feel free to inform us and we will take care of your request.

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Item	Quantity Qty	Total
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What section will you be playing in? - KG - Gr. 2	1	$80.00
What section will you be playing in? - Gr. 3 - 5	1	$80.00
What section will you be playing in? - Gr. 6 - 8	1	$80.00
What section will you be playing in? - Gr. 9 - 12	1	$80.00
What section will you be playing in? - University OPEN	1	$80.00
I would like to play in the Bonus Blitz - Yes	1	$10.00
I would like to play in the Bonus Blitz - No	1	$0.00
I would like to receive a BCIS T-shirt at the tournament: - Yes	1	$25.00
I would like to receive a BCIS T-shirt at the tournament: - Not at this time	1	$0.00
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