FVCA is excited to host the BC Youth Chess Championship for the first time! This is the official qualifier in BC for the 2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship. Score 50% or more in any section of BCYCC 2026 to qualify for the same section in CYCC 2026.

First Place players in their section will receive the title of champion and have their name engraved on the section’s perpetual trophy, right alongside the names of the previous champions. The prize pool this year is $11070 in total, including CYCC travel subsidies, cash prizes, and FVCA gift vouchers.

Location

Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus – Central Gym
8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC

Parking:
We have reserve a 7-stories parkade next to the playing area, exclusively for BCYCC participants and spectators. Subsidized parking passes will be available for purchase at a rate of $10/day. We recommend purchasing the parking pass in the registration form to avoid paying higher fees on site and any issues with parking tickets.

After purchasing the parking pass, there is no further action required form your side. Simply park in the designated area on the days of the events.

Skittles room available across the hall from the playing hall/gymnasium. Tables and chairs provided.
Relax room: Fitness Studio, one floor directly below Skittles room. (Stairs are right outside the door.) Chairs provided.
Large outdoor balcony.

Public transit access by bus.
4 minute walk to UniverCity; restaurants of various cuisines, grocery stores, and more.
Nearby parks for walking and relaxation.

Format & Sections

Format: 6 rounds Swiss Classical
Time Control: 50 minutes + 10 second increment

Tie-Break Systems:
Buchholz (BH)
Cumulative
Direct Encounter (DE)

Sections:
U8 Open and U8 Girls
U10 Open and U10 Girls
U12 Open and U12 Girls
U14 Open and U14 Girls
U16 Open and U16 Girls
U18 Open and U18 Girls

All FIDE rules of gameplay apply to this event. Please read and ensure that you adhere to our Tournament Policies & Guidelines.

Fees & Prizes

Early bird entry fee: $90 + GST until Dec 31st, 2025.
Regular entry fee: $100 + GST. Registration closes Mar 18th, 2026.
Family discount: $10 from 2nd family member onwards.
Refunds and cancellations must be requested by Mar 10th, 2026. A $20 processing fee will apply to all refunds. Any cancellations after Mar 10th will not be refunded, but you can request a full refund in the form of store credits.

Total Prize Pool: $11070
– $7350 in CYCC travel subsidies
– $2520 in cash prizes
– $1200 worth gift vouchers for each winner that can be redeemable at any FVCA tournament in 2026
– Every section’s First Place or tied First Place – title of Champion and name(s) engraved on the section’s perpetual trophy
– Trophies for all winners
*See chart below for prizes breakdown

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any questions.