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-storey parkade next to the playing area, exclusively for BCYCC participants, families, and spectators. Special arrangements have been made to obtain subsidized parking passes at an exclusive rate of $10 per 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 SFU Visitor Parkade 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

Schedule:
March 21st, 10am to 12pm: round 1
March 21st, 1pm to 3pm: round 2
March 21st, 4pm to 6pm: round 3
March 22nd, 10am to 12pm: round 4
March 22nd, 1pm to 3pm: round 5
March 22nd, 4pm to 6pm: round 6

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 store credits that can be used towards future tournaments.

Total Prize Pool: $11070
– $7350 in CYCC travel subsidies
– $2520 in cash prizes, paid via e-transfer within 1 week from event date
– $1200 worth gift vouchers 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
*CYCC subsidies will be issued in the form of reimbursement after the player has been verified to have attended CYCC. This will be according to the 2026 CYCC cross table posted on the CFC website after the CYCC is rated. For those who are eligible for the subsidy, please contact us at [email protected] after the CYCC rating update. The reimbursement will be processed within 10 days of confirmation. For winners that do not claim their travel subsidy, the subsidy will be passed down to the next winner, for up to the 10th player in each section on or before Dec 31st, 2026.

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