BC Youth Chess Championship 2026
March 21st – 22nd, 2026
Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus
FVCA is excited to host the BC Youth Chess Championship 2026! This is the officially sanctioned BC provincial qualifier for the 2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship happening in Ottawa. Any player who scores 50% or more in any section of the BCYCC 2026 automatically qualifies for the same section in CYCC 2026.
Winners 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 $11,070 in total, including CYCC travel subsidies, cash prizes, and FVCA gift vouchers. The BCYCC welcomes players of all skill levels, including beginners, and there are no rating barriers to entry, as sections are categorized by age groups. This is a juniors only event.
Location: Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus – Central Gym
8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC
Limited Time: Special Bundle Deal
Bundle the BCYCC 2026 and the BC Inter School Championship 2026 for just $165 + GST!
We are offering the chance to bundle your entry with the BC-Inter School Chess Championship 2026, happening on May 30th & 31st, 2026 in Surrey, BC.
With this bundle, save an extra $15 off the entry fees, and register for the two tournaments for just $165 + GST.
To claim this offer, select the option in the BCYCC registration form.
Offer ends with the BCYCC deadline on Mar 18th, 2026.
Registration & Fees
Main Event:
Early bird entry fee: $90 + GST until Dec 31st, 2025.
Regular entry fee: $100 + GST.
Side Events:
Puzzle Solving Contest (on Day 1): $20 + GST
Bonus Blitz (on Day 2): $20 + GST
Family discount: $10 from 2nd family member onwards. Please register family members one at a time.
Cancellations and Refunds: 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.
Registration closes Mar 18th, 2026.
Format & Schedule
Format: CFC-Rated, 6 rounds Swiss Classical
Time Control: 50 minutes + 10 second increment
Schedule:
Day 1, (March 21st, 2026)
Round 1: 10am to 12pm
Round 2: 1pm to 3pm
Round 3: 4pm to 6pm
Special Side Event – Puzzle Solving Contest: 6:15pm/ ASAP
Day 2, (March 22nd, 2026)
Round 4: 10am to 12pm
Round 5: 1pm to 3pm
Round 6: 4pm to 6pm
Prize Ceremony 6:15pm/ asap
Special Side Event – Bonus Blitz: 7:00pm/ ASAP
Sections & Tiebreaks
Sections are based on player’s birth year:
2018 or younger: U8 Open and U8 Girls
2016-2017: U10 Open and U10 Girls
2014-2015: U12 Open and U12 Girls
2012-2013: U14 Open and U14 Girls
2010-2011: U16 Open and U16 Girls
2008-2009: U18 Open and U18 Girls
Tie-Break Systems:
Buchholz (BH)
Cumulative
Direct Encounter (DE)
All FIDE rules of gameplay apply to this event. Please read and ensure that you adhere to our Tournament Policies & Guidelines.
Side Events
Day 1 (March 21st, 2026): Puzzle Solving Competition at 6:15 pm/ ASAP.
Compete to solve 20 puzzles in 30 minutes.
Entry fee: $20 + GST.
Prizes: Top 3 in all the sections will receive trophies.
Day 2 (March 22nd, 2026): Bonus Blitz at 7pm/ ASAP
7 rounds Swiss CFC rated; 3+2.
Entry fee: $20 + GST.
Prizes: There will be a prize fund equal to 70% of Blitz entries.
Prizes
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
Parking & Skittles Room
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 $8 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. There is no free parking on the SFU Burnaby Campus; all parking is paid parking, via permit, paystation, or app.
After purchasing the parking pass, there is no further action required form your side. We will share the lot number with all registered participants in our welcome email.
Skittles 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.
*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. The deadline for subsidy claim will be September 1st, 2026. After which, if the subsidy remains unclaimed, it will be passed down to the next winner, for up to the 10th player in each section. Final subsidy claims must be made by November 30th, 2026.
Feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any questions.