BC Youth Chess Championship 2027
Jan 23rd – 24th (Sat – Sun), 2027
Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
FVCA is excited to host the BC Youth Chess Championship 2027 in partnership with Richmond Chess Champions! This is the officially sanctioned BC provincial qualifier for the 2027 Canadian Youth Chess Championship, taking place in Hamilton, Ontario. Any player who scores 50% or more in any section of the BCYCC 2027 automatically qualifies for the same section in CYCC 2027.
Winners in their section will receive the title of champion and have their names engraved on the section’s perpetual trophy, alongside the names of previous champions. The prize pool this year is $9,750 in total, including CYCC travel subsidies, FVCA & RCC 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.
Alongside the championship, we are hosting our Winter Chess Tournament, open to players of all ages, including adults and seniors.
Registration & Fees
Main Event: (BCYCC 2027) & Winter Classical 2027 (All Ages)
Early Bird entry fee: $90 + GST until Nov 30th, 2026 (midnight)
Regular entry fee: $100 + GST until Jan 17th, 2027 (midnight)
Rush entry fee: $110 + GST until Jan 21st, 2027 (midnight)
Side Events:
Puzzle Solving Contest (on Day 1): $20 + GST
Simul with IM Max Gedajlovic (on Day 1): $20 + GST
Bonus Blitz (on Day 2): $20 + GST
Cancellations and Refunds: Refunds and cancellations must be requested by Jan 20th, 2027.
A $25 processing fee will apply to all refunds. Any cancellations after Jan 10th will not be refunded, but you can request store credits that can be used towards future tournaments.
Registration closes Jan 20th, 2027.
Format & Schedule (BCYCC)
Format: CFC-Rated, 6 rounds Swiss Classical
Time Control: 50 minutes + 10 second increment
Schedule:
Day 1 (Jan 23rd, 2027) – Saturday
Round 1: 10am to 12pm
Round 2: 1pm to 3pm
Round 3: 4pm to 6pm
Special Side Event – Puzzle Solving Contest: 6:15 pm/ASAP
Special Side Event – Simil with Max Gedajlovic: 6:15pm/ ASAP
Day 2 (Jan 24th, 2027) – Sunday
Round 4: 10am to 12pm
Round 5: 1pm to 3pm
Round 6: 4pm to 6pm
Prize Ceremony: 6:15 pm/ASAP
Special Side Event – Bonus Blitz: 7:00 pm/ASAP
Sections, Rules & Tiebreaks
Sections are based on the player’s birth year:
2019 or younger: U8 Open and U8 Girls
2017-2018: U10 Open and U10 Girls
2015-2016: U12 Open and U12 Girls
2013-2014: U14 Open and U14 Girls
2011-2012: U16 Open and U16 Girls
2009-2010: U18 Open and U18 Girls
*GAME NOTATION IS MANDATORY for all grades and sections. Assistance with notation will be provided for younger kids in U8. Kids can stop notating their moves once there are 5 minutes left on the clock.*
Tie-Break Systems:
The tiebreak systems will be applied in the following order. Prize money will be equally split for players with tied scores. Tiebreaks will only be used to decide the travel subsidy and trophy placement.
1. Direct Encounter (DE)
2. Cumulative
3. Buchholz (BH)
All FIDE rules of gameplay apply to this event. Please read and ensure that you adhere to our Tournament Policies & Guidelines.
Side Events:
Winter Classical 2027 – All Ages
All Ages Classical is running concurrently with the BCYCC!
Dates: Jan 23rd to 24th, 2027.
The schedule is the same as above.
Location: Executive Vancouver Airport Hotel
7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
Format: CFC-rated, 6 rounds Swiss Classical
Time Control: 50 minutes + 10-second increment
Sections: OPEN
Early bird entry fee: $90 + GST until Nov 30th, 2026 (midnight)
Regular entry fee: $100 + GST until Jan 17th, 2027 (midnight)
Rush entry fee: $110 + GST until Jan 21st, 2027 (midnight)
Prize pool: $1000 + Trophies
Puzzle Solving Competition
Day 1 (Jan 23rd, 2027): Puzzle Solving Competition at 6:15 pm/ASAP. *
Compete to solve 20 puzzles in 45 minutes.
Entry fee: $20 + GST.
Prizes: The top 3 in all sections will receive medals.
Prize breakdown
1st – $25 FVC Gift Card
2nd – $25 FVC Gift Card
3rd – $25 FVC Gift Card
Best U14 Player – $25 FVC Gift Card
Best U12 Player – $25 FVC Gift Card
Best U10 Player – $25 FVC Gift Card
Bonus Blitz
Day 2 (Jan 24th, 2027): Bonus Blitz at 7 pm/ASAP
7 rounds Swiss CFC-rated; 3+2.
Entry fee: $20 + GST.
If you wish to just register for a side event, click the button below.
Otherwise, you can sign up when you register for the BCYCC.
Simul with IM Max Gedajlovic
Day 1 (Jan 23rd, 2027): Simul with IM Max at 6:15 pm/ASAP. *
Maximum 20 players, so preregister to secure your spot. *Note that this event is happening at the same time as the Puzzle Solving Competition, so participation in both is not possible.
All ages welcome; preference will be given to juniors.
Entry fee: $20 + GST.
Venue & Accommodation
Location: Executive Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
- On-site accommodation available for players and families traveling from out of town.
- Special hotel room group rates may be available for BCYCC participants and families.
- On-site paid parking available for guests and tournament attendees.
We are pleased to confirm that we have secured the following special reduced room rates exclusively for this event:
| Room Type | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Standard Room – Ground Floor (1x Queen or Two DBL Bed) | CAD 159 + tax | CAD 159 + tax |
| Courtyard Junior Suite (1 Queen Bed + 1 Sofa Bed) | CAD 159 + tax | CAD 159 + tax |
| Plaza Room (1x Queen or Two DBL Bed) | CAD 159 + tax | CAD 159 + tax |
Special rate includes:
- Overnight Parking (Value $19.53/night)
- High-speed Internet/WIFI in the guest room (Value $9.95/day)
- Free Local Calls
- Free Airport Transfer during 6am – 10:30pm (Value $40 both ways)
- Rates quoted are for single or double occupancy (maximum 2 adults + 2 children under 15); additional charges of $20 PP may apply
Also, please note these rates are based on the type of rooms available and quoted on a daily basis, in Canadian dollars, and are currently subject to 11% Provincial Room Tax, 5% Federal Goods & Services Tax, plus 1.16% Destination Marketing Fee. The special guestroom rate is available three days before and three days after the event date.
RESERVATIONS
Guests will be responsible for calling the hotel and making their reservations. Guests may call locally at 604-278-5555 or toll-free at 1-800-663-2878. Please quote “BC Youth Chess Championship 2027” and guarantee their reservation with a valid credit card, as well as payment of room & tax and their incidental charges. Unless otherwise specified in writing by the organizer, all guests will be responsible for their own room, tax, and incidental charges.
The hotel provides various room types and suites, subject to availability from the designated room block at the time of the reservation request. Please note that room rates are determined based on the specific room type available to guests.
Prizes
Total Prize Pool: $9,750
– $7350 in CYCC travel subsidies
– $1200 worth of gift vouchers that can be redeemed at any FVCA tournament in 2027
– $1200 worth of gift vouchers that can be redeemed at any RCC tournament in 2027
– 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 prize breakdown/winners.
| TOTAL Prize Fund: $9,750 |
CYCC Travel Subsidy $7,350 |
FVCA Gift Voucher $1,200 |
RCC Gift Voucher $1,200 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECTION | Place | Prize Value | Prize Value | Prize Value |
| U8 Open | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| 4th | $100 | $25 | $25 | |
| 5th | $75 | $25 | $25 | |
| U8 Girls | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| U10 Open | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| 4th | $100 | $25 | $25 | |
| 5th | $75 | $25 | $25 | |
| U10 Girls | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| U12 Open | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| 4th | $100 | $25 | $25 | |
| 5th | $75 | $25 | $25 | |
| U12 Girls | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| TOTAL Prize Fund: $9,750 |
CYCC Travel Subsidy $7,350 |
FVCA Gift Voucher $1,200 |
RCC Gift Voucher $1,200 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECTION | Place | Prize Value | Prize Value | Prize Value |
| U14 Open | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| 4th | $100 | $25 | $25 | |
| 5th | $75 | $25 | $25 | |
| U14 Girls | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| U16 Open | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| 4th | $100 | $25 | $25 | |
| 5th | $75 | $25 | $25 | |
| U16 Girls | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| U18 Open | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
| 4th | $100 | $25 | $25 | |
| 5th | $75 | $25 | $25 | |
| U18 Girls | 1st | $250 | $25 | $25 |
| 2nd | $150 | $25 | $25 | |
| 3rd | $125 | $25 | $25 | |
*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 2027 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 the subsidy claim will be September 1st, 2027. After which, if the subsidy remains unclaimed, it will be passed down to the next winner, up to the 10th player in each section. Final subsidy claims must be made by November 30th, 2027.
Feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions.