Date
December 13, 2025
Saturday
Time
10:00am – 1:45pm
2:15pm – 6:30pm
Price
Normal Price: $30 + GST
CMC Student: $24 + GST
Registration Deadline
December 6, 11:59pm
About the Tournament
Open to all chess players from Grades 1 to 12, including non-CMC students. Six rounds of exciting play with trophies and prizes. CFC and CMA active rated. Time control is 15 minutes with a 5-second delay.
Eligibility
All participants must have a CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) ID.
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Check CFC ID: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings
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If no CFC ID → create free account (generates 6-digit ID).
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Click here to create a CFC ID. All players must have a CFC ID.
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Ensure child’s name, DOB, and birth gender are entered correctly.
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The remaining fields / boxes is filled out with parent information.
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No onsite registration.
Section by CFC Rating
Section | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Beginner | Below 900 | Good for first tournaments |
Novice | 900-1100 | Developing Players |
Intermediate | 1100-1300 | Stronger Players |
Open | Over 1300 | Most Competitive |
Tournament Format
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Rounds: 6 rounds
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Time Control: 15 minutes + 5 seconds delay
Notes and Policies
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Players may be moved over to an appropriate section based on their playing strength or rating.
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The tournament organizer has the discretion to move players.
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A valid CFC ID is required to participate.
Schedule
Beginner Section
10:00am – 1:45pm
Novice, Intermediate, Open
2:15pm – 6:30pm
Organizer & Arbiter
Organizer:
National Master Patrick Tolentino
Arbiter:
National Arbiter Angelo Tolentino
Prizes
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Trophies for Top 3 (all 4 sections)
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Prize for Top Girl (all 4 sections)
📍Location
3359, 27 Street NE Suite #274, second floor, Calgary
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