

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Youth Chess Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Chess123 - 3rd Youth Chess Festival

2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship Qualifier

WHEN
Saturday, January 17, 2026

WHERE
Langstaff Community Centre – Yorkshire Room
155 Red Maple Rd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4P9

PARKING
Free

REGISTRATION
All players must submit this online form by no later than January 15, 2026

CAPACITY
100 Players

SECTIONS

U6 Open   (born on or after January 1, 2020. Not a Qualifier)
U8 Open / U8 Girls    (born after January 1, 2018)
U10 Open / U10 Girls    (born after January 1, 2016)
U12 Open / U12 Girls    (born after January 1, 2014)
U14 Open / U14 Girls    (born after January 1, 2012)
U16 Open / U16 Girls    (born after January 1, 2010)
U18 Open / U18 Girls    (born after January 1, 2008)
Sections may be combined, if required.

RATING
CFC Quick Rated.

FORMAT
Regular Swiss or Round Robin, depending on section size.

TIME CONTROL
G/20 min + 5 sec increment

ROUND TIMES
Arrival: 10:45am.  No check-in on site.
– Round 1: 11:00 am
– Round 2: 12:00 pm
Lunch Break
– Round 3: 2:00 pm
– Round 4: 3:00 pm
– Round 5: 4:00 pm
Closing Ceremony: As soon as Round 5 ends


DEFAULT TIMES
No default time for showing up late in a game but your clock shall be started.

CFC ID &amp; CFC MEMBERSHIP
– Players must obtain a free CFC ID by no later than January 17, 2026
– A paid CFC Membership is NOT required.
First-timers are welcome to reach out to us for instructions on how to generate a CFC ID,
which will allow their kids to obtain their very first official chess rating!

QUALIFICATION
– Players with a score of at least 50% (2.5/5.0) will be qualified to compete in the
2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship!​

PRIZES
Prizes to ALL players!
+
Free Snacks and Drinks!
+
– 1st Place: Gold Medal
– 2nd Place: Silver Medal 
– 3rd Place: Bronze Medal
In the event of a tie for a medal-winning position, all tied players earn a prize.

ENTRY FEE

$55/player on or after January 1, 2026

BYES
Maximum of 2 half-point BYEs available during rounds 1-4.
PLAY-UPS
You can play up at no additional cost. For example, if you’re 11 years-old, you can play up in the
U14, U16 or U18 Section.

REFUNDS​
50% back if you notify us by January 15, 2026
No refunds after January 15, 2026

OTHER INFO
Sets and clocks will be provided. 

CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email:
info@chess123.ca

ORGANIZER
Chess123.ca

PAYMENT METHOD
​Deadline: January 15, 2026
By E- Transfer to info@chess123.ca
with the player’s full name mentioned as a note
or with a credit card.

Register:
https://chess123.ca/chess-tournaments
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond-hill/3rd-youth-chess-festival/200029490864510
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, tournaments, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://chess123.ca/chess-tournaments?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=richmond+hill-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond Hill
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada
- **lat**: 43.873442187387
- **long**: -79.449438450532
- **full address**: Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada, Canada

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Chess123 (https://allevents.in/org/chess123/26419003)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/608dd7cf2c4ba3fcb18716748265e4763f0f8bb126d38042b28e68ad385f806b-rimg-w300-h300-dc161416-gmir?v=1768305790

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Richmond Hill, Ontario Canada, Canada
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Chess123
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, sports, tournaments, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 3rd Youth Chess Festival  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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