2026 Toronto Junior registrations now open

The 2026 GTCL Toronto Junior Chess Championship is happening October 3rd to 4th, 2026 and registrations are now open! Last year, the tournament saw a sold-out crowd of 125 players compete across 4 sections. With over 40 registrations already, get your spot before it fills up!

This year, the organizers (Mississauga Chess Club) have implemented a few changes compared to the 2025 tournament:

• Sections are now: Open, U1800. U1400 and U1000 sections
• A new time control: 45 minutes + 30 seconds

For full details, and registration information, see the organizer's flyer or read on below.

Date: October 3rd & 4th, 2026

Location: 1444 Dundas Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 1E7

Endorsement: Greater Toronto Chess League 

Organizer: Mississauga Chess Club

Chief Arbiter: IA Omar Shah

Eligibility: GTA resident junior players born in 2006 or later

*Players from surrounding areas are eligible to participate, but only GTA residents can be crowned 2026 Toronto Junior Champion. (Maximum of 10 non‑GTA players)

Registration Form  

Registered Players

Capacity: 130 players

Time Control: 45 minutes + 30 seconds

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss 

Sections: Open, U1800. U1400 and U1000 Section. Sections may be combined if less than 12 players in a section. 

Ratings: All sections will be CFC rated. Open and U1800 sections will also be FIDE rated. 

Play Up: Extra $10 to play up a section. Playing up is allowed only for players within 100 rating points of the section’s minimum rating. 

Schedule: Round 1 - Saturday 10 am

                   Round 2 - Saturday 2 pm

                   Round 3 - Saturday 6 pm

                   Round 4 - Sunday 2 pm

                   Round 5 - Sunday 6 pm

                   Award Ceremony ASAP