Toronto Chess Centre logo as of September 27, 2025
2026 Toronto Youth
About This Tournament
See official tournament website for final/updated details.
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Rounds: 5; Saturday (11am, 2pm, 5pm) and Sunday (10am, 1pm playoff tiebreaks at 3:30pm)
Type: Regular Swiss. Sections may be combined, if required.
Sections: U8 Open, U8 Girls, U10 Open, U10 Girls, U12 Open, U12 Girls, U14 Open, U14 Girls, U16 Open, U16 Girls, U18 Open, U18 Girls
Qualification: Players with a score of at least 50% will be qualified to compete in the Canadian Youth Chess Championship
Time Control: G/45 min + 30 sec increment
Entry Fee: $120 (by November 29th, 2026).
Byes: All requested byes will be awarded “0” points
Equipment: All sets, clocks and scoresheets are provided
Organizer: Toronto Chess Centre (TCC) - Chief Arbiter Alex Ferreira
The TCC is a Toronto-based non-profit organization. Its co-founders, FA Alex Ferreira, IM Mark Plotkin and Junior Events Director Panos Tsialas have longtime experience in organizing and directing major chess events in Canada, including the 2025 Canadian Youth Chess Championship, the 2025 Canadian Open, the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Ontario Youth Chess Championship, the Hart House Holiday, Reading Week Open and many more. The first, revived edition of the TYCC in 2025, was a success with over 100 players.
Date: December 5 - 6, 2026
Venue: Stephen Lewis Secondary School (555 Autumn Hill Blvd, Thornhill, ON L4J 8X2)
Tournament Details
Hosted By
Toronto Chess CentreFormat
swiss
Entry Fee
$120 CAD
Eligibility
None
Prizes
1st Place: Trophy, $250 Bursary towards the Ontario Youth Chess Championship, and $200 Coupon for chess lessons at a recognized chess school
2nd Place: Silver Medal, $100 Coupon for chess lessons at a recognized chess school
3rd Place: Bronze Medal, $50 Coupon for chess lessons at a recognized chess school
If the winner of any given section decides not to attend the 2027 OYCC, their bursary shall be offered to the highest-placed finisher in such section who does attend the provincials and meets the eligibility requirement of 2.5/5.0.
*Only Ontario residents who score at least 50% are eligible for the prizes.
Players with a score of at least 50% will be qualified to compete in the Canadian Youth Chess Championship