Our in-person tournaments are a big deal! They’re fun, exciting and challenging. They give every participant bragging rights.
We strive to make our tournaments enjoyable and fun for all participants, regardless of skill level, so we have casual play and fun lessons in addition to the tournament. Kids are welcome to skip a tournament round if they want to (just like adults!)
Our tournaments are open to elementary students of all skill levels. They are rated by Chess Federation of Canada, so participants begin to develop an official chess rating, joining the wider chess community. Kids learn how to use a chess clock, and since these are Swiss tournaments, every child plays every round, and in general will face opponents who are fairly close to their level. And of course, there are amazing prizes awarded to the winners!
Our full-day tournaments, which are usually held on holidays and PA Days, include outdoor play and our awesome pizza lunch!
Our next PA Day tournament is on Friday, February 16 at 918 Bathurst. Learn more and register here!
Get ready for a thrilling afternoon of chess! Half Day Tournaments generally run from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, feature 5 rounds of Swiss Tournament play, and offer snacks throughout the afternoon.
Full Day Tournaments generally take place on school PD Days. They run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, feature 7 rounds of Swiss Tournament play, and provide lunch and snacks throughout the day.
If you would like CIC to run a Tournament or Event for you or your group, we’d love to hear from you.
From time to time, CIC puts on other events for its students and community. These range from exhibitions of the Giant Chess Set (it’s awesome fun) to parent information seminars. See below for details.
Our half-day in-person chess tournaments are exciting for players of all levels. It’s a CFC-rated, timed, no eliminations, Swiss Tournament format. Join us for an unforgettable day of chess and fun. After care is available. Mark your calendars now!
The next in-person tournament is:
Date: Monday, August 7, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: $30
Ages: 6-13
Location: 459 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Register now and get ready to show off your skills in our online Swiss tournament. After registration, we’ll send you all the details by email on how to set up your Lichess account (which is free, by the way) and how to join the various tournaments and the Zoom meeting. Let’s make this a memorable event together!
The next online tournament is:
Date: Monday, August 7, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Price: $22
Ages: 6-13
Location: Online via Zoom
Want CIC to host an in-person tournament? Contact us
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