BC Youth Chess Championship Tournament 2023 (BCYCC)
Important Information for both CYCC qualified and not qualified players - http://chess2inspire.org/2023-bcycc-results
Sponsored Prizes by Penny Chess Club:
- $1,200 travel subsides for winners to attend the 2023 CYCC in Calgary
- 6-hour "openings preparation" workshop with IM Quang Long Le for CYCC for 12 winners (Time & Date will be confirmed with 12 winners)
- Small gift to all participants
Sponsored by Burnaby Junior Chess Club:
- Chess activity with Giant Chess Set in Multi-purpose Room 1, 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Official BC Chess Federation Youth Championship Tournament (BCYCC)
Qualifier for the 2023 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC)
BCYCC is a qualifier tournament for the the CYCC in Calgary, Alberta - July 19-22, 2023 :
- All sections - score 50% or more in the BCYCC to qualify for the same section in the CYCC
BCYCC Play up rules:
If a player wants to play in an age category older than the one they qualify for, they can do so.
BUT: if they qualify in a certain age category to play at the CYCC, that is the only age category that the player can play in the CYCC.
IE: if one player who is 9 years old wishes to play in the U14 section at the BCYCC, if they qualify for the CYCC, the only age category that the player can enter at the CYCC is the U14 section.
The same would go for girls that would like to play in the open section for their age group (or in an older age group). if a girl plays in the open section and/or an older age group, and qualifies to go to the CYCC, then the only section in which the player can play in the CYCC is the section that they qualified from at the BCYCC.
CYCC top finishers in each age group will be awarded with travel bursary and officially represent Canada at the World Youth & Cadet Chess Championships:
- World Cadet (U8/U10/U12) Chess Championship - 2023 (Date TBD), Egypt
- World Youth (U14/U16/U18) Chess Championship - Nov 12-25, 2023, Montesilvano, Italy
CYCC Play up rules - please refer to the CFC Handbook section 708 here.
BCYCC Organizing Team: Glen Lee, Ron Hui, Jeremy Hui, Peggy Lee, Jonah Lee, Ryan Lo, Michael Lo, Lara Lo
Tournament Director: Stephen Wright (FIDE International Arbiter)
Location (free parking):
Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall, 2nd floor), Burnaby
6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4
Please enter through the patio if weather allows, stairs accessible from the parking lot.
Sections and Round Time: 12 sections by age and gender (see below for details)
Dates: March 18-19, 2023
Format:
- U8 / U10 / U12/ U14/ U16 - 5 rounds Regular Swiss
- U18 - 4 rounds Regular Swiss
Rating: CFC rated. CFC membership is NOT required to join this tournament
Registration fee:
- Early Bird - before Feb 19th mid-night $70 ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
- Regular - ends Mar 17th 5pm, $80 ($10 off for 2nd or higher member of the family)
Refund:
- Cancellation with full refund - 48 hours before event starts (before 9am March 16th), send request with the player's name and section to michael.lo@chess2inspire.org
Prizes:
- Open Sections First Place or tied First Place - title of Champion and name(s) engraved on the section's perpetual trophy
- Girls Sections First Place or tied First Place - title of Champion and name(s) engraved on the perpetual plaque
- All Sections First Place (after tie break) - financial support towards attending CYCC (guaranteed CYCC subsidy of $250 if more than 7 players in the section). With extra $100 sponsored subsidy, total of $350 subsidy, see Sponsored Prizes from Penny Chess Club below
- Top 3 players in the Open sections and Top player in the Girls sections (after tie break) - trophy
Sponsored Prizes by Penny Chess Club:
- All Sections First Place (after tie break) - financial support of $100 towards attending CYCC
- All Sections First Place (after tie break) - 6-hour "openings preparation" workshop with IM Quang Long Le for CYCC (Time & Date will be confirmed with 12 winners)
- All Players - Small gift to all participants
Tie break:
a) Ties other than 1st Place - computer tie break:
- direct encounter (FIDE rule - only valid if all the tied players have met each other),
- individual cumulative score,
- cumulative score of opponents.
b) Tie break for 1st Place (to determine funding for the CYCC and trophy, all those involved in the tie will share the championship title on the perpetual trophy/plaque)
- Playoff between the two players or the top two by computer tiebreak if three or more players tie for first
- Two game match, time control 10 minutes with a 5 second increment (color for the first game will be will chosen by lot)
- Still tie after the two game playoff, single games at a time control of 3mins with a 2 secs increment until there is a decisive result (color for the first game will be chosen by lot)
Forfeits:
- Forfeits wait time for G90+30 games is 60 minutes after a round starts (i.e. your game will be forfeited if you do not show in 60 minutes after a round starts)
- Forfeits wait time for G50+10 games is 30 minutes after a round starts (i.e. your game will be forfeited if you do not show in 30 minutes after a round starts)
12 Sections - by Age and Gender (may combine if too few players in a section)
| Sections | ||
| Under 8 (Born on or after Jan 1st 2015) | Open | Girls |
| Under 10 (Born on or after Jan 1st 2013) | Open | Girls |
| Under 12 (Born on or after Jan 1st 2011) | Open | Girls |
| Under 14 (Born on or after Jan 1st 2009) | Open | Girls |
| Under 16 (Born on or after Jan 1st 2007) | Open | Girls |
| Under 18 (Born on or after Jan 1st 2005) | Open | Girls |
Check-in (Late check-in will only be paired if there is an odd number of players in the section. If you are late, check in asap, you will NOT be paired for any round before you check-in.)
Check-in (for ALL Sections) - Saturday March 18, 8:30am-9:15am
Open Sections Round Time (Girls sections may be combined and have a different schedule, to be announced on site)
| U8 / U10 / U12 / U14/ U16 | U18 | ||
| Saturday Time Control: G50+10 |
Round 1 - 9:30am | Saturday Time Control: G90+30 |
Round 1 - 9:30am |
| Round 2 - 11:45am | Round 2 - 2:30pm | ||
| Round 3 - 2:30pm | |||
| Sunday Time Control: G90+30 |
Round 4 - 9:00am | Sunday Time Control: G90+30 |
Round 3 - 9:00am |
| Round 5 - 1:30pm | Round 4 - 1:30pm | ||
Venue - Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall, 2nd floor), Burnaby [Free Parking]
[Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall, 2nd floor) - 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4]
Public Transit Planner - 9 minutes walk from the Metrotown Skytrain Station
Onsite Free Parking
Food & Drinks:
- 4 minutes walk to the Metrotown Mall food court
- 14 minutes walk to the Crystal Mall food court
Rules
- Bye request – Maximum 2 requested ½ point byes (except last round) at least 1 hour before the round starts
- Forfeits wait time for G90+30 games – 60 minutes grace period before the game is forfeited
- Forfeits wait time for G50+10 games – 30 minutes grace period before the game is forfeited
- Online registration only - Onsite registration is NOT allowed
- Chess notation is required for All sections.
- Chess sets and clocks are provided
- May use player's CFC, FIDE, CMA, NWSRS or foreign rating for pairing on TD's discretion
- Players must inform the TD if s/he is not able to play in any round(s). Player not show up for any round without notice will be forfeited from the tournament, and requires a legitimate reason and TD’s approval to re-enter the tournament
- Player with flu or COVID symptoms is not allowed to enter the tournament hall
Residency Rule
All participants must reside in B.C. and:
- have resided in B.C. for a total of at least six months in the 12 months prior to the start of the Championship; or
- have resided in B.C. for the three months prior to the start of the Championship.
Nut Free Policy - Food/snack contains nuts or traces of nuts are not allowed and will be disposed. Thank you for helping to keep our children safe.
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Go through this section (FAQs) first. If you cannot find an answer here, you are welcome to contact us by email at michael.lo@chess2Inspire.org, we usually reply within 24 hrs.
I already registered, why do I need to check in?
Chess is a game play by 2 players. We will only pair you to an opponent when we know that you are on site. This eliminates the frustration of players sit and wait for their opponent that may never show. If you are late, check in as soon as you arrive, you will not be paired in any rounds before you check in.
What is a chess rating?
A chess player's rating is a calculated numerical estimate of his/her strength, based on his/her results in tournament play against other players. It is calculated and maintained by chess federations/organizations (e.g. CFC & CMA in Canada). This is a 'rated' tournament, the organizer will submit results to CFC, which carries out the calculations and publishes the results. If you do not have a rating currently, you will have one after this tournament.
You can check your current rating following the links below:
If I lose a game, do I still play in the next round?
You will play in all of the rounds even if you lose some of your games, so stay and play on.
Can I skip one or more of the rounds?
You can request for 'byes' (not playing in one or more rounds). For example, a bye in round 3 means you will not play in round 3. Players must inform the Tournament Director if s/he is not able to play in any round(s). Player not show up for any round without notice will be forfeited from the tournament, and requires a legitimate reason and the Tournament Director’s approval to re-enter the tournament. Check the 'Tournament Rules' section for details.
Do I need a membership to enter the event?
No membership is required to join the tournament.
What is Chess Notation?
Chess notation enables you to record your games for playback later. Chess competitions require move recording at scholastic to championship levels. Here are two tutorials for Algebraic Chess Notation and a score sheet template to practice:
- Video Tutorial for Juniors: https://www.chesskid.com/learn/videos/how-to-keep-score-algebraic-notation
- Text Tutorial: https://blog.chesshouse.com/how-to-read-and-write-algebraic-chess-notation
- Score sheet template: https://new.uschess.org/sites/default/files/wp-thumbnails/2019/10/Scores...
If you are new to recording games, you should practice it even when you are playing online games.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
See venue information above.
What can/can't I bring into the tournament hall?
Absolutely no alcohol, nuts and food (including snacks) inside the tournament hall. Bottled drinks (water and juice) are allowed.
What is the refund policy?
Full refund is available 48 hours before the event starts, send request with your name and section to michael.lo@chess2inspire.org.
Can parents stay in the tournament hall?
Parents are allowed to stay and take photos in the first 5 minutes of each round, please be quite and DO NOT talk to any of the players. Parents must leave the tournament hall after the first 5 minutes of each round. Parents of players under 12 must stay outside to pickup your children. Players will be escorted to the exit of the tournament hall after their game is finished to be pickup by their parent(s).
Where can I get food and drink?
See venue information above.
