The 2025 Canadian University Chess Championship is coming up soon and we want to inform everyone of the logistics for this year. This year’s tournament is from January 24th to 26th in Montreal, Quebec, and is being hosted by the Université de Montréal and McGill University chess clubs. There is no qualifying procedure and everyone is welcome to play. The Hart House Chess Club will send four teams to CUCC this year on a first-come, first-serve basis, of which a maximum of two teams will play in the Crown section. Registration fees and accommodation will be covered by the Hart House Chess Club with a $30 nonrefundable deposit.
Event Recap: https://harthousechess.com/2025/01/29/university-of-toronto-wins-the-2025-canadian-university-chess-championship/
CUCC 2025 Tournament Details
- When: January 24th – 26th, 2025
- Where: Université de Montréal, MIL Campus
- Organizers: UdeM and McGill University Chess Clubs — Official Website
- Tournament: 5-round team Swiss (4 players per team) Each team may have a reserve fifth player, who may be substituted at will. The board order must be determined before the first round. The board order must generally follow ratings.
- Time control: 90 mins + 30 sec/per move increment
- Eligibility: All players must be University of Toronto students, faculty, or staff members. All participants must also be members of the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) or the Fédération Québécoise des Échecs (FQE).
- Hotel: Lodging information is available here. Please note that the club will coordinate accommodation and cover costs — final details will be emailed to registered players.
- Contact: hhchess@studentorg.utoronto.ca if you have any questions
Schedule
Friday, January 24th
Opening Ceremony and Technical Meeting @ 6:00 PM
Round 1 @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, January 25th
Round 2 @ 10:00 AM
Lunch @ 2:00 PM
Round 3 @ 3:00 PM
Sunday, January 26th
Round 4 @ 9:00 AM
Lunch @ 1:00 PM
Round 5 @ 2:00 PM
Closing Ceremony @ 6:30 PM
Players are responsible for:
1. Hart House Chess Club Membership [mandatory].
If you have not already done this, you can do this at Hart House main desk or online for $10 (Winter semester.)
2. Chess Federation of Canada Membership
The CUCC will be rated with the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC). Some of you are already active members of the chess tournament scene, others are not. If not, you will have a published rating based on your results, after this tournament. You can get an annual CFC membership on-line for $48 or a single tournament membership for $20.
3. Paying Fees and Registering
Hotel fees and registration fees are all accommodated by Hart House Chess Club. Participants will be asked to cover their travel fees.
Link to the sign-up page is now online here. Spots are given out in order of registration, except 4 spots reserved for the highest rated players. Highest rated players must inform the Club by December 15th to guarantee their spot on the team.
Because Hart House financially sponsors this event for students, the following Asana form must be filled immediately following payment. Following successful payment and completion of the Asana form, your registration will be confirmed.
The CUCC is a team event that will provide for an excellent tournament experience and a wonderful team-bonding event, so come prepared to play some chess and enjoy yourself! One of the goals of the Club is to encourage beginners and new-to-chess members to participate! We highly encourage beginners and those without tournament experience to play at this event!
In 2024, Queen’s University hosted the event. See last year’s event report here.
Questions? Please feel free to email us at hhchess@studentorg.utoronto.ca
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