2026 Windsor Chess Club Classic February Open Charity Fundraiser for Brain Injury Support

Please register : https://forms.gle/rdMsdujZXzSjrc1m7

Dates: February 21-22, 2026

Location:  TBD, Windsor, Ontario

Eligibility: CFC membership required

Rating: Sections will be determined using the highest of CFC or FIDE rating. All sections will be CFC rated. 

Registration: O1900,U1900,U1500 Online registration ends on February 20 at 7:00 PM.  No on-site registration will be accepted.  

Time Control: 60 minutes + 30 seconds a move(O1900, U1900 , U1500); 30 minutes + 30 seconds a move (Junior U1100)

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss/Round Robin(section may merge), JUNIOR U1100 (4 Rounds)

Section: O1900, U1900 , U1500,  JUNIOR U1100, Unrated

Schedule:  

Round 1: Saturday, February 21, 10:00 am

Round 2: Saturday, February 21, 2:30 pm

Round 3: Saturday, February 21, 6:30 pm

Round 4: Sunday, February 22, 10:00 am

Round 5: Sunday, February 22, 2:30 pm

Junior U1100 and Unrated Schedule: 4 Rounds, Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, & 4:30pm

The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min

Entry Fees: Regular Entry Fee 80CAD         WCC member Entry Fee 70CAD

                     Junior U1100 Entry Fee 40CAD WCC member Entry Fee 35CAD

Unrated Section:30CAD WCC member Entry Fee 25CAD

Pre-registration required. No on-site registration will be accepted.  Registration will close on Friday Feb 20, at 7:00pm. 

Free entry for GM/IM/WGM/FM/WIM/WFM, early entry required before Feb 14.

Please pay the entry fee via email transfer at windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com (Please include Player Name, CFC ID and Section)or pay Cash on site. 

Playing up: Add $20 if playing up. A player must be within 100 points of the rating floor for the section they wish to play up in.

Byes: A maximum of two half point byes in the first 3 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 4,5; All bye requests at least one hour before the next round and must be emailed to  windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com contact Cindy at +1 2269753806 on site

Prizes(Prizes based on paid entries; subject to change): 

  • O1900 Prizes:
  • Top 3 prizes based on paid entries (50% / 25% / 12.5%) plus 1st place Trophy and 2nd–3rd Medals. Example: 10 paid entries → $400 / $200 / $100.
  • U1900:$100 for Top1 Plus Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
  • U1500:$50 for Top 1 Plus Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
  • Junior U1100: 1st Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals
  • Unrated: 1st Trophy and 2nd, 3rd Medals

Prize money is split between winners in case of a tie.  Trophy and Medals depends on tie-break. e-transfer please leave your email/paypal before leaving

Tiebreak Rules: 1) Direct encounter 2) Buchholz 3) Number of games won (not including forfeits) 4) Sum of the ratings of the opponents (without one result)

Special Notes:  The organizer will supply all chess pieces, chess boards, and clocks.

Cancellation Fees: A $10 processing fee will be applied for any cancellation prior to Feb 20th. After Feb 20th, refund goes to credit for next tournament.