Join us for an exciting chess tournament for a good cause! Affiliated with the Chess Federation of Canada, we welcome players of all ages and strengths. Open for regular multi-week Chess Federation of Canada-rated tournaments.

For CFC-rated Tournament Requirements:

CFC ID required: All players must have a valid CFC ID if you play in a CFC-rated section. Please join on CFC website follow the link: https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/

🏆 Upcoming Winter Tournament – Registration Open!

Our next rated tournament will take place in February 21,22 2026

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

Two International Masters Registered!

Regestration link: https://forms.gle/rdMsdujZXzSjrc1m7

Dates: February 21-22, 2026

Location:  Friuli Hall, Fogolar Furlan Windsor, 1800 N Service Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 1Y3 Canada (restaurant on site+free parking)

Eligibility: Valid CFC ID & membership required. CFC membership link https://cfc.justgo.com

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

Registration: 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, Unrated)

Format: O1900, U1900 , U1500(5 Rounds Swiss/Round Robin, section may merge),

JUNIOR U1100+Unrated (4 Rounds Swiss/Round Robin, section may merge)

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

O1900, U1900 , U1500 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 

Round 1:Sunday, February 22, 10:00am

Round 2:Sunday, February 22, 12:00pm

Round 3: Sunday, February 22, 2:30pm

Round 4: Sunday, February 22, 4:30pm

The default forfeit time for any game is 30 min

Entry Fees: Regular Entry Fee 80CAD(60USD)         WCC member Entry Fee 70CAD

                     Junior U1100 Entry Fee 40CAD(30USD) WCC member Entry Fee 35CAD

Unrated Section:30CAD (22USD) 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 or PayPal at windsorchessclub2025@gmail.com (Please include Player Name, CFC ID and Section)or pay Cash on site. 

Playing up: Add $20CAD(15USD) 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 4 rounds if requested with entry; zero points byes are allowed for round 5; Junior U1100/Unrated sections ½ bye in the first 2 rounds if requested with entry. 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: $25 GIFT CARD(Bubbles&Cream) for Top 1 + 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. 

Current registration list:


More details on sections, schedule, and entry fees will be announced shortly.
Stay tuned!

Coming Soon

  • Monthly rated tournaments
  • Weekly rated tournaments: Quads/Blitz/Puzzles solving
  • Scholastic Chess League
  • Beginner workshops for kids and adults
  • Partnership announcements with more schools
  • Seasonal chess camps and special events