2026 Canadian University Chess Championship
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Tournament Format & Logistics
The tournament will feature 5-rounds of classical chess at a time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment. Teams will play in teams of 4 representing one university with the ability for teams to carry an alternate player. Full tournament information is available on our Technical Regulations page.
When
The tournament will be from Friday, January 16th to Sunday, January 18th, 2026.
Organizers
The Hart House Chess Club of the University of Toronto is hosting CUCC 2026
Registration Procedure
Registration is now open! Details are available here.
Recent News
Check out our latest posts for important announcements and updates regarding the event.
We are pleased to announce that the latest pre-registration list for the 2026 Canadian University Chess Championships.
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Canadian University Chess Championships.
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Canadian University Chess Championship will have a Travel Grant.
We are pleased to release the technical regulations for the 2026 Canadian University Chess Championship.
We are pleased to announce that volunteer applications for CUCC 2026 are now open!
We are excited to announce the launch of the official CUCC 2026 website with everything related to the Canadian University Chess Championship in 2026.
Register Today
Join us from January 16th - 18th, 2025. We invite all interested players and Universities to mark the dates and register to attend the tournament in 2026. In addition, check our Get Involved page to see how you can contribute to the event.