2026 Canadian University Chess Championship
Photo by Derek Ma
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. For full News coverage from the event, visit our News page.
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Thanks for Attending
Over 60+ teams joined us from January 16th - 18th, 2025 marking the largest Canadian University Chess Championship on record. Check out our Gallery for photos and event reports for more.