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UpcomingScholasticChampionship

BC Inter-School Chess Championship 2026

May 30-31, 2026Surrey, BC

About This Tournament

Provincial team-based championship for schools (K-12) and universities. Students compete in grade-group sections; team and individual prizes awarded.

Date

May 30-31, 2026

Time Control

50+10

CFC-rated

Venue

Khalsa School Newton

6933 124 St, Surrey, BC V3W 1P2

Entry Fee

$80 early (by Mar 31), $90 regular; Blitz side-event $10

Sections

Grade K-2Grade 3-5Grade 6-8Grade 9-12University (Open)

K-12 and post-secondary students

Prizes

$3,000+

KG-Gr2

1st: $100 + Trophy2nd: $75 + Trophy3rd: $50 + TrophyBest Female: $50

Gr3-5

1st: $100 + Trophy2nd: $75 + Trophy3rd: $50 + TrophyBest Female: $50

Gr6-8

1st: $100 + Trophy2nd: $75 + Trophy3rd: $50 + TrophyBest Female: $50

Gr9-12

1st: $150 + Trophy2nd: $100 + Trophy3rd: $75 + TrophyBest Female: $50

University

1st: $150 + Trophy2nd: $100 + Trophy3rd: $75 + TrophyBest Female: $50

School Team

Top School (each section): $200 + TrophySecond Place School: $75

Blitz

1st: $752nd: $503rd: $30

Special Prizes

  • Best Female player prize in each section ($50)
  • Top school team trophies and cash prizes

Additional Awards

  • Trophies, medals, and e-certificates for winners
  • Certificates of participation for all