Chess for Connection are a youth-run non-profit organization dedicated to fostering social interaction and community engagement through the traditional game of chess. Our goal is to bring chess to residents at senior homes and encourage social interactions among seniors and youth. We provide a variety of supports to make this happen, ranging from playing chess with seniors to giving chess lessons, facilitating a chess club, running tournaments, and organizing fun chess activities.
For more information please visit our website.
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Registered Players
Part 1- $30 (60 spots)
Canadian Junior Girls Connection Tournament & CYCC Qualifier
WHEN: Sunday, December 15th 2024, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Rd #1 starts at 1:00 pm.
SCHEDULE: 12:30 check in, 1:00 - 6:00 tournament, 6:00 - 6:30 ceremony
WHERE: 730 Cochrane Dr #1,Markham
WHAT: 5-round single-round Rapid Event (Swiss), using a 25 min + 5 sec time control.
DIVISIONS: U8 U10 U12 U14 U16 U18
RATED: CFC Quick Rated
TIEBREAK RULES: 1.Point 2.Win Count 3.Tournament Performance Rating
PRIZE : Trophy and medals
QUALIFICATION: For players who scored 2.5 points qualify for CYCC 2025
ENTRY FEE: $30/ entry
PAYMENT METHOD: Please EMT to chess4winofficial@gmail.com(with player's full name and CFC ID mentioned as note)
Part 2 -(CLOSED NOW)Free & Optional (18 spots limited. Due to the limited spots for the charity activity, girls registered for the tournament on December 15th will be given priority.)
Chess for Connection: Senior House Connection Experience
Parents are required to accompany their children all the time
When: From November 12th to November 27th
Where: Three Location to Choose - Glynwood Retirement Living, 7700 Bayview Ave, Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:30PM
- Senior Persons Living Connected, 3333 Finch Ave E, Wednesday 6:00 -7:00 PM
- Delmanor Northtown, 5351 Yonge St Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:00 PM
