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Updated 2025 Tournament Schedule

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TOURNAMENT RESULTS

You can now find the all tournament results in the link provided in the CLASSICAL TOURNAMENTS Tab or the link below. Tournament Results - Click Here

Important CFC & Chess Club Membership Reminders

1 - Chess Federation of Canada (CFC): A valid CFC membership number is now required for participating in all CFC-rated games. As such, if this is your first time joining our club and you want to participate in our rated tournaments, please make sure that you have the six-digit CFC membership number. 2 - Hamilton Chess Club: The chess club membership is required for participating in rated tournaments (i.e. classical as well as junior/rapid) but not casual or unrated tournaments. As before, Canadian Japanese Cultural Center (CJCC) is required for all players regardless of the type or capacity of participation (e.g. chess classes, rated or unrated tournaments, or casual games).

CJCC and Club Membership Announcements

 Hi all, I hope you are all doing well. We have some announcements about the club and the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre (CJCC) membership fees that we would like to share with you all. Hamilton Chess Club Membership Announcements As of the next tournament, you no longer need to complete the $4 rating fee payment for every classical tournament (the tournaments that start at 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM). From now on, we will use the chess club membership fees to pay your rating fee for the CFC. The chess club membership fees are going to remain the same (i.e. $120/year, $60/six months or $3/night for adults; $80/year, $40/six months, or $2/night for children). CJCC Membership Announcements As of today, the CJCC has asked us that the membership payments need to be completed and pertain to the September of one year to August of the following year. This means that if a member joined us in, for instance, January 2024 and paid the membership fees at that time, their membership payment...

Hamilton Chess Club Code of Conduct and Rules

We are a non-profit organization, operated by fellow chess enthusiasts who are dedicated to providing a welcoming and friendly environment. It is everyone's responsibility to adhere to the following rules to foster an inclusive, safe and enjoyable environment.  Code of Conduct Respect : Treat all members with respect, regardless of their skill, age, gender, ethnicity, etc. Fair Play : Cheating in any form, including the use of unauthorized assistance is prohibited. Sportsmanship : Win with humility, lose with grace. Respect your opponent's efforts regardless of the outcome of the game. Inclusivity : Strive to create an inclusive environment. Do not engage in behavior that discriminates or harasses others. Punctuality : If you are planning to play in our regular Friday tournaments, you must arrive by 8:00 PM. Casual chess can take place from 6:00 to 11:30 PM.  Cleanliness : Keep the CJCC building including the tournament rooms clean and tidy.  Standard Tournament Rules Bel...