Players
Everything you need to know
Five rounds of classical chess over three days, in a setting that matches your games.
Dates
September 5 – 7, 2026 — Saturday to Monday, Labour Day weekend
Venue
Collège Stanislas, 780 av. Dollard, Outremont
Free parking on site · steps from Outremont metro (blue line)
Time control
90 minutes + 30 seconds per move
Format
Swiss system · 5 rounds · classical
Rated
FQE · CFC · FIDE
Registration
Online via ChessPass
Six sections, a place for everyone
From aspiring masters to club players, everyone competes against opponents of their own strength.
Open
For titles and the ambitious
U2200
Experts
U2000
Class A
U1800
Class B
U1500
Class C
U1000
Rising players
Entry fees rise in registration waves: the earlier you register, the less you pay. The live price is always the one shown on ChessPass.
Round schedule
Round 1
Saturday, September 5
11:00
Round 2
Saturday, September 5
17:00
Round 3
Sunday, September 6
11:00
Round 4
Sunday, September 6
17:00
Round 5
Monday, September 7 (Labour Day)
11:00
The schedule may be adjusted if needed — up-to-date info always lives on the ChessPass tournament page.
Prizes that grow with the field
The prize pool grows with every registration. The bigger the field, the bigger the prizes — in every section, not just the Open.
Final amounts are announced as registrations come in. Up-to-date details always live on the ChessPass tournament page.
Team prizes, on top
Form a team of 2 to 4 players across any sections. Team prizes are separate from individual prizes: extra money, not instead.
A modernized tournament experience
Registration runs through ChessPass, the Blitz Bishops platform. No more paperwork:
Register in 2 minutes
Pick your section, pay, done.
Instant refunds
Plans changed? One tap and your money is back.
Live ratings
Your FQE and CFC ratings, updated in real time.
Prizes paid instantly
Win money? It hits your wallet immediately.
FQE / CFC memberships
Renew your federation membership right in the app.