Youth players; see published age categories
Ottawa youth chess tournaments
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next move.
Friendly chess tournaments for young players across Ottawa. Find your next chance to play.
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27 past events
Youth: unrated under 12; 600+ rated or ages 12+
Children of every level, including beginners
Children of every level, including beginners
Youth players; see published age categories
Youth players; see published age categories
Youth players grouped by rating
Youth players; see published age categories
Back To School Tourney 2025
CompletedYouth players grouped by rating
Ottawa Youth Chess Day 2025
CompletedYouth players
Children of every level, including beginners
Children of every level, including beginners
2025 Grand Prix 3 - OCC Qualifier
CompletedYouth players; see published age categories
Youth players grouped by rating
2025 Grand Prix 2 - OCC Qualifier
CompletedYouth players; see published age categories
U8, U10, U12, U14 and U18
Youth players; see published age categories
Barrhaven Youth Chess Program
CompletedYouth beginner and intermediate players
Back to School September Tournament
CompletedYouth players grouped by rating
Kanata Youth Chess Program
CompletedYouth beginners, intermediate and advanced players
Ottawa Summer Grand Prix
CompletedYouth players grouped by rating
Youth beginners with little or no experience
Grand Prix III
CompletedU9, U11, U13, U14 and U18
Ottawa Rapid and Blitz Championship
CompletedYouth players grouped by rating
1 Day Chess Bootcamp
CompletedBeginner and intermediate players
Grand Prix II
CompletedU9, U11, U13, U14 and U18
$35 CAD
Event details: Grand Prix II
Chess Cavaliers CYCC Qualifier
CompletedU8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18
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