Location
Stauffer Library · Room 014
Queen's University, Kingston
Date & Time
Saturday-Sunday, Nov 22-23, 2025
First round starts at 10:30 AM
Format
5 Round Swiss
Time Control: 30 + 30
What is the CUCC?
CUCC stands for the Canadian University Chess Championships. It is an annual chess event where teams from schools all across Canada gather to compete. Each year, a different school hosts the CUCC. This year, it will be taking place on January 16th-18th 2026 at the University of Toronto!
Why should I participate in the CUCC?
The CUCC is an amazing opportunity to challenge and learn from the top players from across Canada, and make unforgettable memories with your team.
How can I participate in CUCC?
This year, the Queen's Chess Club will be sending 4 teams to CUCC to represent Queen's University. Each team will consist of 4 players, and all teams will play in the Reserve Section of the CUCC (we will not be putting together a Crown team this year).
To try out for the team, you must participate in our 2025 CUCC Qualifiers, happening on November 22-23. If, due to extenuating circumstances, you are unable to participate in the qualifiers, please send us an email at queenschess@outlook.com. The final standings of the tournament will be our main reference when selecting our teams for CUCC. You must play in the Crown section of the tournament to try out for the team. You must also be available for travel the weekend of January 16th-18th, 2026.
What expenses will I need to cover to participate in the CUCC?
The Queen's Chess Club is committed to making chess accessible for all, and as such we will subsidize a large majority of housing and transportation costs on behalf of our players. If you are selected for the CUCC team, you will need to pay:
- Tournament entry fee: $25
- Transportation fee: ~$20-25 (the remainder of transportation costs will be covered by us)
- CFC membership fee: If you do not have a CFC membership, you will need to register for one.
- Food expenses
The club will cover any necessary costs for accommodations/housing.
CUCC 2025 Gallery
Tournament Details & Pricing
Entry Fees
- Early bird (until Nov 16, 11:59 PM)
- Queen's students: $15
- Regular players: $20
- Late bird (after Nov 16)
- Queen's students: $20
- Regular players: $25
Sections
- Crown Section
- U1600 Section
Registration
Register for the CUCC Qualifiers
Scan to register
Registration form hosted on Google Forms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to us:
@queensuchess
queenschess@outlook.com