Canadian Chess Challenge

The Canadian Chess Challenge is the national scholastic chess tournament for grades 1 to 12. At the national chess tournament, provincial representatives in each grade from across Canada play to be crowned the national champion for their grade. The first Chess Challenge was held in 1989. This year the national championships will be held in Winnipeg during the May long weekend of 2026.

Manitoba Qualification

Qualification for the national chess tournament happens at the Manitoba Provincial Chess Championships. This year, the Provincial tournament for grades 1 to 12 is being held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the University of Manitoba, University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (room #210). At these Provincial championships, students will play to determine who will represent Manitoba at the national level for each grade.

The Canadian Chess Challenge is open to any student from Manitoba (new or experienced) in grades 1 to 12. Registration is done on-line.

The winners in each grade at the Manitoba Provincial tournament will qualify for the national Chess Challenge during the May long weekend of 2026.

Manitoba Provincial Chess Championships - Grades 1 to 12 (played by grade)

Date: March 15, 2026

Location: University of Manitoba, University Center, Multi-Purpose Room #210 - 65 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg, MB

Registration fee early bird on or before March 1, 2026: $30.00

Regular registration fee: $40.00

THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT

The event will be capped at 150 entries.