The 2026 Mississauga Open, June 5-7, 2026, in Mississauga, Canada offers a compact five-round Swiss weekend with serious classical games and a strong competitive mix across three sections. You can play in the Open, U1800, or U1300 section and aim for CFC Regular rating gains, while the Open and U1800 sections also offer FIDE Standard rating. The organizer caps the field at 130 players, which keeps the event focused and manageable for players and arbiters. The tournament uses a long time control with a 30-second delay per move, which supports high-quality play and full-length endgames. The organizer funds cash prizes from entries and lists a $3,350 CAD total cash prize pool at 100 participants.

Mississauga Chess Club hosts the event at its main playing location and runs a clear schedule with one round on Friday evening, two rounds on Saturday, and two rounds on Sunday. You can request up to two half-point byes in rounds 1–3 before Round 1 starts, and you can only take zero-point byes in rounds 4–5. The organizer enforces a 30-minute forfeit time, applies published tie-breaks, and splits prize money equally among tied players. You can pay by e-transfer or in person, and the organizer sets a firm refund cutoff date close to the event. If you want a rated weekend tournament in the Greater Toronto Area with multiple sections and a practical venue setup, this event fits well.

🗓️ Event Details

🏆 Prize Fund

The organizer bases cash prizes on entries and lists a $3,350 CAD total cash prize pool with 100 participants. The organizer splits prize money equally among players who finish with the same score. Unrated players can win up to $100 CAD.

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The tournament runs a 5-round Swiss and rates all sections for CFC Regular rating. The Open and U1800 sections also count for FIDE Standard rating. Each game uses 90 minutes with a 30-second delay per move, and the organizer enforces a 30-minute forfeit time.

You can request up to two half-point byes in rounds 1–3 when you submit the request before Round 1 starts. You can only take a zero-point bye in rounds 4 and 5. The tournament breaks ties by direct encounter, then Buchholz Cut 1, and then most games with the Black pieces.

📂 Sections / Groups

📅 Schedule

📝 Registration

The organizer will publish the registration link and the registered player list soon. The entry fee is $90 CAD, and Mississauga Chess Club members pay $80 CAD. FM/CM/WFM/WCM players pay $50 CAD, and GM/IM/WGM/WIM players play for free. You can play up a section for an additional $20 CAD, and you can only play up when you sit within 100 rating points of the section’s minimum rating.

Pay by e-transfer to mississaugachessclub@gmail.com or pay in person at the club. The organizer deducts $5 CAD from refunds to cover transaction fees and does not issue refunds or credits after May 29, 2026.

👥 Organizer

Mississauga Chess Club organizes the Mississauga Open as a multi-section weekend tournament with CFC and FIDE rating in the top groups and a structured schedule that suits both competitive and developing players. The club runs the event from its primary playing location in Mississauga and supports players with clear rules, published tie-breaks, and direct communication through official club channels.

• Email: mississaugachessclub@gmail.com

• Website: https://www.mississaugachessclub.ca/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mississaugachessclub/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/375896684513470

🏨 Venue

Erindale United Church, 1444 Dundas Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 1E7, Canada
The event takes place at the Mississauga Chess Club’s listed location in Mississauga. The club supplies chess sets, clocks, and scoresheets for tournament play. You can use free parking in the front and back parking lots.

🛎️ Accommodation

The organizer lists the following hotel options within about a 20-minute drive of the venue:

• The Glenerin Inn & Spa

• The Waterside Inn

• Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto-Mississauga West

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mississauga-Toronto Southwest, an IHG Hotel

• Residence Inn Toronto Mississauga Southwest

• Admiral Inn & Suites

🚗 How to Get There

Navigate to 1444 Dundas Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 1E7, Canada. Use the free parking in the front and back parking lots for a straightforward arrival and departure between rounds.

Play five classical Swiss rounds in Mississauga and make your weekend count with rated games and a strong local chess atmosphere.