2026 PEI Chess Festival
July 24-26
Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building: Rooms 128A / 128B
UPEI, 550 University Ave, Charlottetown
FSDEB = Building 30 on the map
Most convenient parking is the Arena parking lot
Parking is free on the weekend
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Proudly supported by the Charlottetown Special Events Reserve Fund
Legacy Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Community Sponsors
EVENT SCHEDULE
ANVO PEI Open Chess Championship
1) FIDE Section...Fri, July 24 - Sun, July 26
2) Challengers Section...Fri, July 24 or Sat, July 25 - Sun, July 26
PEI Rapid Chess Championship...Fri, July 24
PEI Junior Chess Championship...Sat, July 25
PEI Blitz Championship...Sat, July 25
PEI Amateur Chess Championship...Sun, July 26
FESTIVAL Rules and Info Sheet
FESTIVAL ELECTRONICS POLICY
COMMON REGISTRATION INFO
Register via e-mail transfer to: fredmckim@gmail.com
Early Registration ends Sunday, June 8 = $15 discount for the PEI Open, $5 discount for any side event
Regular Registration ends Sunday, July 5
Late Registration is by electronic mail transfer after July 5; $15 extra for the PEI Open, $5 extra for any side event
On-Site Registration the day of the tournament; $25 extra for the PEI Open; $10 extra for any side event
Multiple Family Members - 25% off for 2nd and 3rd family members
In order to help with planning, it is appreciated if players will notify Fred if they are planning / interested in playing (along with which side events)
DOOR PRIZES
Check out our great door prizes donated by our sponsors
ACCOMMODATIONS
Campus Accommodation Partner UPEI Conferences & Accommodations
We are pleased to be able to feature a variety of rooms and suites (one, two and three bedroom) available at UPEI
July Rates (includes breakfast)
Newer Performing Arts Centre and Residence: One Bedroom ($200), Two Bedroom ($220), Three Bedroom ($270)
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall: One Bedroom ($170), Two Bedroom ($180), Three Bedroom ($200)
Price does not include HST or Hotel Levy
Click HERE to book your suite
Preferred Hotel Accommodation Partner
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
200 Capital Dr
Call the hotel directly (902-892-1201) and say you are booking using the PEI Chess Festival Rate ($329)
Price does not include HST or Hotel Levy
A listing of other hotels, motels, inns and some B&B's in the Charlottetown area
Food
UPEI Subway Take-Out Located in the nearby Bell Aliant Centre, hours are 9am-8pm
Many fast food restaurants within walking distance on University Ave
2025 Report
Report
TOURISM-SPECIAL EVENT SPONSOR
Charlottetown Special Event Reserves Fund
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Legacy Sponsor ANVO Pharma Group (London, ON)
Venue Sponsor School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at
UPEI
Named Sponsor Murphy's Pharmacies -- Island-wide
Named Sponsor Rotary Club of Charlottetown -- Service above Self
Named Sponsor Provincial Credit Union -- 281 University Ave
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
The Alley Bowling, Food & Drinks at Murphy's Community Centre, 200 Richmond St
Bookmark Charlottetown Books and Other Essentials -- 81 Prince St
Canadian Tire -- 20 Babineau Ave
Lone Oak Brewing Co. Food & Drinks -- 156 Great George St and 15 Milky Way
Owl's Hollow Toys, games, puzzles, books, etc -- 95 Capital Dr
PEI Brewing Co. Food, Drinks, and Events -- 96 Kensington Rd
Pony Boat Social Club Food, Drinks, Games, and Billiards -- 157 Kent St
PEI Escape Rooms -- 111 Kent St
Rodd Royalty Inn -- 14 Capital Dr
Special Activities / Events in the Area:
Meet PEI's: Delegates Guide to PEI
Meet PEI's: Virtual Delegate Bag.... Players / Families can just show the offer to redeem it
Discover Charlottetown's: Things to do in Charlottetown this Summer
Downtown Charlottetown Walking Map
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Charlottetown Farmers' Market Relocated for 2026 to 614 North River Rd - Open on Saturday 9am-2pm
Founders Food Hall & Market Great Food and Shopping (Downtown)
Ride Solar Charlottetown Harbour Cruise and Charlottetown Party Bike
The Alley Eat, Drink, and Bowl
PonyBoat Social Club The former Dooly's has now expanded activities and food
Seven's Pinballerama Located in the Industrial Park (just off Trans-Canada) - Canada's first pinball arcade
Charlottetown Festival Calendar
The Guild PEI Calendar
Contact: Fred McKim 902-626-5019
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