Sponsor Lucas Yao
It would mean a lot to Lucas to have the support of his community.
Lucas works hard every day and is deeply grateful for every bit of encouragement he receives. What you see on this site is potential, not a finished story — and carrying it forward takes more than one family. If you see something here worth backing, we would love to talk: every partnership is shaped together, around what matters to you.
3
FIDE titles earned in a single year — at age 11
11
Years old. The youngest Canadian to ever hold FM.
9+
Countries competed across — 3 continents, 1 year
WCC
Represented Canada at the World Cadet Championship
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“You become part of the story before most people know there is one.”
What this means for Lucas
Lucas Yao is 11 years old. Born August 24, 2014. In the twelve months before his twelfth birthday, he earned National Master, Candidate Master, and FIDE Master — three titles that most players spend a decade chasing. He became the youngest Canadian ever to hold FM.
He is not between chapters. He is in the middle of the defining one. Every sponsorship dollar goes directly into keeping him in the arena: flights to international tournaments, accommodation, entry fees, coaching, and the preparation that makes the difference between competing and winning.
What this means for his family
His parents have funded every step of this journey themselves — every flight to Egypt, every hotel room in a European tournament city, every coach. They are not asking for charity. They are asking for partners. People and businesses who want to attach their name to something real, at the very start, while it still means something to be there first.
What this means for your business
This is early-stage positioning you cannot buy later. The businesses that back Lucas now get something no future sponsor can: they were there first. Your brand earns authentic association with youth achievement, strategic thinking, Canadian excellence, and an international story still being written — at a fraction of the cost of conventional sponsorship, with none of the artificiality.
Click any tier below to pay securely via Airwallex — Visa, Mastercard, and Amex accepted. No account required. All amounts in Canadian dollars.
Community Patron
per year
A meaningful first step. Perfect for individuals, local businesses, and chess community members who want to stand behind a young Canadian champion.
- ✓Name listed on lucasyao.com/sponsors
- ✓Personal thank-you note from Lucas
- ✓Annual highlights email with results and photos
Tournament Sponsor
per year
Directly fund a tournament campaign — flights, accommodation, and preparation for one major international event. This is the level that keeps Lucas in the arena.
- ✓Brand or name on lucasyao.com/sponsors with a backlink
- ✓LinkedIn welcome announcement tagging your company page
- ✓Credited in event recap posts and approved media
- ✓Year-in-review report with photos and results
- ✓Formal certificate of sponsorship
Flagship Partner
per year
A headline partnership. Align your organisation with a Canadian rising star at the very beginning of an international career — authentic, rare, and genuinely community-facing.
- ✓Featured placement on the lucasyao.com homepage
- ✓Logo in all press kit and media materials
- ✓LinkedIn welcome announcement and ongoing tournament mentions
- ✓Optional co-branded tournament content
- ✓Quarterly photo and video updates
- ✓Personal thank-you video from Lucas
- ✓Formal certificate of partnership
Want to discuss a custom arrangement? Email us directly — we respond within 2 business days.
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International tournament travel and accommodation — flights, hotels, and ground transport across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Tournament entry fees — FIDE-rated events have per-event costs that compound across a full competitive season.
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Coaching and preparation — opening research, training camps, and game analysis with experienced coaches.
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Chess tools and training materials — databases, software, and books that underpin serious preparation.
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Music study and performance — piano tuition and performance costs that run in parallel with chess.
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Media materials — photography, video, and the assets that help organisers and supporters understand the story.
Once you've completed payment via the Airwallex link above, fill in your details here. We'll send a formal sponsorship confirmation by email within 2 business days — along with next steps for your recognition, backlink, and LinkedIn mention.
Include your company website below if you want it listed on lucasyao.com or tagged in our LinkedIn announcement.
Recognition is handled carefully and always approved by the family. The aim is a respectful fit: real support for Lucas, and a clear, authentic community story for the sponsor.
Named or branded recognition on a dedicated sponsors section of lucasyao.com.
LinkedIn welcome announcement tagging your company page when you join at Tournament level or above.
Optional logo in press kit and family-approved media materials.
Thank-you mentions in social and tournament updates, when appropriate.
A genuine story for education, youth, arts, chess, or strategic-thinking brands.
Quarterly or annual content recaps with photos and event highlights.
Also available
Chess coaching from Lucas
Learn from a FIDE Master who earned his title at 11. Sessions $40 CAD per hour — online or in-person in Vancouver.
Sponsor contact
info@lucasyao.com