Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)
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| Date | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| Time | 06:00 PM-08:00 PM |
| Location | 312-2083, Alma st., Vancouver (Jericho Shopping Centre) |
| Format | All levels. Player's parents are free to join |
| Entry Fee | $20 |
| Π‘ancellation time | 1 hour |
| Rating | CMA & CFC Quick rated |
| Organizer | Maxim Doroshenko |
π VCS Friday Quads (In Person)
Why Encourage Your Child to Join Chess Tournaments?
Tournament participation is an essential part of chess education.
We encourage players of all levels, including beginners, to sharpen their skills by competing regularly:
- Tournaments are organized by player ratings to ensure fair matchups.
- Participation builds resilience, sportsmanship, and character.
- Success is measured by growth, not just results.
π₯ Why VCS Friday Quads?
- β Fun, safe, and welcoming in-person environment
- β Play against carefully matched opponents at your level
- β Gain real tournament experience and confidence
- β Prepare for rated events and long-term chess success
- β All games impact your official CMA & CFC Quick rating
- β Supervised by professional arbiters and coaches
π Tournament Details
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Qualification: | All Levels. Juniors Only. |
| Date & Time: | Fridays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Time Control: | Game in 20 minutes (Approx. 40 minutes each round) |
| Location: | In Person – Vancouver Chess School |
| Format: | 3-round Quad format. Players are grouped with others close to their level for fair and exciting competition. |
| Ratings: | CMA Rated (What is CMA?) |
| Registration Fee: | $20 |
| Cut-off Time: | Registration closes Fridays at 5:00 PM |
| Prizes: | - Medals for perfect 3/3 score winners - Diamond achievement on VCS "Wall of Fame" for students |
| Bye Requests: | Not permitted. Players must complete all assigned games. |
| Refund Policy: | Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before event. Cancel via your parent/student account. |
π Round Schedule
- 1st Round: 6:00 PM
- 2nd Round: 6:40 PM
- 3rd Round: 7:20 PM
β οΈ On-Site Rules
- Parents are not permitted in the playing area
- Players must remain quiet and respectful during games
- Early departures must be communicated before round 1
- Players are expected to follow instructions from arbiters
βοΈ Tournament Rules
- Do not leave your board without arbiter permission
- No talking during the game
- No external help or advice allowed
- Foul play may result in removal from the event
- Arbiters’ decisions are final
- Appeals must be submitted in writing within 48 hours to info@vanchess.ca
- By registering, players and guardians accept all rules and agree that VCS is not liable for any disciplinary action arising from rule enforcement
π Student Success Stories
Many of our top-rated students started by competing in our Quads. It's the perfect way to begin a tournament journey!
πΈ Photography and Video Consent
The organizer may capture event photos and videos for promotional use.
If you wish to opt out, please submit a written request before the event.
π Contact
- π§ Email: info@vanchess.ca
- βοΈ Phone: (604) 568-3283
β¨ Ready to Play?
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- All Sections
- VCS Quads
| # | Player | Grade | School | Section | Rating CMA | Rating CFC Quick | CFC Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geoffrey Trotter | Adult | Adult | VCS Quads | 1336 | 0 | |
| 2 | Daniel Kwan | Grade 5 | OLPH | VCS Quads | 876 | 0 | |
| 3 | Oliver Wang | Grade 4 | Dr. AJ | VCS Quads | 825 | 1261 | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 4 | Alvon Huang | Grade 4 | Southlands Farm Outdoor School | VCS Quads | 669 | 1016 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| 5 | Arnold Huang | Grade 2 | Southlands Outdoor Farm school | VCS Quads | 608 | 879 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| 6 | Peter Alavidze | Grade 9 | University Hill S.S. | VCS Quads | 595 | 0 | |
| 7 | Aron Liu | Grade 4 | Emily Carr E.S. | VCS Quads | 563 | 0 | |
| 8 | Jason Wang | Grade 3 | Vancouver montesorri | VCS Quads | 464 | 0 | |
| 9 | Hunter Casey | Grade 3 | Jules Quesnel | VCS Quads | 457 | 0 | |
| 10 | Emilio Mendoza | Grade 5 | N/A | VCS Quads | 418 | 0 | |
| 11 | Miles Chen | Grade 3 | Shanghai American School | VCS Quads | 408 | 0 | |
| 12 | Rachel Trotter | Grade 2 | Bayview Elementary | VCS Quads | 385 | 0 | |
| 13 | Echo Fang | Grade K | Norma Rose Point E.S. | VCS Quads | 357 | 0 |
| # | Team | Players | CMA ID | CMA Rating | Grade | Score | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. AJ | Oliver Wang | 1595215 | 825 | Grade 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bayview Elementary | Rachel Trotter | 1675732 | 385 | Grade 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Norma Rose Point E.S. | Echo Fang | 1673526 | 357 | Grade K | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | N/A | Emilio Mendoza | 1493379 | 418 | Grade 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Emily Carr E.S. | Aron Liu | 1673741 | 563 | Grade 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | Vancouver montesorri | Jason Wang | 1511638 | 464 | Grade 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Southlands Farm Outdoor School | Alvon Huang | 1567811 | 669 | Grade 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Southlands Outdoor Farm school | Arnold Huang | 1567822 | 608 | Grade 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | OLPH | Daniel Kwan | 1490837 | 876 | Grade 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | University Hill S.S. | Peter Alavidze | 1674235 | 595 | Grade 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Jules Quesnel | Hunter Casey | 1674189 | 457 | Grade 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | Shanghai American School | Miles Chen | 1674178 | 408 | Grade 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 13 | Adult | Geoffrey Trotter | 1352046 | 1336 | Adult | 3 | 0 |