Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, August 22, 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
Details

πŸ† 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.

πŸ’₯ Why VCS Friday Quads?

  • βœ… Fun, safe, and welcoming in-person environment
  • βœ… Play against carefully matched opponents at your level
  • βœ… Gain real tournament experience and confidence
  • βœ… Prepare for rated events and long-term chess success
  • βœ… All games impact your official CMA & CFC Quick rating
  • βœ… Supervised by professional arbiters and coaches

πŸ“‹ 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.

πŸ•‘ Round Schedule

  • 1st Round: 6:00 PM
  • 2nd Round: 6:40 PM
  • 3rd Round: 7:20 PM

⚠️ 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

β™ŸοΈ 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

🌟 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!


πŸ“Έ 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.


πŸ“ž Contact


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  • VCS Quads
# Player Grade School Section Rating CMA Rating CFC Quick CFC Expiry
1 Lucas Chen Grade 2 Stratford Hall VCS Quads 1232 1410 Sep 23, 2026
2 Oliver Wang Grade 4 Dr. AJ VCS Quads 1074 1285 Sep 13, 2026
3 Alexander Ilichev Grade 2 Chaoyin Bilingual School VCS Quads 900 1015 Nov 6, 2026
4 Emily Wang Grade K Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 812 933 Sep 17, 2026
5 Apple Shen Adult Unknown school VCS Quads 695 0
6 Neil Ma Grade 2 Crosstown Elementary School VCS Quads 686 887 Jan 8, 2027
7 Ty Shanmugam Grade K Alex Hope E.S. VCS Quads 635 995 Feb 20, 2027
8 Duncan Chiu Grade 5 Saint Francis Xavier (Vancouver) VCS Quads 629 0
9 Sergey Ilichev Adult Home schooled VCS Quads 400 0
10 Makar Kmetiuk Grade 8 Sutherland S.S. VCS Quads 332 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Dr. AJ Oliver Wang 1595215 1074 Grade 4 1.5 0
2 Stratford Hall Lucas Chen 1624239 1232 Grade 2 1.5 0
3 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Emily Wang 1676823 812 Grade K 2 0
4 Saint Francis Xavier (Vancouver) Duncan Chiu 1539268 629 Grade 5 2 0
5 Chaoyin Bilingual School Alexander Ilichev 1676575 900 Grade 2 3 0
6 Crosstown Elementary School Neil Ma 1642241 686 Grade 2 1 0
7 Sutherland S.S. Makar Kmetiuk 1677431 332 Grade 8 0 0
8 Unknown school Apple Shen 1676812 695 Adult 1 0
9 Home schooled Sergey Ilichev 1677442 400 Adult 2 0
10 Alex Hope E.S. Ty Shanmugam 1645751 635 Grade K 1 0