Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, August 29, 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 Karl Aguirre Grade 2 Vancouver Learning Network VCS Quads 1056 1403 Aug 25, 2026
3 Oliver Wang Grade 4 Dr. AJ VCS Quads 1074 1285 Sep 13, 2026
4 Echo Fang Grade K Norma Rose Point E.S. VCS Quads 764 1172 Jun 9, 2026
5 Emily Wang Grade K Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 812 933 Sep 17, 2026
6 Neil Ma Grade 2 Crosstown Elementary School VCS Quads 686 887 Jan 8, 2027
7 Zhou Fang Grade K Unknown school VCS Quads 646 0
8 Apple Shen Grade K Unknown school VCS Quads 710 0
9 Ivan Paulo Grade 5 Wascana Plains VCS Quads 660 0
10 Jonathan Burstein Adult King David HS VCS Quads 904 0
11 Kato Paulo Grade K Wascana Plains VCS Quads 486 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Unknown school Apple Shen 1676812 710 Grade K 2 4
Zhou Fang 1673548 646 Grade K 2
2 Wascana Plains Ivan Paulo 1678375 660 Grade 5 2 3
Kato Paulo 1678386 486 Grade K 1
3 Stratford Hall Lucas Chen 1624239 1232 Grade 2 3 0
4 Dr. AJ Oliver Wang 1595215 1074 Grade 4 1 0
5 Vancouver Learning Network Karl Aguirre 1673752 1056 Grade 2 0 0
6 King David HS Jonathan Burstein 1676801 904 Adult 2 0
7 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Emily Wang 1676823 812 Grade K 0.5 0
8 Norma Rose Point E.S. Echo Fang 1673526 764 Grade K 1.5 0
9 Crosstown Elementary School Neil Ma 1642241 686 Grade 2 3 0