🏆 August Blitz & Bughouse Championship

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⚡ Why Blitz Matters: Blitz is more than just speed — it sharpens instincts, trains time management, and helps players convert advantages under pressure. It’s a powerful tool for developing confidence, creativity, and resilience at the board.

📅 Date & Time

🗓️ August 24
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Location

312–2083 Alma Street, Vancouver, BC

⏰ Please arrive at least 5 minutes early — clocks start on time!

⚡ Blitz Tournament (Swiss System)

• Round 1: 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
• Round 2: 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
• Round 3: 5:30 PM – 5:45 PM
• Round 4: 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• Round 5: 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
• Round 6: 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
• Round 7: 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM

 

🎉 Bughouse Tournament (Knockout System)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

⏱️ Time Control: 3+2

 

💵 Entry Fee

Section	Fee	Note
3-hour Blitz & Bughouse	$30	CFC Membership is required

 

🎖️ Prizes

VCS Signature Medals

🍪 Light snacks and refreshments provided

♟️ Chess sets and clocks provided

 

🧮 Individual Tiebreaks (Junior Open only)

1. Direct Encounter (Head-to-Head)
2. Cumulative Score
3. Opposition Cumulative Score

 

✋ Bye Requests

If you cannot attend all rounds, a maximum of two half-point byes (excluding the last round) may be requested. Email us at least 24 hours in advance or inform the TD on-site.

 

🚫 Registration Policy

No onsite registration allowed.
✅ All participants must register and pay online in advance for pairing purposes.

 

📜 Tournament Rules

• No talking during games
• No outside assistance allowed
• Fair play is expected at all times
• Arbiter decisions are final

 

📸 Photo & Video Consent

Vancouver Chess School may capture photos or video during this event for promotional use, including on our website and social media. If you do not wish for your child’s image to appear, please notify us in writing before the event.

 

📞 Contact

Email: info@vanchess.ca
Voice mail: (604) 568-3283

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