Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, November 14, 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.
  • Player's parents are free to join, but their results will not be submitted for CFC rating (i.e., they play as unrated guests).

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 Karl Aguirre Grade 3 Uhill Elementary School VCS Quads 1076 1227 Aug 25, 2026
2 Apple Shen Grade K Unknown school VCS Quads 888 0
3 Kevin Lin Grade 9 Cambie Secondary VCS Quads 845 1114 Nov 4, 2026
4 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary VCS Quads 837 0
5 Aron Liu Grade 5 Jamieson Elementary VCS Quads 815 971
6 Yaroslav Nyshpor Grade 8 Steveston S.S. VCS Quads 811 0
7 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 773 400
8 Neil Ma Grade 3 Crosstown Elementary School VCS Quads 726 847 Jan 7, 2026
9 Emily Wang Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 719 896 Sep 17, 2026
10 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ VCS Quads 691 824 Nov 12, 2026
11 Zhou Fang Adult Unknown school VCS Quads 637 775 Jun 9, 2026
12 Echo Fang Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. VCS Quads 588 850 Jun 9, 2026
13 Liam Chen Grade 4 Sexsmith VCS Quads 487 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Norma Rose Point E.S. Echo Fang 1673526 588 Grade 1 1 0
2 JQ Vaughn Zhang 1623756 691 Grade 3 2 0
3 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 773 Grade 6 0 0
4 Kerrisdale Elemantary Ryan Li 1607894 837 Grade 5 1.5 0
5 Crosstown Elementary School Neil Ma 1642241 726 Grade 3 2 0
6 Steveston S.S. Yaroslav Nyshpor 1684631 811 Grade 8 3 0
7 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Emily Wang 1676823 719 Grade 1 1 0
8 Cambie Secondary Kevin Lin 1672929 845 Grade 9 3 0
9 Uhill Elementary School Karl Aguirre 1673752 1076 Grade 3 3 0
10 Unknown school Zhou Fang 1673548 637 Adult 2 0
Apple Shen 1676812 888 Grade K 1.5
11 Sexsmith Liam Chen 1617524 487 Grade 4 1 0
12 Jamieson Elementary Aron Liu 1673741 815 Grade 5 0 0