Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, November 21, 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.


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  • VCS Quads
# Player Grade School Section Rating CMA Rating CFC Quick CFC Expiry
1 Oliver Wang Grade 5 Dr. AJ VCS Quads 1074 1285 Sep 13, 2026
2 Karl Aguirre Grade 3 Vancouver Learning Network VCS Quads 1056 1403 Aug 25, 2026
3 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary VCS Quads 1031 0
4 Austin Liao Grade 4 St. George's School VCS Quads 948 1198 Apr 17, 2026
5 Yaroslav Nyshpor Grade 8 Steveston S.S. VCS Quads 934 1100 Apr 11, 2028
6 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 796 993 Sep 18, 2026
7 Elara Bissonnette Grade 6 WPGA VCS Quads 791 997 Apr 23, 2028
8 Aiden Hellmuth Grade 2 Ross Road Elementary VCS Quads 773 0
9 Alvon Huang Grade 5 Queen Elizabeth VCS Quads 756 1006 Oct 3, 2026
10 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ VCS Quads 737 978 Nov 12, 2026
11 Sebastian Oei Grade 5 St. John's School VCS Quads 701 1004 May 29, 2027
12 Neil Ma Grade 3 Crosstown Elementary School VCS Quads 686 887 Jan 8, 2027
13 Arnold Huang Grade 4 Queen Elizabeth VCS Quads 606 863 Oct 3, 2026
14 Atlas Huang Grade K Vancouver montessori school VCS Quads 446 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Dr. AJ Oliver Wang 1595215 1074 Grade 5 3 0
2 WPGA Elara Bissonnette 1624059 791 Grade 6 1.5 0
3 JQ Vaughn Zhang 1623756 737 Grade 3 1.5 0
4 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 796 Grade 6 3 0
5 Kerrisdale Elemantary Ryan Li 1607894 1031 Grade 5 0.5 0
6 Steveston S.S. Yaroslav Nyshpor 1684631 934 Grade 8 3 0
7 Crosstown Elementary School Neil Ma 1642241 686 Grade 3 2 0
8 Vancouver Learning Network Karl Aguirre 1673752 1056 Grade 3 2 0
9 Ross Road Elementary Aiden Hellmuth 1673537 773 Grade 2 1.5 0
10 St. John's School Sebastian Oei 1632159 701 Grade 5 0 0
11 Queen Elizabeth Alvon Huang 1567811 756 Grade 5 1.5 0
12 Queen Elizabeth Arnold Huang 1567822 606 Grade 4 1 0
13 Vancouver montessori school Atlas Huang 1676608 446 Grade K 0 0
14 St. George's School Austin Liao 1514654 948 Grade 4 0.5 0