Vancouver Chess School

Vancouver Chess Festival #13

Registration
General Information
Start Date Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM
End Date Sunday, November 9, 2025, 08:00 PM
Location UBC Ponderosa Ballroom (6445 University Boulevard)
Format For Adults & Juniors
Сancellation time 24 hours
Organizer Maxim Doroshenko
Tournament Director Stephen Wright
Details

Vancouver Chess Festival

Location: UBC Ponderosa Ballroom (6445 University Boulevard)

Please show up at least 5 minutes before round starts. We will start the clock according to the schedule.
Qualification: All adults and juniors welcome. No rating restriction.
Time Control: G60
Format: 5-round Swiss format
Ratings: All sections: CFC, CMA rated. Valid CFC membership required.
Pairing: CFC ratings will be used for pairing and prize eligibility or FIDE/USCF/CMA if no CFC rating.
Saturday
1st round – 10:30am
2nd round – 1:00pm
3rd round – 3:30pm
Blitz tournament
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
G5, 7 rounds
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Sunday
4th round – 3:30pm
5th round – 5:30pm
Award ceremony – 7:30pm
Guaranteed prize fund: $5500
2-day Classical
$100
$80 before Oct 15
2-hour Blitz
$25
$15 before Oct 15
Free for GM/IM/FM
register before Oct 15
You are eligible to compete in a higher section if your current CFC or FIDE rating is within 200 points of the next section.
Open
1st: $1000
2nd: $600
3rd: $400
4th: $275
5th: $150
Best Female: $100
U2100
1st: $600
2nd: $400
3rd: $275
4th: $150
5th: $100
Best Female: $100
U1700
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $150
Best Female: $100
U1300
1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
Best Female: $100
U900
VCS Signature Medal + Special Prizes
Chess Notation is required for classical games. Please bring your own scorebook.
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Tie Breaker:
1. Direct Encounter (Head to Head)
2. Cumulative Score
3. Opposition Cumulative Score
Bye Request:
If you cannot attend all rounds, maximum of 2 half point byes (except last round) is allowed. Please email us with your request or inform TD at least 24 hours before round starts.
No onsite registration is allowed. All participants must register and pay online in advance for pairing purposes.
Photography & Videography: VCS reserves the right to use any photos or videos taken during our events for promotional purposes, unless parents request otherwise in writing.
Tournament Rules:
• Show respect to opponents, arbiters, and staff at all times.
• No harassment, bullying, or belittling other players.
• No cheating or outside assistance — violations may lead to disqualification or bans, even if discovered later.
• VCS may decide what conduct is unacceptable and apply penalties at its discretion.
• No phones or devices in use during games.
• No talking or disruptive behavior in the playing hall.
• Arbiters’ decisions are final.
• Appeals: email info@vanchess.ca within 48 hours.
• By registering, players accept these rules. VCS is not liable for outcomes or penalties.
• VCS may refuse or remove participants at any time.
Refund Policy:
A 100% refund is available if requested in writing (by email) at least 24 hours before the event starts.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 24 hours of the event or for no-shows.
Contact:
Email: info@vanchess.ca | Voice mail: (604) 568-3283
  • All Sections
  • 2-day Classical (Open section)
  • 2-day Classical U2100
  • 2-day Classical U1700
  • 2-day Classical U1300
  • 2-day Classical U900
# Player Grade School Section Rating CFC CFC Expiry
1 FM Ethan Song Grade 11 2-day Classical (Open section) 2387 Apr 30, 2026
2 FM Ryan Yang Grade 11 Lord Byng Secondary School 2-day Classical (Open section) 2384 Sep 30, 2120
3 NM Alfred Pechisker Adult 2-day Classical (Open section) 2186 Sep 23, 2026
4 Ryan Leong Adult 2-day Classical (Open section) 2160 Jul 1, 2123
5 NM JustinU Gao Grade 8 Lord Byng Secondary 2-day Classical (Open section) 2126 Jun 1, 2026
6 Aiden Yin Grade 6 Taylor Park 2-day Classical (Open section) 2025 Aug 19, 2026
7 Viktor Musakhanyan Grade 10 Moscrop S.S. 2-day Classical (Open section) 2020 Sep 12, 2027
8 Mayo Fuentebella Adult 2-day Classical (Open section) 2014 Feb 23, 2026
9 NM Mayo Fuentebella Adult 2-day Classical U2100 2014 Feb 23, 2026
10 Nathan Yang Grade 8 2-day Classical (Open section) 2005 Jul 1, 2026
11 BarathSubramanian Suresh Grade 6 BC Christian Academy 2-day Classical (Open section) 2003 Sep 25, 2026
12 Andrew Yin Grade 6 Taylor Park 2-day Classical (Open section) 1993 Jan 16, 2026
13 Karson Lu Grade 3 Maple Grove Montessori 2-day Classical (Open section) 1936 Mar 24, 2026
14 Alex Yu Adult 2-day Classical U2100 1897 Oct 15, 2025
15 Henry Fan Grade 8 St. George School 2-day Classical U2100 1842 Feb 23, 2026
16 Moses Li Grade 5 Hollyburn Elementary 2-day Classical U2100 1789 Oct 20, 2026
17 Panshul Mishra-Jaiman Grade 8 Churchill 2-day Classical U2100 1773 Jan 27, 2026
18 Dasha Doroshenko Grade 8 Unknown 2-day Classical U2100 1763 May 17, 2026
19 Zichun Xiao Grade 8 LORD BYNG SECONDARY SCHOOL 2-day Classical U2100 1752 Apr 8, 2026
20 Emilian Holmgren Grade 11 Stelly's Secondary School 2-day Classical U2100 1745 Apr 1, 2026
21 Reynando Potutan Adult 2-day Classical U1700 1696 Jun 23, 2025
22 Daniel Musakhanyan Grade 8 Moscrop S.S. 2-day Classical U2100 1682 Sep 18, 2026
23 Mykyta Shyrobokov Adult 2-day Classical U2100 1680 Oct 2, 2026
24 Yuran Ma Grade 8 Lord Byng Secondary School 2-day Classical U2100 1663 Sep 25, 2026
25 Sophia Doroshenko Grade 8 Unknown 2-day Classical U2100 1636 May 17, 2026
26 James Hong Grade 8 WPGA 2-day Classical U2100 1628 Oct 16, 2025
27 Manuel Fernando Grade K Adult 2-day Classical U1700 1586 Jun 3, 2026
28 Chelsea Tang Grade 9 Sir Winston Churchill Secondary 2-day Classical U1700 1550 Jul 6, 2026
29 Micah Chow Grade 10 Vancouver Christian School 2-day Classical U1700 1523 Oct 20, 2025
30 Ryan Malone Adult 2-day Classical U1700 1500 Jan 21, 2026
31 Yuvraj Joubble Grade 8 Moscrop Secondary School 2-day Classical U1700 1478 Jun 9, 2026
32 Bryson Kwong Grade 10 Lord Byng 2-day Classical U1700 1350 Feb 3, 2026
33 Yunqing Zhang Grade 6 University Highlands Elementary School 2-day Classical U1700 1261 Feb 9, 2026
34 Jerry Jia Grade 8 Richmond christian school 2-day Classical U900 939
35 Oliver Wang Grade 4 Dr. AJ 2-day Classical U1300 653 Sep 13, 2026
36 Emery Ning Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. 2-day Classical U900 550 Feb 8, 2026
37 Echo Fang Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. 2-day Classical U900 517 Jun 9, 2026
38 Neil Ma Grade 3 Crosstown Elementary School 2-day Classical U900 469 Jan 7, 2026
39 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ 2-day Classical U900 275
40 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary 2-day Classical U900 0
41 Sara Tang Grade 1 Dr. Annie B. Jamieson 2-day Classical U900 0
42 HERBERT YUNG Grade 6 Collingwood 2-day Classical U900 0
43 Coen Holmgren Grade 9 Parkland Secondary School 2-day Classical U1300 0