Vancouver Chess Festival #13
RegistrationStart 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 |
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
1st round – 10:30am
2nd round – 1:00pm
3rd round – 3:30pm
Sunday
4th round – 3:30pm
4th round – 3:30pm
5th round – 5:30pm
Award ceremony – 7:30pm
Guaranteed prize fund: $5500
2-day Classical
$100
$80 before Oct 15
$100
$80 before Oct 15
2-hour Blitz
$25
$15 before Oct 15
$25
$15 before Oct 15
Free for GM/IM/FM
register before Oct 15
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
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
1st: $600
2nd: $400
3rd: $275
4th: $150
5th: $100
Best Female: $100
U1700
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $150
Best Female: $100
1st: $300
2nd: $200
3rd: $150
Best Female: $100
U1300
1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
Best Female: $100
1st: $250
2nd: $150
3rd: $100
Best Female: $100
U900
VCS Signature Medal + Special Prizes
VCS Signature Medal + Special Prizes
Chess Notation is required for classical games. Please bring your own scorebook.
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Tie Breaker:
1. Direct Encounter (Head to Head)
2. Cumulative Score
3. Opposition Cumulative Score
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.
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.
Useful Links:
CFC rating: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/
CFC membership: https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/
CMA rating: https://chess-math.org/ratings
CFC rating: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/
CFC membership: https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/
CMA rating: https://chess-math.org/ratings
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.
• 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.
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
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 |