Vancouver Chess School

Vancouver Chess Festival (Blitz)

Registration
General Information
Date Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time 06:00 PM-08:00 PM
Location UBC Ponderosa Ballroom (6445 University Boulevard)
Time control 3|2
Format For Adults & Juniors
Сancellation time 1 hour
Organizer Maxim Doroshenko
Tournament Director Stephen Wright
Details

Vancouver Chess Festival (Blitz)

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 shown below.
Schedule:
Round 1: 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
Round 2: 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Round 3: 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Round 4: 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Round 5: 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Round 6: 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Round 7: 7:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Time Control: 3'2
Rating: All sections CFC Quick rated
Entry Fee
2-hour Blitz $25 $15 before Oct 15
Free entry for GM/IM/FMs (register before Oct 15)

2-Hour Blitz Tournament

Prize Distribution:
Section 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Open $150 $120 $80
U1400 $90 $65 $45
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Individual Tie Breaker (applies to Junior Open only):
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.
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.
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.
Contact:
Email: info@vanchess.ca | Voice mail: (604) 568-3283
  • All Sections
  • Blitz (Open section)
  • Blitz U1400
# Player Grade School Section Rating CFC Quick CFC Expiry
1 FM Ethan Song Grade 11 Blitz (Open section) 2219 Apr 30, 2026
2 IM Raymond Kaufman Adult Blitz (Open section) 2182 Dec 31, 2099
3 FM Ryan Yang Grade 11 Lord Byng Secondary School Blitz (Open section) 2162 Sep 30, 2120
4 Reece Harms Adult Blitz (Open section) 2110 Feb 12, 2123
5 Kate Jiang Adult Steveston London SS Blitz (Open section) 2105 Aug 30, 2025
6 Ryan Leong Adult Blitz (Open section) 1918 Jul 1, 2123
7 BarathSubramanian Suresh Grade 6 BC Christian Academy Blitz (Open section) 1906 Sep 25, 2026
8 Orven Ortiz Adult Blitz (Open section) 1836 Oct 2, 2026
9 Mykyta Shyrobokov Adult Blitz (Open section) 1753 Oct 2, 2026
10 Manuel Fernando Grade K Adult Blitz (Open section) 1667 Jun 3, 2026
11 Dasha Doroshenko Grade 8 Unknown Blitz (Open section) 1615 May 17, 2026
12 Anush Sankaran Adult Blitz (Open section) 1598 Mar 6, 2025
13 Ryan Malone Adult Blitz (Open section) 1568 Jan 21, 2026
14 Sophia Doroshenko Grade 8 Unknown Blitz (Open section) 1458 May 17, 2026
15 Daniel Frank Grade 10 Heritage Woods Secondary Blitz (Open section) 1443 Oct 2, 2026
16 Oliver Wang Grade 5 Dr. AJ Blitz U1400 1377 Sep 13, 2026
17 Raymond Sui Grade 3 Norma Rose Point E.S. Blitz U1400 1188 Oct 3, 2026
18 Neil Ma Grade 3 Crosstown Elementary School Blitz (Open section) 1000 Jan 7, 2026
19 Sam Zhao Grade 7 Madrona school Blitz U1400 983 Jan 1, 2026
20 Zac Ju Grade 5 École Jules Quesnel Blitz (Open section) 807 Apr 8, 2026
21 Zhou Fang Adult Unknown school Blitz U1400 671 Jun 9, 2026
22 HERBERT YUNG Grade 6 St. Georges School Blitz (Open section) 666 Oct 10, 2026
23 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ Blitz (Open section) 625
24 Echo Fang Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. Blitz U1400 617 Jun 9, 2026
25 Anton Pliushch Grade 12 Centennia Secondary Blitz (Open section) 0
26 Stephen Wong Adult n/a Blitz U1400 0
27 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary Blitz U1400 0
28 Raamayan Ananda Adult Blitz (Open section) 0