Vancouver Chess Festival #14

General Information
Start DateSaturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
End DateSunday, April 19, 2026, 08:00 PM
LocationBonsor Recreation Complex
FormatFor Adults & Juniors
Сancellation time24 hours
OrganizerMaxim Doroshenko
Tournament DirectorStephen Wright
Details

Vancouver Chess Festival

Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex (6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P6)

Pairing & Standing

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 Mar 1
2-hour Blitz
$25
$15 before Mar 1
Free for GM/IM/FM
register before Mar 1
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
#PlayerGradeSchoolSectionRating CFCCFC Expiry
1IM Long LeAdult2-day Classical (Open section)2446Jan 1, 2100
2FM Ryan YangGrade 11Lord Byng Secondary School2-day Classical (Open section)2383Sep 30, 2120
3NM Zachary LiuGrade 8Walton E.S.2-day Classical (Open section)2330Jan 31, 2123
4NM Yidong ChenAdult2-day Classical (Open section)2313Jan 13, 2027
5NM DavaaOchir NyamdorjAdult2-day Classical (Open section)2290Sep 22, 2027
6 Samuel LuGrade 6Berkshire Park 2-day Classical (Open section)2228Sep 28, 2027
7 Viktor MusakhanyanGrade 10Moscrop S.S.2-day Classical (Open section)2212Sep 12, 2027
8 Aiden YinGrade 6Taylor Park2-day Classical (Open section)2192Aug 18, 2027
9NM Roman JiganchineAdult2-day Classical (Open section)2170Apr 15, 2027
10NM Alfred PechiskerAdult2-day Classical (Open section)2140Sep 23, 2026
11CM Karson LuGrade 3Maple Grove Montessori 2-day Classical (Open section)2140Mar 28, 2027
12 Nathan YangGrade 8.2-day Classical (Open section)2124Jul 1, 2027
13 Joshua RubinAdult2-day Classical (Open section)2091Oct 29, 2027
14 Moses LiGrade 5ECOLE PAULINE JOHNSON2-day Classical U21002085Oct 20, 2026
15 Kai ZhangGrade 6Bayridge E.S.2-day Classical (Open section)2075Oct 3, 2026
16 BarathSubramanian SureshGrade 6BC Christian Academy2-day Classical (Open section)2073Sep 25, 2027
17 Adam MrazekGrade 12Carson Graham S.S2-day Classical (Open section)2063Oct 24, 2026
18NM Mayo FuentebellaAdult2-day Classical U21002040Jun 4, 2027
19 Ryder HsuGrade 12Alpha S.S.2-day Classical U21002032Apr 28, 2027
20 Henry FanGrade 8St. George School2-day Classical U21001951Apr 16, 2027
21 Emilian HolmgrenGrade 11Stelly's Secondary School2-day Classical U21001941Apr 1, 2027
22CM Arpak QaneeAdultiraq2-day Classical U21001938Mar 21, 2027
23 Mark LinnickAdult2-day Classical U21001923Feb 12, 2027
24 James FuGrade 3Nelson 2-day Classical U21001891Jul 3, 2027
25 Aram ArzumanyanAdult2-day Classical U21001884Feb 2, 2027
26 Bowen WuGrade 7Rosemary Height E.S.2-day Classical (Open section)1873Feb 21, 2027
27 Jaydon YuanGrade 8VanTech2-day Classical U21001858Oct 3, 2026
28WCM Joanne WangluoGrade 8David Thompson Secondary School2-day Classical U21001844Dec 9, 2026
29 Xavier ZhangGrade 3Corpus Christi2-day Classical U21001828Nov 18, 2027
30 Jofrel LandinginGrade KVCC2-day Classical U21001815Apr 27, 2027
31 Natan GrunauGrade 12King David High School2-day Classical U21001814Jul 11, 2026
32 Ella WuGrade 5Burnbay 2-day Classical U17001813Jul 28, 2027
33 Dasha DoroshenkoGrade 8Unknown2-day Classical U21001792May 17, 2027
34 Manuel FernandoAdultAdult2-day Classical U17001773Jun 3, 2027
35 Shreyas PrasadAdult2-day Classical U21001762Jul 10, 2026
36 Sining LouGrade 7South Slope Elementary2-day Classical U21001750May 1, 2027
37 Krishnav NairGrade 9.2-day Classical (Open section)1749Oct 16, 2027
38 Skandha RajGrade 3The Evergreen School2-day Classical U21001740Apr 5, 2027
39 Orven OrtizAdult2-day Classical U21001714Oct 2, 2026
40 Marko RadicGrade 7Alexander Robinson E.S.2-day Classical U21001707May 26, 2125
41 Panshul Mishra-JaimanGrade 8Churchill 2-day Classical U21001684Feb 2, 2027
42 Chase ShuGrade 7N/A2-day Classical U21001668May 17, 2026
43 Andrew LiGrade 7St. Anthony of Padua2-day Classical U17001661Jan 6, 2027
44 Dejan RadicAdultTerry Fox Secondary2-day Classical U21001658May 26, 2125
45 Ishaan JainGrade 5Stratford Hall2-day Classical (Open section)1657Jan 14, 2027
46 Rafael YenGrade 11A. R. MacNeill S. S.2-day Classical U17001654Jun 30, 2027
47 Zoya SinghGrade 7TAYLOR PARK E.S BURNABY,BC2-day Classical (Open section)1654May 17, 2026
48 Aryav AlokeGrade 7Ecole Glenbrook Middle School2-day Classical U21001643Aug 27, 2027
49 Dmitriy GoncharovAdult2-day Classical (Open section)1579Apr 17, 2027
50 David WaitGrade 9Alberta2-day Classical U17001559Jun 17, 2026
51 Aadil AlromeshiAdult2-day Classical U21001549Sep 4, 2027
52 Benjamin YuanGrade 5Buckingham E.S. (Burnaby,BC)2-day Classical U17001547Aug 28, 2027
53 Karen ChenGrade 7Clinton E.S.2-day Classical U21001544May 30, 2027
54 Evan GENGGrade 4Langley. 2-day Classical U17001533Oct 6, 2027
55 Martina SzetoGrade 6Mitchell E.S.2-day Classical U17001507Jan 3, 2027
56 Richard IngramAdult2-day Classical U17001506Feb 28, 2027
57 Sparsh GandhiGrade 10Burnaby South S.S.2-day Classical U21001500Sep 30, 2027
58 Chelsea TangGrade 9Sir Winston Churchill Secondary2-day Classical U17001496Sep 16, 2027
59 Jimmy RaoGrade 3Spul'U'Kwuks E.S.2-day Classical U17001476Sep 25, 2027
60 Karl AguirreGrade 3Norma Rose Point Elementary2-day Classical U13001465Aug 24, 2027
61 Alex TanguayAdult2-day Classical U17001462Apr 5, 2027
62 Anika SoniGrade 7Maywood2-day Classical U17001441Oct 7, 2026
63 OscarYulang ShiGrade 1Henry Anderson E.S.2-day Classical U13001435Nov 14, 2027
64 Yuvraj JoubbleGrade 8Moscrop Secondary School2-day Classical U17001429Jun 9, 2026
65 Jinghuan LiGrade 5Dr. Annie B. Jamieson2-day Classical U17001426Oct 3, 2026
66 Hamed AnwariAdult2-day Classical U17001419Nov 6, 2026
67 Ziheng YangGrade 3Archibald Blair E.S.2-day Classical U13001417Sep 4, 2027
68 Charlie TangGrade 6Shaughnessy E.S.2-day Classical U17001410Apr 11, 2125
69 Ryan ZhouGrade 9RE MOUNTAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL2-day Classical U17001399Feb 5, 2027
70 Travis MacLeodAdult2-day Classical U17001395Sep 21, 2027
71 Pengyu ChenGrade 1John T. Errington Elementary2-day Classical U13001393Mar 4, 2027
72 VipulDanny RajamaniGrade 8Regent Christian Academy2-day Classical U13001389Jul 20, 2027
73 Jesse QiuGrade 10Moscrop S.S2-day Classical (Open section)1368Feb 19, 2027
74 Xinyuan GuoGrade 6Westcot2-day Classical U17001359Sep 5, 2027
75 Coen HolmgrenGrade 9Parkland Secondary School2-day Classical U17001354Apr 1, 2027
76 Ben KohaviGrade 6Norma Rose Point2-day Classical U17001345Apr 16, 2027
77 Jayden PangGrade 5H.T. Thrift Elementary2-day Classical U13001343Nov 6, 2026
78 Bryson KwongGrade 10Lord Byng2-day Classical U17001332Feb 13, 2027
79 Yaswitha SureshGrade 1BCCA2-day Classical U13001329Sep 25, 2027
80 Rio VilchesAdult2-day Classical U17001299Sep 1, 2027
81 Echo FangGrade 1Norma Rose Point E.S.2-day Classical U13001281Jun 9, 2027
82 Anthony WangGrade 4Taylor Park Elementary School2-day Classical U17001261Aug 14, 2027
83 Travis BleackleyGrade 8Kitsilano2-day Classical U13001257Aug 31, 2027
84 Don ChenGrade 9Point Grey Secondary School2-day Classical U13001251May 20, 2026
85 Adam HeGrade 6QUEEN ELIZABETH Elementary2-day Classical (Open section)1226Feb 20, 2027
86 Jonathan XiGrade 7General Currie E.S.2-day Classical U13001220Mar 26, 2027
87 Pamuda IndiketihewageGrade 4Willoughby Elementary2-day Classical U13001168Dec 5, 2026
88 Morgan ZhouGrade 6Maple Grove Elementary school (Vancouver) 2-day Classical U13001166Apr 16, 2027
89 Stanley SunGrade 5Coast Salish 2-day Classical U13001138Dec 5, 2026
90 Arin AlokeGrade 3Skwo:wech Elementary school2-day Classical U13001125Dec 5, 2026
91 William WengGrade 7Queen Elizabeth 2-day Classical U13001115Apr 20, 2027
92 Yaroslav NyshporGrade 8Steveston S.S.2-day Classical U17001108Apr 11, 2028
93 Fin RichardsonGrade 9Kenneth Gordon Maplewood 2-day Classical U13001092Jan 11, 2027
94 Nathan KimGrade 8Burnaby South S.S.2-day Classical U13001072Feb 13, 2027
95 Branson HongGrade 4Corpus Christi School2-day Classical U13001062Jun 12, 2027
96 Jamal JaleelGrade 12Terry Fox Secondary 2-day Classical U13001048Apr 17, 2027
97 Xander McLearyGrade 6Glenwood Elementary2-day Classical U13001027Jun 6, 2027
98 Eddie NingAdultUnknown School2-day Classical U13001001Feb 7, 2027
99 Zixuan YangGrade 3Archibald Blair E.S.2-day Classical U1300991Mar 21, 2027
100 Apple ShenAdultUnknown school2-day Classical U1300984Apr 14, 2027
101 Dylan YuanGrade 5Jules Quesnel2-day Classical U1300968Nov 10, 2026
102 Raymond SuiGrade 3Norma Rose Point E.S.2-day Classical U1300954Oct 2, 2027
103 Siyang ChenAdultno school2-day Classical U900947Sep 4, 2027
104 Sam ZhaoGrade 7Emily Carr Elementary 2-day Classical U900906Jan 26, 2027
105 Emery NingGrade 1Norma Rose Point E.S.2-day Classical U900862Feb 8, 2027
106 Aaliyah PaquinAdult2-day Classical U1300827Jan 13, 2027
107 Amaira SoniGrade 3Maywood2-day Classical U1300799Oct 7, 2026
108 Zhou FangAdultUnknown school2-day Classical U900799Jun 9, 2027
109 Araina AgrawalGrade 4Maywood Community School2-day Classical U900773Apr 28, 2027
110 Steven FengGrade 5Taylor Park 2-day Classical U1300750Apr 16, 2027
111 Ty ShanmugamGrade 1Alex Hope E.S.2-day Classical U900742Feb 20, 2027
112 Emily WangGrade 1Mulgrave school2-day Classical U900715Sep 17, 2027
113 Chloe LiGrade 2Norma Rose Point School2-day Classical U900707Dec 16, 2026
114 Zac JuGrade 5École Jules Quesnel2-day Classical U1300682Apr 14, 2027
115 Nelson JonesAdult2-day Classical U1300570Mar 27, 2027
116 Sara TangGrade 1Dr. Annie B. Jamieson2-day Classical U900415Apr 17, 2027
117 Charles ZhangGrade 4Collingwood2-day Classical U900400
118 Sean ChenGrade 6Trafalgar E.S.2-day Classical U900300May 17, 2026
119 Alex LuczynskiGrade 9BMSS2-day Classical U13000
120 Anh NguyenGrade 3Dr. H. N. MacCorkindale Elementary School2-day Classical U13000
121 Bronson CarlsonGrade 4Homeschool2-day Classical (Open section)0
122 DafnePearlina RajamaniGrade 4REGENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY2-day Classical U9000
123 Ethan AnGrade 3St Jude School2-day Classical U17000
124 Eugene KolesnikovAdult2-day Classical (Open section)0
125 Fabio PradoAdult2-day Classical (Open section)0
126 Garrett ShehAdult2-day Classical U13000
127 Hayley McLearyAdultAdult2-day Classical U9000
128 Jacob SorensenGrade 8Eric Hamber H.S.2-day Classical U13000
129 Kevin LiuGrade 7Queen Elizabeth Elementary School2-day Classical U9000
130 Krithigdev LakshmanakumarGrade 5Walnut Rd. E.S.2-day Classical U9000
131 LiamKhang PhamGrade 3Regent Road Elementary2-day Classical U9000
132 Matias QuijadaAdult2-day Classical (Open section)0
133 Matthew JeffersonGrade 12SWC2-day Classical U13000
134 Miguel MartinezRomeroGrade 8Carson Graham S.S.2-day Classical U21000
135 Preetpal NagraAdult2-day Classical U9000
136 Rudra RajPreschoolThe Little School2-day Classical U9000
137 Ryan LiGrade 9Fraser Heights S.S.2-day Classical U21000
138 Shekib FaiziAdult2-day Classical U13000
139 Tony BAdult2-day Classical U13000
140 Torres ZhangGrade 4n/a2-day Classical U9000Apr 27, 2027
141 Xavier NegronAdult2-day Classical U21000
142 Yuvika JoubbleGrade KInman E.S.2-day Classical U9000
143 ZITIAN CHENGrade 8Sir Winston Churchill School2-day Classical U17000