Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, January 9, 2026
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
Сancellation time 1 hour
Rating CMA & CFC Quick rated
Organizer Maxim Doroshenko
Details

🏆 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).

💥 Why VCS Friday Quads?

  • ✅ Fun, safe, and welcoming in-person environment
  • ✅ Play against carefully matched opponents at your level
  • ✅ Gain real tournament experience and confidence
  • ✅ Prepare for rated events and long-term chess success
  • ✅ All games impact your official CMA & CFC Quick rating
  • ✅ Supervised by professional arbiters and coaches

📋 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.

🕑 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

♟️ 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!

📸 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.

📞 Contact

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  • VCS Quads
# Player Grade School Section Rating CMA Rating CFC Quick CFC Expiry
1 Wyatt Velez Grade 6 Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 1139 1403 Apr 9, 2026
2 Oliver Wang Grade 5 Dr. AJ VCS Quads 1106 1333 Sep 13, 2026
3 Austin Liao Grade 4 St. George's School VCS Quads 961 1201 Apr 17, 2026
4 Sergey Ilichev Adult n/a VCS Quads 903 0 Dec 7, 2025
5 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary VCS Quads 834 0
6 Yaroslav Nyshpor Grade 8 Steveston S.S. VCS Quads 800 0
7 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ VCS Quads 755 799 Nov 12, 2026
8 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 745 400
9 Zac Ju Grade 5 École Jules Quesnel VCS Quads 739 873 Apr 8, 2026
10 Zhou Fang Adult Unknown school VCS Quads 705 790 Jun 9, 2026
11 Alexander Ilichev Grade 3 Chaoyin Bilingual School VCS Quads 669 0
12 Echo Fang Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. VCS Quads 590 850 Jun 9, 2026
13 Eyal Kornreich Grade 3 University Hill E.S. VCS Quads 572 0
14 Jacob Baluch Grade 3 Elsie Roy Elementary VCS Quads 404 400
15 Curtis Lim Grade 3 Elsie Roy Elementary VCS Quads 401 674 Apr 25, 2026
16 Sean Chen Grade 6 Trafalgar E.S. VCS Quads 400 0
17 Theodore Brown Grade K Queen Mary E.S. VCS Quads 0 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Kerrisdale Elemantary Ryan Li 1607894 834 Grade 5 2.5 0
2 JQ Vaughn Zhang 1623756 755 Grade 3 0 0
3 Elsie Roy Elementary Curtis Lim 1632069 401 Grade 3 3 0
Jacob Baluch 1693539 404 Grade 3 1
4 Dr. AJ Oliver Wang 1595215 1106 Grade 5 3 0
5 Steveston S.S. Yaroslav Nyshpor 1684631 800 Grade 8 2.5 0
6 Queen Mary E.S. Theodore Brown 0 Grade K 1 0
7 Norma Rose Point E.S. Echo Fang 1673526 590 Grade 1 2 0
8 École Jules Quesnel Zac Ju 1537929 739 Grade 5 1 0
9 University Hill E.S. Eyal Kornreich 1684653 572 Grade 3 2 0
10 St. George's School Austin Liao 1514654 961 Grade 4 0.5 0
11 n/a Sergey Ilichev 1677442 903 Adult 0.5 0
12 Chaoyin Bilingual School Alexander Ilichev 1676575 669 Grade 3 1 0
13 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 745 Grade 6 2 0
14 Unknown school Zhou Fang 1673548 705 Adult 1 0
15 Trafalgar E.S. Sean Chen 1673559 400 Grade 6 2 0
16 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Wyatt Velez 1517771 1139 Grade 6 2 0