Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, February 6, 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
Π‘ancellation time 1 hour
Rating CMA & CFC Quick rated
Organizer Maxim Doroshenko
Details

πŸ† 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).

πŸ’₯ Why VCS Friday Quads?

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

πŸ“‹ 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.

πŸ•‘ 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

β™ŸοΈ 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!


πŸ“Έ 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.


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  • VCS Quads
# Player Grade School Section Rating CMA Rating CFC Quick CFC Expiry
1 Lucas Chen Grade 3 Stratford Hall VCS Quads 1235 1354 Sep 23, 2026
2 Oliver Wang Grade 5 Dr. AJ VCS Quads 1123 1376 Sep 13, 2026
3 Sage Wu Grade 2 Westside Montessori Academy VCS Quads 976 900 Mar 9, 2026
4 Austin Liao Grade 4 St. George's School VCS Quads 967 1183 Apr 17, 2026
5 Yaroslav Nyshpor Grade 8 Steveston S.S. VCS Quads 949 959
6 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary VCS Quads 940 0
7 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 797 909 Sep 18, 2026
8 Emery Ning Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. VCS Quads 740 881 Feb 8, 2027
9 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ VCS Quads 739 801 Nov 12, 2026
10 Sam Zhao Grade 7 Emily Carr Elementary VCS Quads 649 950 Jan 26, 2027
11 Liam Meng Grade 3 Kerrisdale Elementary VCS Quads 538 530 Jan 11, 2027
12 Jacob Baluch Grade 3 Elsie Roy Elementary VCS Quads 513 429 Jan 1, 2027
13 Theodore Brown Grade K Queen Mary E.S. VCS Quads 419 302 Jan 10, 2027
14 Mason Hou Grade 2 Mulgrave School VCS Quads 341 495
15 Jacob Shi Grade K Maple Grove Montessori VCS Quads 304 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Kerrisdale Elemantary Ryan Li 1607894 940 Grade 5 1 0
2 JQ Vaughn Zhang 1623756 739 Grade 3 3 0
3 Dr. AJ Oliver Wang 1595215 1123 Grade 5 1.5 0
4 Queen Mary E.S. Theodore Brown 1694114 419 Grade K 1 0
5 Elsie Roy Elementary Jacob Baluch 1693539 513 Grade 3 2 0
6 Emily Carr Elementary Sam Zhao 1503369 649 Grade 7 2 0
7 Westside Montessori Academy Sage Wu 1640834 976 Grade 2 1.5 0
8 Maple Grove Montessori Jacob Shi 1694259 304 Grade K 1 0
9 Kerrisdale Elementary Liam Meng 1695249 538 Grade 3 2 0
10 Steveston S.S. Yaroslav Nyshpor 1684631 949 Grade 8 3 0
11 Stratford Hall Lucas Chen 1624239 1235 Grade 3 2 0
12 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 797 Grade 6 1.5 0
13 Norma Rose Point E.S. Emery Ning 1622867 740 Grade 1 0 0
14 Mulgrave School Mason Hou 1592706 341 Grade 2 1 0
15 St. George's School Austin Liao 1514654 967 Grade 4 1.5 0