Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, February 13, 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 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 829 1059 Sep 18, 2026
2 Zhou Fang Grade K Unknown school VCS Quads 739 1048 Jun 9, 2026
3 Yaroslav Nyshpor Grade 8 Steveston S.S. VCS Quads 932 1044
4 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ VCS Quads 632 1012 Nov 12, 2026
5 Emily Wang Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 808 970 Sep 17, 2026
6 Echo Fang Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. VCS Quads 734 936 Jun 9, 2026
7 Alexander Ilichev Grade 3 Chaoyin Bilingual School VCS Quads 942 932 Nov 6, 2026
8 Liam Meng Grade 3 Kerrisdale Elementary VCS Quads 515 741 Jan 11, 2027
9 Curtis Lim Grade 3 Elsie Roy Elementary VCS Quads 613 728 Apr 25, 2026
10 Jacob Baluch Grade 3 Elsie Roy Elementary VCS Quads 631 632 Jan 1, 2027
11 Theodore Brown Grade K Queen Mary E.S. VCS Quads 424 498 Jan 10, 2027
12 Apple Shen Adult Unknown school VCS Quads 982 400
13 Haroon Shahab Grade K Queen Mary E.S. VCS Quads 298 0
14 Jacob Shi Grade K Maple Grove Montessori VCS Quads 272 0
15 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary VCS Quads 1009 0
16 Sergey Ilichev Adult n/a VCS Quads 839 0 Mar 14, 2026
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Unknown school Apple Shen 1676812 982 Adult 2 4
Zhou Fang 1673548 739 Grade K 2
2 Elsie Roy Elementary Jacob Baluch 1693539 631 Grade 3 2 3
Curtis Lim 1632069 613 Grade 3 1
3 Queen Mary E.S. Theodore Brown 1694114 424 Grade K 1.5 3
Haroon Shahab 1699132 298 Grade K 1.5
4 Kerrisdale Elemantary Ryan Li 1607894 1009 Grade 5 0.5 0
5 Chaoyin Bilingual School Alexander Ilichev 1676575 942 Grade 3 3 0
6 Steveston S.S. Yaroslav Nyshpor 1684631 932 Grade 8 3 0
7 n/a Sergey Ilichev 1677442 839 Adult 0.5 0
8 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 829 Grade 6 2 0
9 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Emily Wang 1676823 808 Grade 1 2 0
10 Norma Rose Point E.S. Echo Fang 1673526 734 Grade 1 0.5 0
11 JQ Vaughn Zhang 1623756 632 Grade 3 1.5 0
12 Kerrisdale Elementary Liam Meng 1695249 515 Grade 3 0 0
13 Maple Grove Montessori Jacob Shi 1694259 272 Grade K 1 0