Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, February 27, 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 Charlie Tang Grade 6 Shaughnessy E.S. VCS Quads 1188 1248 Oct 20, 2024
2 Ryan Li Grade 5 Kerrisdale Elemantary VCS Quads 1009 0
3 Apple Shen Grade K Unknown school VCS Quads 959 400
4 Yaroslav Nyshpor Grade 8 Steveston S.S. VCS Quads 942 1044
5 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 897 1059 Sep 18, 2026
6 Elara Bissonnette Grade 6 WPGA VCS Quads 844 987 Apr 24, 2026
7 Emily Wang Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 753 970 Sep 17, 2026
8 Vaughn Zhang Grade 3 JQ VCS Quads 752 1012 Nov 12, 2026
9 Emery Ning Grade 1 Norma Rose Point E.S. VCS Quads 721 805 Feb 8, 2027
10 Kevin Liu Grade 7 Queen Elizabeth Elementary School VCS Quads 707 0
11 Eddie Ning Adult Unknown School VCS Quads 667 1304 Feb 7, 2027
12 Jacob Baluch Grade 3 Elsie Roy Elementary VCS Quads 606 632 Jan 1, 2027
13 Paris Chen Grade 3 Crofton house VCS Quads 429 0
14 Jacob Shi Grade K Maple Grove Montessori VCS Quads 272 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Kerrisdale Elemantary Ryan Li 1607894 1009 Grade 5 2 0
2 JQ Vaughn Zhang 1623756 752 Grade 3 3 0
3 Elsie Roy Elementary Jacob Baluch 1693539 606 Grade 3 2 0
4 Norma Rose Point E.S. Emery Ning 1622867 721 Grade 1 0 0
5 Shaughnessy E.S. Charlie Tang 1572546 1188 Grade 6 2 0
6 Queen Elizabeth Elementary School Kevin Liu 1684664 707 Grade 7 1 0
7 Crofton house Paris Chen 1702719 429 Grade 3 1 0
8 Maple Grove Montessori Jacob Shi 1694259 272 Grade K 0 0
9 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Emily Wang 1676823 753 Grade 1 2 0
10 Steveston S.S. Yaroslav Nyshpor 1684631 942 Grade 8 0 0
11 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 897 Grade 6 1 0
12 WPGA Elara Bissonnette 1624059 844 Grade 6 3 0
13 Unknown school Apple Shen 1676812 959 Grade K 2 0
14 Unknown School Eddie Ning 1695251 667 Adult 2 0