2026 BC Rapid Championships
Registration| Date | Sunday, February 1, 2026 |
| Time | 09:00 AM-05:00 PM |
| Location | Bonsor Recreation Complex |
| Time control | 15|10 |
| Format | For Adults & Juniors |
| Сancellation time | 24 hours |
| Organizer | Maxim Doroshenko |
| Tournament Director | Stephen Wright |
2026 BC Rapid Championships
Location: Bonsor Recreation Complex (6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P6)
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: G15 +10 Sec increment
Format: 7-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.
Sunday
Round 1 – 9:00 AM
Round 1 – 9:00 AM
Round 2 – 10:00 AM
Round 3 – 11:00 AM
Round 4 – 12:00 PM
Round 5 – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
Round 6 – 3:00 PM
Round 7 – 4:00 PM
Guaranteed prize fund: $2600
1-day Rapid
$75
$60 before Dec 15
$75
$60 before Dec 15
2-hour Blitz
$25
$15 before Dec 15
$25
$15 before Dec 15
Free for GM/IM/FM
register before Dec 15
register before Dec 15
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 - $700 + plaque
2nd - $500
3rd - $300
Best Female: $100
1st - $700 + plaque
2nd - $500
3rd - $300
Best Female: $100
U1400
1st - $400 + plaque
2nd - $300
3rd - $200
Best Female: $100
1st - $400 + plaque
2nd - $300
3rd - $200
Best Female: $100
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Tie Breaker:
1. Direct Encounter (Head to Head)
2. Cumulative Score
3. Opposition Cumulative Score
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.
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.
Useful Links:
CFC rating: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/
CFC membership: https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/
CMA rating: https://chess-math.org/ratings
CFC rating: https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/
CFC membership: https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-join/
CMA rating: https://chess-math.org/ratings
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.
• 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.
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
Email: info@vanchess.ca | Voice mail: (604) 568-3283
- All Sections
- Open section
- U1400
| # | Player | Grade | School | Section | Rating CFC Quick | CFC Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FM Tanraj Sohal | Adult | Open section | 2269 | Aug 15, 2025 | |
| 2 | Leo Qu | Adult | Open section | 2214 | Aug 4, 2024 | |
| 3 | IM Vicente Lee | Adult | Open section | 2177 | Dec 1, 2099 | |
| 4 | IM Raymond Kaufman | Adult | Open section | 2172 | Dec 31, 2099 | |
| 5 | NM Yidong Chen | Adult | Open section | 2132 | Jan 3, 2026 | |
| 6 | NM Zachary Liu | Grade 8 | Walton E.S. | Open section | 2123 | Jan 31, 2123 |
| 7 | Kate Jiang | Adult | Steveston London SS | Open section | 2087 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| 8 | Karson Lu | Grade 3 | Maple Grove Montessori | Open section | 1961 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 9 | BarathSubramanian Suresh | Grade 6 | BC Christian Academy | Open section | 1947 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| 10 | Viktor Musakhanyan | Grade 10 | Moscrop S.S. | Open section | 1947 | Sep 12, 2027 |
| 11 | Daniel Zhu | Grade 3 | - | Open section | 1927 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| 12 | James Rife | Adult | Open section | 1900 | Apr 8, 2026 | |
| 13 | Nathan Yang | Grade 8 | . | Open section | 1877 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| 14 | Ryder Hsu | Grade 12 | Alpha S.S. | Open section | 1818 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 15 | Kai Zhang | Grade 6 | Bayridge E.S. | Open section | 1813 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| 16 | Andrew Yin | Grade 6 | Taylor Park | Open section | 1803 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 17 | Aiden Yin | Grade 6 | Taylor Park | Open section | 1803 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 18 | Zichun Xiao | Grade 9 | LORD BYNG SECONDARY SCHOOL | Open section | 1760 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 19 | Emilian Holmgren | Grade 11 | Stelly's Secondary School | Open section | 1756 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 20 | Orven Ortiz | Adult | Open section | 1754 | Oct 2, 2026 | |
| 21 | Moses Li | Grade 5 | Hollyburn Elementary | Open section | 1741 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| 22 | Jaydon Yuan | Grade 8 | VanTech | Open section | 1740 | Oct 3, 2026 |
| 23 | Brady Li | Grade 8 | Hillcrest | Open section | 1709 | May 2, 2026 |
| 24 | Joanne Wangluo | Grade 8 | David Thompson Secondary School | Open section | 1675 | Dec 9, 2026 |
| 25 | Marionito Jose | Adult | Open section | 1666 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| 26 | Manuel Fernando | Adult | Adult | Open section | 1658 | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 27 | Evan GENG | Grade 4 | Open section | 1648 | Aug 5, 2026 | |
| 28 | AidenHaoTing Lu | Grade 9 | Sir Winston Churchill H.S. | Open section | 1640 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| 29 | Dasha Doroshenko | Grade 8 | Unknown | Open section | 1616 | May 17, 2026 |
| 30 | Sining Lou | Grade 7 | South Slope Elementary | Open section | 1610 | May 1, 2026 |
| 31 | Ryan Malone | Adult | Open section | 1598 | Jan 21, 2027 | |
| 32 | Payam Mousavi | Adult | Open section | 1584 | Jul 31, 2023 | |
| 33 | Sofia Vigurs | Grade 6 | MEI Middle | Open section | 1575 | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 34 | Andrew Ferguson | Adult | The Hub | Open section | 1554 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 35 | Micah Chow | Grade 10 | Vancouver Christian School | Open section | 1554 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 36 | Jofrel Landingin | Adult | VCC | Open section | 1538 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| 37 | Sophia Doroshenko | Grade 8 | Unknown | Open section | 1480 | May 17, 2026 |
| 38 | Rio Vilches | Adult | U1400 | 1457 | Sep 1, 2026 | |
| 39 | Varun Godbole | Adult | U1400 | 1389 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 40 | Evelyn Lou | Grade 4 | South Slope Elementary | U1400 | 1360 | May 1, 2026 |
| 41 | Anirudh Annal | Grade 6 | Hyland Elementary | U1400 | 1352 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 42 | KanishRaj SathishRaj | Grade 6 | Gordon Greenwood E.S. | Open section | 1339 | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 43 | Coen Holmgren | Grade 9 | Parkland Secondary School | Open section | 1336 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| 44 | Yuvraj Joubble | Grade 8 | Moscrop Secondary School | U1400 | 1329 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 45 | Yuhong Chen | Grade 2 | Frost Road Elementary | Open section | 1243 | Nov 11, 2026 |
| 46 | Neelesh Jain | Adult | Open section | 1227 | Dec 5, 2124 | |
| 47 | Sebastian Lam | Grade 4 | ELE | U1400 | 1191 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 48 | Steven Feng | Grade 5 | Taylor Park | Open section | 1176 | |
| 49 | Yaswitha Suresh | Grade 1 | BCCA | Open section | 1164 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| 50 | Avery Leung | Grade 5 | Garden City E.S. | U1400 | 1159 | Jul 2, 2026 |
| 51 | Echo Fang | Grade 1 | Norma Rose Point E.S. | U1400 | 929 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 52 | Zac Ju | Grade 5 | École Jules Quesnel | Open section | 799 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 53 | Zhou Fang | Adult | Unknown school | U1400 | 790 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 54 | Mahalakshmi Annal | Grade 2 | Cambridge Elementary | U1400 | 788 | Jul 19, 2026 |
| 55 | Alden Yang | Grade 8 | Sir Winston Churchill H.S. | Open section | 0 | |
| 56 | Ian Chen | Grade 2 | Quilchena E.S. | Open section | 0 | |
| 57 | Andrew Li | Grade 7 | St. Anthony of Padua | U1400 | 0 | |
| 58 | Simranjit Grover | Adult | Open section | 0 | ||
| 59 | Ryan Li | Grade 9 | Fraser Heights S.S. | Open section | 0 | |
| 60 | James Law | Grade 11 | Van Tech | U1400 | 0 | |
| 61 | Nathan Mak | Grade 7 | Minnekhada Middle School | U1400 | 0 | |
| 62 | Haoyang Lei | Grade 5 | Morgan E.S. | U1400 | 0 | |
| 63 | Mario Ma | Grade 1 | West Point Grey Ac. | Open section | 0 |