Vancouver Chess School

Friday Quads (Jericho Shopping Center)

General Information
Date Friday, May 1, 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 Sam Zhao Grade 7 Emily Carr Elementary VCS Quads 862 1011 Jan 26, 2027
2 Emily Wang Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth Elementary VCS Quads 877 995 Sep 17, 2026
3 Nathan Mah Grade 6 St. Georges School VCS Quads 796 993 Sep 18, 2026
4 Gordon Ye Grade 4 James McKinney E.S. VCS Quads 770 926 Oct 30, 2026
5 Dylan Yuan Grade 5 Jules Quesnel VCS Quads 860 923 Nov 10, 2026
6 Liam Meng Grade 3 Kerrisdale Elementary VCS Quads 515 741 Jan 11, 2027
7 AdvikDev Jithin Grade 2 Renfrew E.S. VCS Quads 509 0
8 Apple Shen Adult Unknown school VCS Quads 992 0 Apr 14, 2027
9 Ayaan Agarwal Grade 5 Shaughnessy Elementary School VCS Quads 823 0
10 Jacob Shi Grade K Maple Grove Montessori VCS Quads 282 0
11 Rudwin SureshRathinam Grade 2 Harold Bishop E.S. VCS Quads 873 0
# Team Players CMA ID CMA Rating Grade Score Total
1 Jules Quesnel Dylan Yuan 1557729 860 Grade 5 1.5 0
2 Harold Bishop E.S. Rudwin SureshRathinam 1695791 873 Grade 2 0 0
3 Maple Grove Montessori Jacob Shi 1694259 282 Grade K 0 0
4 James McKinney E.S. Gordon Ye 1694092 770 Grade 4 2.5 0
5 Emily Carr Elementary Sam Zhao 1503369 862 Grade 7 2.5 0
6 Kerrisdale Elementary Liam Meng 1695249 515 Grade 3 1 0
7 Renfrew E.S. AdvikDev Jithin 1692606 509 Grade 2 1 0
8 Shaughnessy Elementary School Ayaan Agarwal 1676452 823 Grade 5 0.5 0
9 Queen Elizabeth Elementary Emily Wang 1676823 877 Grade 1 3 0
10 St. Georges School Nathan Mah 1623317 796 Grade 6 1 0
11 Unknown school Apple Shen 1676812 992 Adult 2 0