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Achievements
Achievements
Congratulations to Our RCC Players at the 2026 Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC)!
🏆 Yaswitha – Champion of the U8 Girls Section, claiming the title with a perfect 7/7 score.
🥈 Echo – Runner-up in the U8 Girls Section.
⭐ Casper (still under 7 years old) exceeded all expectations, rising from 23rd seed to finish in the Top 10 of the U8 Open Section.
♟️ Josiah delivered another solid performance, finishing 7th in the U10 Open Section.
🥉 Barath earned an impressive 3rd place in the highly competitive U12 Open Section.
Congratulations to all our players on these outstanding achievements. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and fighting spirit!
🎉 Congratulations to Our RCC Title Players! 🎉
Richmond Chess Champions proudly celebrates our three titled players:
♔ FM Barath Subramanian Suresh
♔ CM Andrew Yin
♔ WCM Joanne Wangluo
Congratulations on your outstanding achievements and for representing RCC with excellence. We are proud to have you on our team!
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To opt out, a written request must be submitted to richmondchesschampions@gmail.com at least 5 business days prior to the event. Thank you for your cooperation.
Open to all players ，all levels are welcome!
Time: 10:00-18:30，10-12,12:30-14:30,14:30-16:30,16:30-18:30
Location：11180 Bridgeport Rd #110, Richmond
Details: 4-Round Swiss, G50+10
CFC Rated : Open, U2000, U1500
Prizes: Trophy for 1st 2nd 3rd + OPEN: $200, $100 ; U2000: $100 , $50
The best girl in each section will receive medals
All first-time CFC players will receive medals
Entry fee: Regular $70, Early bird $65 before tournament 10 days. Free entry for The coaches of RCC, rating 2200+
RCC Club Members $60
Online registration only, maximum 60 players
Tie-break:
1: Direct encounter (The results of the players in the same point group)
2: Greater number of victories
3: Buchholz: N, N-1, N-2
Time: Sun 13:00-18:00, 13:00-14:00, 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00, 16:00-17:00, 17:00-18:00
Location：11180 Bridgeport Rd #110, Richmond
Details: 5-Round Swiss, G15+10
CFC Rated : Open, U1800, U1300, U800
Prizes: Medals for 1st 2nd 3rd + OPEN: $150, $100 ,U1800: $100, $50
The best girl in each section will receive medals
All first-time CFC players will receive medals
Entry fee: Regular $60, Early bird $55 before tournament 7 days. Free entry for The coaches of RCC, rating 2200+
RCC Club Members $50
Online registration only, maximum 60 players
– Claim Your Place in RCC Chess History!
The highest-scoring player in each age group will be crowned the RCC Annual Champion, with their name and photo immortalized on the RCC Hall of Fame Wall—a legacy for future generations!
Location: 11180 Bridgeport Road #110, Richmond, BC V6X 1T2
Prizes: Medals for Top 3
After the final tournament, the highest-scoring RCC player in each age group will claim the prestigious RCC Annual Champion Trophy
To determine the champion in case of a tie on points, a tie-break will be played as follows: two blitz games G3+2 . If the score is level, a deciding Armageddon game will be used (White: 5 minutes, Black: 4 minutes; draw counts as a win for Black).
Section: U8, U10,U12, U14, U16, OPEN
Date: Jan 18, Feb 8, Mar 8, Apr 5
Time: 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6
Format：CMA Rated
Details: 5-Round Swiss, G 25+5
LATE DEFAULT TIME: Forfeit after 15 minutes.
Tie-break:
1: Direct encounter (The results of the players in the same point group)
2: Greater number of victories
3: Buchholz: N, N-1, N-2
Only RCC students are eligible to receive the title of RCC Annual Champion and the trophy at the end of the year.
Entry Fee: $50/each tournament
EMT: richmondchesschampions@gmail.com
Date: Jan 23rd – 24th (Sat – Sun), 2027
Location: Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
RCC is excited to host the BC Youth Chess Championship 2027 in partnership with Fraser Valley Chess Academy ! This is the officially sanctioned BC provincial qualifier for the 2027 Canadian Youth Chess Championship, taking place in Hamilton, Ontario. Any player who scores 50% or more in any section of the BCYCC 2027 automatically qualifies for the same section in CYCC 2027.
Winners in their section will receive the title of champion and have their names engraved on the section’s perpetual trophy, alongside the names of previous champions. The prize pool this year is $9,750 in total, including CYCC travel subsidies, FVCA & RCC gift vouchers. The BCYCC welcomes players of all skill levels, including beginners, and there are no rating barriers to entry, as sections are categorized by age groups.
Alongside the championship, we are hosting our Winter Chess Tournament, open to players of all ages, including adults and seniors.
RCC Club Members get $10 off the main event!
TOURNAMENT RULES & POLICIES
TOURNAMENT RULES & POLICIES
RATING & SECTION ELIGIBILITY
RATING & SECTION ELIGIBILITY
OPEN
OPEN
CFC + FIDE Rated
U2000 / U1500 / U1000
U2000 / U1500 / U1000
CFC Rated
Players must meet the applicable rating requirements for their selected section or play up.
Section eligibility will be determined using the player's latest applicable current CFC/FIDE rating.
UNRATED PLAYERS
Unrated players are eligible to register for the U1000 section only.
An unrated player may be approved to play in the U1500 section if they can provide evidence of playing strength or other relevant chess experience.
Approval for an unrated player to enter U1500 is at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
Unrated players are not eligible to play in the U2000 or Open sections.
BEST UNRATED
The Best Unrated prize will be awarded to the highest-scoring eligible unrated player in the U1000 section.
PLAY-UP POLICY
PLAY-UP POLICY
Players may play up to a higher section:
Within 50 rating points: +$30
Within 100 rating points: +$50
Play-up eligibility is based on the player's most current CFC/FIDE rating prior to event..
BYES
BYES
If you request bye(s), please confirm with us prior to the deadline of registration.
- Bye requests for the next round received during the tournament may only be accepted before the pairings of the next round are published, either on the internet or at the playing venue. Any bye requests received afterwards will not be accepted.
- If your bye is allocated by the computer pairings (ie. not your request), you will receive 1 point.
- If your bye is requested by you for round 1, 2 or 3, you will have 0.5 points per game
- If your bye is requested by you for round 4, 5, or 6 you will have 0 point.
- You cannot request byes for more than 2 rounds.
- Tournament Director (TD) reserves the right to refuse your bye requests
TIE-BREAKS
TIE-BREAKS
Tie-breaks will be applied in the following order:
1. Direct Encounter
2. Individual Cumulative Score
3. Cumulative Score of Opponents
TIME CONTROL
TIME CONTROL
MAIN TOURNAMENT
MAIN TOURNAMENT
G90 + 30
90 minutes + 30-second increment per move.
BLITZ
BLITZ
G3 + 2
CHESS960
CHESS960
G5 + 3
SIMUL
G5
BUGHOUSE
G3+2
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Players must comply with applicable FIDE Laws of Chess and CFC regulations regarding electronic devices.
Electronic devices must be handled according to the instructions of the Tournament Director and arbiters.
FAIR PLAY & PLAYER CONDUCT
FAIR PLAY & PLAYER CONDUCT
All players are expected to:
Follow the FIDE Laws of Chess and applicable CFC regulations.
Respect opponents, tournament staff, and other participants.
Follow instructions from Tournament Directors and arbiters.
Maintain a quiet and respectful playing environment.
The Tournament Director has authority to resolve issues arising during tournament play, subject to applicable regulations.
LATE ARRIVAL
LATE ARRIVAL
Late-arrival procedures will follow the applicable FIDE Laws of Chess and tournament regulations.
Players should arrive at their boards before the scheduled start of each round.
The forfeit time for the main tournament is one hour, while the Chess960 and blitz events' forfeit time is the entire time.
PAIRINGS & RESULTS
PAIRINGS & RESULTS
Pairings, standings, and tournament results will be published through ChessRoster.
Players should check their pairing before each round and report any issue to the Tournament Director as soon as possible.
WITHDRAWAL
WITHDRAWAL
Players who need to withdraw from the tournament must notify the Tournament Director or organizers as soon as possible.
Refund Policy
Withdrawals received on or before January 31, 2027: A full refund of the entry fee will be provided.
Withdrawals received after January 31, 2027: No refund will be provided.
No-Show
A player who fails to appear for a scheduled round without notifying the Tournament Director or organizers will be considered to have voluntarily withdrawn from the tournament.
No refund or other compensation will be provided for a no-show.
A player who is considered withdrawn due to a no-show will not be paired for any subsequent rounds of the tournament.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to take further action in accordance with applicable FIDE Laws of Chess and CFC regulations.
PRIZE CLAIMS
PRIZE CLAIMS
Prize winners will receive their awards as follows:
Trophies: Trophies will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on February 15.
Cash Prizes: Cash prizes will be e-transferred to the prize winners within one week after the tournament concludes.
RCC Tournament Credits: RCC tournament credits may be used toward registration fees for any RCC tournament held in 2027. The promo code BCOPEN25 must be entered when registering.
Feb 13-15, 2027
Executive Vancouver Airport Hotel
7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
SATURDAY · FEBRUARY 13
SATURDAY · FEBRUARY 13
Main Tournament
Round 1: 11:00 AM
Round 2: 16:00 PM
Side Event
IM Max Gedajlovic Simul: 14:00 - 15:30
Chess 960: 19:00 - 20:30
SUNDAY · FEBRUARY 14
SUNDAY · FEBRUARY 14
Main Tournament
Round 3: 10:00 AM
Round 4: 15:00 PM
Side Event
Puzzle Solving: 13:30 - 14:30
Blitz Tournament : 19:00 - 21:00
MONDAY · FEBRUARY 15
MONDAY · FEBRUARY 15
Main Tournament
Round 5: 10:00 AM
Round 6: 15:00 PM
Side Event
Bughouse: 13:00 - 14:30
Award Ceremony: 19:00 PM or ASAP
$6,200 TOTAL PRIZE VALUE
$6,200 TOTAL PRIZE VALUE
$5,600 CASH
$5,600 CASH
$600 RCC tournament credit ($25 per prize winner).
$600 RCC tournament credit ($25 per prize winner).
Trophies for all prize winners.
Trophies for all prize winners.
Open: $1100, $800, $500, Top U2200 $300
U2000: $700, $500, $300, Top U1800 $200
U1500: $300, $200, $100
U1000: Trophies for top 3
Best Unrated on U1000: Trophy
Blitz: $300, $200, $100
Puzzle Solving: Trophies for top 3
Puzzle Solving: Trophies for top 3
Chess960: Trophies for top 3
Bughouse:Trophies for top 3
MAIN TOURNAMENT
MAIN TOURNAMENT
6 ROUNDS · SWISS SYSTEM
90 minutes + 30-second increment per move
OPEN: CFC + FIDE Rated
U2000 / U1500 / U1000: CFC Rated
REGISTRATION FEES:
$120 SUPER EARLY BIRD, Before December 31, 2026
$130 EARLY BIRD, Before January 31, 2027
$140 REGULAR, Before February 12, 2027
PLAY-UP
PLAY-UP
Players may play up to a higher section based on their current CFC/FIDE rating: Within 50 rating points +$30; within 100 rating points +$50
TITLED PLAYER BENEFITS
GM· WGM
FREE EVENT ENTRY
+ 3 NIGHTS FREE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
IM · WIM
FREE MAIN EVENT ENTRY
FM · CM · WFM · WCM · NM
50% OFF MAIN EVENT ENTRY
Titled player benefits are available for registrations completed by January 1, 2027.
RCC Club Members get $10 off the main event!
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
No on-site registration for the Main Tournament.
Registration must be completed online before the deadline.
SIDE EVENTS
IM MAX GEDAJLOVIC SIMUL
IM MAX GEDAJLOVIC SIMUL
A special simultaneous exhibition with IM Max Gedajlovic.Only 12 spots, G5
Entry Fee
$30 — Before Dec 31, 2026
$35 — Before Feb 12, 2027
$40 — On-site before 13:30
CHESS960
CHESS960
5 Rounds · G5 + 3
5 Rounds · G5 + 3
Experience the increasingly popular FIDE Chess960 format.
Entry Fee
$20 — Before Dec 31, 2026
$25 — Before Feb 12, 2027
$30 — On-site before 18:30
Prizes: Trophies for Top 3
PUZZLE SOLVING
PUZZLE SOLVING
Test your calculation and tactical skills.
Entry Fee
$20 — Before Dec 31, 2026
$25 — Before Feb 12, 2027
$30 — On-site before 13:00
Prizes: Trophies for Top 3
Prizes: Trophies for Top 3
BLITZ TOURNAMENT
BLITZ TOURNAMENT
7 Rounds · G3 + 2
7 Rounds · G3 + 2
Entry Fee
$30 — Before Dec 31, 2026
$35 — Before Feb 12, 2027
$40 — On-site before 18:30
Prizes
$300 / $200 / $100
Bughouse
Bughouse
5 rounds · G3+2
5 rounds · G3+2
Entry Fee
$40/Team — Before Dec 31, 2026
$50/Team — Before Feb 12, 2027
$60/Team — On-site before 13:00
Prizes: Trophies for Top 3
PROUDLY HOSTED BY RCC!
RCC is proud to host BC Open 2027 and welcome strong players and titled masters for an exciting weekend of competitive chess.
If you have any questions please email: richmondchesschampions@gmail.com
All level players are welcome!
All level players are welcome!
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 16:00-17:30
Format：U450, U700, U1000, Open (CMA rated)
Details: 3-Round Swiss, CMA rated, 15 min + 0 sec
Entry Fee: $20 RCC Club Members $15
Players who score 3 points will receive a certificate.
All first-time participants will receive a certificate.
Online registration only, maximum 40 players per tournament. 24 hour cancellation policy.
Welcome to join the Richmond Chess Champions Team! We are a passionate and ambitious chess team dedicated to pursuing excellence in the realm of chess. Our team name symbolizes our love for the game and our pride in the city of Richmond. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, we enthusiastically welcome your participation. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to take part in exciting chess activities, training courses, and thrilling competitions. Engage in interactive discussions with like-minded chess enthusiasts and embark on a journey of exploration, learning, and growth in the world of chess! Starting today, join us as we collectively create chess history and strive for greater glory!
Welcome to join the Richmond Chess Champions Team! We are a passionate and ambitious chess team dedicated to pursuing excellence in the realm of chess. Our team name symbolizes our love for the game and our pride in the city of Richmond. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, we enthusiastically welcome your participation. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to take part in exciting chess activities, training courses, and thrilling competitions. Engage in interactive discussions with like-minded chess enthusiasts and embark on a journey of exploration, learning, and growth in the world of chess! Starting today, join us as we collectively create chess history and strive for greater glory!
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Address：11180 Bridgeport Road #110, Richmond, BC V6X 1T2
Tell：+1 778-681-0201
Email：richmondchesschampions@gmail.com
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