Congratulations to brothers Aiden and Andrew, representing Crescent Heights Academy, stood out and won the Canadian Schools Chess Championship! As champions, they will represent Canada at the American Continental Schools Championship in Costa Rica.
In the 5-round tournament:
· Aiden scored 4.5/5
· Andrew achieved a perfect 5/5 🏆
In the LIC Invitational, congratulations as well to our Coach Jason for taking 1st place in the Open section!
Also, Andrew Li won the U1700 champion title, and Joanne finished 2nd in U2000.
Congratulations to Aiden for tying for 4th place at the Vancouver Chess Festival 14! He not only won a prize of $141.67 but also earned his second NM Norm. Way to go, Aiden!
Meanwhile, Andrew defeated an FM to take first place at the Lethbridge Open! He gained a massive 67 FIDE rating points, taking a solid step closer to the CM title.
In the provincial selection, RCC swept the G1 podium – Oscar finished 1st with a perfect score!
Also in G6, Barath secured 1st place with an unbeaten record.
🏆 Proud of our RCC stars! 🏆
Andrew Yin delivered a stunning performance at the Canadian Close & Zonal – the pinnacle of Canadian chess – and qualified for the CM title!
Joanne Wangluo fought brilliantly at the Women's Zonal to qualified for the WCM title!
Both made us proud on the biggest stage. Congratulations!
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Open to all players ,all levels are welcome!
Time: Jun 29 - Jul 3, 9:00-15:30
Location:11180 Bridgeport Rd #110, Richmond
Details: 5 days. All fronts: opponent prep, opening, middlegame, endgame, live play.
RCC’s top coaches rebuild every phase of your game – from first move to checkmate.
Your calculation sharpens. Your confidence grows. Your rating doesn't just improve – it leaps.
5 days. A whole new you at the board.
Open to all players ,all levels are welcome!
Time: Jul 6 - Aug 28, Mon - Fri 9:00-17:00
Location:11180 Bridgeport Rd #110, Richmond
All‑in‑One Summer Camp – Chess · Art · Chinese · Fitness+Muay Thai
· Chess: Coached by RCC elite trainers, grouped by rating. Full coverage: opening, middlegame, endgame, game analysis, and live play. Your child’s practical strength will leap forward.
· Art: Unleash creativity through drawing, crafts, and design thinking.
· Chinese: Fun, immersive lessons to build vocabulary and speaking confidence fast.
· Fitness+Muay Thai: Professional Muay Thai plus conditioning – improve strength, speed, and discipline.
· Daily Schedule: Balanced mix of mental and physical activities.
· Parking: Easy, free parking available.
· One‑Week Promise: From thinking to expressing to physical power – a complete upgrade in just five days.
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, U1800, U900
Prizes: Trophy for 1st 2nd 3rd + OPEN: $200, $100 ; U1800: $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
Join the CFC Friday Classical Chess Tournament —play with similarly rated players.
Receive comprehensive post-game analysis from top RCC coaches, along with tailored improvement plans designed to refine your strengths, correct weaknesses, and advance your chess mastery.Limited spots—secure yours now!
location:11180 Bridgeport Rd #110,Richmond
Time: Every Friday
Open (2000+) & U1999–1700: 16:00–20:00
U1700: 16:00–19:00
Format:CFC Classical Rated
Time Controls & Sections:
Open (2000+): 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment
Open: 60 minutes + 30 seconds increment
U1700: 50 minutes + 10 seconds increment
Details:
5-round Swiss system
One round each Friday
All players must finish all rounds—no early withdrawal allowed.
Prize: $200 cash for 1st place (U1999–1799 & U1700 sections).
Entry Fee: $500
Limited spots, assigned by payment order.
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
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.
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Address:11180 Bridgeport Road #110, Richmond, BC V6X 1T2
Tell:+1 778-681-0201
Email:richmondchesschampions@gmail.com