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Achievements
Achievements
At the 20th Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls & Boys, Echo tied for first place in her grade division, Jordan tied for third in the K-8 section, Lucah and Andy each earned 3-point awards in their respective grade divisions, Andy placed third in Blitz, and Echo also secured fifth place in Puzzle. Additionally, RCC earned the Second Place Team Award. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to RCC players Jordan Szeto and Martina Szeto for representing Canada 🇨🇦 at the inaugural North American School Chess Championship in Mexico. Martina scored a bronze medal finish in the U11 girls section — a true queen’s performance on the board!
In the 2025 BCJCC, Andy won the 3rd place in the Reserve section, Echo secured the second place in the Booster Girls section, and Jerry achieved the second place in the U500 category.
At the RCC Elite Rapid on September 28th, Morgan won 2nd place in the U1600 section and received a $40 cash prize. Audrey was awarded Best Female in the same section. In the U800 group, Max took 1st place, Eden came in 2nd, and Arvin finished 3rd. Congratulations to all!
At the XIV Pan American School Chess Championship 2025, Joanne finished fifth in the U13 girls section.
At the 2025 Langley Open, RCC coach Jason secured first place in the Open section, earning a spot in this year's BC Closed Championship. Meanwhile, student Avery achieved a tie for third place in the U1100 section.
In the 2025 North American Youth Chess Championships (NAYCC), Joanne Wangluo achieved fifth place and a tie for third in the U14 girls section, marking the highest result among Canadian participants in that section.
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Open to all BC Youth，all levels are welcome!
Location：Chaoyin Bilingual School
10111 Bird Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1N4
Time: DEC 14，2025
Round 1：10:00-11:00
Round 2：11:00-12:00
Round 3：12:00-13:00
Round 4：14:00-15:00
Round 5：15:00-16:00
Round 6：16:00-17:00
Format: 6 rounds Swiss Rapid
Time Control: 15 minutes + 10 second increment
Sections:
U8 Open and U8 Girls
U10 Open and U10 Girls
U12 Open and U12 Girls
U14 Open and U14 Girls
U16 Open and U16 Girls
U18 Open and U18 Girls
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
CYCC Qualifier Requirements：
Age Requirement: Must be U18 (under 18 years old on December 31, 2024).
CFC ID Required: All players must have a valid CFC ID (active paid membership is not required).
Minimum Games: Must play at least 3 games in the event (excluding byes).
Score Requirement: Must achieve a total score of 50% or higher (including byes).
Bye Rules:
Byes in the first 3 rounds may count as ½ point.
Byes in the remaining rounds count as 0 points.
After the event, players should verify that their name appears on the “CYCC Qualified Players” list on the CFC website.
Prizes: All qualifiers receive medals
Entry fee: Regular $60, Early bird $55 before Dec 1.
RCC Club Members $50
Online registration only, maximum 100 players
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, U900
Prizes: Trophy for 1st 2nd 3rd + OPEN: $200, $100 ; U2000: $150 , $75
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 November tournament, the highest-scoring 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).
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
EMT: richmondchesschampions@gmail.com
Section: U6, U8, U10
Date: Sep 14, Oct 19, Nov 30
Time: 13:00-18:00 (one round each hour)
Format：CMA Rated
Details: 5-Round Swiss, G25+5
Late Default Time:Forfeit after 15 minutes.
Entry Fee: $50/each tournament
Section: U12, U14, U16, 16+
Date: Sep 21, Oct 19, NOV 30
Time: 10-12, 12:30-14:30, 14:30-16:30, 16:40-18:40
Format：CMA Rated
Details: 4-Round Swiss, G50+10.
Late Default Time:Forfeit after 30 minutes.
Entry Fee: $60/each tournament
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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