Vancouver Chess School Calander
Vancity Chess Rapid Tournaments
Plans to hold monthly rapid events. See website for current information
Website: Vancity Chess
Chess & Math Spring Break Camp
Dates: Mar 13-14 (Mon & Tue)
Locaton: CLA Church, Langley, BC.
Cost: 2 day camp/ 4 hours each day ($50) - 2 separate batches (7 to 10yrs and 11 to 15yrs).
Details: Includes a Chess & Math competition for participants. Timings and full info/ registration details to follow on our website next week. Limited spots only.
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
Fraser Valley Spring 2023 Rapid (CFC rated Rapid)
Dates: Thursday, March 16 (Spring Break)
strong>Locaton: Christian Life Assembly 21277 56 Ave, Langley, BC V2Y 1M3.
Details: Format: 15 min + 10 sec increment. OPEN section only with various prizes
for categories (U1700, U1400, U1100, Unrated & more). Full info/ registration details to follow on our website.
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
2023 BC Youth Chess Championship (BCYCC)
Dates: 18-19 March 2023
Locaton: Bonsor Recreation Complex (Banquet Hall) - 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 3G4
Prize Fund: $4200 subsidy for winners to attend the 2023 CYCC in Calgary
Details: http://chess2inspire.org/bcycc-2023
Sponsor: Penny Chess Club [$1200 travel
subsidy & CYCC workshop for winners. Small gift for all players]
Website: http://chess2inspire.org/bcycc-2023
Fraser Valley Spring 2023 CLASSICAL
Dates: Mar 21st (Tue) & Mar 23rd (Thurs)
Locaton: Christian Life Assembly 21277 56 Ave, Langley, BC V2Y 1M3
Details: 2 days CFC rated Classical during Spring Break. Format: 60 min per player (6 rounds). OPEN section only but
prizes for various categories (U1700, U1400, U1100, Unrated & more). Full info/ registration details to follow on our website next week.
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
Victoria Chess Club Rapid
Dates: Saturday 25 March
Locaton: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street
Details: 5-rounds, game in 25 minutes and 5 second increment. CFC rated.
Website: http://victoriachessclub.pbworks.com/w/page/151919217/VCCFundraiser2
UBC Annual Rapid 2023 CFC Quick rated
Dates: Sunday, 26 March
Locaton: UBC (Irving K Barber Learning Centre [IBLC] room 261)
Details: Entry fee $15 for UBC Students & $20 for other entries. Open and
U1400 sections. Format: 15 min + 10 sec increment per player (6 rounds). Full details
and registration link is here. Questions email to: ubcchessclub@gmail.com.
Website: https://www.ubcchessclub.com/
16th Annual Grand Pacific Open
Dates: April 7-10, 2023 (Easter)
Locaton: Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
Prize Fund: $8000 Guaranteed
Details: Website
Fraser Valley Rapid 4 (CFC rated Rapid)
Dates: April 15, 2023 (Sat)
Locaton: Christian Life Assembly 21277 56 Ave, Langley, BC V2Y 1M3
Details: 6 rounds of 15 min + 10 sec increment. Full details to be published on our website in March.
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
Chilliwack Chess Club 8th Annual Stan Rogers Memorial (CFC Active Rated)
Dates: April 22, 2023
Locaton: Salvation Army Community Church, 46420 Brooks Avenue, Chilliwack, BC.
Details: Active - 25 minute games with 5 second increments.
Open to all – seniors, adults & juniors. Two sections, depending on entries.
Section (A) – Open to all
Section (B) – Players rated under 1500 or unrated
Prizes: Prizes based on entries: All funds returned as prizes afterexpenses.
Prizes for 1st / 2nd / 3rd / best junior in each section.
Please contact us if you wish to be a sponsor.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ChilliwackChessClub
Registration: Email ChilliwackChess@gmail.com or contact Lorne Kay to enter.
Contact: Lorne Kay – Tel. (604) 819-2100
BC Active Championship 2023
Dates: April 22 - 23, 2023
Locaton: Banquet Hall at Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC
Details: Time format: 15 min + 10 sec/move increment Rated: CFC Quick Rated
Prize Fund: $2200
Website: https://www.vancitychess.ca/tournaments/bc-active-2023.html
Fraser Valley WOMEN & SENIOR Rapid 2023 (CFC rated Rapid)
Dates: April 29, 2023
Locaton: Douglas Park Community School, Langley, BC.
Details: Separate sections for Women & Seniors. 250 player limit. Full details to be published on our website in March
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
2023 Okanagan Open
Dates: May 5-7, 2023
Locaton: Comfort Inn, Salmon Arm
Prize Fund: $1000 Guaranteed
Details: Website
2023 BC vs Alberta Match
Dates: May 5-7, 2023
Locaton: Comfort Inn, Salmon Arm
Prize Fund: $2000 Guaranteed
Details: Website
47th Annual Keres Memorial
Dates: May 20-22, 2023
Locaton: Airport Executive Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Prize Fund: $8000 Guaranteed
Details: Website
BC Provincial Inter School (K1-12) Classical (CFC Rated)
Dates: May 27th & 28th
Locaton: HD Stafford Middle School, Langley, BC
Details: Exciting prizes including best school, best school district, best individual player (Elementary, Middle and High school sections). Full details to be published on our website in March.
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
Penny’s Chess Club Regular CFC rated classical
Dates: June 3-4, 2023
Locaton: Burnaby
Prize Fund: $4000
Details: CFC regular rating.
Website: https://www.pennychessclub.ca/tournament-event
2023 BC Senior Championship
Dates: 9-11 June 2023
Locaton: Comfort Inn, 166 Street and Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC
Prize Fund: $1500 (New!) Guaranteed
Details: 5 rounds, game in 90 minutes with 30 second increment
Website: http://bcopenchess.pbworks.com/w/page/144207906/BC_Senior
Fraser Valley Rapid 5 (CFC rated Rapid)
Dates: June 10, 2023 (Sat)
Locaton: HD Stafford Middle School, Langley, BC
Details: 6 rounds of 15 min + 10 sec increment). Full details to be published on our website in April:
Website: http://www.fraservalleychess.com/
Canada Day Open
Dates: Jul 1-3, 2023
Locaton: Airport Executive Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Prize Fund: TBA
Details: coming soon
BC vs Washington Match
Dates: Jul 1-3, 2023
Locaton: Airport Executive Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond
Prize Fund: TBA
Details: coming soon