1<!doctype html><html lang=en-CA><head><meta charset=utf-8><meta name=viewport content="width=device-width,initial-scale=1"><title>News Archive â British Columbia Chess Federation</title><meta name=description content="Home of the British Columbia Chess Federation â clubs, tournaments, bulletins, and chess news from around BC."><link rel=stylesheet href=/css/style.css><link rel=icon href=/favicon.ico></head><body><header class=site-header><div class=brand><a href=/><img src=/logo.svg alt class=brand-logo> 2<span class=brand-name>British Columbia Chess Federation</span></a></div><input type=checkbox id=nav-toggle class=nav-toggle aria-hidden=true> 3<label for=nav-toggle class=nav-toggle-label aria-label="Toggle menu"><span class=nav-toggle-bar></span></label><nav class=site-nav aria-label="Main navigation"><ul class=nav-main><li><a href=/>Home</a></li><li><a href=/events/>Events</a></li><li><a href=/clubs/>Clubs</a></li><li><a href=/instruction/>Instruction</a></li><li><a href=/files/bc-chess-parents-handbook.pdf>Parent's Handbook</a></li><li><a href=/bulletins/>Bulletins</a></li><li><a href=/champions/>Champions</a></li><li><a href=/links/>Links</a></li></ul><ul class=nav-org><li><a href=/about/>About</a></li><li><a href=/membership/>Membership</a></li><li><a href=/executive/>Executive</a></li><li><a href=/agm/>AGM</a></li><li><a href=/policies/>Policies</a></li><li><a href=/bccfconstitution.pdf>Constitution</a></li><li><a href=/arbiters/>Arbiters</a></li><li><a href=/donate/>Donate to the BCCF</a></li><li><a href=/event-proposal/>Event Proposal</a></li><li><a href=/games/>Game Databases</a></li></ul></nav></header><div class=layout><main class=content><h1>News Archive</h1><article class=news-item><h2>2026 BC Championship</h2><p>The contestants for the BC Championship have just been announced. The event will take place at the Comfort Inn and Suites on Fraser Highway in Surrey over Thanksgiving Weekend 9-12 October. The BC Women’s Championship and an Open event will share the space. Registration for the BC Women’s Championship has not yet been finalized. Details are on the Fraser Valley Chess website.</p><p>Chen, Yidong    Langley Open</p><p>Doknjas, John    ratings list</p><p>Doknjas, Neil    2025 BC Closed</p><p>Jiang, Kate    BC Junior</p><p>Liu, Zachary    BC Open</p><p>Morozov, Grigorii    Keres</p><p>Nones II, Teodulfo (Jojo) ratings list</p><p>Yang, Jingyun (Ryan)    ratings list</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 14, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Annual BC vs Washington Match</h2><p>Congratulations to Team Washington for their 33-22.5 victory in the annual match this weekend. Many thanks to Richmond Chess Champions for organizing and hosting the match and to WCF President Josh Sinanan for coordinating Team Washington. Also thank you to the BCCF, WCF and Sri Chess Academy for their sponsorship.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 7, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #489 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/bccfbulletin489.pdf>BC Bulletin #489</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 3, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>New Candidate Masters</h2><p>Congratulations to FIDE Candidate Master Andrew Yin and National Candidate Master Aiden Yin</p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 28, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>New FIDE Candidate Master</h2><p>Congratulations to Joe Soliven, BC’s newest FIDE Candidate Master. Joe actually earned the title in 2014 but it was just recognized a few days ago.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 23, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #488 Posted!</h2><p><a href=https://chess.bc.ca/bulletins/bccfbulletin488.pdf>BC Bulletin #488</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 19, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BCCF Safe Play Policy</h2><p>The BCCF now has a Safe Play Code of Conduct</p><p><a href=https://chess.bc.ca/policies/>https://chess.bc.ca/policies/</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 13, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>CM Elliot McCallum</h2><p>Congratulations to BC’s newest FIDE Candidate Master, Elliot McCallum!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 3, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #487 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/bccfbulletin487.pdf>BC Bulletin #487</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 29, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to Three New FIDE Title Holders</h2><p>CM Andrew Yin</p><p>CM Barath Subramanian Suresh</p><p>WCM Joanne Wangluo</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 19, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #486 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin486.pdf>BC Bulletin #486</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 11, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>NM Leo Qu</h2><p>Congratulations to BCâs newest National Master, <strong>Leo Qu!</strong></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 10, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BCCF Dues Calculation Automation</h2><p>Thank you to <strong>Don Hack</strong> who worked with the CFC to build a software solution to automate the calculation of BCCF dues. This process was being done by hand and Donâs work improved accuracy and saved many hours of work. He received a well done from the CFC.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 7, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #485 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin485.pdf>BC Bulletin #485</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 28, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #484 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin484.pdf>BC Bulletin #484</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 16, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BCCF Arbiters</h2><p>Check out a new list of arbiters resident in BC [(link)](/files/2026 BC National Arbiters.docx). Let us know if we missed anyone.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 15, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>NA Abigail Wang</h2><p>Congratulations to BCâs newest National Arbiter, <strong>Abigail Wang</strong>!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 9, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Senior Championship</h2><p>Congratulations to our 2026 BC Senior Champion <strong>Arpak Worya</strong>. Arpak and BC Junior Champion <strong>NM Kate Jiang</strong> will represent BC at the Canadian Senior and Canadian Junior Championships in Calgary later this month.</p><p><a href=/images/uploads/20260607-arpak.jpg><img src=/images/uploads/20260607-arpak.jpg alt="Arpak, BC Chess Championship"></a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 9, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #483 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin483.pdf>BC Bulletin #483</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 31, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Annual General Meeting 2026</h2><p>The AGM was held on May 17th. The minutes and names of the new executive can be accessed <a href=/AGM/AGM2026Minutes.docx>here</a>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 24, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2026 Pan American Junior Chess Championship</h2><p>The 2026 Pan American Junior Chess Championship was held in El Slavador last weekend. Canada had 28 representatives, about one-third from BC.</p><p>Medal Winners:</p><p>U7 Female. <strong>Echo Fan</strong> 9/9, 1st, <strong>Yaswitha Suresh</strong> 7/9 tied 2nd</p><p>U15 Female. <strong>Joanne Wangluo</strong> 6.5/9, 3rd</p><p>U7 <strong>Pengyu Chen</strong> 6.5/9, 3rd</p><p>U13. <strong>Barath Subramanian Suresh</strong> 7/9, tied 1st</p><p>U15. <strong>NM Zachary Liu</strong> 5.5/9, tied 2nd</p><p><a href=/images/uploads/panamjunior2026.png><img src=/images/uploads/panamjunior2026.png alt="Pan Am Junior Chess Championship"></a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 22, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Canadian Chess Challenge</h2><p>The annual Canadian Chess Challenge (grades 1-12) took place in Winnipeg last weekend. Team BC tied for second with Quebec, two match points behind perennial winner Ontario who won every match. BC lost to Ontario and Nova Scotia and defeated all the other provinces including Quebec in match play.</p><p>Special congratulations to BC players with top scores for their grades:</p><p>Grade 1 â <strong>Oscar Yulana Shi</strong> 9/9 1st place</p><p>Grade 3 â <strong>Karson Lu</strong> 8/9 2nd place</p><p>Grade 6 â <strong>NM Lucas Yao</strong> 8/9 2nd place</p><p>Grade 8 â <strong>Nicholas Pei-Chang Wu</strong> 6/9 2nd place</p><p>Grade 11 â <strong>Arya AAdit</strong> 7.5/9 1st place</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 21, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>New National Master</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Lucas Yao</strong> whose <strong>NM</strong> title was certified by the CFC yesterday.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 20, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #482 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin482.pdf>BC Bulletin #482</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 20, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #481 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin481.pdf>BC Bulletin #481</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 20, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2026 Paul Keres Memorial Results</h2><p>Thank you to <strong>Umang Banatwala</strong> and the rest of the Fraser Valley Chess team for a really great Keres on Victoria Day weekend. There were 197 players in the Open and 39 in the Blitz.</p><p>Winners of the sections were:</p><p>Premier: <strong>GM Vladimir Belous</strong> and <strong>FM/WIM Megen Lee</strong>, both of Seattle tied for first with 5 points out of 6. <strong>FM Grigorii Morozov</strong> as the top BC player (on tie-break) qualified for an invitation to the BC Closed.</p><p>U2000: <strong>Gyuwan Lee</strong> 5.5 points</p><p>U1500: <strong>Tianyou Huang</strong> 5.5 points</p><p>U1000: <strong>Weihan Chen</strong> and <strong>Lucas Zhou</strong> 5 points</p><p>Blitz: <strong>GM Vladimir Bilous</strong> and <strong>NM Yidong Chen</strong> 6 points out of 7</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 20, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC vs Alberta Match - UPDATE</h2><p>
3Final score: Alberta 31 BC 29. Congratulations to <strong>NM Bohan (Henry) Yang</strong> for defeating <strong>IM Tymur Keleberda</strong> in round 3.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 4, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC vs Alberta Match - UPDATE</h2><p>BC and Alberta are currently battling it out for bragging rights in a match at Salmon Arm. After three rounds, Alberta leads 19.5 - 16.5. Go, BC!</p><p><a href=/images/uploads/bc-al-match2026.jpg><img src=/images/uploads/bc-al-match2026.jpg alt="BC-Aberta Match participants - 2026"></a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 3, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #480 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin480.pdf>BC Bulletin #480</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: April 17, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Announcing Team BC</h2><p>BC vs Alberta Match Salmon Arm 1-3 May</p><p><strong>NM Teodulfo Jojo Nones</strong> <strong>NM Zachary Liu</strong> <strong>NM Jason Yidong Chen</strong> <strong>NM Bohan Henry Yang</strong> <strong>Barath Subramanian Suresh</strong> <strong>Zachary Chruzcz</strong> <strong>Wade Courson</strong> <strong>Zhiheng Henrik Luo</strong> <strong>Adrien Howard</strong> <strong>Aiden Zhu</strong> <strong>Panshul Mishra Jaiman</strong></p><p class=news-date>Posted: April 15, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2026 Annual General Meeting</h2><p>The BC Chess Federation will be holding the <strong>Annual General</strong> Meeting on Sunday, May 17th, 2026. 4Location: Richmond Curling Club. 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond BC, V7C 4N3</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Meeting will be in the upstairs skittles room of the venue.</p><p><strong>Time:</strong> 3pm or immediately following Round 3 of the Keres Memorial Tournament.</p><p><strong>Agenda:</strong> Send any discussion items to be added to the agenda to BCCF President Paul Leblanc at:</p><p><a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></p><p><strong>Voting:</strong> All eligible (please see below for eligibility requirements) BCCF members are welcome and 5encouraged to participate in voting on agenda discussions.</p><p><strong>Eligibility</strong> - Must be at least 14 years of age.</p><ul><li><p>Must be current BCCF member (one event played, organized or directed within the past 6year), <strong>OR</strong> current CFC member, <strong>OR</strong> lifetime BCCF member.</p></li><li><p>Must <strong>sign in</strong> prior to the AGM to confirm above requirements.</p></li></ul><p>New sign in requirement for all members who wish to vote on agenda discussions. Sign in sheets and 7coordinators will be present at the entrances to the meeting.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: April 15, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #479 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin479.pdf>BC Bulletin #479</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: March 29, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>CFC Life Memberships</h2><p>Tired of being pestered to renew your CFC membership? Consider a life membership. It pays for itself after a few years, you lock in todayâs membership prices and you never have to worry about renewing again.</p><p>The proceeds from life membership sales are invested in the Chess Foundation of Canada which invests the funds on behalf of the CFC and provides an annual stream of income for the CFC.</p><p><a href=https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-fees/>https://www.chess.ca/en/players/membership-fees/</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: March 15, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #478 Posted</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin478.pdf>BC Bulletin #478</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: March 10, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Players Wanted for Team BC</h2><p>The BCCF is working with the Alberta Chess Association to hold the annual BC vs Alberta match during the Okanagan Open in Salmon Arm 1-3 May.</p><p>8-10 players are needed for Team BC. Contact Paul Leblanc <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a> for more information.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: March 5, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2026 Canadian Chess Championships - UPDATE</h2><p>The dates and locations for the Canadian Chess Championships have been announced.</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Closed and Zonal 2-7 April in Montreal</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Womenâs Closed and Zonal 2-7 April in Montreal</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Junior Championship 27-30 June in Calgary</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Senior Championship 27-30 June in Calgary</p><p><strong>NM Neil Doknjas</strong>, winner of the 2025 BC Closed will receive the BCCF travel grant to the Canadian Closed.</p><p><strong>Dahlia Quinn</strong>, 2nd place on tie-break at the 2025 BC Womenâs Championship will receive the BCCF travel grant to the Canadian Womenâs Championship. Update: <strong>Dahlia Quinn</strong> will not be attending. <strong>Joanne Wanglou</strong> will be BCâs representative.</p><p><strong>NM Kate Jiang</strong>, winner of the 2025 BC Junior Championship has been invited to receive the BCCF travel grant and represent BC at the Canadian Junior. If she declines, the invitation will go to the next highe
7st finisher willing to attend.</p><p>The winner of the 2026 BC Senior Championship, to be held in Surrey 5-7 June will be invited to receive the BCCF travel grant and represent BC at the Canadian Senior. If the winner declines, the invitation will go to the next highest finisher willing to attend.</p><p>Details for the national championships can be accessed through the CFC website <a href=https://www.chess.ca/en/events/>Events</a> page.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 27, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Games Database Updated</h2><p>The BCCF Games Database has been updated and is now current to February 7, 2026. <a href=/games.php>Database</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 19, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2026 BC Open Results</h2><p>Well done to <strong>Ryan Leong</strong>, <strong>Umang Banatwala</strong> and the rest of the team for a really great BC Open on Family Day Weekend. There were 237 players in the Open and 61 in the Blitz.</p><p>Winners of the sections were:</p><p>Premier: <strong>NM Neil Doknjas</strong>, <strong>NM Zachary Liu</strong> and <strong>FM Jingyun (Ryan) Yang</strong> tied for first with 5 points. Neil has already qualified for the BC Closed because he is the current BC Champion so Zachary Liu qualifies for the BC Closed on tie-break over Ryan Yang.</p><p>U2000: <strong>Alex Yu</strong> 5.5 points</p><p>U1600: <strong>Rafael Yen</strong> 6 points (perfect score)</p><p>U1200: <strong>Muxuan Li 5.5 points</strong> Blitz: <strong>IM Max Gedajlovic</strong></p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 18, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>NM Davaa-Ochir Nyamdor wins the BC Rapid Championship</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>NM Davaa-Ochir Nyamdor</strong> for winning the BC Rapid Championship last Sunday. Davaa finished with 6 points out of 7 in an extremely strong 110 player event that included 3 IMs, 3 FMs and 6 NMs. Also thank you to Vancouver Chess School and IA Stephen Wright for putting on this year’s championship.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 5, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2026 Canadian Chess Championships</h2><p>The dates and locations for the Canadian Chess Championships have been announced.</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Closed and Zonal 2-7 April in Montreal</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Womenâs Closed and Zonal 2-7 April in Montreal</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Junior Championship 27-30 June in Calgary</p><ul><li></li></ul><p>Canadian Senior Championship 27-30 June in Calgary</p><p><strong>NM Neil Doknjas</strong>, winner of the 2025 BC Closed will receive the BCCF travel grant to the Canadian Closed.</p><p><strong>Dahlia Quinn</strong>, 2nd place on tie-break at the 2025 BC Womenâs Championship will receive the BCCF travel grant to the Canadian Womenâs Championship</p><p><strong>NM Kate Jiang</strong>, winner of the 2025 BC Junior Championship has been invited to receive the BCCF travel grant and represent BC at the Canadian Junior. If she declines, the invitation will go to the next highest finisher willing to attend.</p><p>The winner of the 2026 BC Senior Championship, to be held in Surrey 5-7 June will be invited to receive the BCCF travel grant and represent BC at the Canadian Senior. If the winner declines, the invitation will go to the next highest finisher willing to attend.</p><p>Details for the national championships can be accessed through the CFC website <a href=https://www.chess.ca/en/events/>Events</a> page.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 31, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>New National Arbiters from BC</h2><p>Congratulations to our two newest national arbiters: <strong>Aaron Holmgren</strong> and <strong>Eric Zhu</strong></p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 27, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>New National Masters from BC</h2><p>Congratulations to three new national masters:</p><p><strong>Kate Jiang</strong>, <strong>Ryan Leong</strong> and <strong>Henry Yang</strong>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 25, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 Chess Player and Supporter of the Year</h2><p>We are pleased to announce that <strong>Victoria Doknjas</strong> was voted <strong>2025 Chess Supporter of the Year</strong> by the Executive for her hard work and dedication to bring the 2025 Canadian Open and CYCC to BC for the first time in 13 years.</p><p>We are also pleased to announce that <strong>Karson Lu</strong> was voted <strong>2025 Player of the Year</strong> for winning the under 8 age group at the CYCC, 1st place at the North American YCC and tie for 2nd at the World Cadet. Karson gained over 700 rating points in 2025.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 17, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Annual Membership Count</h2><p>At the end of 2025 the BCCF had 1888 members, defined as players who played at least one CFC rated game in 2025.</p><p>Comparable figures for recent years were:</p><p>.tg {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;} 8.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px; 9overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;} 10.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;
11font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;} 12.tg .tg-baqh{text-align:center;vertical-align:top} 13.tg .tg-c3ow{border-color:inherit;text-align:center;vertical-align:top} 14.tg .tg-2dfk{background-color:#ecf4ff;border-color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-align:center;vertical-align:top} 15.tg .tg-7btt{border-color:inherit;font-weight:bold;text-align:center;vertical-align:top}</p><pre><code>Year 16Membership 17 182022 191947 20 212023 221711 23 242024 251821 26 272025 281888 29</code></pre><p>Thank you to all the great organizers in BC who made these extraordinary numbers possible and especially to the heart and soul of BC chess â our players.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 5, 2026</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>National Arbiter Seminars</h2><ol><li>There will be a National Arbiter Seminar in Victoria on Saturday, January 17th from 10am to 4pm. Attendance and passing the test will earn a norm towards the NA title. Attendance is free. Contact Paul Leblanc (<a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a>) to register.</li></ol><p>Flyer: <a href=/files/Wright-NA2026.pdf>Wright-NA2026.pdf</a></p><ol start=2><li>IA/IO Hal Bond and FA Heidi Gay are pleased to announce an upcoming National Arbiter (NA) Seminar for January 2026. This seminar will be virtual on Zoom. The seminar is open to all interested in chess arbitration, and can be counted towards the requirements for the National Arbiter title. Space is limited to 25 participants.</li></ol><p><a href=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIR_dZDcfeIo5Ka6Yq6NSTES-KQnUBrUgLdMykT3UomEvN4Q/viewform>Details</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: December 12, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #474</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin474.pdf>BC Bulletin #474</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: December 4, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #473</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin473.pdf>BC Bulletin #473</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: November 9, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to NM Nathan Ping-Ying Wu!</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Nathan Ping-Ying Wu</strong>, BCâs latest National Master.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 28, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 BC Chess Champions</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>NM Neil Doknjas</strong>, 2025 BC Chess Champion and <strong>Sofia Vigurs</strong>, 2025 BC Womenâs Chess Champion.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 14, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Championships this Weekend!</h2><p>This weekend the <strong>BC Closed Chess Championhip</strong> and <strong>BC Women’s Open Chess Championship</strong> take place at the Fraser Chess Academy, 20486 64 Ave Unit 108, Langley, BC V2Y 2V5. Results can be viewed at the links below.</p><p>BC Closed Chess Championship:</p><p><a href="https://www.chessroster.com/tournaments/cmgh8sthr0000l804ui4urz5d?tab=reports&reportType=standings%C2%A7ion=0&round=all">Chess Roster Results</a></p><p><a href=https://view.livechesscloud.com/#5beb3907-9eb2-4124-a82c-755ac068125b>Games in Progress</a></p><p>BC Women’s Open Chess Championship:</p><p><a href="https://www.chessroster.com/tournaments/cmgk7qjov0000jj04ndqhhe00?tab=reports&reportType=standings%C2%A7ion=2&round=all">Chess Roster Results</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 10, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #472</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin472.pdf>BC Bulletin #472</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 9, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Kate Jiang wins the 2025 BC Junior Chess Championship</h2><p>Congratulations to the new BC Junior Chess Champion, <strong>Kate Jiang</strong>. Kate scored a perfect 5-0 followed by <strong>Minjun Koo</strong> and <strong>Zachary Liu</strong> at 4.5-0.5</p><p><a href="https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/t/?id=202510012">Results</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 2, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 BC Championship Roster - Update</h2><p><strong>FM Ethan Song</strong> has withdrawn from the Closed and will be replaced with <strong>Tristan Taylor</strong>.</p><p>This yearâs BC Championship will take place 10-13 October at the Fraser Valley Chess Academy in Langley. Participants will be:</p><p><strong>IM Ray Kaufman</strong> <strong>FM John Doknjas</strong> <strong>FM Grigorii Morozov</strong> <strong>NM Neil Doknjas</strong> <strong>NM Yidong (Jason) Chen</strong> <strong>NM Keith MacKinnon</strong> <strong>Tristan Taylor</strong> <strong>Lia Rathburn</strong> The BC Womenâs Championship will be held at the same place. Players rated 1800+ will receive free entry if entered by 30 September.</p><p>There will also be an open swiss side event. Space is limited.</p><p><a href=https://fraservalleychess.com/thanksgiving-open-bc-closed-and-bc-womens-championship-2025/>Information</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 23, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #471</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin471.pdf>BC Bulletin #471</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 18, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>National Master Justin Goa</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Justin Gao</strong> for achieving the National Master (NM) title.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 14, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 BC Championship Roster</h2><p>This yearâs BC Championship will take place 10-13 October at the Fraser Valley Chess Academy in Langley. Participants will be:</p><p>IM Ray Kaufman</p><p>FM John Doknjas</p><p>FM Grigorii Morozov</p><p>NM Neil Doknjas</p><p>NM Yidong (Jason) Chen</p><p>FM Ethan Song</p><p>NM Keith MacKinnon</p><p>Lia Rathburn</p><p>The BC Womenâs Championship will be held at the same place. Players rated 1800+ will receive free entry if entered by 30 September.</p><p>There will also be an open swiss side event. Space is limited.</p><p><a href=https://fraservalleychess.com/thanksgiving-open-bc-closed-and-bc-womens-championship-2025/>Information</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 7, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Yidong Chen wins the Langley Labour Day Open</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Yidong (Jason) Chen</strong> who won the Langley Labour Day Open on the weekend with a score of 5-1. He will receive an invitation to the BC Closed to be held in October.</p><p>
29<a href="https://www.chessroster.com/tournaments/cmevqq8q00000l404w4mh6gcz?tab=reports&reportType=standings%C2%A7ion=0&round=all">Results</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 1, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #470</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin470.pdf>BC Bulletin #470</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 1, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Karson Lu Wins the North American Chess Championship U08!</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Karson Lu</strong> who won the North American Youth Chess Championship U08 section last weekend in Kingston, Ontario. Karson finished with 8/9.</p><p><a href="https://s2.chess-results.com/tnrWZ.aspx?lan=1&art=9&fed=CAN&turdet=YES&flag=30&snr=2&SNode=S0&tno=1232758">Results</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 25, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #469</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin469.pdf>BC Bulletin #469</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 17, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #468</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin468.pdf>BC Bulletin #468</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 25, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 Canadian Youth Chess Championships</h2><p>Congratulations to all BC players in the recent Canadian Youth Chess Championships held in Surrey. We had players at or near the top in every age category.</p><p>Special mention to three players who attained national championships:</p><p><strong>Kai Zhongkai Zhang</strong> (Surrey) tied for first U12 Open</p><p><strong>Evelyn Lou</strong> (Vancouver) tied for first Girls U10</p><p><strong>Karson Lu</strong> (Vancouver) clear first U8 Open</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 22, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 Canadian Open Chess Championship Results</h2><p>Congratulations to 2025 Canadian Open co-winners <strong>FM Ryan Yang</strong> (Vancouver), <strong>GM Shawn Rodrique-Lemieux</strong> (Montreal), <strong>FM Tymur Keleberda</strong> (Edmonton) and <strong>FM Stephen Willy</strong> (Washington State). All scored 7/9.</p><p>U 2000 winner was <strong>Aiden Hao-Ting Lu</strong> (Vancouver) with 8/9.</p><p>U 1600 winner was <strong>Zachary Halfar</strong> (Burnaby) with 7.5/9.</p><p>246 players participated.</p><p>Full results at <a href="https://s1.chess-results.com/tnrWZ.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=9&flag=30&SNode=S0&tno=1215798">chess-results.com</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 21, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 Canadian Open Chess Championship</h2><p>The Canadian Open Chess Championship is underway at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel 3015269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC. Five rounds have been played. Results and pairings can be viewed at 31<a href="https://s2.chess-results.com/tnrWZ.aspx?lan=1&tno=1215798">chess-results.com</a> 32Information on the turnament can be found on the VanCity Chess website at <a href=https://www.vancitychess.ca/tournaments/canadian-open.html>www.vancitychess.ca/tournaments/canadian-open.html</a>.</p><p>Games of the top boards can be viewed live at <a href=https://view.livechesscloud.com/#5bddf929-2afa-4dbb-adb4-e5ff6a472010>livechesscloud.com</a>.</p><p>Times for the remaining rounds are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm. The final round on Friday, July 18, will start at 12:00 pm.</p><p>On Tuesday, July 15, the Canadian Open Blitz Championship will be held at the site from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. See this <a href=https://www.vancitychess.ca/tournaments/canadian-open-blitz-championship-2025.html>link for details</a>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 14, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #467</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin467.pdf>BC Bulletin #467</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 7, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #466</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin466.pdf>BC Bulletin #466</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 1, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025-2026 Event Proposal Deadlines</h2><p>For organizers: The 2025-2026 Event Proposal Deadlines have been posted here: 33<a href=/bccfSanctionedEvents.html>2025-2026 Event Proposal Deadlines</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 1, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes</h2><p>The minutes of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) minutes have been posted <a href=/AGM/AGM2025Minutes.doc>here</a>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 27, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Online National Arbiter (NA) Seminar 18-19 October</h2><p>An online National Arbiter (NA) seminar will be conducted on 18-19 October by International Arbiter Aris Marghetis. There will be tw
33o half-days, 10am to 3pm. Information and registration: <a href=https://tinyurl.com/2025NASeminar>tinyurl.com/2025NASeminar</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 24, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Elliot McCallum at 2025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championship</h2><p>Congratulations to 9-year-old <strong>Elliot McCallum</strong> of BC for his remarkable performance at the 342025 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Team Championship in London.</p><p>See Elliot’s results:</p><p><a href="https://chess-results.com/tnr1182830.aspx?lan=1&art=20&snr=36">Rapid</a></p><p><a href="https://chess-results.com/tnr1197108.aspx?lan=1&art=9&fed=CAN&snr=2">Blitz</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 24, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 BC Seniors Chess Championship</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>FM Paul Ross</strong> of Victoria, our new BC Senior Champion. In second place was <strong>Scott Morgan</strong>. Top U1800 was <strong>Richard Ingram</strong> and Top U1500 was <strong>Reynando Potutan</strong>. A record 47 players participated.</p><p><a href=https://www.chess.bc.ca/crosstables/2025-BC-Seniors-Championship.txt>Results</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 24, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 WA vs BC Intermat</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Team BC</strong>, who won the <strong>2025 WA vs BC Intermat</strong> by a score of 33-19.</p><p>Detailed results can be found here: <a href=http://chess2inspire.org/2025-intermat-bc-vs-wa>chess2inspire.org/2025-intermat-bc-vs-wa</a></p><p>Some of the games have been posted here: <a href=https://view.chessbase.com/cbreader/2025/6/9/Game44860390.html>view.chessbase.com/cbreader/2025/6/9/Game44860390.html</a>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 10, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #465</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin465.pdf>BC Bulletin #465</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: June 2, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Keres Memorial Results</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Neil Doknjas</strong> and <strong>Yidong Cheni</strong>, co-winners of the 2025 Paul Keres Memorial with scores of 5-1.</p><p><strong>T.G.M. Peiris</strong> won the U2000 Section with a perfect 6-0.</p><p><strong>Nico Xiao Huang</strong> won the U1500 Section, scoring 5.5 out of 6.</p><p><strong>Dmytro Makogonsky</strong> and <strong>Jashandeep Singh</strong> tied for top U1100 at 5-1.</p><p>205 players competed at Trinity Western University in Langley.</p><p><a href="https://legacy.swisssys.com/section_selector.php?t_id=4938&tournament=Keres%20Memorial%202025">Results</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 21, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #464</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin464.pdf>BC Bulletin #464</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 15, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #463</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin463.pdf>BC Bulletin #463</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: May 6, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Lapu Lapu Condolences</h2><p>To our beloved members of the Filipino Chess Community we extend our most sincere condolences concerning the senseless violence at yesterdayâs Vancouver Street Festival. We hope and pray that your families are safe.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: April 27, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BCCF Annual General Meeting</h2><p>The BCCF Annual General Meeting will be held during the 2025 Paul Keres Memorial at Trinity Western University in Langley. Start time will be 3pm on Sunday, May 18th .</p><p>All members are welcome to attend. Voting age is 14, age for holding a position on the executive is 18.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: April 27, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2025 Canadian Closed</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>IM Ray Kaufman</strong> who finished tied for 3rd in the 2025 Canadian Closed, held in Toronto on Easter weekend. Also excellent results for <strong>FMs Ryan Yang</strong> and <strong>FM Ethan Song</strong> tied for 5th place.</p><p><strong>Joanne Wangluo</strong>, BCâs representative in the 2025 Canadian Womenâs Championship finished with a very respectable 4 out of 9.</p><p><a href="https://www.chess.ca/en/ratings/t/?id=202504170">www.chess.ca/en/ratings/t/?id=202504170</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: April 24, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Bulletin #462</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin462.pdf>BC Bulletin #462</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: March 30, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BCCF Executive Meeting</h2><p>The BCCF Executive will meet on Sunday March 16th. BCCF members are welcome to suggest agenda items. Let the executive know what you think should be our priorities. Contact BCCF President Paul Leblanc (<a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a>).</p><p class=news-date>Posted: March 3, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC - Alberta Match - Call for Participants</h2><p>The fourth annual BC v Alberta match will take place in Salmon Arm 2-4 May. Details are on the BCCF Events Calendar. If your rating is 2200+ and you wish to join Team BC, please contact BCCF President Paul Leblanc (<a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a>).</p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 24, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Beware of Phishing Attempts!</h2><p>Lately there have been some clumsy attempts by hackers who imitate members of the BCCF executive in phishing emails asking for money.</p><p>Do not respond to such messages.</p><ul><li>Paul Leblanc, BCCF President</li></ul><p class=news-date>Posted: February 19, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>National Master Title for Yidong (Jason) Chen</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Yidong (Jason) Chen</strong> for being awarded the <strong>National Master</strong> title today.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 15, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Canadian and Canadian Women's Championship</h2><p>For those interested, the <strong>2025 Canadian Championship and Canadian Womenâs Championship</strong> will be held in Toronto 17-22 April. The highest finishing player from each of the 2024 BC Championship and BC Womenâs Championship to attend the tournament in Toronto
34will receive a $1,000 travel grant from the BCCF.</p><p><a href=https://2025canclosed.square.site/>https://2025canclosed.square.site</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 10, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BCCF Membership</h2><p>The BCCF has <strong>1,711 members</strong> (players who have played at least one CFC rated game in the past year). Source: CFC rating database. At this time last year we had an all-time high of 1,947 members.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: February 10, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Bulletin #460</h2><p><a href=/bulletins/BCCFBulletin460.pdf>BC Bulletin #460</a> has been posted!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 31, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Jingyun (Ryan) Yang awarded FM Title</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Jingyun (Ryan) Yang</strong> for being awarded the FIDE Master title today.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 20, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>CFC Ratings Boost</h2><p>Today the CFC did a system-wide boost of ratings to compensate for rating deflation post-COVID. Players who played the most games gained the most points, the theory being that those were the players that lost the most points. For those interested there is a more detailed explanation on the CFC website under “<a href=https://www.chesscanada.info/forum/showthread.php?6586-CFC-2024-Ratings-Adjustment>CFC Forums</a>â</p><p class=news-date>Posted: January 2, 2025</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>On-line FIDE Arbiter Seminar</h2><p>Aris Marghetis is considering running an online FA seminar in late February. This is a major step towards achieving the title. Participants must already have the NA title.</p><p>If you are interested, contact Aris. <a href=mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: December 19, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Andrew Xu: National Arbiter</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Andrew Xu</strong> for achieving the National Arbiter title today.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: December 17, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2024 BC Junior Championship</h2><p>Congratulations to the 2024 BC Junior Champion, <strong>Ryan Jingyun Yang</strong>.</p><p>Ryan won the title last weekend on tie-break with <strong>Justin Xu</strong>. Both finished with 4.5-0.5 after drawing in their individual encounter in round 4.</p><p>In addition to the travel grants awarded by the event, the BCCF will provide $1,000 for travel expenses to the top finisher who attends the 2025 Canadian Junior Championship.</p><p>The Reserve Section was won by <strong>Jesse Law</strong> with a perfect 5-0 score.</p><p>The Booster Section was won on tie-break by <strong>Josiah Lo</strong> (5-0) over <strong>Rockwell Chan</strong> (also 5-0).</p><p>Thank you to all the organizers, arbiters and parents who made this event possible.</p><p>Results: <a href=http://chess2inspire.org/bcjcc-2024>http://chess2inspire.org/bcjcc-2024</a></p><p>The CFC Annual General Meeting will take place 20-27 October. BC has 19 representatives, 35known as voting members who are expected to log in, contribute to the discussions and vote. 36All other BC players are welcome to view the meeting as guests. The meeting will appear on the CFC website under âforumsâ.</p><p><a href=https://www.chesscanada.info/forum/forum.php>https://www.chesscanada.info/forum/forum.php</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: November 19, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to this year's BC Champion FM Johnâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to this year’s BC Champion <strong>FM John Doknjas</strong>, BC Women’s Champion <strong>Lia Rathburn</strong> and co-winners of the 37Western Canada Open <strong>NM Niccolo Baldeschi</strong> and <strong>Yidong Chen</strong>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 15, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to this year's BC Champion FM Johnâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to this year’s BC Champion <strong>FM John Doknjas</strong>, BC Women’s Champion <strong>Lia Rathburn</strong> and co-winners of the 38Western Canada Open <strong>NM Niccolo Baldeschi</strong> and <strong>Yidong Chen</strong>.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 15, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Chess Championship</h2><p>takes place this coming weekend at Capilano University Lonsdale at CapU Lonsdale, 250-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. The public is invited to watch the action.</p><p>2024 BC Closed Championship Schedule:</p><p>Round 1 at 6pm on Friday, Oct 11</p><p>Round 2 at 10am on Saturday, Oct 12</p><p>
38Round 3 at 3pm on Saturday, Oct 12</p><p>Round 4 at 10am on Sunday, Oct 13</p><p>Round 5 at 3pm on Sunday, Oct 13</p><p>Round 6 at 10am on Monday, Oct 14</p><p>Round 7 at 3pm on Monday, Oct 14</p><p><a href=/files/bcchesschampoinship2024-Round6.jpg>Results after Round 6</a></p><p>Also this weekend at the same venue is the <strong>BC Women’s Open</strong> and the <a href=https://juniorstomasters.site123.me/2024-western-canadian-open>Western Canadian Open</a>.</p><p><a href=https://juniorstomasters.site123.me/2024-bc-women-s-open>BC Women’s Open Standings</a></p><p>See you this weekend!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 9, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Chess Championship</h2><p>takes place this coming weekend at Capilano University Lonsdale at CapU Lonsdale, 250-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. The public is invited to watch the action.</p><p>2024 BC Closed Championship Schedule:</p><p>Round 1 at 6pm on Friday, Oct 11</p><p>Round 2 at 10am on Saturday, Oct 12</p><p>Round 3 at 3pm on Saturday, Oct 12</p><p>Round 4 at 10am on Sunday, Oct 13</p><p>Round 5 at 3pm on Sunday, Oct 13</p><p>Round 6 at 10am on Monday, Oct 14</p><p>Round 7 at 3pm on Monday, Oct 14</p><p><a href=/files/bcchesschampoinship2024-Round6.jpg>Results after Round 6</a></p><p>Also this weekend at the same venue is the <strong>BC Women’s Open</strong> and the <a href=https://juniorstomasters.site123.me/2024-western-canadian-open>Western Canadian Open</a>.</p><p><a href=https://juniorstomasters.site123.me/2024-bc-women-s-open>BC Women’s Open Standings</a></p><p>See you this weekend!</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 9, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to Johnny Dong who achieved the Nationalâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Johnny Dong</strong> who achieved the National Arbiter title on October 2.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 6, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to Johnny Dong who achieved the Nationalâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Johnny Dong</strong> who achieved the National Arbiter title on October 2.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: October 6, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Arbiters and Organizers</h2><p>BCCF Guidance on the Use of Ratings</p><ol><li><pre><code> The primary rating used for section assignment, play-up eligibility, pairings and prizes is the playerâs CFC rating provided that rating is current. 39</code></pre></li><li><pre><code> If the player does not have a current CFC rating but does have a current FIDE, USCF or FQE rating then that rating may be used. The Arbiter will decide if a given rating is 'current'. In general, âcurrentâ means 10 games played in the 12 months preceding the event under consideration. 40</code></pre></li><li><pre><code> Conversion of other ratings to CFC equivalent will be done at par. 41</code></pre></li></ol><p class=news-date>Posted: October 6, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>BC Arbiters and Organizers</h2><p>BCCF Guidance on the Use of Ratings</p><ol><li><pre><code> The primary rating used for section assignment, play-up eligibility, pairings and prizes is the playerâs CFC rating provided that rating is current. 42</code></pre></li><li><pre><code> If the player does not have a current CFC rating but does have a current FIDE, USCF or FQE rating then that rating may be used. The Arbiter will decide if a given rating is 'current'. In general, âcurrentâ means 10 games played in the 12 months preceding the event under consideration. 43</code></pre></li><li><pre><code> Conversion of other ratings to CFC equivalent will be done at par. 44</code></pre></li></ol><p class=news-date>Posted: October 6, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>The FIDE Chess Olympiad will take place inâ¦</h2><p>The FIDE Chess Olympiad will take place in Budapest, Hungary starting next Tuesday, 10 September. <strong>Penny Pham</strong> will be on the Canadian Womenâs team. Here is a link to live games:</p><p><a href=https://chessolympiad2024.fide.com/>https://chessolympiad2024.fide.com/</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 7, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Some of us remember the golden days ofâ¦</h2><p>Some of us remember the golden days of BC Chess when we had two resident grandmasters. One of them was Duncan Suttles, Canadian Champion in 1969. The other was Peter Biyiasas, Canadian Champion in 1972 and 1975.</p><p>This weekend <strong>IM Leon Piasetsk</strong>, playing in San Jose California faced off against <strong>Theodore Biyiasas</strong>, son of Peter Biyiasas and the late Ruth Haring. Here is the game: 45<a href=https://lichess.org/broadcast/1000gm-labor-day-super-swiss-2024/round-7/Wu22rppL/aKEpjNdd>https://lichess.org/broadcast/1000gm-labor-day-super-swiss-2024/round-7/Wu22rppL/aKEpjNdd</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 3, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to FM John Doknjas for winning theâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>FM John Doknjas</strong> for winning the Langley Labour Day Open last weekend. His name will appear on the trophy for the 3rd time.</p><p>Congratulations also to <strong>James Kerry</strong>, 1st U1700 and <strong>Tamas Burik</strong>, 1st U1000.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: September 3, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to Kyle Van Dijk for achieving theâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Kyle Van Dijk</strong> for achieving the National Arbiter title today.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: August 14, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>2024 BC Championship</h2><p>. This eight player round-robin will be held at Capilano University Lonsdale in North Vancouver on Thanksgiving weekend 11-14 October. The Womenâs Championship and Western Canada Open will share the playing site.</p><p>Six invitations will go to:</p><ul><li><p>The current BC Champion, NM Neil Doknjas</p></li><li><p>The current BC Junior Champion, NM Jingyun (Ryan) Yang</p></li><li><p>The highest placed BC resident at the Grand Pacific Open, Leo Qu</p></li><li><p>The highest placed BC resident at the BC Open, IM Bindi Cheng</p></li><li><p>The highest placed BC resident at the Paul Keres Memorial, IM Raymond Kaufman</p></li><li><p>The highest placed BC resident at the Langley Open (to be held 31 Aug â 2 Sep)</p></li></ul><p>The remaining invitations are chosen from the rating list among players resident in BC who have played at least 10 regular rated games in BC in the preceding year. The ranking may change by the invitation deadline but here are todayâs top contenders with games played:</p><ul><li><p>IM Van Than Nguyen 2482 (5)</p></li><li><p>FM Grigorii Morozov 2416 (5)</p></li><li><p>IM Quang Long Le 2408 (10+)</p></li><li><p>FM John Doknjas 2384 (10+)</p></li><li><p>NM Jorge Nunez Asencio 2355 (10+)</p></li><li><p>NM Ethan Song 2349 (10+)</p></li></ul><p class=news-date>Posted: August 9, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Welcome to GM Shawn Rodrique-Lemieux of Montreal, formerâ¦</h2><p>Welcome to <strong>GM Shawn Rodrique-Lemieux</strong> of Montreal, former World U18 Champion and highest-rated player currently active in Canada. Shawn will be making his first appearance in BC at the BC Day Weekend Open August 1st to 5th at Roma Hall in New Westminster. <a href=https://www.luluislandchess.com/bc-day-open>https://www.luluislandchess.com/bc-day-open</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 30, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to Jorge Nunez Asencio and Nick Beqoâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Jorge Nunez Asencio</strong> and <strong>Nick Beqo</strong> for sharing first place in the 1st World Chess Day Classical Open 20-21 July. The event, put on by Fraser Valley Chess at Trinity Western University in Langley Township was a success, attracting 106 players. A Blitz tournament was also held with <strong>Christian Grecu</strong> emerging at the top of a field of 70 players with a score of 7 out of 8.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 29, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Ryan Yang</h2><p>is on board 3 against <strong>GM Shawn Rodrique-Lemieuxi</strong> in the last round of the Canadian Open today. Follow live at:</p><p><a href=https://lichess.org/broadcast/2024-canadian-open/round-9/VHDJGwhS/RTsZnFr3>https://lichess.org/broadcast/2024-canadian-open/round-9/VHDJGwhS/RTsZnFr3</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 18, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>The Canadian Youth Chess Championships finished yesterday, Julyâ¦</h2><p>The Canadian Youth Chess Championships finished yesterday, July 12th in Laval, Quebec. BC had players in first or second place in six of the twelve age groups. Thank y
45ou to all our representatives. Special mention to <strong>Lucas Yao</strong>, tied for first in the U10 Open section and <strong>Daniel Zhu</strong>, clear first in the U8 Open section. Complete results here: <a href=https://cycc2024.my.canva.site/>https:// cycc2024.my.canva.site/</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 14, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>For those interested, the Canadian Senior Championship (forâ¦</h2><p>For those interested, the Canadian Senior Championship (for players aged 50+) has just been announced. It will take place at the Calgary Chess Club on 3-5 August, 2024. The BCCF provides a travel grant of $1,000 to any provincial champion representing BC at a national championship. The winner of the BC Senior Championship, <strong>NM Brian McLaren</strong> will be our representative.</p><p><a href=https://calgarychess.com/CCC/event/event/7072>https://calgarychess.com/CCC/event/event/7072</a></p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 10, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Congratulations to Harold Brown of Nanaimo for beingâ¦</h2><p>Congratulations to <strong>Harold Brown</strong> of Nanaimo for being awarded the National Master title by the CFC.</p><p>Harold actually earned the title in June, 1988 by achieving a rating of 2306.</p><p class=news-date>Posted: July 8, 2024</p></article><article class=news-item><h2>Stephen Wright Named 2024 BC Chess Person of the Year</h2><p>I am pleased to announce that your executive has chosen <strong>Stephen Wright</strong> as 2024 BC Chess Person of the Year. He is our bulletin editor, a chess coach, chess historian and international arbiter. He was cited for efficient work and professional support to the chess community. I would like to add that as Past President he has been an invaluable resource for me to call on throughout the year.</p><ul><li>Paul Leblanc, BCCF President</li></ul><p class=news-date>Posted: January 1, 2024</p></article></main><aside class=sidebar><div class=banners><a href=http://www.vanchess.ca/ target=_blank rel=noopener class=banner><img src=/images/banners/vsc-banner.jpg alt="Vancouver Chess School" loading=lazy> 46</a><a href=http://www.richmondchesschampions.com/ target=_blank rel=noopener class=banner><img src=/images/banners/RCCBanner.jpg alt="Richmond Chess Champions" loading=lazy> 47</a><a href=http://www.pennychessclub.ca/ target=_blank rel=noopener class=banner><img src=/images/banners/PennyChessClub.jpg alt="Penny Chess Club" loading=lazy> 48</a><a href=https://fraservalleychess.com/ target=_blank rel=noopener class=banner><img src=/images/banners/FVCA_BCCF_sidebar_ad.png alt="Fraser Valley Chess Academy" loading=lazy></a></div></aside></div><footer class=site-footer><p>© 2026 British Columbia Chess Federation</p></footer></body></html>
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