Vancity Rapid Championship

Come watch the top rapid players in Greater Vancouver from last year battle it out to see who will become the third Vancity Rapid champion!

Details

Date: February 9, 2025 from 09:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. PDT

Venue: Fraser Valley Chess Academy

20486 64 Ave Unit 108, Langley, BC V2Y 2V5

All-day parking available onsite.

Rounds: 3 rounds Single Elimination format

Each round consists of two 15+10 games, with players alternating colours between games. Ties are broken by bidding Armageddon Blitz (opens new window) (bids start at 5 minutes).

The higher rated player in the match will play black first.

• Players meeting and group photos at 09:30 a.m.
• Quarterfinals at 10:00 a.m.
• Semifinals at 11:30 a.m.
• Lunch break + casual chess for spectators
• Finals at 02:00 p.m.
• Closing ceremony as soon as all matches are finished

Time format: 15 min + 10 sec/move increment

Prizes:

1st - $350 + plaque + name permanently on the Vancity Knight

2nd - $250

3rd - $125

4th - $125

5th to 8th - $50

Bracket

Who will be the third to be immortalized on the Vancity Knight?

Policies

Byes

• No byes may be requested for this championship

Playing Area

• No food in the playing area
• Silence is required in the playing area while games are in progress
• All electronics capable of making noise, communicating, or playing chess must be powered fully off while playing

Photo & Video

• Vancity Chess may film certain games throughout the event. We always ask players involved for their permission.
• Photos by spectators are allowed for the first 5 minutes of each round, but please be discrete and respectful to not disturb players