BC Chess Clubs
The most recent information available about chess clubs throughout British Columbia.
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BOWSER
Meet at Henry's Kitchen in Qualicum Bay
Saturdays at 1 PM
bowserchess.pbworks.com
Contact: Robert McFetridge 250-757-8709.
BURNABY
Burnaby Junior Chess Club (BJCC)
http://www.burnabychessclub.com
Reply to: info@burnabychessclub.com
Phone: (604) 941-1045
Cell: (604) 734-1045
Bonsor Recreation Centre
Meets from 12noon until 4pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the year at the Bonsor Recreation
Centre, 6550 Bonsor, Burnaby (ph# 604-439-1860) for Seniors (55+yrs). The only cost is a Seniors membership fee
for all Bonsor programs (about $23 per year).
Golden Knights Chess Club
9523 Cameron Street, Burnaby
Every Thursday night in "Cedar Room", located on main floor.
BURNS LAKE
Perpetual Checkmasters Chess Club
Contact: Mary Warko nannygoatspecial@hotmail.com
CHILLIWACK
We meet twice a week
Friday nights 7-10 at starbucks coffee on keith wilson and vedder road
And then again on Sunday afternoon from 12 noon until 4 pm at the Royal hotel on Wellington St at Main St
Coquitlam
Public Library Chess Club.
Biweekly on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23
Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A9
Drop in for a chess game (or two!) and connect with other chess players. All skill levels are welcome and participation is free. Chess sets will be provided. For ages 14+. For all upcoming sessions visit https://www.coqlibrary.ca/programs-and-events/adults
Contact: Rosanne at rhoekstra@coqlibrary.ca
DUNCAN
Cowichan High School cafeteria.
2652 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X2.
Monday nights from 6:30- 8:00 pm, September to April.
Club is for school age kids, with a $1.00 drop in fee.
Contact: Zoya Kozak 250-715-1954.
LANGLEY
Langley Chess Club
Brookswood Senior Citizens, 19899 - 36th Avenue, Langley, BC.
Monday 7pm-11pm, year round.
Contact: Hugh Long 604-530-4693 or email hughraine@telus.net
Misc: Holds a club championship every year.
MAPLE RIDGE
Act Theatre, Maple Ridge, BC.
every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm
email: cbdickson@telus.net.
NANAIMO
Nanaimo Chess Club, M G M Restaurant, 240 Nicol St. Nanaimo BC, V9R 4T2.
Wednesday 4:30pm
Contact: Glen Baudin 250-753-0102.
NELSON
Dorf'z Billiards & Games Room, 640 Baker,Nelson, BC. 250-352-9976
Wednesday 7pm
Contact: Deron 250.247.7323 or Glen 250.713.5506
NEW WESTMINSTER
Kids' chess club: "The Knights", Nidarose Church, 220 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 3Z2
Meetings in May and June 2004: every Thursday night between (6:30-8:15)pm - Advanced/Beginners together
July and August 2004 we are in vacation.
Contact: Valer E Demian, #55 - 902 Clarke Rd, Port Moody, BC, V3H 1L5
Phone: 604-936-1757
email: vdemian@shaw.ca
NORTH VANCOUVER
Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2Z8, CanadaMonday/Wednesday, 1-4pm
PENTICTON
Penticton Chess Club, The Hub on Martin
every Monday night (excluding holidays) at 6pm.
PORT McNEIL
White Knights Chess Club
Haida-Way Inn, Banquet Rm., Port McNeil, BC.
Monday, 7PM to 11PM
Contact: Ray Philips 250-956-4566 or Bill Kraus 250-284-6162.
POWELL RIVER
Recreation Complex, 5001 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC.
Tuesday 7pm-11pm.
Contact: 604-485-2891.
PRINCE GEORGE
biweekly meetings at the Prince George Public Library and also occasionally at Great White Toys in Prince George.FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbcchessclub
PRINCE RUPERT
Prince Rupert Library.
Saturday 1pm-5pm.
Contact: John Niksic, 250-624-2937.
RICHMOND
"World of Music and Arts" chess club for kids
#140-6231 London Road
Richmond, BC V7E3S3
Direct: 604-809-5730
Office: 778-297-5505
Please, refer to our website for more information. We also hosting a yearly kids tournaments.
www.worldofmusicandarts.com
Ho Math and Chess Club.
Contact person: Julia
Phone: 604-561-6665
Location: Room 2245, Yaohan Centre, 3700 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
SMITHERS
Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at 1211 Bulkley Drive, Smithers, from October through April. To pay rent, we
collect $2 per night from adult players, $1 from juniors.
Contact: Bob Currie (Telkwa/Smithers) acquit@bulkley.net
Shawnigan Lake
Contact: Dieter Braun 250-743-8740 margdie@shaw.caYSAG CHESS CLUB
Located in Shawnigan Lake (Vancouver Island) and a part of a Seniors Club, yearly dues $20.00, we play every Wednesday from 1 - 4
SURREY
Fraser Heights Chess Club
10929 160 Street, Surrey
Erma Stephenson Elementary’s library
Friday nights from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Contact: Anca Datcu-Romano adatcu@qsoft.ca
http://www.fraserheightschess.com
VANCOUVER
Ho Math and Chess Learning Centre
Contact Person: Aaron Woo
Phone: 604-781-0175
Location: 4966 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 3T6
Chigorin Chess Club
Chigorin Chess Club in cooperation with the newspaper "Vancouver Express" and company "e2-e4! Chess for Kids" opens the door for Sunday chess club for children, their parents and everyone!
The club offers free to all lovers of the royal game to meet old and new friends over a game of chess, checkers, go, bughouse chess...
Everything you need: chess sets, chess clock, score sheets - free of charge.
Meetings are held on most Sundays at:
260 Terminal ave, Vancouver (second floor).
www.Chigorin.ca
Croatian Community Chess Club
Tournament every Sunday at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC.
Start time 1:00 PM, 5 rounds, 30 minute time control.
Contact: Robert Topic, tel 604-298-0543. Email: bernardtopic@shaw.ca
Vancouver Junior Chess Club Please phone for details.
Contact: Frank Ho 604-263-4321.
VANDERHOOF
Perpetual Checkmasters Chess Club
Contact: Doreen Loseth losethd@hotmail.com
VICTORIA
Victoria Chess Club
1726 Douglas Street, Victoria BC.
Monday 6:30-10:30pm.
Contact: Lynn Stringer 250-658-5207.
website: www.victoriachessclub.pbwiki.com
WHITE ROCK
Meet at the second floor of the White Rock Library on 15342 Buena Vista Road, White Rock, British Columbia, Canadaevery Tuesday at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and every Saturday at 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Open to all ages, have a great time challenging other players and improving your chess game for free!
website: http://www.whiteknightschess.com
