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British Columbia Chess Federation

Welcome to the home of the BCCF on the web. Use the links above and to the far left to find a chess club to visit or a chess tournament to play in. If you'd like to know about events that have concluded, check out the BCCF Bulletin.

Next Tournament: Sat, Sept.4, Labor Day Open, Brookswood Senior Centre, 19899-36 Ave, Langley, BC

Weekly Chess Events
More Chess Events


  • Labour Day Open, Langley, September 4 -6 (Labor Day Weekend).
  • Fundraiser for the Canadian Chess Challenge 2011 Victoria , Sept. 11
  • September Active Vancouver, Sept. 12
  • October Active Vancouver, Oct. 3
  • B.C. Closed Victoria, October 8-11
  • The 25th Jack Taylor Memorial Victoria, Nov. 20-21
  • BC Active Championship 2011 Vancouver, Jan.7-8
  • Grand Pacific Open Victoria, April 22-24
  • Paul Keres Memorial Richmond, May 20-23

  • Richmond Friday Chess Gathering
    When: Every Friday starts at 7pm (until you want to leave, usually last till 12am)
    Where: McDonald's Restaurant at 7120 No 3 Road, Richmond (near Southeast corner of No. 3 Road & Granville Ave)
    Transportation: Free parking on site, or 7 mins walk from the Richmond Brighouse Canada Line Station
    Type: Casual - pick your time control and opponent
    Misc: Free. Everyone Welcome. No Equipment provided, bring your chess set & clock
    Contact: contact Michael Lo

    Richmond Friday Chess Gathering

    Richmond Chess Club Closed for the summer.
    contact Norm Conrad

    Esquimalt Chess Club (Victoria)
    Wednesday Chess group
    Time/Place: Meets 1:30-4:00pm, Esquimalt Rec. Centre, 527 Fraser / ~1200 Esquimalt Road - Free Parking.
    Chess sets provided but please bring clocks.
    Local chess master Harry Moore (2275 CFC) regularly attends here.
    First visit free, else $2/visit (free to Rec. Centre pass holders and day users).
    Contact: (250) 412-8500 email: a_friend_k2@yahoo.ca


    About the BCCF

    The British Columbia Chess Federation is a society whose purposes are
    - to extend and foster interest in chess throughout the Province.
    - to assist and co-ordinate the affairs and activities of chess clubs in the Province.
    - to assist in the settlement of chess disputes within the Province.

    Mailing address: Mr. Lyle Craver, Treasurer, BC Chess Federation, P.O. Box 15548, Vancouver, BC. V6B 5B3 

    The BCCF website is currently maintained by Len Molden
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