Abbotsford

Abbotsford Chess Club
Time/Place:
Mondays at Chaiiwala of London – 6:00pm to 9:00pm, 2777 Gladwin Rd Unit 103, Abbotsford,
Wednesdays at Boardwalk Café and Games - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, 33760 Essendene Ave, Abbotsford
Contact:
Tyson Brown tysonwjbrown@icloud.com
Kyle Van Dijk abbotsfordchessclub@gmail.com
Website: abbotsfordchess.com
Last update: August 2024

Burnaby

Kids' Chess Club @ Metrotown
Time/Place: Saturday's, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Burnaby Public Library (Metrotown branch)
Contact: Curtis Lister at 778-836-4268 or Email info@burnabychessclub.com
Website: http://www.bpl.bc.ca/events/kids-chess-club-metrotown-34

Burnaby Junior Chess Club
Time/Place: Monday to Sunday at Recreation Centres and Elementary Schools in Burnaby, B.C. (see website for more information)
Contact: Curtis Lister at 778-836-4268 or Email info@burnabychessclub.com
Website: http://www.burnabychessclub.com

Penny Chess Club
Time: 3.30pm - 7.30pm weekdays and 9am-6pm Saturday and Sunday
Locaton: Unit 301 7818 6th Street Burnaby
Contact: (+1) 604 523 6666, pennychessclub@gmail.com
Website: www.pennychessclub.ca
Last Update: November 2022

Simon Fraser University Chess Club (SFU Burnaby)
Time/Place: Fridays 4:45PM to 8PM in room WMC 3515
Locaton: SFU: 8888 University Drive Burnaby, V5A 1S6 Room AQ 5026 (West Hallway)
Contact: SFU Chess Club chess@sfu.ca
Everyone welcome, no fees!

Lions Chess Club
[Last update: May 2023]
When: Kids Classes Every Saturday 11am till 12.30pm, price $30 per class.
Who: Can host up to 20 players.
Location: 5067 Anola Drive, Burnaby
Website: : https://www.facebook.com/LIONS-CHESS-CLUB-111934810248632/
Contact: Aram 778-710-5919, Lionschessclub@gmail.com

Castlegar

Castlegar Chess Club
[last update December 2024]

When: Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Castlegar Public Library
Website: castlegar.bc.libraries.coop/series/cas tlegar-chess-club/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/castlegarchessclub/
Contact: Gabe Geue, 250-687-8550, gamechangerguru@protonmail.com

Chilliwack

Chilliwack Chess Club
[last update April 2024]

Meetings twice a week as below

When: Fridays 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Casual Chess at Starbucks – opposite Superstore – 45750 Luckakuck Way.
Misc: No fee but please support the Starbucks!

When: : Sunday, from 2pm-6pm.
Location: Salvation Army Fireside Room 46420 Brooks Avenue
Donation / Fee: $5-$10 towards room rental
Misc: Bring set and clock if you have one!
Contact: ChilliwackChess@gmail or Lorne Kay at lorne@lornekayandassociates.com
See also: Chilliwack CC Facebook page

Comox

Comox Chess Club
[last update October 2022]
When: Wednesdays 4:30-7:30pm
Where: CFB Comox Officer's Mess (ask for directions at the gate)
Special Conditions: Advise by email if planning to attend. Also mention Comox Chess Club at the front security gate for entry.
Equipment: Bring equipment if you have it. If not, there's enough personal sets for now.
Contact: Comoxchessclub@gmail.com

Coquitlam

Coquitlam Library Chess Club
[last update May 2023]
When: Saturdays from 2pm to 3:30pm on the following dates in 2023: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 4, Apr. 22, May 6 and June 24, July 15, July 29, Aug 5, Sept 16
Where: Coquitlam Library Poirier Branch Nancy Bennett Room, 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam
Website: Program and Events for Teens and Adults - Coquitlam Public Library (coqlibrary.ca).
Teens: https://www.coqlibrary.ca/programs/teens
Adults: https://www.coqlibrary.ca/programs/adults
Contact: Librarian Shirley Chan at schan@coqlibrary.ca
Details: General info: Chess sets provided. Open to all ages and all skill level. Free.

Duncan

Wood Sense Chess Club
[Last update: April 2022]
Place: Vancouver Island Regional Library, 2687 James Street, Duncan BC V9L 2X5.
Time (1) : Mondays 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for competitive players
Time (2) : Saturdays 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM for children and adult beginners
Website: http://gwyddbwyll.blogspot.ca/
Contact: Nigel at 250-701-1767, Exclam.online@gmail.com

Gabriola Chess Club

Gabriola Chess Club
Time/Place: Meets 7PM to 9PM, Wednesdays, at the Rollo Centre on Gabriola Island, year round.
Contact: Kaamran Hafeez at 250-247-8269, emailhafeezkl@yahoo.ca

Kelowna

Okanagan Valley Chess Academy
Time/Place: Okanagan Regional Library, 3731 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC, V4T1K7.
Contact: info@fraservalleychess.com/ Umang Banatwala
Website: https://fraservalleychess.com/club
Details: FREE entry for all ages with a pre-registration on the website. Challenge your skills and meet fellow chess enthusiasts and learn about our upcoming events in the Okanagan. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, everyone is welcome to drop in and play.

Kamloops

Thompson Rivers University Chess Club
Time/Place: Thursdays, 4:00PM - 7:00PM, Saturdays, 1:00PM - 4:00PM, House of Learning (HOL) building at TRU campus, room 161
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/kamloopschess
Contact: Sadriddin Mirkhodjaev (250) 682-4305, trusuchessclub@gmail.com

Langley

Langley Chess Club
[last update October 2024]
Time/Place: Mondays, 7:00PM - 11:00PM Brookswood Senior Center 19899 36th Ave.
Website: http://www.langleychess.com
Contact: President: Brian Davidson, eightbeer_shakespeare@outlook.com 604-626-2044 (cell); TD: Paul MacDonell, email: first and last name (no spaces) at yahoo dot ca
Details: All equipment provided.

Fraser Valley Chess Club
[last update November 2022]
Time: Every Friday 6pm-9pm.
Place: 20471 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC, V3A 4B6.
Contact: Umang Banatwala, info@fraservalleychess.com
Website: https://fraservalleychess.com/club/
Details: 100% FREE membership & drop-in. All equipment sponsored by Fraser Valley Chess Academy, just bring yourself! Prior email registration required for first time members.

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge Chess Club
[Last update May 2024]
Time and Place: Mondays 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Albion Community Centre, 24165 104th Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC and Thursdays 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC
Contact: Dejan Radic at (604) 551-2591 or info@mapleridgechess.ca
Website: https://mapleridgechess.ca/chess-club/
Details: Club runs during the school year (September to June) and all ages/skills are welcome! Players under 12 must have a parent stay on site.

Nanaimo

Nanaimo Chess Club
[Last update: February 2024]
Time/Place: Wed. 4-8 PM, MGM Restaurant, 240 Nicol St., Nanaimo, BC
Contact: Glen at 250-713-5506

Nelson

Nelson Drop-In Chess Club
Time: Saturdays, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Seniors Center at 717 Vernon Street.
Contact: Sean Buzash kootenaychess@gmail.com

Central Kootenay Chess Club (CKCC)
Contact: Sean Buzash kootenaychess@gmail.com

North Vancouver

North Vancouver Parkgate Chess Club
[Last update: April 2022]
Where: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2Z8
When: Monday noon, drop in, $5
Contact: For info contact: John Joyce altusarts@gmail.com
Website: https://altusarts.wixsite.com/northshorechess

Prince George

Prince George Chess Club
[Last update: July 2024]
Where: Prince George Public Library
When: Every second Wednesday at 4:30 pm
Website: The best way to learn about us or get in touch is through our Facebook page: https://facebook.com/groups/pgchessclub/

Qualicum Beach

Oceanside Chess Club
[Last update June 2024]
When: Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: St.Marks church, 138 Hoylake Rd. W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1K3
Contact: info@oceansidechess.org
Website: www.oceansidechess.org

Rooks on Books Chess Club
Time/Place: Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Qualicum Beach Library. 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 2R5
Contact: Neil McCullouch lbllama @ telus.net

Quesnel

Quesnel Chess Club
Time/Place: Fridays 6:00pm to 8:30pm, K-Max Games and Videos 326 Reid St, Quesnel.
Contact: on FaceBook: Chess Quesnel Home of the Quesnel Chess Nuggets, Or Kirk Morgan at: kirk2ruth@gmail.com
Details: Chess equipment provided. Open to all ages and skill levels. Free lessons.

Richmond

Richmond Public Library
When: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Who: For kids 7+
How: Just show up and get ready to play chess, improve your skills and make new friends. Chess pieces and boards will be provided for use. Drop in and free!
Location: Richmond Public Library - Brighouse (Main Branch) - Kids' Place Program Room, 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 1R8
Contact: Krista Harrison krista.harrison@yourlibrary.ca 604-231-6446
Website: www.yourlibrary.ca

Richmond Chess Club
[Last update June 2024]
When: Sundays 2:00pm-4:30pm
Where: Richmond Public Library (Brighouse main branch - Program Room)
Contact: Clement at: clemcheng@gmail.com or Gabriel at: ggpestano@gmail.com
Website: Richmond Chess Club on Facebook
No need to bring equipment; Richmond Public Library and Richmond Chess Club will provide chess sets and chess clocks”.

Richmond Chess Champions
[Last update April 28, 2024]
When: Beginner and Advanced classes during weekdays and weekends Tournaments: 4pm - 6pm Wednesdays
Where: Tina Art Studio: 8911 Beckwith Rd #230, Richmond, BC V6X 1V4
Contact: Richmond Chess Champions +1-778-681-0201
Website: www.richmondchesschampions.com

Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm Chess Club
[Last update: April 2022]
When: Weekly, Wednesday 6:00pm.
Venue: Okanagan College, Student Lounge
Contact: Craig Bacon (250) 803-8495

Sidney

Sidney Chess Club
[Last Update: July 2024]
When: Weekly, Tuesdays 1- 4 pm. Casual chess. Play all year around but maybe a little less during the summer by agreement with those in attendance. Operated continuously since Fall 2018.
Who: Approximately 8 active members, looking for more. We have club-grade boards and chess set pieces at the club. Players of all ages and skill levels, drop-ins and adults to younger players - all welcome !
Cost: $2 per person for the room (for Members of the Community Centre) and $4.00 for non-members. First time - no charge !
Location: The small board room on the 2nd floor (check at reception for directions) of the Shoal Community Center Sidney at 100030 Resthaven Drive (right across from the Sidney Public Library.
Website: https://www.sidneychess.ca/.
Contact: Alan 778-351-1302 amkell@hotmail.com.

Surrey

Fraser Heights Chess Club
[Last Update: May 2023]
The Fraser Heights Chess Club (FHCC) is a non-profit organization run by volunteers.
Time: Friday nights between 18:15-20:00 (Sept - June).
Location: On-line Zoom + lichess.org + occasioinal chess in the park sessions (Surrey, BC)
Contact: Anca Datcu-Romano at (604) 583-1395 or email adatcu@qsoft.ca
Website: http://www.fraserheightschess.com

Ucluelet

Ucluelet Chess Club
We meet every second Tuesday at 6pm at the Army, Navy, and Airforce Veterans Club #293 in Ucluelet from September till April. We play casual chess at various locations during the summer months.
The best way to learn about us or get in touch is through our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/DjXrtTbqMVBD9w1J/?mibextid=K35XfP