If you would like to add your club to the list, or would like to update your information, please contact the webmaster (email address is on the listing of the Executive)
Chess Clubs come and go and you may find some of the listings out of date. In addition, the COVID pandemic has put most clubs on hiatus. To help judge the likelihood of being current, we will start listing the date of the last contact we had with the club. If you are a club organizer, it would be helpful if you contacted us occasionally to confirm the club information listed is still correct.
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
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
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 (inaccurate, being updated)
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: Richmond Chess Champions
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
Vancouver
Brock House Chess Club
Brock House Society Activity Centre for Seniors
3875 Point Grey Road
Vancouver B.C. V6R 1B3
Time: Tuesday, Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Sun Room
Contact: frysinfo@shaw.ca
Vancity Chess
[last update: April 2022]
Where: 9th floor Vancouver Public Library 350W Georgia St.
When Every Sunday from 11am-5pm
Website: https://www.vancitychess.ca/
Misc: All equipment provided.
Chigorin Chess Club
[Last update: April 2022]
Who For: Chess players of all ages and levels are welcome.
Location: Temporarily closed.
Fee: No Cost
Time: Every Sunday 3-5pm. September to June.
Misc: Friendly games, lessons for beginners and tournaments, all equipment is provided. Free chess cookies for kids.
Contact: Konstantin (778) 882-7731, chess@e2-e4.ca
Website: www.Chigorin.ca
Follow: Chigorin Chess Club on Facebook
Vernon
Vernon Public Library Chess Club
[last update: July 2023]
Where: Vernon Public Library
When 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays
Contact: Wally Steinke wsteinke@gmail.com
Victoria
Victoria
Chess Club
[last update April 2022]
Email: victoriachessclub@gmail.com
Website: www.victoriachessclub.pbworks.com.
Lansdowne Chess Club
[last update November 2023]
Where: Fisher Building by the cafeteria, Camosun College
When: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Thursdays
Email: lansdownechessclub@gmail.com
Phone: 250-686-4512
Website: https://facebook.com/groups/3487544424843415/.
Links:
#ChessClub
#LansdowneCampus
#ChessEnthusiasts
#JoinUs
Williams Lake
Williams Lake Public Library
[last update May 2023]
Time/Place: Every Wednesday from 3 - 5pm. Going into it's 9th year.
Contact: Warren Nyack ve7wln@yahoo.com
White Rock
White Rock Library Chess Club
[Last Update: Nov. 2021]
Time: Every Thursday 2:30-4:30 PM, and Sunday 1:00-4:00 PM regular playing time.
Location: White Rock Library, 15342 Buena Vista Ave, White Rock, BC. Ph. 604-541-2201
Everyone is welcome to play for F-R-E-E. There is some general assistance available.
Adults and young students are all welcome.