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Website: https://abbotsfordchess.com
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
Last update: August 2024
Meets: 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
Email: info@burnabychessclub.com
Website: http://www.burnabychessclub.com/
Meets: 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
Email: info@burnabychessclub.com
Website: http://www.bpl.bc.ca/events/kids-chess-club-metrotown-34
Meets: Kids Classes Every Saturday 11am till 12.30pm, price $30 per class.
Location: 5067 Anola Drive, Burnaby
Contact: Aram 778-710-5919, Lionschessclub@gmail.com
Email: Lionschessclub@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LIONS-CHESS-CLUB-111934810248632/
Who: Can host up to 20 players.
Last update: May 2023
Meets: 3.30pm - 7.30pm weekdays and 9am-6pm Saturday and Sunday
Location: Unit 301 7818 6th Street Burnaby
Contact: (+1) 604 523 6666, pennychessclub@gmail.com
Email: pennychessclub@gmail.com
Website: https://www.pennychessclub.ca/
Last update: November 2022
Meets: Fridays 4:45PM to 8PM in room WMC 3515
Location: SFU: 8888 University Drive Burnaby, V5A 1S6 Room AQ 5026 (West Hallway)
Contact: SFU Chess Club chess@sfu.ca
Email: chess@sfu.ca
Everyone welcome, no fees!
Meets: Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Gabe Geue, 250-687-8550, gamechangerguru@protonmail.com
Email: gamechangerguru@protonmail.com
Website: https://castlegar.bc.libraries.coop/series/castlegar-chess-club/
Where: Castlegar Public Library
Instagram: www.instagram.com/castlegarchessclub/
Last update: December 2024
Meets: Fridays 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Salvation Army Fireside Room 46420 Brooks Avenue
Contact: ChilliwackChess@gmail or Lorne Kay at lorne@lornekayandassociates.com
Meetings twice a week as below
Where: Casual Chess at Starbucks – opposite Superstore – 45750 Luckakuck Way.
Misc: No fee but please support the Starbucks!
When: Sunday, from 2pm-6pm.
Donation / Fee: $5-$10 towards room rental
Misc: Bring set and clock if you have one!
See also: Chilliwack CC Facebook page
Last update: April 2024
Meets: Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month, 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Location: 19 Wing Fitness Centre
Contact: Saul at Saul.Magnusson@gmail.com for up to date timings
Last update: August 2025
Meets: Meets online every **Saturday** at:
https://worldchess.com/community/cc-chess-club
Details: In-person meetings vary from week to week.
Contact:
L. Eduardo Azmitia — azmitia@coquitlamcollege.com
Maria Valiouk — maria_valiouk@sfu.ca
Last update: May 2026
Meets: 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,
Contact: Librarian Shirley Chan at schan@coqlibrary.ca
Email: schan@coqlibrary.ca
Website: https://coqlibrary.ca
Where: Coquitlam Library Poirier Branch Nancy Bennett Room, 575 Poirier St., Coquitlam
Teens: https://www.coqlibrary.ca/programs/teens
Adults: https://www.coqlibrary.ca/programs/adults
Details: General info: Chess sets provided. Open to all ages and all skill level. Free.
Last update: May 2023
Contact: Nigel at 250-701-1767, Exclam.online@gmail.com
Email: Exclam.online@gmail.com
Website: http://gwyddbwyll.blogspot.ca/
Place:
Vancouver Island Regional Library, 2687 James Street, Duncan BC V9L 2X5.
Time (1) : Thursdays 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for competitive players
Time (2) : Saturdays 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM for children and adult beginners
Last update: September 2025
Meets: Meets 7PM to 9PM, Wednesdays, at the Rollo Centre on Gabriola Island, year round.
Contact: Kaamran Hafeez at 250-247-8269
Email: emailhafeezkl@yahoo.ca
Meets: Thursdays, 4:00PM - 7:00PM, Saturdays, 1:00PM - 4:00PM, House of Learning (HOL) building at TRU campus, room 161
Contact: Sadriddin Mirkhodjaev (250) 682-4305, trusuchessclub@gmail.com
Email: trusuchessclub@gmail.com
Meets: Okanagan Regional Library, 3731 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC, V4T1K7.
Contact: info@fraservalleychess.com/ Umang Banatwala
Email: info@fraservalleychess.com/
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.
Meets: Every Thursday 5:30 - 8:00 pm.
Location: Unit #108, 20486 64 Avenue, Langley, BC. Free on-site parking
Contact: Umang Banatwala, info@fraservalleychess.com
Website: https://fraservalleychess.com/club/
Details: FREE for all Zebra Robotics Langley & FVCA students.
*All ages welcome at a $5 drop-in fee by cash or e-transfer (walk-ins accepted, no prior registration needed).
Last update: June 2025
Meets: Mondays, 7:00PM - 11:00PM Brookswood Senior Center 19899 36th Ave.
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
Website: http://www.langleychess.com/
Details: All equipment provided.
Last update: October 2024
Contact: Dejan Radic at (604) 551-2591 or info@mapleridgechess.ca
Email: info@mapleridgechess.ca
Website: https://mapleridgechess.ca/chess-club/
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
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.
Last update: May 2024
Meets: Wed. 3:00-7:30 PM, MGM Restaurant, 240 Nicol St., Nanaimo, BC
Contact: Glen at 250-713-5506
Last update: May 2026
Contact: Sean Buzash kootenaychess@gmail.com
Email: kootenaychess@gmail.com
Meets: Saturdays, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Seniors Center at 717 Vernon Street.
Contact: Sean Buzash kootenaychess@gmail.com
Email: kootenaychess@gmail.com
Meets: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: 258 Nelson Ct, New Westminster
Contact: Shajaz Manoly, shajaz@gmail.com
Email: shajaz@gmail.com
Information: A community-based chess program for children aged 6 to 15
Date: First Session - Saturday, November 22, 2025
Last update: November 2025
Meets: Check Google Maps for Hours
Contact: Kourosh Kermanian
Website: https://menchcafe.com
Where: 106 W 1st Avenue x Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Email: mench@menchcafe.com
Links: https://www.instagram.com/menchcafe
Last update: June 2025
Meets: Monday noon, drop in, $5
Contact: For info contact: John Joyce altusarts@gmail.com
Email: altusarts%40gmail.html
Website: https://altusarts.wixsite.com/northshorechess
Where: Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver, BC, V7H 2Z8
Last update: April 2022
Meets: Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Contact: info@oceansidechess.org
Email: info@oceansidechess.org
Website: https://www.oceansidechess.org
Where: Parksville Library (100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC V9P 1K3)
Last update: March 2026
Meets: Every Thursday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Contact: chessclubpg@gmail.com
Email: chessclubpg@gmail.com
Website: https://facebook.com/groups/pgchessclub/
Where: Prince George Public Library
Last update: October 2025
Meets: Tuesday, 6:00 PM, Qualicum Beach Library. 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 2R5
Contact: Neil McCullouch lbllama @ telus.net
Email: lbllama@telus.net
Meets: 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
Email: kirk2ruth@gmail.com
Details: Chess equipment provided. Open to all ages and skill levels. Free lessons.
Meets: Beginner and Advanced classes during weekdays and weekends Tournaments: 4pm - 6pm Wednesdays
Contact: Richmond Chess Champions +1-778-681-0201
Website: https://www.richmondchesschampions.com
[Last update April 28, 2024]
Where: Tina Art Studio: 8911 Beckwith Rd #230, Richmond, BC V6X 1V4
Meets: Sundays 2:00pm-4:30pm
Contact: Clement at: clemcheng@gmail.com or Gabriel at: ggpestano@gmail.com
Email: clemcheng@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richmondchess
Where: Richmond Public Library (Brighouse main branch - Program Room)
No need to bring equipment; Richmond Public Library and Richmond Chess Club will provide chess sets and chess clocks”.
Last update: June 2024
Meets: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
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
Email: krista.harrison@yourlibrary.ca
Website: http://www.yourlibrary.ca/
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!
Meets: Weekly, Wednesday 6:00pm.
Contact: Craig Bacon (250) 803-8495
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salmonarmchessclub
Venue: Okanagan College - Room 136
Last update: April 2025
Meets: Weekly, Tuesdays 1- 4 pm. Casual chess.
Location: The small board room on the 2nd floor
Contact: Alan 778-351-1302 amkell@hotmail.com.
Email: amkell@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.sidneychess.ca/
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 !
(check at reception for directions) of the Shoal Community Center Sidney at 100030 Resthaven
Drive (right across from the Sidney Public Library.
Last update: July 2024
Meets: 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
Email: adatcu@qsoft.ca
Website: http://www.fraserheightschess.com/
The Fraser Heights Chess Club (FHCC) is a non-profit organization run by volunteers.
Last update: May 2023
Meets: 15:30 - 17:30 pm
Location: Guildford Public Library (15105 105 Ave, Surrey)
Contact: 604-598-7360 (GPL's phone #)
Website: https://www.surreylibraries.ca/events/drop-chess-0?eventdate=2025-09-03%2015%3A30%3A00%20
Dates: 17-Dec 2025, 07-Jan 2026, 18-Feb, 04-Mar, 01-Apr, 15-Apr, 06-May
Host: Surrey Libraries or Guildford Public Library
Last update: December 2025
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
Meets: Tuesday, Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Sun Room
Contact: frysinfo@shaw.ca
Email: frysinfo@shaw.ca
Brock House Society Activity Centre for Seniors
3875 Point Grey Road
Vancouver B.C. V6R 1B3
Meets: Every Sunday 3-5pm. September to June.
Location: Temporarily closed.
Contact: Konstantin (778) 882-7731, chess@e2-e4.ca
Website: http://www.chigorin.ca/
Who For: Chess players of all ages and levels are welcome.
Fee: No Cost
Misc: Friendly games, lessons for beginners and tournaments, all equipment is provided. Free chess cookies for kids.
Follow: Chigorin Chess Club on Facebook
Last update: April 2022
Website: https://www.vancitychess.ca/
Where: 8th and 9th floor Vancouver Public Library 350 W. Georgia St.
When Every Sunday from 1:00-5:00 pm
Misc: Please bring your own sets
Last update: September 2025
Meets: Bi-weekly - See the website!
Website: https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-beer-chess/
Where: See the website!
Misc: We host bi-weekly events (usually one on a weekday and one on a Sunday) open to all levels. Usually about 30-40 people come each event.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vancouverbeerchess/
Last update: June 2025
Contact: Wally Steinke wsteinke@gmail.com
Email: wsteinke@gmail.com
Where: Vernon Public Library
When 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays
Last update: July 2023
Meets: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Thursdays
Website: https://facebook.com/groups/3487544424843415/
Where: Fisher Building by the cafeteria, Camosun College
Email: lansdownechessclub@gmail.com
Phone: 250-686-4512
Links:
Last update: November 2023
Website: http://www.victoriachessclub.pbwiki.com/
Email: victoriachessclub@gmail.com
Last update: April 2022
Meets: Every Thursdays and Saturdays 2:00-5:00 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.
Last update: January 2025
Meets: Every Wednesday from 3 - 5pm. Going into it's 9th year.
Contact: Warren Nyack ve7wln@yahoo.com
Email: ve7wln@yahoo.com
Last update: May 2023
