The Victoria Chess Club
Contact us at: VictoriaChessClub@gmail.com
The club is currently meeting each Wednesday from 6:15-8:45 a the Monerey Rec Center, Dogwood Room, 1442 Monterey Ave (Oak Bay)
On the first Wednesday of each month, we hold a round of the club championship, known as the Gonnason Cup with the winner declared at the end of the year. A round is two games with your opponent, one as white and one as black. Time control is an active time control.
On the third Wednesday, we hold 2 rounds of a seasonal event (lasting for 4 months, 8 rounds in total). One game against each opponent at an active time control.
Remaining wednesdays are casual chess (no formal event) although we may from time to time organize something. Casual chess is always available on all Wednesdays.
Current & Upcoming Events:
Jack Taylor Memorial: Oct. 14-16, Sydney $4000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Rapid Chess Fundraiser: Nov. 26, Victoria (for players U1400)
Victoria Championship: Jan 21-22, Sidney, 6 rounds, $1000 Prize fund
BC Open: Feb 18-20, 2023 Richmond
Grand Pacific Open: April 7-10, Victoria $8000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Keres Memorial: May 20-22, Richmond. $8000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Crosstables for all completed club events can be found here:
Other Events:
- a 5 round active fundraiser tournament is held twice a year
- The Grand Pacific Open (Easter)
- Jack Taylor Memorial (November, standard weekend Swiss)
Results of previously held events are in the Archives.
Main Club Pages:
The club would lik to thank the following for their support and sponsorship:
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