Other Local Chess Activities
The listings below may be out of date. If you are aware of changes, please let us know at victoriachessclub@gmail.com
Clubs:
Victoria Chess Club: Our Club! www.victoriachessclub.pbworks.com
Esquimalt Chess Club:
Time/Place: Meets Wednesdays 1:30-4:00pm, Esquimalt Rec. Centre, 527 Fraser / ~1200 Esquimalt Road. Free Parking!
Sets provided but please bring clocks. Sparse turnout at times (so, bring a book or magazine just in case).
First visit free, else $2/visit (but free for: Esq. Rec. Centre & L.I.F.E. program pass holders, and day users of the swimming pool).
Contact: (250) 412-8500 email: a_friend_k2@yahoo.ca
Willows Beach: Seasonal play on Willows beach, Summer Saturdays 10:00am-noon. See Victoria Junior Chess for current information
CRD Square: Seasonal play at CRD Square (Fisgard and Government), Sundays noon-4:00. See Victoria Junior Chess for current information
First Met Chess Club Held at First Metropolitan Church Now meeting Tuesday evenings starting May 4th 2010 6:30pm - 8:00pm until June 8th Starting again on September 13th 2010 after the summer break. 932 Balmoral (near Quadra and Balmoral). Contact: Kat Rainsberry rainsberry at shaw dot ca Club now meets on the second floor.
Emmanuel Baptist Church Start from 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thursday Chess Night (Kids’ Centre) Chess for advanced, intermediate and novice players.
Emmanuel Baptist Church 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 2R6 | 250.592.2418 http://www.ebcvictoria.ca/
Associations:
Victoria Junior Chess Society: Hosts junior events, junior tournaments throughout the school year, as well as WIllows Beach and CRD Square activity.
Events:
Grand Pacific Open: The main weekend event of the year: A 6 round FIDE and CFC rated event.
Fall Fundraiser: A 5 round active event each September with proceeds going to a cause (usually chess related). Watch the Victoria Chess Club webpage for updates.
Winter Fundraiser: A 5 round active event each February with proceeds going to a cause (usually chess related). Watch the Victoria Chess Club webpage for updates.
Jack Taylor Memorial: A 5 round event in late November. Watch the Victoria Chess Club webpage for updates.
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