Welcome to the Calgary Chess Club

"Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe"
Indian proverb

Visit the Calgary Chess Club to discover the world of chess. Find out why the oldest game in the world is still the king of games!

We're very close to Barlow Trail and 32nd Ave NE. at #274, 3359-27St. NE
Phone: 403-264-9498
Email: calchess@telus.net

Hours
Every Tuesday: 6 pm til 11 pm
Now open every Thursday 7 pm til 11 pm for Speed Chess!
Every Friday: 6 pm til 11 pm
Call or email for our Saturday Junior Chess schedule

University of Calgary Simul February 12
Come on out on Friday, February 12 to take on two different masters. Victor Kaminski starts things of at 11 am followed by Daniel Kazmaier at 1 pm. Click here for the event flyer.

Internet Match
The 2nd round of our internet match with Brantford is scheduled to take place on February 27th. Brantford won the first round 3-1. . Click here for details!

2010 Calgary Closed & Reserves
Information on the Calgary Closed & Reserves is now up. Click here for tournament details. This is the most important event on our schedule each year. Don't miss it! Register by email or sign up at the Calgary Chess Club.

Who wants chess on Saturday?

We may start meeting at Good Earth downtown each Saturday if there are enough of you out there to support the initiative. No cost to play, but you would be required to purchase food or beverage while playing in the cafe. The tentative times would be each Saturday from 1pm until 4pm. The location is Good Earth Cafe and Bakery, 130 707 7th Ave SW (in the Elveden Centre) right on the C-train. The format would be casual with the occasional speed or active tournament. If you would like to support Saturday chess, please let me know and send me an email. The more emails I get from you, the more likely I am to start Saturday chess. Email calchess@telus.net.

We've been challenged by the Brantford Ontario Chess Club!
The Brantford Chess Club has challenged us to two games by email. We will have white on one board and black on the other. We will make our moves every Tuesday evening before the start or our regular Tuesday schedule. All players who show up on Tuesday will have input on our moves. The Brantford club will make their moves on Thursday evenings when their club meets. Our first moves must be made on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Click here to follow the match.

The club is open to everyone from beginner to master. If you are just starting out, the Calgary Chess Club is an excellent place to get started. We can provide instruction and playing opportunities at every level!

This is one of the best equipped clubs in Canada! We provide
Spacious and comfortable playing area with air conditioning
All chess equipment including chess boards, sets, and clocks
2 computer workstations with internet access
Large chess library complete with instruction DVD's
Drinks and snacks are available to purchase at our refreshment centre
Players of all strengths
Friendly atmosphere for players of all ages!

Cost
Effective October 27, 2009 the Calgary Chess Club will be charging for yearly membership as follows:

Adults: $30
Junior (20 and under): $20
Senior (55 and over): $20
Pay all at once, or pay as you go at $2 each night until your membership is paid in full.
All memberships must be paid in full by January 31, 2010 for the current year.

If you decide to enter any of our tournaments, there may be an additional charge. Each tournament is advertised under "Schedule" and all pricing information is included with each tournament ad.

We are affiliated with the Alberta Chess Association and the Chess Federation of Canada