Chess
2007-08
The RA Chess Club is one of the largest in Canada. Knowledgeable chess players (adults and teens) are welcome.
Club
The Chess Club meets Thursday evenings year-round for tournament and recreational play. There will be some Sunday games depending on interest. There will also be some Sunday games depending on interest, check our website (ottawarachessclub.pbwiki.com). They also host several weekend tournaments which are also open to non-club members. Guests are welcome on Mondays for $3 per visit.
| Thur. |
7:30 p.m. - closing |
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| Season: |
September to August |
| Fee: |
$39 RA member |
Junior Club
Ages 14 and up (exceptions may be made if Club criteria are met) The Junior Chess Club meets year-round Thursday evenings for tournament play and Mondays for recreational play. Those wishing to participate in Thursday evening tournament play must be knowledgeable chess players.
| Season: |
September to August |
| Fee: |
$25 RA member |
Club Bulletin Board
Club sites are intended to inform members about upcoming events and to keep them abreast of club happenings. This site is maintained by a club volunteer. http://ottawarachessclub.pbwiki.com/
Chess Club Summer Program
The RA Chess Club runs a varied summer program for players of all strengths and levels for those aged 14 & older. During the summer it is not neccessary to be a member of the club to participate. This is great opportunity to improve your chess skills and meet new people.
Pick-Up Tournaments
Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the club will host informal CFC-rated pick-up tournaments for players of any ability. Come early (before 7:25 p.m.) to be matched against a player of roughly equal ability. Membership in the CFC is required to participate in rated games and can be acquired any evening from the Tournament Director ($43/year for adults, $27/year juniors. Quebec residents pay $36 and $24 repectively. Membership includes a subscription to En Passant as well as numerous other benefits).
| Season: |
May 29 - Aug. 28 |
| Fee: |
$3 table fee per night |
For further information contact Pat Coyne at
613-736-6206 or e-mail at pcoyne@RACentre.com |
