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Chess at the RA
Ottawa’s RA Chess Club is one of the oldest, largest and most active clubs in Canada.
Experience Chess Every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon from September through the end of June, members meet for both competitive and recreational play. The Club also hosts simultaneous exhibitions and lectures by some of the world’s best players as well as many weekend regional tournaments attracting top players from outside the region.
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Upcoming Tournaments
2024-25 Tournaments Fall Open - September 27, 28, 29, 2024 National Capital Open - November 1, 2, 3, 2024 December Open - December 6, 7, 8, 2024 Winter Open - January 17, 18, 19, 2025 March Open - February 28, March 1, 2, 2025 Eastern Ontario Open - June 13, 14, 15, 2025 For more information, please contact Halldor at [email protected] or drop by during a chess club meeting. |
Chess Club Council - 2023-2024
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Join the Club
When you join an RA Club you are joining our not-for-profit Association. Active Club Members enjoy the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership for the duration of their Club membership.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & FEES
The RA Chess Club membership is a 10 month membership which starts in September and runs through the end of June. The membership includes access to the following two weekly playtimes:
Note: Persons younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Season: Thursday September 5, 2024 to Sunday June 22, 2025
Chess Club exception dates:
There will be no meetings during the holiday season or on stat holidays.
No regular Sunday play will occur during scheduled tournaments. Tournament exception dates include September 29, November 3, December 8, January 19, March 2 and June 15.
MID-SEASON FEES
ADULTS: $125 (+ tax)
JUNIORS (ages 13 to 17): $100 (+ tax)
DROP-IN FEE: $5.00 (includes tax)
Please note: Individuals wishing to play on a drop-in basis are required to pay a $5 fee at the Member Services desk in the East Wing. You are required to present your receipt to the chair before the beginning of the play.
The RA Chess Club membership is a 10 month membership which starts in September and runs through the end of June. The membership includes access to the following two weekly playtimes:
- Thursday Competitive Tournament Play - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
- The Sunday Rapid - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Note: Persons younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Season: Thursday September 5, 2024 to Sunday June 22, 2025
Chess Club exception dates:
There will be no meetings during the holiday season or on stat holidays.
No regular Sunday play will occur during scheduled tournaments. Tournament exception dates include September 29, November 3, December 8, January 19, March 2 and June 15.
MID-SEASON FEES
ADULTS: $125 (+ tax)
JUNIORS (ages 13 to 17): $100 (+ tax)
DROP-IN FEE: $5.00 (includes tax)
Please note: Individuals wishing to play on a drop-in basis are required to pay a $5 fee at the Member Services desk in the East Wing. You are required to present your receipt to the chair before the beginning of the play.