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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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  • Competitive Tournament Play - Thursdays 7:00pm - 10:30pm
    The Thursday evening program consist of a series of rated tournaments most with a 90+30 time control. 

  • The Sunday Rapid - Sundays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    The Sunday afternoon program is more of a recreational play experience for members featuring an unrated, 5 round, 10m+5s, Swiss. Members who choose not to play in a scheduled event may play casual Chess at any time. 
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Join the Club

​You must be an Association Member ("RA Member") to join an RA Club. Providing you continuously renew your Club membership, you will not be required to pay the Association Membership fee annually. Click here for information on Joining our not-for-profit association (“the RA”).
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:
  • Thursday Competitive Tournament Play - 7:00pm - 10:30pm
  • The Sunday Rapid - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Juniors ages 13 to 17 are welcome to participate year-round on Thursday evenings for tournament play and Sunday for casual play. Those wishing to participate must be knowledgeable chess players as determined by the Club Chair.  The Club Chair may also waive the age requirement for exceptionally talented youngsters (less than 13 years of age who demonstrate chess ability and social maturity). Please contact Melody Rochon at mrochon@racentre.com to make arrangements for an assessment.
​Note Persons younger than 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Season: Thursday September 15 to Thursday June 22
There will be no meetings during holiday season or on stat. holidays 
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FEES
​ADULTS: $110 RA member
JUNIORS (ages 13 to 17): $90 RA member