Out of an abundance of caution in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we regret to inform you that the Waterdown Chess Club has decided to cancel Monday night club meetings for March 16th and the 23rd. However, on both of these nights, we will be hosting chess.com tournaments, starting at 7 pm and ending by 8 pm…
The WCC CYCC Qualifier We had a great day on February 29 at the Waterdown Chess Club CYCC Qualifier. Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to the qualifiers and our sectional winners. WCC – CYCC Qualifier Standings: U8+U10 U12 U14 + U16
Here is a current list of WCC-CYCC qualifier tournament participants: There’s still time to take advantage of the early-bird rate for the WCC-CYCC qualifier tournament. The annual Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) is the most prestigious youth chess competition in Canada organized under the auspices of the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC). It is also…
Congratulations to all who attended our WCC/MCC challenge. Check this post below for the results and some photos from the event. Click here for round two tournament results.
There’s still time to take advantage of the early-bird rate for the WCC-CYCC qualifier tournament. The annual Canadian Youth Chess Championship (CYCC) is the most prestigious youth chess competition in Canada organized under the auspices of the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC). It is also a pathway to all international youth chess competitions that determines…
Join us for our first-ever WCC/MCC Challenge on Monday, November 18 at Waterdown Chess Club.
The Waterdown Chess Club operates on a 5-game, 5-week tournament cycle. If you’re new to tournament play, that means we play 1 game a week.
Doors are open by 7:00pm, and we encourage members to arrive early to help set up.
Those planning to play should arrive no later than 7:15pm to get a pairing. Clock start time for tournament games is 7:30pm and time control is 1 hour and 30 minutes each.
Most games are done by 9:00 pm, and we encourage the players and parents who are still around by then, to help with clean up.
Please note that while we encourage children in our club, we are not a baby sitting service. Parents of children 10 and under MUST stay for each tournament or we will feed your child Red Bull and send them home with a puppy.
Rarely found in most chess clubs, the Waterdown Chess Club features in-house instruction and demonstrations to help you and your children improve their week over week skills.
Whether you’re a novice or expert, there’s always something new to learn in the game of chess, and our instruction is designed to help you improve your game and take your skills to the next level.
Our chess masters will also review your games with you, and offer guidance and suggestions that will help you improve.
Additionally, a take-home “work at your own pace” and level-specific workbook is provided to each first-time member with paid membership.
Click here to learn more about our instructors.
The family that plays together stays together.
Okay that’s a bit corny, but it’s true, and what better way to play together than to make Monday evenings a weekly chess night!
In our environment, adults and children play and learn side-by-side, with each individual increasing their knowledge of and love for the game of chess at their own pace.
Adults (20 and over) are required to have a CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) membership. Family rates are available through the CFC website and can be purchased here.
Do you know how the individual pieces move? Do you know what it means to “castle” or “en passant”? Do you know how to keep score or how to use a chess clock?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, chess is still for you.
No really, it is.
Everyone begins somewhere, and our club is the perfect place to start.
In the meanwhile, click here to learn more about the basics of the game, including scoring which is required for weekly club play.
Together, we’ll have you playing like a pro in no time at all.
The Waterdown Chess Club is membership based.
Our membership fees are very reasonably priced at $150/player for a full 10 months of club including 6 tournaments.
Not ready to fully commit? We also offer 5 months of club for $80 which includes 3 tournaments.
Weekly drop-ins are available for $5/person (space permitting).
Membership includes a post-game rating fee which is payed to the Chess Federation of Canada.
Membership fees are payable by cash or cheque (made out to the Waterdown Chess Club) and can be made in person at any club meeting.
Oh and remember, the first night of club is always free so come and check us out.
Click here to download a membership form. Complete it and bring it with you to club.
To play in our weekly tournaments, you must be able to keep score. Not sure how? Don’t worry, we’ll teach you. But you can give yourself a leg up by watching some tutorials on our game basics page.
Weekly tournaments at the Burlington Chess Club are CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) rated. CFC requires membership for all adults (aged 20 and over) to play in weekly tournaments at the Waterdown Chess Club.
Annual CFC memberships in Ontario are currently $48/adults and $32/youth and children and can be purchased here.
Though not required for youth (ages 19 and younger), annual membership in the CFC (Chess Federation of Canada) is recommended, especially if your child plans on playing in tournaments outside of the Waterdown Chess Club, at other chess clubs, or in any of the area tournaments we host.
Annual CFC memberships in Ontario is $32 for those 19 and under, and can be purchased here.
Gary is an experienced chess organizer and a chess enthusiast.
Gary has been involved in chess organization here in Canada for several years. In 2016/2017, Gary was the Chess Federation of Canada Youth Coordinator. He was the Chief organizer of the 2017 Canadian Junior Championship.
Gary was awarded a recognition plaque by the Amateur Chess Association of Western New York in 2015 and he is the founder of Waterdown Chess Club, a not-for-profit chess club in the community.
Gary is an accounting professional for the last 25 years. Gary lives in Waterdown, Ontario with his wife and two kids who are both strong chess players.
Mikhail is a chess coach with over 10 years teaching experience at the National level.
He has coached many successful students who have won many National titles.
Mikhail has represented Canada as one of the official coaches for the Canadian Youth team at the World Youth Chess Championship in 2011, 2015, 2016, and 2017
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