Welcome

About Us

London Chess Club Canada

The London Chess Club is dedicated to players of all ages and abilities. We hold regular blitz and rapid tournaments on-site, with occasional lectures and simul events (see Schedule for upcoming events). Come join our thriving chess community – first visit is free!

Location & Time
Kiwanis Seniors’ Community Centre
78 Riverside Dr, London, ON N6H 1B4
Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Membership Fee
$40 per calendar year (Jan 1 – Dec 31)
Family discount: additional family members get 50% off

Chess Sets and Clocks
Please bring your own chess sets and clocks. Don’t own a set? You can purchase chess supplies here

Tournaments
Chess tournaments are held throughout the year. These include casual blitz tournaments, rapid tournaments, and the LCC Championship held in the fall. See Schedule for a list of upcoming events

Chess Ratings
We use our own London & Region rating system. Current ratings can be found here

Children
Children must be attended by a parent or guardian at all times

Parking
Parking is free during chess club hours.

Executive Committee
President: Hardik Shrestha
Vice President: Leroy Gibson
Treasurer: Edgar Zapata
Ratings Auditor: Gerry Litchfield
Tournament Director: Ryan Sarson

Every December we hold our Annual General Meeting where all club members are invited to elect a new committee (see Schedule for exact dates)

Have any questions or suggestions? Email us at welcome@londonchess.ca