Goderich Library, 52 Montreal St, Tuesdays 6-8 pm EMAIL: goderichchessclub@gmail.com
About
Volunteer-run, weekly community chess club, safe space for all to play at Goderich Branch, Huron County Library, 52 Montreal St, Goderich, Tuesday 6-8 pm. Players of all skill levels are welcome, even those who’ve never played. Admission / membership is free. Our chess.com club can be found here: Huron County Chess Club.
You can:
- Play casual games
- Play drop-in official CFC / FIDE rated games (there is a rating fee for this, check CFC’s rating fee page for a list of all fees (CFC + FIDE fees))
- Do chess tactics puzzles
- Chill, hang, kick it with us
Click “CONTACT” to connect with us.
Our founder, Riley, is a certified FIDE Arbiter with extensive experience officiating chess tournaments for both adults and children. Throughout his playing career, he achieved expert-level strength, peaking at a rating of over 1900 CFC.
Riley possesses advanced proficiency in the Swiss Manager pairing system and is fluent in English and French. He has specialized expertise in Digital Game Technology (DGT), particularly with the broadcasting software utilized by platforms such as chess.com and lichess.org.
Riley is an active and proud member of several prominent chess clubs, including the Etobicoke Chess Club, Mississauga Chess Club, and Goderich Chess Club.
Mandate: Our mandate is to build a vibrant, inclusive chess community in Goderich and the surrounding Huron County area; where people of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds can discover, enjoy, learn, and grow through the game of chess.
Vision statement: The Goderich Chess Club aims to be a community where players of all skill levels can connect, grow, and share a passion for chess, focusing on being friendly and supportive while offering challenging matches. It welcomes everyone from seasoned players to newcomers, providing an inclusive and supportive environment.
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