Club closure – June 9th, 2026

Hi everyone,

The club will be closed on June 9th, 2026 as Riley will be out of town. We hope to see everyone at our next meeting on June 16th, 2026.

Goderich Gambit tournament

The Goderich Chess Club is proud to announce our very first tournament:
The Goderich Gambit. Please see the details below:

Date: Saturday June 13th, 2026
Location: Knights of Columbus – Main Hall (Goderich Columbus Convention Centre & Banquet Hall) 390 Parsons Court, Goderich, ON
Time Control: 15 minutes + 10 seconds increment per move. This tournament will be CFC Rated (quick time control), and is a 5 round tournament.
Round Schedule:

• Round 1: 10:00 AM
• Round 2: 11:00 AM
• Round 3: 1:00 PM
• Round 4: 2:00 PM
• Round 5: 3:00 PM

Forfeit Time: 5 minutes
Sections: Open Section (All players welcome)
Entry Fee: A CFC Membership is required.

To obtain a CFC membership, please visit Join the CFC. For membership fees please visit CFC Membership – Fees.

For a yearly CFC junior (A “Junior” is anyone whose year of birth is 2006 or later) membership the cost is $32.00 (for a yearly membership).

For a one time junior membership good only for this tournament the fee is $6.00 (as this is a quick rated event).
For a one time adult membership good only for this tournament the fee is $12.00 (as this is a quick rated event).

Prizes: Monetary prizes will be awarded as follows:
1st place: $100
2nd place: $75
3rd place: $25
Registration: Please fill out the following form: Registration information

Tournament Director, Organizer & Arbiter: FIDE Arbiter Riley Khan
Pairings and live results will be available on chess-results.com. The registration list can be found here.
Rating sections and round times are subject to change without notice. What you see on this page is the most current date, rating sections, and round times.
This tournament will be an over the board (not online) tournament.

Parents are welcome to drop off their children and leave, though they are encouraged to stay and enjoy the chess tournament/event. There will be no waiting area outside of the playing hall for parents as the lounge has been booked by another event.
Photography Notice

Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this tournament for club records, website, and social media use. By attending or participating, you consent to the use of your image, or your child’s image, for these purposes. Feel free to email us at goderichchessclub@gmail.com if you have any questions.

For any questions feel free to email us at goderichchessclub@gmail.com

Change of venue for April 28th, 2026

Hi fellow chess players and welcome newcomers!

We hope everyone is enjoying the spring chess season and sharpening those tactics for the upcoming tournaments. As always, the Goderich Chess Club continues to meet regularly at the Goderich Public Library — our home base for casual games, rated matches, analysis sessions, and plenty of friendly banter over the board.

Important one-time notice: On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, we will NOT be in our usual activity room. Instead, we’ll be set up in the Reading Room (just up the stairs — same building, same entrance, same library).

This is a temporary switch only because the normal activity room is already booked for a special library event that afternoon.

For every other date before and after April 28, 2026 we’ll be right back in the activity room where we’ve always been.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding — these things happen when you share a great public space like the library! If you’re planning to join us on the 28th, just head to the main library desk when you arrive and they’ll point you straight to the reading room.

Club growth

In our recent meeting, the club has seen an exciting influx of new members. It’s been great to watch the tables fill up with familiar faces and plenty of newcomers. We have now hit a new peak of 15 players / members. Here are some of the standout additions who’ve joined lately:

Several adults new to in-person chess — some relocating to Goderich or nearby towns along Lake Huron, others rediscovering the game after years away. One newcomer mentioned joining after seeing the club’s simple website and deciding it was time to step away from the screen and learn chess in-person.

A couple of enthusiastic beginners from the area — including a few younger players who’ve been inspired by chess at their school and are now ready to prepare for their next school tournament.

If you’re in the Goderich area and have ever been curious about chess—or if you’ve played a bit and want consistent opponents—the club warmly invites you to drop by any Tuesday. No rating required, no commitment needed.

To the new members: welcome aboard! Your energy is already making Tuesday nights more exciting. Here’s to many great games, surprising checkmates, and new friendships formed over the board.

Launch of Goderich Chess Club

Welcome to the Goderich Chess Club! We are a non-profit community dedicated to bringing together local players from Goderich, Ontario and the surrounding areas. Whether you are a seasoned player or just learning the game, we invite you to join us for friendly competition. The club is launching on January 20th, 2026 and is held at the Goderich Library at 52 Montreal St, Goderich, ON N7A 2G4. For inquiries please contact goderichchessclub@gmail.com