Chess Institute of Canada

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2022 Online Chess Clubs – Registration is now available!

November 25, 2021

Hello chess enthusiasts! As the calendar year comes to an end, many of you have been reaching out to us about our plans for the New Year – we are very excited to announce

Winter Holiday Camps are on the way!

November 22, 2021

With the Holidays just around the corner, many of you may be looking for a warm activity to keep your children’s minds active during these 2 slumbering weeks. While our regularly scheduled classes will

Give the Gift of Chess!

November 30, 2021

This Giving Tuesday, and throughout the holiday season, we’re soliciting donations to help keep our programs accessible to all! Donations to our Subsidy Fund will help provide individual and program subsidies to families who

Magnus Dominates in Game Eight!

December 5, 2021

It has been said that playing one game of championship level chess is as physically exhausting as playing top-level tennis. After seven games, including a thrilling but absolutely draining 7 1/2 hour Game Six,

The Long Road To Victory!

December 3, 2021

Today the World Chess Championship continued in Dubai after a rest day. Defending champion Magnus Carlsen squared off against Ian Nepomniachtchi again with the white pieces in game six. The previous five games had