GM Mark Bluvshtein Joins CIC
Chess Institute is more than pleased to announce the appointment of Grandmaster Mark Bluvshtein to our Board of Directors. Mark is a professional chess... Read more.
Join a Virtual Spring Break Camp!
Register here Registration is now open for our 2021 Virtual Spring Break Chess Camps! CIC Chess to Life™ Instructors use video conference... Read more.
The Gleaner reports on the legacy we’re carrying forward
The Gleaner spoke to CIC's Keith Denning about the legacy of our late founder, Ted Winick. Read the article... Read more.
ELMNT FM talks to our own Peter Lambert
Chess Institute's Peter Lambert has been teaching chess remotely at Hartley Bay School in Gitga'at First Nation on the West Coast. David Moses interviews Peter... Read more.
Alex’s Gambit!
We’re very happy with this new video Ken Remark has made for us – and with great acting by Keenan Ash Bouman and CIC Chair Michael Sutton! Please like,... Read more.
The Globe and Mail speaks to CIC’s newest chess families
A new golden age for chess? The Globe and Mail's Dave McGinn talks to some of CIC's newest chess families. Read the... Read more.
Global News talks to our own Nick Grachev
Global News Consumer and Investigative Reporter Sean O'Shea recently spoke to Canadian GM Aman Hambleton and our own Nick Grachev, about the current surge of... Read more.
Special Hallowe’en Clubs and Workshops
Halloween 2020 may be a lot different, as trick-or-treating is not advised in Toronto and other hotspot areas. CIC is inviting all ghosts, zombies, mummies,... Read more.
“Queen’s Gambit” Mate in 3 Problem
In the popular Netflix miniseries, The Queen's Gambit, Elizabeth Harmon is asked to solve a mate-in-3 problem by one of Benny's friends. Despite claiming that... Read more.
FAQ – Can I join a weekly class that’s already started?
If I join a weekly class that's already started, is there a discount? Will my child be able to catch up? Answer: Yes, in most cases it's not a problem to... Read more.
