A chess player reaches across the board to make a move.

IT’S YOUR MOVE.

Toronto loves chess. So do we.

From structured lessons and a season-long junior tournament circuit to Tuesday-night chess at the brewery, we’re creating more ways to play across the GTA.

Here’s some of what we’re up to right now:

Group Lessons Toronto Chess Club Academy Young players—from complete beginners onward—build skills through matched Levels, Chess Steps instruction, guided play and peer learning. Structured classes for ages 6–16 keep progress purposeful and engaging. Explore the Academy Tournaments Toronto Chess Club Youth Circuit Eight one-day CFC quick-rated junior tournaments in Markham and Oakville. Every event is a CYCC 2027 and Winter Cup qualifier. Play one or play them all. Your best four results count. Explore the Circuit Weekly Chess Pub Chess Liberty Five quick rounds, a welcoming crowd, and a brewery full of chess. Join us every Tuesday at Left Field Brewery in Liberty Village. $10, cash or card. Join Us Tuesday Lessons Private 1-on-1 Chess Lessons From a first lesson to tournament preparation, students receive personalized online or in-person coaching adapted to their age, experience and goals, with flexible scheduling. Learn More

On the calendar

Coming up

The Youth Circuit continues into Spring 2027, leading to the Summer Cup. Full details will follow after the Fall season.

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Liberty Village · 8:00 PM

Pub Chess Liberty

Five rounds of casual 5+3 chess every Tuesday. Tournament play begins at 8:30 PM.

Markham & Oakville

Academy fall semester begins

Fall classes begin across Oakville, Markham West and Markham East.

Markham · 10:00 AM

Youth Circuit — Markham

Five-round CFC quick-rated junior tournament with Open, U1100 and U800 sections.

Oakville · 10:00 AM

Youth Circuit — Oakville

Five-round CFC quick-rated junior tournament with Open, U1100 and U800 sections.
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More about us

Toronto Chess Club brings people together to learn, compete and enjoy chess across the GTA. Find out how we started, what we’re building and where we’re headed.

Our story

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