St. Albert Chess Club
Discover the game of chess in a growing community where players of all backgrounds can improve, compete, and connect. Our chess club offers opportunities to play, learn, and enjoy chess to every age and ability.
Something for Every Chess Player
Everyone is Welcome
All ages and skill levels can enjoy chess in a friendly, respectful environment. Our activities cover everything from casual to competitive.
Weekly Chess Nights
Join us Tuesdays, Wednesdays, select Fridays, and Saturday afternoons for games in various formats. Check out our schedule and calendar for full details on all our dates.
Tournaments
Put your chess skills to the test. We hold several kinds of weekend tournaments for players of all ages and abilities.
Weekly Chess Nights
Tuesdays
30+30 Classical
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Players will be paired for a single tournament-style game at a 30+30 time control.
Wednesdays
Friendly Chess
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday nights may include structured 10+5 rapid games, unstructured casual play, 3+2 blitz tournaments, and rapid quads.
Fridays
Member Exclusives
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Members-only nights. Format may be casual play, or flexible to the requests of our members.
Saturdays
Various Formats
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Junior Sectionals, Free Play, Rapid Quads, and Blitz Swiss.
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Membership
Your next great game starts here.
Join the St. Albert Chess Club and enjoy exclusive member benefits.
By becoming a member of the St. Albert Chess Club, you help us push towards our goal of being a top quality chess club. A membership gives you full playing privileges on weeknights for its duration (plus plenty of additional perks), so you can play as many games as you like against your fellow chess enthusiasts.