Schedule
The St. Albert Chess Club is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, select Fridays, & Saturdays.
A St. Albert Chess Club membership provides you with free entry to all weeknights. Non-members may drop in on weeknights for $5 per night (cash or e-transfer). Weekend tournaments and events are separate.
We expect all of our attendees (both members and non-members) to contribute to a safe and respectful environment, and to be mindful of each other’s experience.
Weekly Chess Nights
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 (30 minutes per player for the game, plus 30 seconds per move). Sign-in cutoff is 6:40 p.m. for official games. If your game ends early, you are welcome to stick around and play casual games with anyone else who is around – just be mindful of those who are still playing their slow game.
Tuesdays - 30+30 Classical
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’ (four-player round robins). Most of these are ideal for newer and lower-level players.
Wednesdays - Rotating formats
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
One to two Fridays per month, we hold members-only nights. Format may be casual play, or flexible to the requests of our members.
Fridays - Member Exclusives
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Junior Sectionals – For players age 18 and under, 6-player round robins at a 10+5 time control. Medals will be awarded to top finishers in each section. Sections are determined by (approximate) skill, to best ensure enjoyable games. $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
Rapid Quads – For all ages, 4-player round robins at the specified time control. Sections are determined by (approximate) skill, to best ensure enjoyable games. $10 for members, $20 for non-members.
Blitz Swiss – 9 rounds of 3+2 blitz in a swiss-style tournament. $30 entry.
Free Play – Anyone is welcome to visit the club and play some chess for free.
Saturdays - Various Formats
The St. Albert Chess Club welcomes chess players of all skills and backgrounds, from beginner to Master. Review the calendar below for exact specifications of our activities. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the listed time, and everyone should check in at the desk when they arrive. All players are expected to adhere to our code of conduct. If you are new to the club, you may also like to read our Player FAQ.
Currently, only our junior tournaments request pre-registration and payment. Details for Saturday tournaments and other events can be found on the calendar or through the Players Hub.