Chess Club
What's on
Tournaments, youth events, and chess socials in a bright room at 187 King Street South. Every level and age welcome — boards and clocks provided.
1. e4 — the game begins
Tournaments, youth events, and chess socials at Vector Space in Uptown Waterloo. Every level and age welcome — boards and clocks provided.
Five-round CFC-rated Rapid games for all ratings. Trophies for the top three and best junior.
Admission:
$20/player with CFC membership
$32/player with no CFC membership
$26/youth player with no CFC membership
+$10 discount for Eastbridge Academy chess students
*CFC = Chess Federation of Canada (if you don't have an ID, we will register you for one!)
10:00 Registration
10:30 Rounds begin
12:00 Lunch break
13:00 Tournament resumes
15:45 Award Ceremony
Five-round CFC-rated Rapid games (15+10 time control) for all ratings. Prizes for the top three and best junior (U20).
Admission:
$20/player with CFC membership
$32/player with no CFC membership
$26/youth player with no CFC membership
+$10 discount for Eastbridge Academy chess students
*CFC = Chess Federation of Canada (if you don't have an ID, we will register you for one!)
10:00 Registration
10:30 Rounds begin
12:00 Lunch break
13:00 Tournament resumes
15:45 Award Ceremony
4-round CFC-rated Rapid games (15+10 time control) for youth (U20) of all ratings, on the October PD Day. Prizes for the top three players!
Admission: $20 (includes free CFC registration if you don't already have an ID for rated games — once you're registered with the CFC, you can play in any rated youth chess tournament across Canada!)
12:30 Registration
13:00 Rounds begin
15:45 Award ceremony
Meet local KW chess players over a spooky afternoon of casual games. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged 🎃), and every win you report earns you a treat 🍬. Experienced players, we'll match you with similar-level opponents; new players, we'll teach you the rules, so please join us. 😊
🗓️ Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:00-4:00PM
📍 Vector Space, 187 King St S, Unit 106, Waterloo ON
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
🚗 Free on-site & underground parking available
🚌 Allen St bus stop/ION lightrail station
Note: If the event is full, you may need to wait for a seat. We are able to accommodate 34 players, with lots of auditorium seating available while you're in line for a turn. We thank you for your understanding!
Meet local KW chess players over an afternoon of casual games. Experienced players, we'll match you with similar-level opponents; new players, we'll teach you the rules, so please join us. 😊
🗓️ Saturday, November 28, 2026, 1:00-4:00PM
📍 Vector Space, 187 King St S, Unit 106, Waterloo ON
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
🚗 Free on-site & underground parking available
🚌 Allen St bus stop/ION lightrail station
Note: If the event is full, you may need to wait for a seat. We are able to accommodate 34 players, with lots of auditorium seating available while you're in line for a turn. We thank you for your understanding!
A year of tournaments, socials, and youth days.
12 Sep 2026
September Chess Social
28 Aug 2026
Queen's Night
22 Aug 2026
Aug 22 Rapid Open Tournament
15 Aug 2026
August Youth Rapid Tournament
8 Aug 2026
Aug 8 Rapid Open Tournament
1 Aug 2026
Aug 1 Rapid Open Tournament
31 Jul 2026
July Chess in the Park
26 Jul 2026
July Youth Rapid Tournament
18 Jul 2026
Rapid Open Tournament
20 Jun 2026
Chess in the Park
29 May 2026
Youth Chess Tournament
9 May 2026
May Chess Social
The club is for playing. For proper teaching, weekly classes run at these same tables through the school year, taught by FIDE Master Hans Jung and the Eastbridge Academy coaches — the school we share the room with.
