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Join our Playing Buddy Program Today!

Want to play in rated tournaments over the board and need to prepare? Or you are already an OTB player and need to get more practice in a tournament style setting.

Join our playing buddy program where you get to compete and challenge other tournament players/ our coaches to help prepare for your next tournament!

What to expect:
– Classical tournament prep with time control
– Actual gameplay practice including notations
– Discussion on FIDE rules of gameplay for OTB tournaments
– Post game analysis 
– Self-study exercises recommended by the instructor

It is similar to a Sparring session in Taekwondo!

Every Tue 5pm to 7pm (Surrey)
Every Thu 5pm to 8pm (Langley)
Every Sat 10 am to 1pm (Langley)

unlock the world of chess through our clubs

Explore our club drop-ins

What to expect:

– Friendly and safe environment for kids/ youth/ adults/ seniors
– All chess equipment provided by us
– Socialize and network with other chess enthusiasts
– Practice your gameplay and try out new tactics
– First hand information on latest tournaments & news
– Meet our team and challenge a coach
– Participate in club level tournaments from time to time
– FREE drop-in anytime/ no subscription required (one-time signup)

Kelowna

Address: West Kelowna Library, ORL Branch,
3731 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC.
Timings: Every Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm.

– Abbotsford

Address: 2nd floor, Chaiiwala of London,
2777 Gladwin Rd #103, Abbotsford, BC.
Timings: Every Monday from 5:30 pm to 8pm.

– Langley

Address: Fraser Valley Chess Academy
Unit #108, 20486 64 Avenue, Langley, BC.
Timings: Every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8pm.

*$5 drop-in fee by cash or e-transfer (walk-ins accepted).
FREE for all Zebra Robotics Langley & FVCA students

Playing Buddy Program
Student info - Step 1 of 2
**Monthly pass can be used to attend session on Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm or Saturday 10 am to 1pm.
*We will call or email you with the trial confirmation and try our best to accommodate the preferred trial date requested in the form."