Chess in Port Coquitlam
Lessons • Chess Club • Tournaments • Trivia Contests
We’re excited to be bringing a varied menu of programs to the City of Port Coquitlam, which has been possible thanks to our special collaboration with TSACS: The South Asian Collective Society. TSACS and FVCA plan to transform the Chess community in PoCo through regular CFC-rated tournaments, chess club meetups, blitz fun events, lessons, camps and much more.
Chess Club Blitz Series
We’ve extended our Chess Club Blitz series to our PoCo location. Stay tuned for a monthly unrated blitz tournament, where you have a chance to get on the leaderboard!
Format: Unrated Blitz x 9 rounds.
Time control: 3min + 2 sec increment
Entry fee: $15 + GST (50% off for club members).
Prize pool is 70% of event entries.
Upcoming PoCo monthly BLITZ dates:
– Jan 18th, 2026 (Sun).
– Feb 8th, 2026 (Sun).
– Mar 15th, 2026 (Sun).
Top 10 players on the PoCo leaderboard will be invited to compete for an Inter-City Blitz tournament every quarter, along with the top players from our Burnaby, Langley, and Abbotsford clubs.
Lessons to ignite your chess journey!
This Winter 2026, we’re excited to offer 7-14 lessons in a term-based program. Please have a look at the schedule and complete the one-time registration using the form below.
Location: PoCo Community Center, 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC
Available Timings:
Wednesdays: 5:15pm to 6:45pm (90 mins)
Sundays: 10:00am to 11:30pm (90 mins)*
*Followed by chess club from 11:30pm to 2pm
Pricing:
Once a week (7 sessions): $299 + GST
Twice a week (14 sessions): $369 + GST**
**Double your learning by just adding $10 per session (Wed & Sun)
Wednesday Schedule: (Jan 21st to Mar 18th, 2026).
January (3 sessions): Jan 21st & 28th, 2026.
February (3 sessions): Feb 11th, & 18th, & 25th, 2026.
March (2 sessions): Mar 11th, 18th, 2026.
Sunday Schedule: (Jan 18th to Mar 29th, 2026).
January (3 sessions): Jan 18th & 25th, 2026.
February (3 sessions): Feb 1st, & 8th, & 22nd, 2026.
March (2 sessions): Mar 8th & 29th, 2026.
Fraser Valley Rapid 20
Scholastic Tournament
Location: PoCo Community Center, 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC.
Date & time: March 1st, 2026, 10am start
We’re excited to be hosting the 20th edition of our rapid series as a Junior event and for the first time in PoCo. This exclusive event has been made possible due to our special collaboration with TSACS: The South Asian Collective Society. TSACS and FVCA plan to transform the Chess community in PoCo through regular CFC-rated tournaments, chess club meetups, blitz fun events, lessons, camps and much more.
We’re dividing the tournament into sections by grade (KG-G1, G2-3, G4-6, G7-12) for some fun and build-up to the BC Inter-School Championship coming up in May! This tournament will be CFC rated. Guaranteed prizes are worth $1200 plus medals for individual winners.
Early bird entry fee: $35 + GST.
PoCo Sports Festival
Location: Gates Park, 2300 Reeve St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1Y9
Dates: July 11th – 12th, 2026
We’re excited to represent CHESS this summer at Gates Park during the 2026 PoCo Sports Festival. There will be a casual chess booth + a CFC-Rated Chess tournament with various prizes & give aways for winners and participants including a fun “Challenge a Chess Expert” Contest.
With more venue partnerships in the works, we are looking forward to expanding and supporting the chess community in Port Coquitlam.
Chess Club in PoCo
Location: PoCo Community Center,
2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC.
Timing: Sundays, 11:30am to 2pm.
Join us at chess club, where players of all ages and skill levels can come practice with each other in a friendly environment. A valid FVCA Club Membership pass required.
What’s included:
• Friendly and safe environment for all ages.
• All chess equipment provided by us.
• Socialize & network with chess enthusiasts.
• Practice your gameplay and new tactics.
• Meet our team and challenge a coach.
Monthly Trivia Contests
Location: PoCo Community Center,
2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC.
Upcoming Dates & times:
– Jan 25th, 2026 (Sun).
– Feb 22nd, 2026 (Sun).
– Mar 29th, 2026 (Sun).
Join us for a trivia contest showdown once a month!
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The South Asian Collective Society (TSACS)
The South Asian Collective Society (TSACS) is a local not-for-profit committed to fostering belonging, representation and intergenerational connection within the South Asian community, while building inclusive bridges across the Tri-cities through dialogue, arts, mentorship and collective action. Through cultural platforms like PoCo Diwali, the Holi Moly party and Seniors Diwali, they have strengthened the community’s reception of diversity, sparked healthy curiosity and challenged long-standing stereotypes. Their sports initiatives – badminton, pickleball, and introducing cricket and now chess to Port Coquitlam – have enhanced community happiness, sporting spirit across demographics and overall cultural intelligence, while professional development programs like The Level Up support newcomers in navigating the Canadian workspace with confidence.
Meanwhile, recreational initiatives such as The Make A Fuss Movement and International Day of Dance are reshaping how local residents connect with small businesses and artists, creating spaces where talent and entrepreneurship can integrate meaningfully across cultures. By engaging seniors, youth, local businesses and artists across the Lower Mainland, we continue to drive measurable impact toward a more compassionate, culturally intelligent Tri-cities – and a more inclusive Canada.