Our OrganizationAnnex Chess Club is a non-profit organiza-tion, founded in October 2010. Our Club is governed by a set of by-laws and a member-elected Board of Directors.

Our MissionTo operate a community-based chess club in the heart of downtown Toronto, and to teach and promote chess through classes, lectures, tournaments and other related events.

Contact Ushttp://annexchessclub.comCheck our website for full details and current information about . . . Membership RatesCourse SchedulingUpcoming TournamentsLecturesOur Location

E-mail: info@annexchessclub.com

ACCAnnex Chess Club

“ Chess for Everyone ”

. . . in the heart of downtown Toronto

918 Bathurst Street(just north of Bloor)

Open Monday nights, 6:30 – 11:30 pm.

Chess is . . .

Creative

Challenging

Social Beginners to seasoned players. All ages. Everyone is welcome.

As a board game or a mind sport, chess has been around for over a thousand years, yet the world’s best players still find new strategies.

Sharpen your memory.Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills.

(except holidays)

Our LocationAnnex Chess Club meets in the Great Hall at 918 Bathurst Street. This air-conditioned hall, with its 30-foot cathedral ceiling, is a beautiful venue for playing chess and a popular chess tournament site for Toronto.

Chess Institute of Canada (CIC)CIC, a separate non-profit organization, is a supporter and friend of Annex Chess Club. CIC’s specific mission is to improve the lives of children by using chess as a vehicle to cultivate the development of essential life skills.

ACCAnnex Chess Club

“ Chess for Everyone ”

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Regular Tournaments One round each Monday night, run from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.

Tournament Time Control (90’ + 30”)Each player has 90 minutes of core time to complete the game, with an extra 30-second increment after each move.

Swiss Pairing SystemEach round, players face an opponent with the same cumulative score in the tourna-ment.

Rated GamesThrough the Club’s affiliation with Canada’s chess governing body, The Chess Federation of Cananda (CFC), play-ers receive and maintain a national chess rating.

ByesA player may request via e-mail, a half-point bye for a round (only two per tourna-ment, except the last round), if unable to attend.

Chess Lectures We often schedule lectures by expert play-ers on chess history, strategy and tactics, at 6:50 pm before the tournament round starts.

Casual ChessMembers are welcome to play friendly games before and after – or instead of – the regular tournament game.

MembershipAnnual memberships are available for casual or tournament play. Family, junior and senior discounts are available.

Non-members can play casually or in tour-naments by paying a drop-in fee.

What else?Speed and rapid chess tournaments, simul-taneous chess exhibitions, and other events are scheduled throughout the year.

A full slate of chess activities every Monday night! Join us for classes, lectures, tournaments and other chess-related events for people of all ages and levels – beginner to master, social or serious.

We offer . . .

Casual Chess Pick-up games. All ages and playing strength.

Club Chess Tournaments CFC-rated slow games. FIDE-rated slow games.

Kids’ Chess Club Rated tournaments every week. Analysis and supervision.

Chess Classes Kids and adult classes from beginner to advanced. Instructors include Master and Expert level players.

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