About

Sidney Chess Club (Chess Nuts) operates from the Shoal Community Centre on Resthaven Drive in Sidney, British Columbia. Members gather every Tuesday between 1 and 4 p.m. Composed of regular players and those who drop in from time to time the primary goal is to enjoy and promote a love of chess.  All are welcome from absolute beginners to Grand Masters! From 6 years old to 86+ years old - all genders. The club owns several club-level sets and books on chess - but if you have a favourite board and pieces, bring them along !

The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and conversational - a social atmosphere offering players the chance to get to know each other while improving at chess.  There are no formal membership or club fees. Players do pay $2.00 per session or 4$ if not a member of the Shoal Community Centre*. All these proceeds go back to the Centre to pay for the use of the room. 

The current chess activity at the Shoal began In 2018, a couple - Sonia and Robert, played regularly and got the word out of the desire for more players and a small core of regulars was established. By December 2018 several other players were involved and at a Christmas gathering hosted by Sonia and Robert, the name Chess Nuts was born.

Fast forward to today to find some 19 players on the roster ..... With a solid regular core 10 players.  Over the years members have explored the tournament experience entering chess tournaments hosted by the BC Chess Federation in Victoria and Sidney.

• membership at the Shoal Community Centre is $50.00 per year for an individual and brings a number of benefits including discounted rates for all drop-in activities such as chess. Further information and an online membership application form may be found at - https://beaconcs.ca/shoal-community-centre/