Rockway Centre: 1405 King St E , Kitchener, ON, Canada, N2G 2N9 Email: kwchessinfo@gmail.com

Kitchener Waterloo Chess Club

We are a not-for-profit, member-based organization promoting the game of Chess in the KW area for all ages.

KW Youth “Board Game” Club

On September 22nd, a new city run youth “board game” program (predominately chess) began. Hosted at Williamsburg Community Centre, this club will run throughout the school year from 6-8pm on Fridays. This program will be for ages 8-17, will be free for all participants, and will be run by KW Chess Club member Kahan.
Bigger space, longer hours, more structured gameplay, and a free membership to everyone!

Club Details
Casual chess play as well as other board games, contests, puzzles
Learn to play with others at your level

Where:
Williamsburg Community Centre-1187 Fischer-Hallman Road, Building 600
Free Parking On-site, parents can “drop and go” after signing in

When/Who:
September 22 to June 2024
Ages 8-17
6:00pm-8:00pm Fridays

Membership: Our new program will be free to all!

Questions? : Contact Kyle or Kahan at kwchessinfo@gmail.com

How does this effect Tuesday Night? ***All members regardless of age are still welcome to the Tuesday Tournament Section!*** For this section, our doors will now open at 6:10pm. Feel free to come early for some casual Chess!

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