Kingston Junior Chess Club

Welcome to the Kingston Junior Chess Club.

We play chess each Monday night from 6 – 7pm at the Princess St. United Church.

This Church is located at the corner of Princess at Albert St. Please use the Back Ramp.

The membership fee will be $60.00 for the season.

The season runs from Sept 9, 2013 to April 14, 2014.

Good Game to you all and have a good season.

Tournament Dates

Sept 9, 2013

Welcome back all players… Open night…

Sept 16 - Round 1

This night will start the first tournament game.

This is our Fall Classic 5 Round Swiss Style Tournament. There will be ½ point byes in the first 3 rounds. No byes after the 3 round.

The winner receives a trophy, 2nd and 3rd receive medals.

The person that wins will also get their name on the large trophy.

Sept 23 - Round 2

Sept 30 - Round 3

Oct 7 - Round 4

Oct 14 - No chess       

Thanksgiving Monday                 

Oct 21 - Round 5 ends the first tournament.

Oct 28 - Round 1

Tonight starts our Crazy Mixed-Up this will be a 5 Round Swiss Style Tournament. There will be ½ point byes in the first 3 rounds. No byes after the 3 round. The winner receives a trophy, 2nd and 3rd receive medals. The person that wins will also get their name on the large trophy.

Nov 4 - Round 2

Tonight we will be handing out trophies and medals from the last tournament.

Nov 11 - No Chess or Open night.  

Nov 18 - Round 3

Nov 25 - Round 4

Dec 2 - Round 5. This night will end tournament # 2

Dec 9 - Open night

Dec 16 - Holiday Season Party…

Once again this year we will be having a POT LUCK meal.

Please let Harry know what you’ll be able to bring as far as food and drinks go.

Trophy for the Crazy Mixed Up winner.

Open night for junior players.

Dec 23 – 30 - Closed NO CHESS for either of these Monday nights. Happy Holidays

Jan 6, 2014 - Welcome Back. Open Chess tonight.

Jan 13 - Round 1

Spring Classic 5 Round Swiss Style Tournament. This is played within your ratings group. Last year we played one group under 1000 rating points and one group rated over 1000 points. Players who wish to play in the over 1000 point may do so. You may not play under your rating.

The player who wins their group will receive a trophy… 2nd and 3rd place will receive a medal. The person that wins the over 1000 will get their name on the large trophy.

Jan 20 - Round 2

Jan 27 - Round 3

Feb 3 - Round 4

Feb 10 - Round 5

Feb 17 - No chess... Family Day

Feb 24 - Round 1

Tonight starts the Team Chess Tournament.

This will be a 5 Round Swiss Style Tournament, but played with your team mates.

The winning Team will each receive a trophy and get their names on the large trophy.

Mar 3 - Round 2

Mar 10 - No Chess… March Break... Did you sign up for the 1 day chess camp? It will be held on Wednesday March 12. From 10am – 4pm... Bring your friends and family. The cost is $25.00 for club members and $30.00 for non-members.

Mar 17 - Round 3

Mar 24 - Round 4

Mar 31 - Round 5

Apr 7 - Open night

In view of the fact that the 2013 Ontario Chess Challenge is scheduled for April 13th. in Toronto. The Eastern Ontario Chess Challenge will be held on Sunday April 6th.

Apr 14 - Open Night… We will also be handing out trophies from the last tournament. End of Year Pizza Party…