Vancouver Beer & Chess#
- What: Chess + drinks, social
- Vibe: "We play chess and get to know people who like chess"
- Find it: meetup.com/vancouver-beer-chess / @vancouverbeerchess
Main Street Café Chess (Kerry R.'s group)#
- What: Saturday chess meetups at a café
- Vibe: Casual, "18 players squeezed into the café"
- Find it: Daily Hive article / local Facebook
Coco Rico Cafe Chess#
- What: Informal chess Friday/Saturday nights
- Where: Robson Street
- Find it: Just show up
Langley Chess Club#
- What: CFC rated games most Monday nights, blitz tournaments
- Vibe: Mix of competitive and casual play
- Find it: langleychess.com
UBC Chess Club#
- What: University club open to students and community
- Vibe: Casual and competitive play
- Find it: UBC clubs website
North Shore Chess Club#
- What: Weekly chess meetups on the North Shore
- Vibe: Welcoming to all skill levels
- Find it: chess.bc.ca/clubs
Venues & Resources#
BC Chess Federation Clubs#
- What: Directory of formal chess clubs
- Find it: chess.bc.ca/clubs
Vancouver Chess School#
- What: Chess classes, tournaments, community programs
- Vibe: Educational, youth and adult programs
- Find it: vanchess.ca