Frequently Asked Questions
Our membership is open to the public—players of all ages and skill levels are welcome!
We have programs specifically designed to help new players develop their skills and confidence.
Once you become a member, you’ll receive a link to join our online platform, where you can participate in rapid tournaments, access lessons, and connect with other members.
Our structured learning path allows members to progress through different skill levels, with coaching and resources to help you advance.
There are several options to register for our tournaments. You can register Online using our registration page to pay with your credit card or pay pal account. You can register by sending email money transfer to [email protected] using password: Chess. Finally, you can register by mailing a check payable to Oakville Chess Club to 1396 Liverpool Street, Oakville ON L6M 4P1.
You can play in any section but you may be limited to the amount of prize money you win, if you end up with sufficient points to get a prize.
Rating is important to ensure that players of similar strengths play against other players of similar strength. This keeps the tournament competitive for all players.
Yes. All tournaments are CFC rated. Some tournaments may be FIDE-rated depending on the nature of the tournament.
At the Oakville Chess Club, we run two types of tournaments – closed tournaments and open tournaments. Our open tournaments are open to all players and usually hosted outside of the club. Our closed tournaments are hosted at the club and are only for club members in good standing. However, non-members can participate in the closed tournaments if they pay a registration fee.
Yes. Our goal is to offer you the opportunity to check us out and see if you like what you see. So as a guest, your first night is free. You can also take advantage of the one night pay-as-you-go option or the 14-day money back guarantee to get your membership fees back if you decide chess is not for you.
You can cancel at any time with no questions asked. If you cancel, you will no longer have access to the membership benefits.
Yes. We offer a 14-day Money back guarantee so you can get your refund after 14 days if you decide that membership is not for you.
Our club membership is open to all and our programs are carefully designed to accommodate player of all levels, from new to the experienced player. We cater to new players with ratings below 900 and also have opportunities for players with rating up to 2200.
No. Each membership is for each individual and may not be shared. We believe that the annual membership fee is affordable given the amount of quality lessons and benefits the club provides to all members.
Annual membership costs are very reasonable. It’s $225/year for regular membership; $195 for juniors (under 18) and $180 for seniors (over 65). Membership costs includes registration for all closed club rated tournaments (4 regular tournaments, 6 rapid tournaments and 8 blitz tournaments per year); Rating fees for the club tournaments; Prizes for club tournaments; and Oakville chess club online annual membership.
Our membership is special because of the awesome benefits our members enjoy including training by professional and experienced chess instructors, game analysis by Pro Chess players, discounts to our tournaments and camps, and weekly opportunities to participate in club events such as chess lessons, casual chess and competitive chess tournaments. See our membership page for details on club benefits.
Our membership is designed for those interested in the game of chess, whether you are new to chess or a professional player. Membership offers you the opportunity to participate in many club events and to benefit from the programs and training we provide. Members pay an annual membership fee and get access to all the club programs and resources available only to our members.