Chess Nova Scotia holds its first AGM, posts meeting minutes
Chess Nova Scotia held its first Annual General Meeting on November 1, 2020. The meeting minutes are posted here. Other documents related to the meeting are available here.
Chess Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting November 1, 2020
Chess Nova Scotia will hold its annual general meeting via Google Meet on Sunday, November 1st, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. The link to attend the meeting is here. For instructions on how to use Google Meet, click here. Note: As … Continued
Chess in the News
See recent news stories about chess: Chess obsessed: Key Nova Scotia chess players igniting interest in the hobby — The Chronicle-Herald, July 6, 2020 Chess (Yes, Chess) Is Now a Streaming Obsession — The New York Times, September 7, 2020
Former Chess NS treasurer Jim Enman obituary
Chess Nova Scotia would like to express sincerest condolences to the family of local chess player Jim Enman, who passed away May 2nd in Halifax. Jim was an active member of the local chess community for many years and served … Continued
Bluenose Club closed temporarily as precaution against COVID-19 pandemic
The Bluenose Chess Club is closed temporarily as a precaution against the COVID-19 pandemic. The club expects to reopen at some point, but will not be operating until further notice. An announcement will be posted here when the club reopens.
Nova Scotians win gold and bronze at Canadian Military Chess Championship
Local player Samuel Heran-Boily scored an impressive 5.5/6 to take gold at the 12th Canadian Military Chess Championship. Chris Felix won bronze after tie-breaks with a score of 4.5/6. Chess Nova Scotia congratulates both! The annual championship consists of Canadian … Continued
Pawn Wise registration now open!
Registration is now open for the tournaments in Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival. See Pawn Wise Tournament Registration Instructions.
Pawn Wise gaining momentum, sponsorship drive in full swing
Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival 2020, which takes place this summer in Halifax, is shaping up to be an event like no other in Atlantic Canada. Still months away, the event is already attracting top level players such … Continued
Hou Yifan to attend Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival!
Hou Yifan, 4-time Women’s World Chess Champion, will be the feature guest at Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, July 31 to August 4, 2020. Yifan will be joined by child prodigy, … Continued
Bluenose Club to participate in Seniors Week
The Bluenose Chess Club will participate in Seniors Week October 1-7, 2019 by inviting seniors to attend the club’s meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd. Chess is a game that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. On a regular basis … Continued