General announcements that are made and will not fit into any other news item category.
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
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
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.
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
Registration is now open for the tournaments in Pawn Wise: The Atlantic All-Ages Chess Festival. See Pawn Wise Tournament Registration Instructions.
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, 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
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
See details: ChessFest 2019 Poster Chess Fest Schedule 2019 ChessFest 2019 happens THIS SUNDAY, June 2, 2019 at the Halifax Central Library from 1-5 p.m. in Paul O’Regan Hall. This event is open to players of all ages and all skill … Continued
The Dalhousie Chess Club is hosting a seminar/workshop on chess tactics Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Dalhousie Collaborative Health Education Building, Room C220. The workshop runs from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Description: Many grandmasters emphasize the importance of training chess … Continued