Coaches and Clubs
Coaches
Doug Clark
Location: New World Island
Doug is a ninth-year teacher with NLSchools and long-time chess coach/facilitator who has taught up to the national scholastic level. His chess.com rapid rating is 2060. Doug is offering online lessons. (709)749-9119
Kavindu Deraniyagala
Location: St. John’s, NL
Kavindu is an experienced coach originally from Sri Lanka. He teaches both online and in person lessons.
kavinduderaniyagala@gmail.com
Raj Sancheti
Location: St. John's, NL
Raj is a high school student and is currently a coach at his school. He is rated 2200 rapid on chess.com.
rajsrsancheti@gmail.com
Vimal Simha
Location: St. John’s, NL
Vimal has a CFC rating over 2100 and has extensive academic teaching experience. He is interested in teaching online and in person lessons. Can take on a limited number of students.
vimalsimha@gmail.com
Mike Hewson
Location: Bay Roberts, NL
Interested in coaching complete beginners and novice players. Offering in person (to Bay Roberts area) and online lessons. (709)786-9262
mike.hewson@eastlink.ca
Daniel Efford
Location: Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Daniel is an adult chess coach accepting students of all ages. He has 12 years of active playing experience.
defford@gmail.com
Clubs
Central NL Scholastic Chess Club
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8pm
Exploits Valley Intermediate in Grand Falls-Windsor.
For students K-12
www.cnlscc.com
Club organizer - Daniel Efford
defford@gmail.com
Grand Falls-Windsor Chess Club:
Saturdays 10am to 12pm
McDonalds restaurant in Grand Falls-Windsor.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
Club organizer - Daniel Efford
defford@gmail.com
St. John's McDonald's Chess Club
Thursdays from 4pm to 7p.m
McDonalds restaurant at 54 Kenmount Road.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
Club organizer - Randy Green
randygreen1962@icloud.com
Bannerman Brewery Monthly Chess Tournament (19+)
Last Sunday of the month from 7pm-10pm (6:30 check-in)
Bannerman Brewing Co., 90 Duckworth St., St. John's
Last Sunday of every month (with some exceptions). 10 minutes + 2 seconds per game. $10 entry. Prizes available. Ages: 19+ due to alcohol being served.
https://facebook.com/groups/399445254510233/
Club Organizer - Ryan Pickard
ryanmkpickard@outlook.com