Coaches and Clubs

Coaches

Kavindu Deraniyagala

Location: St. John's, NL

Kavindu is an experienced chess coach accepting students of all ages. Offering in person and virtual lessons.
kavinduderaniyagala@gmail.com

Michael Vanin

Location: St. John’s, NL

Michael has a Lichess (lichess.org) puzzle rating of 2000 and has a good understanding of chess principles. He is interested in teaching online lessons.
michaelvanin116@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 2100 rapid on chess.com.
rajsrsancheti@gmail.com

Brandon Fudge

Location: St. John's, NL

Brandon has a CFC rating of 1790. He is interested in teaching complete beginners and beginner players, but players of all levels are welcome. (709)699-5902
bjmfudge@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

St. John’s McDonald’s Chess Club

Thursdays from 3pm to 7p.m
McDonalds restaurant at 54 Kenmount Road.

All ages and skill levels welcome. 

Club organizer
Randy Green. randygreen1962@icloud.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.