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

dfc754@mun.ca

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