Coaches and Clubs

Coaches

  • 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

  • Tanish Bhatt
    Location: St. John’s

    Tanish has been playing for 12 years at several Chess ‘n’ Math events. He is open to all beginner and intermediate players.
    tanishbhatt1110@gmail.com

  • Chris White
    Location: Paradise (St. John’s area)

    Currently full. But you can email to be added to wait list.

    Chris White is a public school teacher. He taught in Alberta and Labrador for 16 years where he ran many chess clubs and tournaments, mainly for K-6 students. Teaching is available online and / or in person. His main experience is bringing beginners to the intermediate level. Highest rating is 1880 (FIDE).
    cwnlca@gmail.com

  • Gary McKeown
    Location: St. John’s, NL

    Gary is a MUN student and coach with many years of experience, including playing in national scholastic events against some of Canada’s best players.
    gmckeown@mun.ca

Clubs

St. John’s McDonald’s Chess Club: meets Thursdays from 3pm to 7p.m. at McDonalds restaurant at 54 Kenmount Road. All ages and skill levels welcome. Club organizer: Randy Green. randygreen1962@icloud.com

Grand Falls-Windsor Chess Club: meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm to 8:30 p.m. at McDonalds restaurant in Grand Falls-Windsor. All ages and skill levels welcome. 

Club organizer: Daniel Efford.

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