Coaches
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Daniel Efford
Location: Grand Falls, NLDaniel is an adult chess coach accepting students of all ages.
He has 12 years of active playing experience.
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Tanish Bhatt
Location: St. John’sTanish has been playing for 12 years at several Chess ‘n’ Math events. He is open to all beginner and intermediate players.
Contact info: tanishbhatt1110@gmail.com -
Chris White
Location: Paradise (St. John’s area)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).
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Gary McKeown
Location: St. John’s, NLGary is a MUN student and coach with many years of experience, including playing in national scholastic events against some of Canada’s best players.
Contact info: gmckeown@mun.ca
Clubs
Memorial University of Newfoundland Chess Club: meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm to 8:00 p.m. in the south end of the University Cafeteria Food Court, on Arctic Avenue (just off Prince Philip Drive) in St. John’s.