Hart House Chess Club

Introduction

The Hart House Chess Club offers a friendly gathering place for chess-lovers of all skill levels both at the University of Toronto and across the Greater Toronto Area. We host regular internal competitions, open tournaments, guest lectures, lessons and workshops, and casual open play.

We also routinely compete in and sometimes organize national and international events, including the Canadian University Chess Championship, the Pan-American Intercollegiate Chess Championship and the Ivy League Chess Challenge.

The University of Toronto Chess Club was founded in 1895 and found a home at Hart House in 1919, making it the oldest chess club in Canada with an uninterrupted history of over 125 years! Membership is open to all, so we hope you will join us on Fridays, 4–11pm in the Hart House Reading Room to play a game of chess, learn a new skill, and connect with new and old friends!

  • Fri, Sep 29, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Oct 6, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Oct 13, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Oct 20, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Oct 21 – Oct 22, 2023

    Hart House October Open Chess Tournament

    The Hart House October Open Tournament is the perfect opportunity for those who want to play a classical-rated tournament in in a jam-packed two days.

  • Fri, Oct 27, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Nov 3, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Sun, Nov 5, 2023

    2023 Hart House Rapid Championship

    Join the Hart House Chess Club for the Rapid Championship!

  • Fri, Nov 10, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Nov 10 – Nov 12, 2023

    FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar

    Hart House Chess Club is pleased to announce a FIDE Arbiters’ Seminar, conducted by Canada’s leading Arbiter and organizer, International Arbiter Hal Bond.

  • Fri, Nov 17, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Nov 24, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Dec 1, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Dec 8, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Dec 15, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Dec 22, 2023

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Jan 5, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Jan 12, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Jan 19, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Jan 26, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Feb 2, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Feb 9, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Feb 16, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Mar 1, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Mar 8, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Mar 15, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Mar 22, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Apr 5, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Apr 19, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.

  • Fri, Apr 26, 2024

    Casual Chess Fridays

    Stop by and play chess at Hart House in a friendly and open environment! Chess sets and equipment are provided.