Alberta Chess Association
Welcome to the Alberta Chess Association!

The Alberta Chess Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of chess in Alberta. We are affiliated with the Chess Federation of Canada, and provide support to players and organizers province wide.

We gratefully acknowledge the support we receive from the  Alberta Sport, Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation!








We now have a permanent phone number if you need to contact us.
In Calgary call 403-568-2773
In all other parts of Alberta call toll free 1-866-971-2437

The next event on the ACA schedule is the Trumpeter Classic in Grande Prairie. Complete details can be found on our tournament page.

Attention all junior players!
The Alberta Youth Chess Championships will be taking place February 13 & 14. You must pre-register by February 1st to play. Please email
simong89@gmail.com to register. Absolutely no registration after February 1!!!
Click here for tournament information.

The 2010 Battle at the Border in Lloydminster is shaping up to be a fine event. GM's Nakamura and Charbonneau will be there, as well as IM Teplitski and FM Jack Yoos. Visit the tournament website for details.

There is a vacancy on the ACA Board of Directors. We are currently seeking an individual to fill the position of ACA Director. If you would like to volunteer for this position, please email the Executive Director at tficzere@telus.net

The next ACA casino will be held in Calgary on January 31-February 1, 2010. We are looking for volunteers to help out on both days. The work is very easy, and there is plenty of time to play a few games of chess between duties. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the ACA Executive Director at tficzere@telus.net.

The Canadian Open 2009 tournament book will be available in February. There will be a limited number of copies available so order yours today. The cost for Alberta residents is $35. If you live outside of Alberta the cost is $40. Price includes shipping. To order your copy, mail your cheque payable to the Alberta Chess Association  to:

The Alberta Chess Association
58 Martin Crossing Court NE
Calgary Alberta T3J 3P3