What we’re about
Drink, eat and meet new people over the chessboard!
Our Club
Do you love chess? Do you enjoy playing chess while meeting new people over a drink or two in a casual and fun setting? If so, Pub Chess is for you! Chess players of all skill levels are welcome - whether you have played your entire life, used to play as a kid, or just started playing recently!
$15 gets you a drink/food ticket, entry to our weekly tournament (for fun, not rated) and casual play all evening from 7-10pm.
Where is it?
Trendy Pub in downtown Toronto: \
The Madison Pub (14 Madison Ave) is just a short walk away from Spadina Station/Spadina and Bloor.
Who runs it?
Originally founded by one of Canada's top female players, Yelizaveta Orlova, Pub chess is now run by Asim & Neil, chess enthusiasts.
To find out more information regarding the club, please go to our website: find us on Facebook or Instagram @pubchesstoronto
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Pub Chess Liberty | Social Chess Club | Casual Chess | 8:15-11PMLeft Field Brewery (Liberty Village), Toronto, ON
We're launching a BRAND-NEW event, every Tuesday!
"Eat, drink and meet new people over the chessboard!" Come join us for casual & tournament play in a social chess setting. Open to ALL levels! There's always someone to play & have a chat with. Most attendees don't RSVP on the Meetup, except many more people than you'll see "Attending"
8:15-11 p.m.
Kid friendly: up to 9p.m.
Casual: All night!Tournament: Starts around 8:15 PM (ends roughly 9:45 PM) come earlier to secure your spot! It’s casual, unrated & you play with a clock! 3 minutes + 2 seconds. We provide all the equipment!
$10 for tournament entrance fee, casual play & fun! Payment accepted via. cash, e-transfer or at https://pubchess.shop
We are so happy to state that this is the 10th year of running pub chess (if you include COVID) and if it weren’t for you all we wouldn't have made it this long 💕♟️
- Pub Chess Liberty | Social Chess Club | Casual Chess | 8:15-11PMLeft Field Brewery (Liberty Village), Toronto, ON
We're launching a BRAND-NEW event, every Tuesday!
"Eat, drink and meet new people over the chessboard!" Come join us for casual & tournament play in a social chess setting. Open to ALL levels! There's always someone to play & have a chat with. Most attendees don't RSVP on the Meetup, except many more people than you'll see "Attending"
8:15-11 p.m.
Kid friendly: up to 9p.m.
Casual: All night!Tournament: Starts around 8:15 PM (ends roughly 9:45 PM) come earlier to secure your spot! It’s casual, unrated & you play with a clock! 3 minutes + 2 seconds. We provide all the equipment!
$10 for tournament entrance fee, casual play & fun! Payment accepted via. cash, e-transfer or at https://pubchess.shop
We are so happy to state that this is the 10th year of running pub chess (if you include COVID) and if it weren’t for you all we wouldn't have made it this long 💕♟️
